Death and the Powers (2015)

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A one-act, full-evening work that tells the story of Simon Powers, a successful and powerful businessman and inventor, reaching the end of his life and facing the question of his legacy. He is now conducting his final experiment, passing from one form of existence to another in an effort to project himself into the future. Simon Powers is himself now a System. His family, friends, and associates must decide what this means, whether or not he is actually alive, how it affects them, and whether to follow.

Director: Aaron Butler
Genre: Drama, Music
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Music: Tod Machover
Production: The Dallas Opera, MIT Media Lab, WFAA-TV
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Death and the Powers about?
A one-act, full-evening work that tells the story of Simon Powers, a successful and powerful businessman and inventor, reaching the end of his life and facing the question of his legacy. He is now conducting his final experiment, passing from one form of existence to another in an effort to project himself into the future. Simon Powers is himself now a System. His family, friends, and associates must decide what this means, whether or not he is actually alive, how it affects them, and whether to follow.
Who directed Death and the Powers?
Death and the Powers was directed by Aaron Butler.
Who stars in Death and the Powers?
Death and the Powers stars Robert Orth, Patricia Risley, Joélle Harvey, Hal Cazalet, Frank Kelley, David Kravitz.
What genre is Death and the Powers?
Death and the Powers is a Drama, Music film.
Where was Death and the Powers produced?
Death and the Powers was produced in United States of America.