I Was Looking at the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky
February - March 2022
Composed by John Adams, Libretto by June Jordan
A Co-Production by Theater Alliance and the IN Series
Director Raymond O. Caldwell
Musical Directors Emily Baltzer & David Chavez
Scenic Designer Jonathan Dahm Robertson
Stage Manager Thomas Nagata
Assistant Stage Manager Genny Ceperley
It’s 1994, and an earthquake of catastrophic proportions has just riled Los Angeles. In the aftermath, seven young people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences grapple with how to move forward. This monumental musical blends America’s popular music styles and explores the hurt and hope in our society.
