BROOKINGS Step back in time with two special screenings of the silent film classic Steamboat Bill, Jr. at South Dakota State Universitys Founders Recital Hall at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.
This weeks screenings will feature live musical accompaniment by world-renowned silent film organist Ben Model.
This event will take place at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 and Oct. 25, underwritten by supporters Doug and Sandra Oleson. Tickets are $25 and are available at the door at 7 p.m. or in advance at www.woodbineproductions.com.
Audiences of all ages are invited to rediscover one of the great masterpieces of early cinema. Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928) stars Buster Keaton, whose daring stunts and timeless comedy continue to captivate film lovers across generations. This event brings the magic of silent film to life with live pipe organ accompaniment, just as it was originally experienced nearly a century ago.
Buster Keatons genius for physical comedy is timeless, and Steamboat Bill, Jr. is one of his finest works. With Ben Models live accompaniment on the pipe organ, this performance will not only highlight the brilliance of Keatons humor but also transport audiences back to the golden age of silent film comedy in a way that few experiences can match, said David Reynolds, director of SDSUs School of Performing Arts. We continue to be deeply appreciative of Doug and Sandy supporting this truly unique partnership between Ben and our stunning organ.
Model, one of the nations leading silent film accompanists, will provide the live soundtrack, using the Founders Recital Hall pipe organ to add depth and emotion to every scene. Known for his artistry and deep knowledge of the silent film genre, Models performances will bring a modern vitality to these historic films, Reynolds said.
Models talent has earned him widespread acclaim, and he has performed at venues including New Yorks Museum of Modern Art and the Library of Congress.
Inspired by the Woodbine Productions concert series coordinated through the SDSU Foundation, these performances are underwritten by the generosity of the Olesons, and ticket sales support the SDSU School of Performing Arts.
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