EarthX and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra announced yesterday the U.S. premiere of The Way of the Rain – Hope for Earth. This multidisciplinary environmental performance is a creation for orchestra, chorus, film, art, and spoken word and will be presented at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center at 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022.
The performance interprets nature’s powerful beauty while calling attention to the Earth’s vulnerability brought on by climate change. This performance, created and directed by Sibylle Szaggars Redford, is in collaboration with music composer Tim Janis, performance film artist Floyd Thomas McBee, with a special narration titled Spoken Word by Robert Redford. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra will be conducted by Julien Benichou. The Way of the Rain tells the artistic story about the formation of the Universe, the evolution of all galaxies, and eventually the birth of our unique and beautiful Planet Earth with all its elements.
“I knew that the Dallas Symphony needed to be part of this project from the moment that Trammell (Crow) approached me,” said Kim Noltemy, Ross Perot President, and CEO of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. “The marrying of all these disciplines to tell the story of our Earth resonated with me, and I know it will resonate with audiences.”
Originally slated for the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day at Earthx2020 at Music Hall, Fair Park, EarthX founder Trammell S. Crow said, “We were struck by the beauty of Sibylle Szaggars Redford’s powerful piece and knew that we had to include this in our 50th Celebration of Earth Day Week festivities. After more than two years we are thrilled to be hosting this special evening in Dallas with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.”
Sibylle Szaggars Redford, founder, president, and artistic director of The Way of the Rain – Hope for Earth enthused, “We are honored The Way of the Rain – Hope for Earth will finally be presented to Dallas.” She emphasized, “The future of Earth and our well-being lies in our hands, only together—like raindrops—will we be able to nourish the river of life! Let’s raise our voices together in these crucial times for Earth—the Mother of All!”
“For EarthX and EarthxFilm this journey began two and a half years ago when EarthX was introduced to The Way of The Rain – Hope For Earth and creator environmental-artist Sibylle Szaggars Redford. Knowing that this powerful piece with Robert Redford would be performed in Dallas, we fell in love with the possibilities. Then 2020 and Covid happened, and we were forced to postpone, but we never gave up,” shares Michael Cain, M3 Films president and executive producer.
Founded in Dallas, M3 Films is the producer of The Way of The Rain – Hope for Earth with the DSO, EarthX and EarthxFilm. Cain adds: “Recently, when Kim Noltemy, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and Trammell Crow connected this became a reality. The only time it has been seen before was for Prince Albert in Monaco at the Grimaldi Forum to multiple standing ovations.”
The Way of the Rain – Hope for Earth tickets are on sale now at dallassymphony.org. Patrons may purchase a special VIP package that includes cocktails and a post-dinner reception with the Redfords and The Way of The Rain team.
“We are proud to be showcasing this powerful message to Mother Earth at the Meyerson Symphony Hall on Half-Earth Day October 22nd,” Noltemy effused.
VIP Experience packages are available at $1,000 and $2,500. Tickets for the event are $45-$250 and are sale at at dallassymphony.org.
Performance Film: Mother Earth
Storyline and Direction: Sibylle Szaggars Redford
Content Research and Film Editing: Floyd Thomas McBee
Music composed by: Tim Janis
Spoken Word: Written by Robert Redford and Sibylle Szaggars Redford, with narration by Robert Redford.
Produced by: EarthX, EarthxFilm, M3 Films LLC and Michael Cain