The Long Goodbye: A Rock Opera

After a successful $15,000 crowdfunding campaign and sold-out debut in September 2022, The Long Goodbye is back for its second run of shows in Memphis, Tennessee January 13, 14, and 15, 2023.

The Long Goodbye is a rock opera with original music written by award-winning (Memphis Songwriter Association's 2022 Songwriter of the Year, 2022 Indie Memphis Hometowner Music Video 1st Place Jury Prize Winner) songwriter Emily Rooker.

The show tells the story of three selves - the Present Self, the Young Self, and the Wicked Self as they make sense of each other, the past, grief, loss and change. Accompanied by the Mirrors, they reflect on their life and how to move forward.

This abstract, experimental musical is told entirely through movement, song, and visual elements.

FRIDAY 1/13 - DOORS ARE AT 7:00 PM, SHOW WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 8:00 PM.

SATURDAY, 1/14 - DOORS ARE AT 7:00 PM, SHOW WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 8:00 PM.

SUNDAY, 1/15 - DOORS ARE AT 1:00 PM, SHOW WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 2:00 PM.

The show is approximately 90 minutes long, including a 20-minute intermission.

TICKET TYPES

General Admission - First come, first-served seating.

VIP/Priority Seating - This ticket type guarantees seating in the first two rows. Minimum of 2 tickets per order to prevent solo seats in the VIP area.

The Kickstarter backer discount code can be applied to either ticket type, all other discount codes can only be used for General Admission seating.

STROBE AND HAZE WARNING

STROBE LIGHT WARNING - The Long Goodbye contains scenes which use strobe/flashing lighting. Please be advised.

HAZE WARNING - The Long Goodbye uses a fog machine throughout the show.

CAST

Self - Emily Rooker

Young Self - Abby Frances

Wicked Self - Kristian Thomas

The Mirrors - Alex Hensley, Rachel Maxann, Alexa Thomas & Ally Wideman

Annie - Mars McKay

Burden Dancers - Emilie Bowman, Thuy Franklin, Meadow Pepple, Hannah Lloyd-Pratcher Taylor Salton, Mariah Venzant

Ballerina Ghosts - Krystal Jacksin & Corey Moody

The Glam Reaper - Kate Peckham

BAND

Band Director & Lead Guitar - Nate Smith

Piano - Jason Pulley

Bass - Clay Ayers

Drums - Bry Hart

Keyboards & Misc - Nate Raab

Second Guitar - Paul Garner

CREW

Creator, Writer & Director - Emily Rooker

Lighting Design - Mitchell Carter & Derik Scott

Sound Design - Nate Smith & Derik Scott

Choreography Support - Abby Frances, Thuy Franklin, Taylor Salton, Alex Hensley, Corey Moody

Costuming & Color Support - Mars McKay & Alexandra Wideman

Glam Reaper Costume Support & Set Design Support - Paul Garner

Creative Support - Alex Hensley

Artwork - Andrea Morales

Stage Manager - Tony de Velasco

For questions and press inquiries, please email [email protected].

Host or Publisher Emily Rooker