Spiegeltent
Erin Markey and Jasmine Rice LaBeija
Aria Code
July 14, 2023
Two extraordinary voices share an evening exemplifying the dazzling and vast spectrum of contemporary queer performance.
The “hilariously sociopathic” (New York Times) Erin Markey conjures up an elaborate alternative to the 2016 US election results in their new musical work, In the Most Shocking Presidential Election in the History of the United States of America, Erin Markey’s Mother Emerges as First Lady, comically exploring the back roads of familial intimacy.
The Juilliard-trained, International Godmother of the House of LaBeija, Jasmine Rice LaBeija has sold out the Guggenheim Museum, Lincoln Center, and countless queer clubs around the world. Now, with pianist Lachlan Glen, she brings her devastating wit, razor-sharp timing, and commanding tenor voice to the Spiegeltent with a program ranging from Handel to Copland.
Erin Markey
Jasmine Rice LaBeija
Plan Your Visit
Eat & Stay
Grab a bite and a drink while you’re at the Fisher Center! We offer theater concessions at Sosnoff theater, LUMA theater, and Olin Hall. Across the way, is the al fresco Spiegeltent Garden—or grab a nosh while seeing a Spiegeltent Performance. There is ample space for outdoor picnics across Bard’s campus. Nearby villages and towns in the Hudson Valley boast a large selection of restaurants, as well as a variety of hotels, motels, inns, and bed & breakfasts
Eat & StayDirections
Bard College’s main campus is located in Annandale-on-Hudson (a hamlet of Red Hook), New York, on the east bank of the Hudson River, about 90 miles north of New York City and 220 miles southwest of Boston. The Taconic State Parkway and the New York State Thruway provide the most direct routes to our campus. Click the Google map below, or get directions by entering the following address into your GPS: 60 Manor Avenue, Red Hook, NY 12571.
From the East
If you are traveling from east of the Hudson River in New York State, take the Taconic State Parkway to the Red Hook / Route 199 exit, drive west on Route 199 through the village of Red Hook to Route 9G, turn right onto Route 9G, drive north 1.9 miles, turn left onto Annandale Road, then turn right onto Manor Ave.
From the West
If you are traveling from west of the Hudson River, take the New York State Thruway (I-87) to exit 19 (Kingston), take Route 209 (changes to Route 199 at the Hudson River) over the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge to Route 9G, turn left onto Route 9G, drive north 3.5 miles, turn left onto Annandale Road, then turn right onto Manor Ave.
About the Venue
Spiegeltent
Accessible Seating
Wheelchair-accessible seating is available in the ring seat and floor table areas for patrons who use wheelchairs and their companions.
Wheelchair-Accessible Restrooms
A single-use, wheelchair-accessible restroom is available at the Spiegeltent.
All-Gender Restrooms
Bard College and the Fisher Center support guests of any gender identity/expression in using the restroom of their choice. Additionally, all-gender restrooms are available at all venues.
More Info
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