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'EVERY MAN JACK' EXPLORES HUMAN SIDE OF JACK LONDON IN WORLD PREMIERE OF SONOMA CITY OPERA AT SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

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From: US Fed News Service, Including US State News
Date: 20061109
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Sonoma State University issued the following press release:

"Every Man Jack," a theatrical exploration of Sonoma's most famous historical figure and literary icon, Jack London, will be performed at the Evert B. Person Theatre at Sonoma State University on November 11, 12, 15, 18 and 19.

The provocative, newly commissioned opera is inspired by London's groundbreaking biographical work, "John Barleycorn." It tells the compelling story, through a Vaudeville like format, of the adventurer, writer, and ultimately flawed genius's lifelong struggle with alcohol.

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