Playwrights Richard Maxwell and Sarah Benson talk theater archetypes, death, writing, the creation of "The Evening" and much more on the Walker blog:

I know the show has evolved a lot during your process so far. What’s it become?

The aptly named All-Stars are a group of ultra-talented musicians dedicated to furthering the cause of new music. Formed in 1992, this six-person ensemble are recognized around the world for their technical prowess, electrifying live performances, and flawless recordings of contemporary music. The All-Stars easily cross musical boundaries, blurring classical, jazz, world, experimental, and the undefinable. These musicians are constantly redefining the concert experience. 

Bang on a Can Marathon concerts are hours-long transformative musical events featuring players and contemporary composers of the highest caliber. The Bang on a Can founders and players are intensely dedicated to introducing new music of all genres to the world. From the Bang on a Can website:

I came to Last Night a DJ Gave Me Life: DJ as Revolutionary, Dance as a Tool of Liberation #DanceIn #Ferguson bringing my identities a dancer, a blues dance DJ, and one who believes in liberation through embodiment.

I had hopes of transformation —

"investigate tension and release", "shed layers of injustice" and "instigate healing" the Facebook event said.