The Black Rider

*The Black Rider* is a multimedia theater piece created by composer Tom Waits, playwright William S. Burroughs, and director Robert Wilson. It adapts Burroughs' 1923 serialized novel, "The Red Star," blending music, spoken word, and striking visuals to tell a dark, surreal story. Set in a Western-inspired world, it follows a protagonist drawn into a haunting quest involving death, danger, and moral ambiguity. The production’s atmospheric style emphasizes mood and emotion, creating a compelling experience that explores themes of fate, violence, and human vulnerability through innovative theatrical storytelling.