Sanctuary Song
Composed by Abigail Richardson
Written by Marjorie Chan
Tapestry & Theatre Direct present a world premiere in partnership with Luminato
Runs June 7 - 14 / Preview June 6
at The Berkeley Street Theatre, Downstairs
26 Berkeley Street, Toronto ON
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Music Director
Wayne Strongman
Director
Lynda Hill
Original Set & Costume Design
Kelly Wolf
Original Video Design
Luisa Quintavalle
Original Lighting Design
Andrea Lundy
Choreography
Viv Moore
Performers
Xin Wang (soprano)
Alvin Crawford (bass)
with Sharmila Dey & Frank Cox-O'Connell
Michael Schulte (violin)
Lizzie Lavado (piano)
Ryan Scott (percussion)
Stage Manager
Kathryn Westoll
Production Manager
Caroline Hollway
Sometimes the most beautiful friendships come in unusual sizes…
A remarkable 22-year friendship between man and creature culminates in a promise of freedom fulfilled and a joyful reunion when, after decades in captivity, an Asian elephant is brought to sanctuary.
Along the journey, her memories of childhood in the jungle, circus life and her solitary days in the zoo come alive through the emotional power of opera, evocative dance and stunning design.
“No more circuses. No more zoos.... You will be free!”
Inspired by a true story, Sanctuary Song is the result of a dynamic collaboration between two award-winning Toronto companies, who come together to tell a story from the point of view of a most unusual protagonist. An unforgettable opera for all ages.
Sanctuary Song was commissioned by Theatre Direct , with support from the Laidlaw Foundation , and developed in partnership with Tapestry new opera works with support from the Canadian Opera Creation Program at Opera.ca
PUBLIC PREVIEW:
June 6 at 7pm
RUN:
June 7 at 1pm
June 8 at 2pm & 6:30pm
June 11, 12 & 13 at 7pm
June 14 at 2pm & 7pm
SCHOOL PREVIEWS:
June 4 & 5 at 12:30pm
SCHOOL MATINEES:
June 11, 12 & 13 at 12:30pm
Box Office:
416-368-3100 / www.canstage.com
or via www.ticketmaster.ca / 416-872-1111
For School Performances:
416-537-6066 X224 or education@tapestrynewopera.com
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