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WORLD PREMIERE - A Thousand Splendid Suns
Feb
25
to Mar 11

WORLD PREMIERE - A Thousand Splendid Suns

Seattle Opera World Premiere. Feb 25 - March 11, 2023 Set against Afghanistan’s volatile history, this new opera tells the breathtaking story of Mariam and Laila, two Afghan women. Based on Khaled Hosseini's best-selling novel, this story has captured the hearts of millions including American composer Sheila Silver and librettist Stephen Kitsakos who adapted the novel for the opera stage. (Developed at AOP. Not an AOP Production)

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Letters That You Will Not Get VIDEO PREMIERE
Nov
11
to Nov 18

Letters That You Will Not Get VIDEO PREMIERE

WORLD PREMIERE | In honor of Veteran’s Day, The American Opera Project is proud to release the film of the 2022 world premiere of Letters That You Will Not Get: Women’s Voices from the Great War. Filmed at Brooklyn’s Irondale Center this past August, Letters will be available to stream on YouTube for one week only. Free with registration.

Letters That You Will Not Get: Women's Voices from the Great War, by composer Kirsten Volness and co-librettists Susan Werbe and Kate Holland tells the story of the Great War as experienced by the women who lived through it. Directed by Kate Bergstrom. Music Direction by Mila Henry.

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Letters That You Will Not Get WORLD PREMIERE
Aug
7
7:30 PM19:30

Letters That You Will Not Get WORLD PREMIERE

WORLD PREMIERE | Letters That You Will Not Get: Women's Voices from the Great War, by composer Kirsten Volness and co-librettists Susan Werbe and Kate Holland tells the story of the Great War as experienced by the women who lived through it.

Directed by Kate Bergstrom. Music Direction by Mila Henry.

The Space at Irondale
85 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11217
$30 General Admission
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Letters That You Will Not Get WORLD PREMIERE
Aug
6
7:30 PM19:30

Letters That You Will Not Get WORLD PREMIERE

WORLD PREMIERE | Letters That You Will Not Get: Women's Voices from the Great War, by composer Kirsten Volness and co-librettists Susan Werbe and Kate Holland tells the story of the Great War as experienced by the women who lived through it.

Directed by Kate Bergstrom. Music Direction by Mila Henry.

The Space at Irondale
85 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11217
$30 General Admission
PURCHASE TICKETS

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Letters That You Will Not Get WORLD PREMIERE
Aug
5
7:30 PM19:30

Letters That You Will Not Get WORLD PREMIERE

WORLD PREMIERE | Letters That You Will Not Get: Women's Voices from the Great War, by composer Kirsten Volness and co-librettists Susan Werbe and Kate Holland tells the story of the Great War as experienced by the women who lived through it.

Directed by Kate Bergstrom. Music Direction by Mila Henry.

The Space at Irondale
85 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11217
$30 General Admission
PURCHASE TICKETS

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Letters That You Will Not Get WORLD PREMIERE w Talkback
Aug
4
7:30 PM19:30

Letters That You Will Not Get WORLD PREMIERE w Talkback

WORLD PREMIERE | Letters That You Will Not Get: Women's Voices from the Great War, by composer Kirsten Volness and co-librettists Susan Werbe and Kate Holland tells the story of the Great War as experienced by the women who lived through it.

Directed by Kate Bergstrom. Music Direction by Mila Henry.

The Space at Irondale
85 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11217
$30 General Admission
PURCHASE TICKETS

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Letters That You Will Not Get WORLD PREMIERE w Festival Closing Party
Jul
31
5:00 PM17:00

Letters That You Will Not Get WORLD PREMIERE w Festival Closing Party

JULY 31 FESTIVAL CLOSING PARTY : Celebrate the closing night of Irondale’s On Women Theater Festival after the show. Featuring a performance by Opera Cowgirls!

WORLD PREMIERE | Letters That You Will Not Get: Women's Voices from the Great War, by composer Kirsten Volness and co-librettists Susan Werbe and Kate Holland tells the story of the Great War as experienced by the women who lived through it.

Directed by Kate Bergstrom. Music Direction by Mila Henry.
Part of the Irondale Ensemble Project’s On Women Festival

The Space at Irondale
85 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11217 (map)

Tickets: $15 (Students, Seniors and Working Artists; July 29-31 only) / $30 General
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Letters That You Will Not Get WORLD PREMIERE
Jul
30
7:30 PM19:30

Letters That You Will Not Get WORLD PREMIERE

WORLD PREMIERE | Letters That You Will Not Get: Women's Voices from the Great War, by composer Kirsten Volness and co-librettists Susan Werbe and Kate Holland tells the story of the Great War as experienced by the women who lived through it.

Directed by Kate Bergstrom. Music Direction by Mila Henry.
Part of the Irondale Ensemble Project’s On Women Festival

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Letters That You Will Not Get WORLD PREMIERE w Creator Q&A & Reception
Jul
29
7:30 PM19:30

Letters That You Will Not Get WORLD PREMIERE w Creator Q&A & Reception

JULY 29 OPENING NIGHT DISCUSSION & RECEPTION : Celebrating the opening night of their world premiere opera, the creators of Letters talk about their journey to the stage with guest host Missy Mazzoli (composer, Breaking the Waves, The Listeners)

WORLD PREMIERE | Letters That You Will Not Get: Women's Voices from the Great War, by composer Kirsten Volness and co-librettists Susan Werbe and Kate Holland tells the story of the Great War as experienced by the women who lived through it.

Directed by Kate Bergstrom. Music Direction by Mila Henry.
Part of the Irondale Ensemble Project’s On Women Festival

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***CANCELLED*** From Page to Stage: The Interaction Effect
Mar
22
2:30 PM14:30

***CANCELLED*** From Page to Stage: The Interaction Effect

  • Symphony Space - Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Following a powerful presentation in last year’s Page to Stage new opera showcase, the Manhattan School of Music students and directors return to present new scenes from The Interaction Effect, a moving drama that digs deep into one of the central issues for today’s young adults.

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