Costume Designer

Opera Philadelphia proudly presents the American premiere of "The Listeners," a thrilling new opera with music by Missy Mazzoli and libretto by Royce Vavrek. This captivating work, based on an original story by Jordan Tannahill, is performed in English with English supertitles and explores the seductive power of cults and charismatic leaders in a divided nation. The opera delves into the lengths Americans are willing to go to find a sense of place and purpose, and how confident, charming leaders can exploit these needs.

Set in a southwestern U.S. suburb, "The Listeners" follows a middle-class mother, soprano Nicole Heaston in her company debut, who notices a mysterious hum that only a select few can hear. As a community organization forms to investigate, meetings led by the de facto leader Kevin Burdette take on a cult-like atmosphere, leading to a potentially destructive path.

The opera is scheduled for performances at the Academy of Music on Wednesday, September 25 at 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 27 at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, September 29 at 2:00 p.m. The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 23 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission.

"The Listeners" is a co-commission and co-production with Norwegian National Opera and Lyric Opera of Chicago. This season's production is supported by the Artistry Now Matching Fund, Barbara Augusta Teichert, and major support from The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, with additional support from OPERA America’s Opera Grants for Female Composers program.

The cast and creative team feature Corrado Rovaris as conductor, Lileana Blain-Cruz as director, and a talented ensemble including Troy Cook, Lindsey Reynolds, Kevin Burdette, Aaron Crouch, and many more, bringing this powerful story to life.

Don't miss the opportunity to experience this groundbreaking opera that examines the sound of a divided nation through the lens of an extraordinary musical and theatrical journey.

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The Listeners

Academy of Music

Join us at Playwrights Horizons for the captivating new play, "Staff Meal," written by the talented Abe Koogler and directed by the visionary Morgan Green. This kaleidoscopic comedy is set to grace the stage of the Peter Jay Sharp Theater starting April 12, 2024. Dive into a world where the outside may be crumbling, but inside a mysterious and beautiful restaurant, a group of lonely city dwellers finds solace, connection, and a strange power that wards off the darkness. "Staff Meal" promises an evening of delicious food, warm service, and an atmosphere where you're safe—at least until closing time.

This production has been made possible through the generous support of the Venturous Theater Fund, a Fund of Tides Foundation, and is part of Playwrights Horizons' season, supported by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Critics have praised Koogler for his ability to capture the essence of reality while hinting at the eternal, creating characters that are earnest, idiosyncratic, and humorously critical of societal hierarchies.

Don't miss your chance to experience this unique blend of tension and simplicity that promises to tug at your heartstrings. Secure your season package today for early booking and ensure your spot at one of the most anticipated productions of the year.

Staff Meal

Playwrights Horizons

Sonya and her uncle Vanya have devoted their lives to managing the family farm in isolation, but when her celebrated, ailing father and his charismatic wife move in, their lives are upended. In the heat of the summer, the wrong people fall in love, desires and resentments erupt, and the family is forced to reckon with the ghosts of their unlived lives.

Uncle Vanya

Lincoln Center Theatre

The mysterious Bluebeard welcomes his new bride Judith into his ominous castle, where rumors have been swirling concerning one question: what happened to his previous three wives? Shrouded in the secrecy of seven forbidden rooms, Judith desperately tries to uncover the terrifying secrets that Bluebeard had hoped to keep locked away forever. 

Bluebeard's Castle

Simpson College

In 2019, NYU Skirball commissioned a new work by award-winning playwright/director Richard Maxwell and his celebrated New York City Players.

After a long Covid-related delay, Skirball presents the international premiere of Maxwell’s FIELD OF MARS, a two-act play produced in association with the Under The Radar Festival and co-commissioned by The Walker Art Center with support provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Field Of Mars

NYU Skirball

Tosca, a tempestuous diva, lives for art—and for love. When Cavaradossi, her lover and a revolutionary painter, is targeted by Rome’s corrupt chief of police, Tosca is determined to save him—but at what price? Puccini’s lush score, written on the heels of La bohème, contrasts moments of exquisite tenderness with heart-stopping sonic spectacle.

Kaye Voyce

Costume Designer

Events

Upcoming events

Jul 11 - Aug 16, 2025

Tosca · Glimmerglass Festival

Past events

25 - 29 Sep, 2024

The Listeners · Opera Philadelphia

Apr 12 - May 19, 2024

Staff Meal · Playwrights Horizons

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