Sanctuary Song
Composed by Abigail Richardson

Written by Marjorie Chan

Tapestry and Theatre Direct present a world premiere in partnership with Luminato Toronto's Festival of Arts & Creativity

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.

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.

Composed by

Abigail Richardson

Written by

Marjorie Chan

Director
Lynda Hill
 

Music Direction by

Wayne Strongman

Produced by

Clarissa DeYoung & Susan Worthington

Original Set and Costume Design
Kelly Wolf
 

Original Lighting Design
Andrea Lundy

Original Video Design
Luisa Quintavalle

Choreography

Viv Moore

Stage Manager
Kathryn Westoll

Cast

Soprano: Xin Wang

Bass: Alvin Crawford

Sharmila Dey

Frank Cox-O'Connell

Orchestra

Violin: Michael Schulte

Piano: Lizzie Lavado

Percussion: Ryan Scott

Production Management

Caroline Hollway

Marketing & Publicity

Anna Mathew & Kim Blackwell

Photo credit: Xin Wang and Shamila Dey

INFORMATION

Sanctuary Song was commissioned by Theatre Direct, with support from the Laidlaw Foundation, and developed in partnership with Tapestry, with support from the Canadian Opera Creation Program at Opera.ca.

The world premiere presentation was a partnership with Luminato, Toronto's Festival of Arts & Creativity and was performed from June 7 - 14, 2008 at the Berkeley Street Theatre, Downstairs.

Contact education@theatredirect.on.ca or call 416.537.4191 to book

Visit the Sanctuary Song Official Website for more information.

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