Pride Night: Wednesday, June 5 at 7pm
Art Show & Silent Auction: Friday, June 7 through Tuesday, June 18
The Let Out: After the performance on Sunday, June 9 at 2 pm
Cafe Chat: After the performances on June 13, 14, & 21
Relaxed Performance: Wednesday, June 12 at 2 pm
Aurora Circle: Thursday, June 14 at 7 pm
Open Mic: Monday, June 17 at 7pm
Open Caption: Saturday, June 22 at 8 pm & Sunday, June 23 at 2 pm
Audio Description: Sunday, June 23 at 2 pm
a world premiere produced in partnership with New Georges
words by Kate Scelsa
music by Robert M. Johanson
directed by Morgan Green
June 4–23, 2024
The early 20th century queer mystic and artist Hilma af Klint channeled hundreds of paintings through messages from otherworldly forces, hoping to communicate the mysteries of the universe. Only recently rediscovered and hailed as one of the first-ever abstract artists, she worked in obscurity during a time that was not yet ready to receive her message. This contemporary opera – with a score that mixes genres including opera, rock, pop, and musical theater– wrestles with the hubris and humility that fueled one woman’s spiritual quest.
Streaming Tickets are available now for $29. The production can be streamed on demand June 24 through July 21.
HILMA Spotify Playlist – by Robert M. Johanson, HILMA Composer
Watch our docuseries on the making of HILMA, a contemporary opera exploring the life and art of Hilma af Klint, a queer abstract artist whose paintings were inspired by mystic messages she channeled from a higher power.
From the moment we got the news last Friday about the abrupt closure of University of the Arts, we shared the shock, sadness, and fear of so many colleagues and friends. So many artists and audience members, workers on stage, backstage, front of house, in our office, in our classrooms, in our cafe are UArts students, alumni, and many serve on the faculty. UArts is a critical neighbor and linchpin in our artistic ecosystem on the Avenue of the Arts and the Greater Philadelphia region.
We envision a world where the inherent need for artists to have a livelihood and for arts education to be a given is a shared understanding for our country, state, and city.
We’re thinking through what actions we can take, and which we can build towards, to care for those directly affected. In the immediate, we want to lift up this opportunity to support the many artists currently reacting to this shocking news. Please contribute/ share this go fund me campaign created by Lighting Designer and former UArts Professor Natalie Robin to support UArts faculty and staff.
Morgan Green
Director
Kate Scelsa
Librettist
Patreshettarlini Adams
Stage Manager
Chris Sannino
Sound Designer
Oona Curley
Lighting Designer
Krit Robinson
Scenic Designer
Maiko Matsushima
Costume Designer
Lisa Fagan
Choreographer
Jackie Tileston
Dramaturg
Bryan Hagelin
Associate Director
Chloe Kincade
Assistant Stage Manager
Daniel Espie
Associate Music Director, Music copyist, Conductor, Keyboard
Robert M. Johanson
Composer, Co-Orchestrator, Music Director, Steiner
Sarah Gliko
Cornelia
J Molière
Anna
Brett Ashley Robinson
Mathilde
Kristen Sieh
Hilma
Evan Spigelman
Sigrid/Amaliel
Granville L Mullings, Jr.
co-orchestrator, programmer, percussionist
Matthew Kahn
Guitar/Keyboard
Andrew Nelson
Electric Bass
Nina Ryser
Synth
John Polanco
Trumpet
Jasyn Brazoban
Trumbone
Jesse Reagen
Cello
Hilma is supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage.
Hilma is a World Premiere produced in partnership with New Georges.
HILMA Honorary Producers
Helen and Herman Fala
Mari and Peter Shaw
Our digital productions are made possible with generous support from the John S and James L Knight Foundation.
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