Thumbprint by Kamala Sankaram and Susan Yankowitz
Schedule
Sat Apr 20 2024 at 03:00 pm
Location
1017 N Olive Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States, Arizona 85721 | Tucson, AZ
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The University of Arizona Opera Theater Presents Thumbprint by Kamala Sankaram and Susan YankowitzCommissioned by Beth Morrison Projects and HERE Arts Center for the 2014 PROTOTYPE Festival.
Based on the true story of Mukhtar Mai, who brought her brutal attackers to justice in Pakistan, Mai requested her settlement create schools for girls, so they would not experience the danger of signing their names only with a thumbprint because they cannot read.
Performances
Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 20 at 3:00 p.m.
Crowder Hall 1017 N. Olive Road Tucson, AZ 85721
Tickets: $20, 15, 10 music.arizona.edu/tickets
Box office: 520.621.3341
[email protected]
This production addressed disturbing content including honor killing, rape and sexual assault against women. No violence is depicted in the opera. The composer and librettist suggest these events through musical choices and text. However, its content may be disturbing and is recommended for mature audiences.
Please join us for a series of pre-show panel discussions before the following performances
Friday April 19, 2024, School of Music, 6:30-7:00 pm in Room 146
Live performance: a Tool for Social Justice. Join panelists Dr. Kristin Dauphinais, Dr. Jennie Gubner and DMA candidate Diana Peralta as they discuss the power of live performance.
Saturday April 20, 2024, School of Music, 2:00-2:30 pm in room 146
Literacy Challenges in the Tucson Community. Opera Theater welcomes our special guests from Tucson’s own Literacy Connects to discuss the realities and opportunities around adultliteracy and education in our own community.
For more information: Cynthia Stokes, UArizona Opera Theater: [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
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