Kira Dills-Desurra, Mezzo-Soprano

Music by Henry Purcell
Adaptation by CULTURE CLASH & Andreas Mitisek

LBO PREMIERE

“Lord, what fools these mortals be!” This re-imagination of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a gender-bending culture clash of social satire. Shakespeare’s labyrinth of foolish love is explored through our multicultural America and fused together through Purcell’s musical magic. The iconic CULTURE CLASH troupe updates the story with a Chicano tinge, and MUSICA ANGELICA—LA’s premiere Baroque Orchestra – creates authentic sound.

Two hours and 25 minutes including one 15 minute intermission
Sung in English

Pre-Opera Talk
One hour before each performance, join us for a pre-opera talk with Artistic Director, Andreas Mitisek. Valid to all ticket holders.