From the drama at the core of each work, Heartbeat Opera grows vivid theatrical worlds through revelatory adaptations, radical rearrangements, and ingenious design. Through an inquisitive collaborative process with a diverse community of artists, we break down traditional barriers to reimagine opera for artists and audiences of the twenty-first century.
A brand new 100-minute adaptation, sung in French with new English dialogues. Music by Charles Gounod Original Libretto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carré from Carré's play Faust et Marguerite
Co-Adapted by Jacob Ashworth and Sara Holdren Newly Arranged by Dan Schlosberg New English dialogues by Sara Holdren Directed by Sara Holdren Music Directed by Jacob Ashworth
Co-Adapted by Obie Award-Winning Dustin Wills & Jacob Ashworth Newly Arranged by Daniel Schlosberg Directed by Obie Award-Winning Dustin Wills Music Directed by Jacob Ashworth
Longtime Heartbeat artist Emma Jaster takes the reins to direct her bold vision of Ethan Heard and Jacob Ashworth’s original adaptation, featuring a tight ensemble cast of six singers and six players. Daniel Schlosberg’s arrangement explodes the haunting world of Verdi’s score with electronics, live processing, and a complete sonic reimagining of the witches’ voices. Victoria made a jump-in, in a supporting role, flying into New York City on opening night.