The University of Arizona Opera Theater Presents
Thumbprint by Kamala Sankaram and Susan Yankowitz
Commissioned 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
Box office: 520.621.3341
boxoffice@arizona.edu
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 a recommended for mature audiences.
Please join us for a series of pre-show panel discussions
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 6:30-7:00 p.m., Room 146
Colonialism, the Western Gaze and Creating Performance
Join PhD candidate Adam Kirchner, director Cynthia Stokes and conductor Kristin Roach as they discuss their perspective about creating UA’s production of Thumbprint.
Friday, April 19, 2024, 6:30-7:00 p.m., Room 146
Live performance: A Tool for Social Justice
Join moderator Greg Pierotti, panelists Dr. Kristin Dauphinais, Dr. Jennie Gubner and DMA candidate Diana Peralta as they discuss the power of live performance.
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 2:00-2:30 p.m., 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 adult literacy and education in our own community.
For more information: Cynthia Stokes, UArizona Opera Theater: cynthiastokes@arizona.edu
Livestream link: music.arizona.edu/live
Please note that the length of concerts may vary, and the time listed is approximate.
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