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Ruinous Gods at Spoleto Festival USA

Spoleto Festival USA will present the world premiere of Ruinous Gods, a new full-length chamber opera, co-produced and co-commissioned by Spoleto Festival USA. Grounded in testimonies from survivors and families of those afflicted with resignation syndrome, this opera follows the experiences of a mother, Hannah, and her 12-year-old daughter, H’ala, who suffers from a traumatic response to the state of living in the limbo of displacement. Ruinous Gods is composed by Layale Chaker, a violinist and composer; with a libretto by Lisa Schlesinger, playwright, theatre activist, and writer.

May 24, 27, & 29 and June 1, 2024