THE CLIMATE OPERA PROJECT

American Opera Projects (AOP) presents The Climate Opera Project

Currently celebrating its 35th anniversary, Brooklyn’s American Opera Projects (AOP) is at the forefront of the contemporary opera movement through its commissioning, developing, and producing of opera and music theater projects, training programs for student and emerging composers and librettists, and community engagement. The Climate Opera Project is the sixth AOP premiere at BAM: Savage Winter (2018), Three Way (2017), Hagoromo (2015), As One (co-produced with BAM Professional Development Program, 2014) and Out Cold (2012).

The Climate Opera Project is supported in part by an award from the Howard Gilman Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts and New York University’s Office of Sustainability. AOP’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.

ABOUT THE GRADUATE MUSICAL THEATRE WRITING PROGRAM IN NYU’S TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

The NYU Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program trains students in the ever-evolving process of creating new musical theatre works for both traditional and emerging media. Each year, students from around the world embark on a two-year MFA course, participating in ongoing writing workshops that emphasize craft, the art of collaboration, rewriting, storytelling, and developing an original voice. Embracing the broadest possible definition of musical theatre, this intimate and unique program — the only one of its kind in the world — is solidly grounded in its location in New York and as a part of the Tisch School of the Arts. Students are immersed in all aspects of New York musical theatre, workshopping their material with directors, actors, and major artists in the field. They also have opportunities to interact and collaborate with faculty and students in other departments across Tisch including Undergraduate Drama, Dance, Design for Stage and Film, Graduate Acting, Photography and Imaging, Games and the Interactive Telecommunications Program. The program culminates in the creation of full-length original works.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN FOR STAGE & FILM IN NYU’S TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

The Department of Design for Stage and Film at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts is a diverse community of theater and film artists. The 3 year MFA (Graduate) program educates future generations of theater and film designers who, like our faculty and alumni before them, will have a profound impact on the arts through their design work.

ABOUT NYU'S OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY

NYU's Office of Sustainability leads the University-wide effort to build a healthier and more sustainable future. Through strategies that span every area of university life, the Office of Sustainability aims to reduce NYU's greenhouse gas emissions, support teaching and research, and provide resources and guidance in establishing a culture of sustainability at NYU. The Office of Sustainability also seeks to have graduates across all schools understand issues surrounding sustainability and how their work can contribute to a more sustainable world.

ABOUT BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC

BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) is a multi-arts center located in Brooklyn, New York. For more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas—engaging both global and local communities. With world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more, BAM showcases the work of emerging artists and innovative modern masters. https://www.bam.org/

ABOUT DIRECTOR SAM HELFRICH

Sam Helfrich directs at The American Opera Project, Boston Lyric Opera, Portland Opera,

Glimmerglass Opera, Spoleto Festival/USA, Virginia Opera, Opera Boston, Pittsburgh Opera, and Wolf Trap, among others. Helfrich’s production of Philip Glass’ Orphee was described by Anthony Tommasini as “haunting…. rich, complex and challenging… the surprise hit [of the season].” Recent highlights include The Magic Flute at the Summer Opera Festival of Morelia, Mexico, Péter Eötvös’ Angels in America at Salzburg State Theater, Kevin Puts and Mark Campbell’s Elizabeth Cree with West Edge Opera, CA; Anthony Davis’ Amistad at Spoleto Festival/USA. Sam has returned to the Pittsburgh Symphony for stagings of concert works such as Haydn’s Creation, and Handel’s Messiah. Recent theater credits include Neil LaBute’s In A Dark, Dark House at ART/NY, Arthur Miller’s After The Fall at NYU/Tisch Grad Acting. Sam Helfrich is an Associate Arts Professor in the department of Design for Stage and Film at NYU/Tisch, where, among other things, he is the co-director of the NYU/Tisch Opera Lab, a unique workshop for new opera development.

TICKETS

$25 tickets are available at the BAM box office.

Free tickets are available on April 27, 28 to NYU students & community members with valid ID first; limited tickets to the general public subject to availability.