The Golden Ass presented by 113 composers collective

The Golden Ass is a modern setting of the Cupid and Psyche myth that focuses primarily on the relationship between Psyche and her jealous mother-in-law, Venus, and both their relationships to society. Psyche is a dissociating young girl (in no stars), a reluctant new bride (in shuangxi or “double happiness”), and both the daughter of one man and the wife of another who no longer value their partners as their partners begin to age (grow old). Venus encapsulates her own concerns about aging and the fear of being supplanted by a younger, more “viable” woman in mais mes mains (or “but my hands”). Society watches Psyche’s life unfold—at times silently failing to speak on her behalf, while at other times, amplifying the malignant voices that surround her. For more information and to purchase tickets click here.

Featuring Quince Vocal Ensemble

Carrie Henneman Shaw Psyche
Elizabeth Pearse Venus
Anna Elder Chorus
Kayleigh Butcher Chorus

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Adam Zahller Cupid/Chorus
Justin Anthony Spenner Father/Cupid
Anthony R Green Cello
Joey Crane Cello

Betsy McCann Conductor
Joey Crane Stage Director
Michael Duffy Live Mixing/Tech