New Music Ensemble: The Yellow Wallpaper

In this world premiere performance of Dan Welcher's one-act opera based on the famous novella by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, a woman has been locked away by her husband in a rented farmhouse after the birth of their child because of her “hysterical tendencies”. The child has been removed, and the woman (unnamed) is forbidden to read, write, or see people for three months. This was known as the “rest cure” for post-partum depression, and was the predominant course of treatment in the late 19th century when this book was written. Mezzo soprano Ellie Jarrett Shattles will play the woman; mezzo Page Stephens will join her onstage as her reflection behind the wallpaper. Matthew Smith, lecturer in the Dept. of Arts and Entertainment Technology, designed lighting and projection art.

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 7:30pm to 7:30pm

Bates Recital Hall, Music Building (MRH)
2406 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin TX 78712

Event Type

Arts & Humanities

Departments

Butler School of Music, College of Fine Arts

Target Audience

General Public, Students

Import Type

COFA/School of Music

Tags

opera, feminism, literature, Classical Music

Website

https://music.utexas.edu/events/3128-...

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