luzAzul is a 30-minute, immersive operatic experience for babies ages 0-2 and their caregivers.
luzAzul explores symmetry, the awareness of feelings and connection, the mirror that the interaction offers to both baby and adult, and the ability of building and experiencing together. This opera awakens the small baby in all of us, and gives our tiniest audience members the chance to experience the power of the combined elements of music, dance, scenic design and interactive technology.
During the piece, two performers share a story of exploration and connection, welcoming the audience to play, interact and make sound. The sounds and movements of the babies become integrated into both the score and the storytelling: as the performers sing and move, they invite the audience to imitate, improvise, and co-create.
Please note, phones and shoes will not be allowed when in the performance space. Chelsea Factory will have a secure place for personal belongings and strollers.
Production Credits:
Malena Dayen | Director
David Rosenmeyer | Composer
Troy Ogilvie | Choreographer
Sangmin Chae | Tech Designer
Performers:
Samarie Alicea
Sam Ogilvie
Eugenia Forteza
About Malena Dayen (Director):
Malena Dayen is an Argentinian opera singer and director. She is a 2022/23 Princeton University Hodder fellow. Malena directed and co-created Bare Opera’s FireSongs by Thomas Cabaniss, presented in collaboration with National Sawdust at Chelsea Factory in June 2022. This season, she directed Aida at Fort Worth Opera and Carmen, Roméo et Juliette and Frida at Opera Naples. Malena won the 1st Prize in Catapult Opera’s competition for innovation in opera and directed The Late Walk, a new opera in collaboration with Bare Opera and the Decameron Opera Coalition that has been inducted into The Library of Congress's Performing Arts COVID-19 Response Collection.
Health and Safety Protocols:
Masks are optional for this event.
While Chelsea Factory strongly recommends vaccination against COVID-19, proof of vaccination is not currently required for audience entrance to performances and public programs.
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