Christiana Cole stars in opera THE HUNT at Miller Theatre

THE HUNT is a world premiere of a new opera by Pulitzer Prize-nominee, composer Kate Soper. The performances are October 12 and 14, 2023 at the Miller Theatre at Columbia University, which commissioned the piece.

About THE HUNT: “Three virgins sit in a meadow, whiling the time away with songs, riddles, and livestream updates as they await the appearance of the majestic unicorn. But the weeks are dragging on, the court is getting antsy, and the king is threatening dire measures to verify the purity of his employees. Written for a cast of three self-accompanied singers, The Hunt reclaims a well-worn medieval legend to interrogate the contemporary obsession with regulating and restricting female sexuality, the consequences for gender deviance, the value of beauty, and the price of safety—all while captivating the audience with music that beguiles, provokes, and ultimately triumphs.”

THE HUNT stars:

Brett Umlauf, soprano (“Fleur”) and ukulele
Christiana Cole, soprano (“Briar”) and ukulele
Hirona Amimaya, soprano (“Rue”) and violin

Creative Team:

Kate Soper, Book and Music
Ashley Tata, Stage Director
Mila Henry, Music Director
Annie Holt, Dramaturg
Aoshuang Zhang, Scenic Designer
Masha Tsimring, Lighting Designer
Terese Wadden, Costume Designer
Camilla Tassi, Projections Designer
Elliot Yokum, Sound Designer
Cha Ramos, Intimacy Choreographer

For tickets, click here.