“sanctuary & storm” – re:Naissance Opera’s IndieFest
re:Naissance Opera’s 2023 Indie Fest –
IndieFest is a musical gathering that brings together artists and audiences from all walks of life to expand artistic practices, experience new works of art, and express creative voices.
This new festival, now in its fourth year, celebrates an emerging field in the performing arts sector. From new opera, to virtual reality, to Indigenous practice, to drag, the festival amplifies the imaginative forms of storytelling and diverse artists unique to the Pacific Northwest. IndieFest promises to be an artistic and cultural experience like no other.
IndieFest 2023 was from November 17-26, 2023, at six unique venues across Vancouver.
This year’s theme was Future Mythologies, highlighting forgotten histories, and empowering BIPOC artists to bring new stories into the world. “The art that we are creating and showcasing now will become the myths of tomorrow” – Stephanie Wong, Associate Artistic Director & festival co-curator.
Indiefest 2023 teaam:
Debi Wong, Founding Artistic Director, Co-Curator, Producer
Stephanie Wong, Associate Artistic Director, Co-Curator, Producer
Katherine Yacht, Executive Director, Finance & Personnel
Kristina Lao, Social Innovation & Community, Producer
Heather Lamb, Production Manager
Zain Khudhur, Technical Director
Rebecca Smit, Marketing Manager & Design
Jordy Matheson, Front of House/Site Manager
Alayna Y, Marketing Assistant
Alex Chen, Production Assistant
Pam, Photography & Videography
Sally Zori, Photography & Videography
SANCTUARY & STORM
Mireille Asselin, Eleanor of Aquitaine (Soprano)
Dashon Burton, Angel of History (Baritone)
Marion Newman, Hildegard of Bingen (Mezzo Soprano)
Tawnie Olson, Composer
Roberta Barker, Librettist
Arianne Abela, Conductor
Perri Lo, Assistant Music Director
Sheree Spencer, Stage Director
Mily Mumford, Projection Designer
Will Selviz, Creative Consultant
Shannon Tauber, Costume Designer
Nicole Lamb, Lighting Designer
Rachel E. Ross, Stage Manager
Stephanie Wong, Co-Producer
Debi Wong, Artistic Director, Creator
Jae-Won Bang, Concertmaster/Violin 1
Rebecca Ruthven, Violin 2
Tawnya Popoff, Viola
Minjee Yoon, Cello
Tina Chang, Piano
Mark Haney, Double Bass
Michelle Goddard, Clarinet
Robin Reid, Percussionist
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