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SUMMARY:King Lear by William Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Michael Socrates Moran\nMusic composed by Paul Dresher\nOakland Theater Project and New Performance Traditions are thrilled to present their most ambitious co-production to date: a bold\, music-infused production of William Shakespeare’s epic tragedy King Lear\, featuring a cast of 30; and music composed by Paul Dresher and performed live by the Dresher|Davel Invented Instrument Duo. \nDirected by OTP Executive Artistic Director Michael Socrates Moran\, the production features the “irrepressible” (SF Chronicle) J Jha (Angels in America\, Mahābhārata) as Lear; renowned performer\, singer\, and writer Rinde Eckert (Ghost Quartet) as The Fool; Dean Linnard as Edmund; Sarah Kasuga as Goneril; Natalie Pasquinelli as Regan; and Dina Zarif  as Cordelia \nIn the twilight of his rule\, a king sets out to divide the kingdom among his three daughters. But in mistaking flattery for love\, Lear’s foolish choices usher in a new reign of domination\, cruelty and collapse. \nAs a self-styled “bastard” sets out to upend the ruling order\, Lear must confront his own part in the kingdom’s downfall. \nCan he transform in time to reclaim what is sacred before the clown show becomes the new order? \nTICKETS \nTickets are purchased through the Z Space Box Office \nPRIORITY TICKET\n$100 \nSELECT TICKET\n$70 \nSTANDARD TICKET\n$40 – Gen Admission\n$20 – Pay-what-you-can 20\n$10 – Pay-what-you-can 10
URL:https://dresherensemble.org/event/king-lear-by-william-shakespeare/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Z Space\, 450 Florida\, San Francisco\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:King Lear by William Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Michael Socrates Moran\nMusic composed by Paul Dresher\nOakland Theater Project and New Performance Traditions are thrilled to present their most ambitious co-production to date: a bold\, music-infused production of William Shakespeare’s epic tragedy King Lear\, featuring a cast of 30; and music composed by Paul Dresher and performed live by the Dresher|Davel Invented Instrument Duo. \nDirected by OTP Executive Artistic Director Michael Socrates Moran\, the production features the “irrepressible” (SF Chronicle) J Jha (Angels in America\, Mahābhārata) as Lear; renowned performer\, singer\, and writer Rinde Eckert (Ghost Quartet) as The Fool; Dean Linnard as Edmund; Sarah Kasuga as Goneril; Natalie Pasquinelli as Regan; and Dina Zarif  as Cordelia \nIn the twilight of his rule\, a king sets out to divide the kingdom among his three daughters. But in mistaking flattery for love\, Lear’s foolish choices usher in a new reign of domination\, cruelty and collapse. \nAs a self-styled “bastard” sets out to upend the ruling order\, Lear must confront his own part in the kingdom’s downfall. \nCan he transform in time to reclaim what is sacred before the clown show becomes the new order? \nTICKETS \nTickets are purchased through the Z Space Box Office \nPRIORITY TICKET\n$100 \nSELECT TICKET\n$70 \nSTANDARD TICKET\n$40 – Gen Admission\n$20 – Pay-what-you-can 20\n$10 – Pay-what-you-can 10
URL:https://dresherensemble.org/event/king-lear-by-william-shakespeare/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Z Space\, 450 Florida\, San Francisco\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:Athaah by Arushi Mudgal (Odissi Dance - East India)
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Guru Shri Kelucharan Mohapatra’s birth centenary\, Odissi Vilas\, in association with the Consulate General of India\, San Francisco\, presents:\nAthaah by Arushi Mudgal\nLike the ocean\, Indian arts are athaah – deep\, and abundant with boundless possibilities for creative expression. Athaah is a reimagination of the traditional Odissi repertoire\, exploring newer possibilities while remaining deeply connected to its roots. \nConcept & Choreography: Arushi Mudgal\nDance: Arushi Mudgal \n \nArushi Mudgal is an acclaimed Odissi dancer and choreographer celebrated for her technical virtuosity and innovative approach to tradition. Trained under Guru Madhavi Mudgal\, she has received international recognition\, with her work Mūrta–Amūrta being named among The New York Times’ Top Ten Dances of 2018. In 2008\, Arushi was the only artiste from India invited by the legendary Pina Bausch to perform at the Internationales Tanz Festival in Germany. She has performed at major festivals across the USA\, UK\, Europe\, South America and Asia. Her cross-genre collaborations span contemporary music\, opera and interdisciplinary performance. \nVocals: Sawani Mudgal \n \nSawani Mudgal is a distinguished Hindustani classical vocalist known for her versatility as a performer\, music educator\, and collaborator. Trained under her father\, Pandit Madhup Mudgal\, at the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya in New Delhi. Sawani has performed at prestigious venues in the USA including the Kennedy Center and the Wolftrap Performing Arts Center\, the UK\, Spain\, France\, Germany\, Belgium\, Reunion Island\, among others. Deeply rooted in the devotional music tradition\, Sawani’s diverse repertoire includes compositions by Kabir\, Meera\, Surdas\, and Guru Nanak. \n  \nSawani & Arushi Mudgal (YouTube interview with dance and vocal excerpts)\nTickets: $40 Patron – $65 Supporter – $95 Angel – $120 Four Ticket Bundle \n  \nNote: The evening will include a guest performance by Guru Shri Vishnu Tattva Das\, Founder and Artistic Director of Odissi Vilas\nDoors open: 5:30 p.m.\nTotal showtime: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
URL:https://dresherensemble.org/event/athaah-by-arushi-mudgal-odissi-repertoire/
LOCATION:Dresher Ensemble Studio\, 2201 Poplar Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
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SUMMARY:King Lear by William Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Michael Socrates Moran\nMusic composed by Paul Dresher\nOakland Theater Project and New Performance Traditions are thrilled to present their most ambitious co-production to date: a bold\, music-infused production of William Shakespeare’s epic tragedy King Lear\, featuring a cast of 30; and music composed by Paul Dresher and performed live by the Dresher|Davel Invented Instrument Duo. \nDirected by OTP Executive Artistic Director Michael Socrates Moran\, the production features the “irrepressible” (SF Chronicle) J Jha (Angels in America\, Mahābhārata) as Lear; renowned performer\, singer\, and writer Rinde Eckert (Ghost Quartet) as The Fool; Dean Linnard as Edmund; Sarah Kasuga as Goneril; Natalie Pasquinelli as Regan; and Dina Zarif  as Cordelia \nIn the twilight of his rule\, a king sets out to divide the kingdom among his three daughters. But in mistaking flattery for love\, Lear’s foolish choices usher in a new reign of domination\, cruelty and collapse. \nAs a self-styled “bastard” sets out to upend the ruling order\, Lear must confront his own part in the kingdom’s downfall. \nCan he transform in time to reclaim what is sacred before the clown show becomes the new order? \nTICKETS \nTickets are purchased through the Z Space Box Office \nPRIORITY TICKET\n$100 \nSELECT TICKET\n$70 \nSTANDARD TICKET\n$40 – Gen Admission\n$20 – Pay-what-you-can 20\n$10 – Pay-what-you-can 10
URL:https://dresherensemble.org/event/king-lear-by-william-shakespeare/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Z Space\, 450 Florida\, San Francisco\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:King Lear by William Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Michael Socrates Moran\nMusic composed by Paul Dresher\nOakland Theater Project and New Performance Traditions are thrilled to present their most ambitious co-production to date: a bold\, music-infused production of William Shakespeare’s epic tragedy King Lear\, featuring a cast of 30; and music composed by Paul Dresher and performed live by the Dresher|Davel Invented Instrument Duo. \nDirected by OTP Executive Artistic Director Michael Socrates Moran\, the production features the “irrepressible” (SF Chronicle) J Jha (Angels in America\, Mahābhārata) as Lear; renowned performer\, singer\, and writer Rinde Eckert (Ghost Quartet) as The Fool; Dean Linnard as Edmund; Sarah Kasuga as Goneril; Natalie Pasquinelli as Regan; and Dina Zarif  as Cordelia \nIn the twilight of his rule\, a king sets out to divide the kingdom among his three daughters. But in mistaking flattery for love\, Lear’s foolish choices usher in a new reign of domination\, cruelty and collapse. \nAs a self-styled “bastard” sets out to upend the ruling order\, Lear must confront his own part in the kingdom’s downfall. \nCan he transform in time to reclaim what is sacred before the clown show becomes the new order? \nTICKETS \nTickets are purchased through the Z Space Box Office \nPRIORITY TICKET\n$100 \nSELECT TICKET\n$70 \nSTANDARD TICKET\n$40 – Gen Admission\n$20 – Pay-what-you-can 20\n$10 – Pay-what-you-can 10
URL:https://dresherensemble.org/event/king-lear-by-william-shakespeare/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:Z Space\, 450 Florida\, San Francisco\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:King Lear by William Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Michael Socrates Moran\nMusic composed by Paul Dresher\nOakland Theater Project and New Performance Traditions are thrilled to present their most ambitious co-production to date: a bold\, music-infused production of William Shakespeare’s epic tragedy King Lear\, featuring a cast of 30; and music composed by Paul Dresher and performed live by the Dresher|Davel Invented Instrument Duo. \nDirected by OTP Executive Artistic Director Michael Socrates Moran\, the production features the “irrepressible” (SF Chronicle) J Jha (Angels in America\, Mahābhārata) as Lear; renowned performer\, singer\, and writer Rinde Eckert (Ghost Quartet) as The Fool; Dean Linnard as Edmund; Sarah Kasuga as Goneril; Natalie Pasquinelli as Regan; and Dina Zarif  as Cordelia \nIn the twilight of his rule\, a king sets out to divide the kingdom among his three daughters. But in mistaking flattery for love\, Lear’s foolish choices usher in a new reign of domination\, cruelty and collapse. \nAs a self-styled “bastard” sets out to upend the ruling order\, Lear must confront his own part in the kingdom’s downfall. \nCan he transform in time to reclaim what is sacred before the clown show becomes the new order? \nTICKETS \nTickets are purchased through the Z Space Box Office \nPRIORITY TICKET\n$100 \nSELECT TICKET\n$70 \nSTANDARD TICKET\n$40 – Gen Admission\n$20 – Pay-what-you-can 20\n$10 – Pay-what-you-can 10
URL:https://dresherensemble.org/event/king-lear-by-william-shakespeare/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Z Space\, 450 Florida\, San Francisco\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:King Lear by William Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Michael Socrates Moran\nMusic composed by Paul Dresher\nOakland Theater Project and New Performance Traditions are thrilled to present their most ambitious co-production to date: a bold\, music-infused production of William Shakespeare’s epic tragedy King Lear\, featuring a cast of 30; and music composed by Paul Dresher and performed live by the Dresher|Davel Invented Instrument Duo. \nDirected by OTP Executive Artistic Director Michael Socrates Moran\, the production features the “irrepressible” (SF Chronicle) J Jha (Angels in America\, Mahābhārata) as Lear; renowned performer\, singer\, and writer Rinde Eckert (Ghost Quartet) as The Fool; Dean Linnard as Edmund; Sarah Kasuga as Goneril; Natalie Pasquinelli as Regan; and Dina Zarif  as Cordelia \nIn the twilight of his rule\, a king sets out to divide the kingdom among his three daughters. But in mistaking flattery for love\, Lear’s foolish choices usher in a new reign of domination\, cruelty and collapse. \nAs a self-styled “bastard” sets out to upend the ruling order\, Lear must confront his own part in the kingdom’s downfall. \nCan he transform in time to reclaim what is sacred before the clown show becomes the new order? \nTICKETS \nTickets are purchased through the Z Space Box Office \nPRIORITY TICKET\n$100 \nSELECT TICKET\n$70 \nSTANDARD TICKET\n$40 – Gen Admission\n$20 – Pay-what-you-can 20\n$10 – Pay-what-you-can 10
URL:https://dresherensemble.org/event/king-lear-by-william-shakespeare/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Z Space\, 450 Florida\, San Francisco\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:King Lear by William Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Michael Socrates Moran\nMusic composed by Paul Dresher\nOakland Theater Project and New Performance Traditions are thrilled to present their most ambitious co-production to date: a bold\, music-infused production of William Shakespeare’s epic tragedy King Lear\, featuring a cast of 30; and music composed by Paul Dresher and performed live by the Dresher|Davel Invented Instrument Duo. \nDirected by OTP Executive Artistic Director Michael Socrates Moran\, the production features the “irrepressible” (SF Chronicle) J Jha (Angels in America\, Mahābhārata) as Lear; renowned performer\, singer\, and writer Rinde Eckert (Ghost Quartet) as The Fool; Dean Linnard as Edmund; Sarah Kasuga as Goneril; Natalie Pasquinelli as Regan; and Dina Zarif  as Cordelia \nIn the twilight of his rule\, a king sets out to divide the kingdom among his three daughters. But in mistaking flattery for love\, Lear’s foolish choices usher in a new reign of domination\, cruelty and collapse. \nAs a self-styled “bastard” sets out to upend the ruling order\, Lear must confront his own part in the kingdom’s downfall. \nCan he transform in time to reclaim what is sacred before the clown show becomes the new order? \nTICKETS \nTickets are purchased through the Z Space Box Office \nPRIORITY TICKET\n$100 \nSELECT TICKET\n$70 \nSTANDARD TICKET\n$40 – Gen Admission\n$20 – Pay-what-you-can 20\n$10 – Pay-what-you-can 10
URL:https://dresherensemble.org/event/king-lear-by-william-shakespeare/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Z Space\, 450 Florida\, San Francisco\, 94110\, United States
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SUMMARY:King Lear by William Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Michael Socrates Moran\nMusic composed by Paul Dresher\nOakland Theater Project and New Performance Traditions are thrilled to present their most ambitious co-production to date: a bold\, music-infused production of William Shakespeare’s epic tragedy King Lear\, featuring a cast of 30; and music composed by Paul Dresher and performed live by the Dresher|Davel Invented Instrument Duo. \nDirected by OTP Executive Artistic Director Michael Socrates Moran\, the production features the “irrepressible” (SF Chronicle) J Jha (Angels in America\, Mahābhārata) as Lear; renowned performer\, singer\, and writer Rinde Eckert (Ghost Quartet) as The Fool; Dean Linnard as Edmund; Sarah Kasuga as Goneril; Natalie Pasquinelli as Regan; and Dina Zarif  as Cordelia \nIn the twilight of his rule\, a king sets out to divide the kingdom among his three daughters. But in mistaking flattery for love\, Lear’s foolish choices usher in a new reign of domination\, cruelty and collapse. \nAs a self-styled “bastard” sets out to upend the ruling order\, Lear must confront his own part in the kingdom’s downfall. \nCan he transform in time to reclaim what is sacred before the clown show becomes the new order? \nTICKETS \nTickets are purchased through the Z Space Box Office \nPRIORITY TICKET\n$100 \nSELECT TICKET\n$70 \nSTANDARD TICKET\n$40 – Gen Admission\n$20 – Pay-what-you-can 20\n$10 – Pay-what-you-can 10
URL:https://dresherensemble.org/event/king-lear-by-william-shakespeare/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:Z Space\, 450 Florida\, San Francisco\, 94110\, United States
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