OperaQ is thrilled to present the premiere of La Maupin, a bold new musical film exploring the true(ish) life story of legendary queer opera singer, swordswoman, and gender-defying icon Julie d’Aubigny! La Maupin is presented in residency with Tapestry Opera.
The in person premiere will feature a live performance by acclaimed drag king Ace Monstera, a 50-minute screening of La Maupin, followed by a 30-minute post-screening Q&A with the creative team. For those who can't make it in person, Digital release is available March 14 - April 14.
Nancy & Ed Jackman Performance Centre
877 Yonge St.
Toronto, ON
Saturday, March 14th
7:00-9:00pm
Tickets are Pay-What-You-Can ($5 minimum)
Trailer, tickets, and info:
https://www.operaqto.com/la-maupin
Please note: attendees are asked to wear masks (KF94/KN95/N95+), except for access reasons. Free masks available at the door. We ask that our attendees refrain from wearing and using scents in the spaces, so we can ensure a lower scent environment.
About Film:
La Maupin reclaims and reimagines Julie d’Aubigny’s story through a contemporary queer lens, with the legend herself guiding the audience through her mythic past. Created by a team of queer and non-binary artists, La Maupin is led by the same opera company behind Medusa’s Children, a finalist for Opera America’s 2022 Digital Excellence in Opera Award. The film serves as both a celebration and a reminder that queer and trans people have always existed, shaping culture and history for centuries.
Creative Team
Composer: Colin McMahon
Librettist: Camille Rogers with poetry from Aphra Behn
Director: Lauren Halász
Producer: Camille Rogers
La Maupin: Camille Rogers
Violin 1: Hee-Soo Yoon
Violin 2: Noa Sarid
Viola: Lucy Gelber
Cello: Andrew Ascenzo
Piano: Zain Solinski
Music Recording and Mixing: Colin McMahon
Director of Photography/Editor: Stephen Bell
Coffeeshop Film & Creative - Film Production Company
Access info overview:
-Masked + HEPA air purifiers
-Wheelchair accessible including washrooms and entrances
-Lower scent
-English subtitles and scripts available
Note: More info under the second step in the ticketing process!
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