Detroit Opera

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The Handmaid's Tale​

 

MAR 1 / SUN / 2:30PM

MAR 5 / THUR / 7:30PM

MAR 7 / SAT / 7:30PM​

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Detroit Opera House

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Music by Poul Ruders
Libretto by Paul Bentley
Based on the novel by Margaret Atwood

The Handmaid’s Tale serves as a cautionary tale that forces reflection on whether America’s core values—freedom and separation of church and state—are at risk. The Handmaid’s Tale provides a chilling look into an imagined future, where America’s fragile democracy collapses into religious tyranny. Echoing contemporary concerns about the overlap between government and religion, this fictional story is timelier than ever.

CONTENT WARNING: The Handmaid’s Tale, a dystopian setting based on the original novel, contains graphic depictions of sexual and physical violence, state-enforced pregnancy, and gender-based oppression, as well as scenes of psychological trauma and hangings. Viewer discretion is advised.

Not recommended for children under 16 years of age.

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DIRECTOR: Brenna Corner
CONDUCTOR: Marit Strindlund​​

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