Friends of Laila Starr
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Become a Friend of Laila Starr
and join MN Opera in bringing this groundbreaking story to life.

Based on the acclaimed graphic novel by Ram V and Filipe Andrade, The Many Deaths of Laila Starr follows the goddess of Death, cast down into the bustling streets of Mumbai, as she navigates mortality, love, and the shifting balance between gods and humankind. With music by Kamala Sankaram and libretto by Minita Gandhi, this world premiere will be the first adaptation of a graphic novel for the opera stage, and the first major mainstage U.S. opera created by two South Asian women artists. Join us as we share this bold new story with the world.

As a Friend you’ll receive exclusive, cumulative benefits that bring you closer to this evocative production.


CHAIWALLAH
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$30

The opera opens with the cries of a chaiwallah—a street tea vendor, and an iconic part of South Asian culture. A cup of chai costs 30 rupees.

  • Exclusive benefits:
  • Webpage recognition
  • Commemorative pin
PRANAH: THE LIFE FORCE
PRANAH: THE LIFE FORCE

$88

Laila begins to discover that death is part of a larger cosmic cycle. In Hindu symbolism, 8 represents balance and the cycle of life and death.

  • Exclusive benefits:
  • Digital recognition at the Ordway
  • Show poster
THE CROW
THE CROW

$330

Ka, the crow, is a messenger between gods and mortals and watches over Laila on Earth. There are 33 species of crows worldwide.

  • Exclusive benefits:
  • Recognition in the program book
  • Tote bag
THE SPARK
THE SPARK

$501

In the opera, human inspiration ignites an idea that could lead to immortality. The five senses + the spark.

  • Exclusive benefits:
  • Two passes to champagne intermission reception (ticket purchase required)
THE GODS ABOVE
THE GODS ABOVE

$1,555

Brahma is the Hindu god of creation and member of the trinity with Vishnu and Shiva. One year in the life of Brahma equals 1.555 trillion human years.

  • Exclusive benefits:
  • Recognition in supertitles before the show
  • Four tickets to dress rehearsal on October 27
THE DANCER
THE DANCER

$3,501

The score of The Many Deaths of Laila Starr cleverly incorporates elements of Goa’s electronic music, which centers its energy at 3500 Hz.

  • Exclusive benefits:
  • Invitation to a festive gathering with creative team
SEA OF SOULS
SEA OF SOULS

$5,555

In The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, the opera’s chorus embodies lost souls whose voices rise from the sea. The number five symbolizes transition and the in-between.

  • Exclusive benefits:
  • Framed first page of the full score signed by the creative team
  • Four tickets to any performance
IMMORTALITY
IMMORTALITY

$12,012

The graphic novel has been published in 12 countries.

  • Exclusive benefits:
  • Four additional tickets (total of 8) to any performance
  • All previous level benefits
Thank You to Friends of Laila Starr

Marcia J. Aubineau
Barry Berg and Walter Tambor
Alan and Kathlyn Boykin
Mikalia Bradberry, in memory of Angel Bradberry
Anne Briggs, in honor of Wanda Gowan
Lisa Butcher, in memory of Connie Cameron
Janelle Erickson and Gary Tassone
Erin Flannery and Ryan Weston, in honor of Siena Forest
Siena Forest
Anne Grosse and Trevor Franda
Kajsa Jones-Higgins and Galen Higgins

Jenny Kelley, in memory of Kathryn Hennig
Susan and Mark Leppke
Kristin and Jim Matejcek
Kenny Piatt and Amanda Cook
Barton and Kimberly Reed
Emily Skoblik-Diallo and Samballa Diallo, in honor of Siena Forest
Kelsey Sorenson
William White
Lani Willis and Joel Spoonheim
Eric Wolf


To become a Friend of Laila Starr select your preferred option above, or call Patron Services at (612)333-6669.


Physical benefit items (pin, poster, tote, etc.) can be picked up at the merchandise table at The Ordway during our run of The Many Deaths of Laila Starr October 31-November 8.


Based upon the BOOM! Studios graphic novel The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V and Filipe Andrade.  By special arrangement with BOOM! Studios. The Many Deaths of Laila Starr is ™ & © 2022 Ram V. 

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