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MERE MORTALS ENCORE

MERE MORTALS ENCORE

APR 18–APR 24, 2024

MERE MORTALS ENCORE PROGRAM

Returning for a limited run of encore performances, see the critically acclaimed Mere Mortals one last time this season. Witness the immersive sensory experience where music and dance converge in a singular environment of mesmerizing light and visuals. The new work with music by Floating Points and choreography from Aszure Barton contextualizes the ancient parable of Pandora for our current technological world.

". . . a stunning integration of movement, sound, and visuals" – SF Chronicle

MUSIC COMPOSED AND PERFORMED LIVE BY FLOATING POINTS AND SAN FRANCISCO BALLET ORCHESTRA

MERE MORTALS AFTER PARTY

Mere Mortals’ evening performances will include an after party in the price of the ticket and a cash bar. Each night will feature one of these popular Bay Area DJs: Nooka Jones (@nookajones) and Mozhgan (@mozhyjooon).

DJ SCHEDULE

  • Wednesday, April 24, 7:30 PM: Nooka Jones

NOTE: DJ schedule subject to change

Rising Rhythms will bring the post-show vibes.

The Balcony section is closed at this time.

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OFFER*

Rush For All
$29 Rush For All tickets with promo code LETSGO:

  • Wednesday, April 24, 7:30 pm – $29 Rush for All Sold Out!

Rush tickets are available on the day of the performance.
On sale by phone only 10 am –11 am.
On sale online at 11 am and ends 1 hour before curtain.

Limit of 2 per patron.

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Questions? Visit our FAQ page here.

Each ticket includes a $1–2 facility fee. Order handling fee will be added at checkout.

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Note: Mere Mortals has flashing lights which may trigger those who are photosensitive. The live orchestra and electronic music are amplified.

RUN TIME

1 hour, 6 minutes

Imagery trained and prompted by Hamill Industries featuring Davide Occhipinti // Courtesy of San Francisco Ballet, source photos by Lindsey Rallo

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AUDIENCES REACT TO MERE MORTALS

“. . . a stunning integration of movement, sound, and visuals” – SF Chronicle

“. . . a stunning integration of movement, sound, and visuals” – SF Chronicle

TALKING DANCE ON MERE MORTALS

A ballet inspired by the myths of Pandora and Prometheus

A ballet inspired by the myths of Pandora and Prometheus

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WHO’S WHO: MERE MORTALS

Meet the key players who will emerge

Meet the key players who will emerge

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THE MAKING OF MERE MORTALS

A glimpse into the creative process

A glimpse into the creative process

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A CONVERSATION WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE EXPERT DAPHNE KOLLER

San Francisco Ballet discusses artificial intelligence with Daphne Koller

San Francisco Ballet discusses artificial intelligence with Daphne Koller

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A BRIEF Q&A ON AI IN MERE MORTALS

Exploring the parallels between Pandora’s fated curiosity and contemporary society.

Exploring the parallels between Pandora’s fated curiosity and contemporary society.

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WHO IS: HAMILL INDUSTRIES

Meet the creative duo behind the Mere Mortals visuals.

Meet the creative duo behind the Mere Mortals visuals.

YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO MERE MORTALS

Pandora's myth for today's technological world

Pandora's myth for today's technological world

CHOREOGRAPHER ASZURE BARTON ON MERE MORTALS

Crafting a world premiere

Crafting a world premiere

WHO IS ASZURE BARTON

Meet the choreographer behind Mere Mortals

Meet the choreographer behind Mere Mortals

WHO IS FLOATING POINTS

Journey through the Mere Mortals soundscape

Journey through the Mere Mortals soundscape

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Mere Mortals (World Premiere)
Choreographer: Aszure Barton
Music Composed by: Floating Points
Production Design and Visuals: Hamill Industries
Costume Design: Michelle Jank
Lighting Design: Jim French
Dramaturg: Carmen Kovacs
Collaborative Assistant: James Gregg
Sound Engineer: Lotta Westermarck
Copyist & Orchestral Assistant to the Composer: Lara Serafin
Creative Coordinator & Dramaturg: LeeAnn Rossi
World Premiere: January 26, 2024—San Francisco Ballet, War Memorial Opera House; San Francisco, California
Music: Original composition commissioned by San Francisco Ballet. Costumes constructed by Parkinson Gill Ltd. Scenic construction and painting by San Francisco Ballet Carpentry and Scenic Departments.
*Terms and conditions:
Limit of 2 per patron.
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges on Rush tickets. Rush tickets are limited, subject to availability, and exclude Boxes, Orchestra Row A, and Orchestra Premium Front. Offer does not apply to previously purchased tickets and cannot be combined with other offers.