Forsythe’s
Apr 24 – May 3
A provocative myth for the AI age
Aszure Barton
Floating Points
Nikisha Fogo as Pandora and Wei Wang as Hope from Aszure Barton and Sam Shepherd’s Mere Mortals // © Studio Schuller for San Francisco Ballet
1 hour and 7 minutes
No Intermission
War Memorial Opera House
Programming, casting, and prices subject to change.
Step inside a world where myth meets modern day. Mere Mortals reimagines the story of Pandora’s Jar through the lens of our tech-driven age. Exploring eternal philosophical questions through the timely subject of artificial intelligence, this ballet examines the promises and perils of humankind forging new paths in unknown territory. This fully immersive experience fuses movement, music, and cutting-edge visuals into a breathtaking sensory journey.
Commissioned as a world premiere for Artistic Director Tamara Rojo’s inaugural season, the program returns as a fusion of electronic music, festival culture, and contemporary ballet—an otherworldly journey all around.
Witness the visionary choreography of Aszure Barton come alive alongside composer Floating Points, performing live with the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra at every performance. In a city defined by innovation and technology, Mere Mortals is a provocative, unforgettable exploration of progress, creativity, and the human spirit. No doubt an experience you’ll feel long after the curtain falls.
NOTE: Mere Mortals has flashing lights which may trigger those who are photosensitive. The live orchestra and electronic music will be amplified.
JOIN US AFTER THE PERFORMANCE
All evening performances will include an after party. DJ to be announced at a later date.
1 hour and 7 minutes
No Intermission
War Memorial Opera House
Programming, casting, and prices subject to change.
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Eugene Onegin is a richly layered and deeply human exploration of love, regret, and the heart’s fragility. Resident Choreographer Yuri Possokhov’s world premiere brings new depth to Alexander Pushkin’s classic, where a single choice alters the course of a life.
Special Offers
season packages
Pick Eugene Onegin and one other program and save up to 20% off the single ticket price* with a CYO Duet package.
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season packages
Pick Eugene Onegin and one other program and save up to 20% off the single ticket price* with a CYO Duet package.
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single tickets
Plan a night to remember with single performance tickets. Limited-time offers available* – including student, senior, and group discounts. Treat yourself to an evening of artistry and elegance.
30% off the following dates:
Saturday January 24 – 8PM
Saturday January 24 – 2PM (MAT)
Sunday January 25 – 8PM
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Gallery
Credits
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
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.
Friday, April 24 AT 8:00 pm
Credits
Mere Mortals
Casting & Credits
Friday, April 24 AT 8:00 pm
Credits
Casting
Backstage
SUPPORT FOR MERE MORTALS PROUDLY PROVIDED BY
Alison and Michael Mauzé
John and Amy Palmer
Jeremy and Dr. Heather Irina Rishel
Larissa Roesch
Luisa Fernanda Espinosa
Ms. Jeri Lynn Johnson
Jane Dunlevie and Marten Abrahamsen
Leah Solivan and Michael Breyer
Sally Yu and Jeff Shen