Originally brought to life as an opera in 1640 by Claudio Monteverdi, The Return of Ulysses, was recreated with life-size puppets, animated charcoal drawings and performers from the Pacific Opera Company, directed by William Kentridge. A one-night-only show in San Francisco on March 25, 2009, was a benefit performance co-chaired by Candace Cavanaugh and Peggy Newton on behalf of the Modern Art Council for SFMOMA. The exhibition William Kentridge: Five Themes continues at SFMOMA through May 31, 2009.
A scene from William Kentridge’s opera, The Return of Ulysses
Stephanie Ejabat and Mory Ejabat
Peggy Newton, co-chair, William Kentridge Opera Opening, with her husband Willis Newton
Dolly Chammas, Neal Benezra, Elaine McKeon
A scene from William Kentridge’s opera, The Return of Ulysses
Marybeth La Motte and Julie Ader with Candace Cavanaugh, co-chair,, William Kentridge Opera Opening
Karen Caldwell in a dress of her own design at the Kentridge Opera Opening
Photos by Drew Atlizer Photography