‘I left Hasidic world to be gay’ opera premieres in New York
UncategorizedLori Laitman’s opera ‘Uncovered’, based on Leah Lax’s unsettling tale of how she left her Hasidic family and community to live with another woman, had its premiere last night by City Lyric Opera at HERE Arts Center, 145 Sixth Avenue, where it will run until the weekend.
No coverage in mainstream media.
No reviews so far.
They are certain groups you cannot upset no matter how obnoxious their behaviour
Has anyone told the entertainment creators (composers, writers, directors etc.) that being gay is no longer the outrage n shock anymore? In fact it’s becoming cliche n boring, routine. Who gives a s*&*? It’s more interesting to quit being gay n live in a Hasidic community.
Never thought it “more interesting” to live in a fundamentalist pre-modern theocracy similar to that of the Mullahs in Iran. Cant imagine any creative type feels otherwise.
I left the gay life to live as a celibate and follow orthodox Christian beliefs. Don’t think it would make a great opera either, but it is a road less traveled, for sure.
My friend did the same: studied theology and entered a monastery
It’s a pity the opera can’t produced in an opera house with all the necessary facilities and personnel. Due to our lack of an effective funding system, the American opera world is cheated.
Would be more interesting too if the lead character were a gay black female from the Hasidic community who doesn’t care for progressive or leftist politics. Now THAT would be uncommon and fascinating.
“Lori Laitman’s opera ‘Uncovered’, based on Leah Lax’s unsettling tale of how she left her Hasidic family and community to live with another woman”
In what way is this tale unsettling?