The Many Deaths of Laila Starr

Reincarnated. Resolute. Revolutionary.

When the goddess of Death is cast down to Earth to live as a mortal named Laila Starr, the boundaries between the divine and the human begin to blur in this vivid, transporting world premiere from Kamala Sankaram and Minita Gandhi.

The Many Deaths of Laila Starr was commissioned and developed through Minnesota Opera’s New Works Initiative, adapted from the acclaimed graphic novel by Ram V and Filipe Andrade.

Infused with elements of Konnakol, Raga, and EDM, this fantasy on purpose and impermanence unfolds with both kinetic energy and striking clarity, as a god made mortal begins to see the world—and life itself—through fresh eyes.

Sung in English and Hindi with English captions projected above the stage.

Run time: Approximately 2 hours 31 minutes with 1 intermission

Content Warnings/Age Recommendations

Contains mature themes including several moments of death and grief. This performance is recommended for ages 11 and older with parent/guardian discretion.

Themes

The main character, known as Laila most of the show, was initially the goddess of Death, before being removed from her position. She then begins to experience life as a mortal person, with all the good and bad that comes with it. What is something positive you think she might learn from living as a mortal?

Accessibility

Many performance venues offer accessibility accommodations such as wheelchair seating, assistive listening, sensory ear plugs, ASL interpretation, open captioning, or audio description, among other options. These accommodations are specific to each event, and may not be available everywhere. When registering with us, please let us know what accommodations you need and we will follow up with you!

Transportation

If you do not have access to a ride, call Project Success and we can provide transportation for you. Please let us know if you need a ride when you make your reservation. We will need at least 2 days’ notice to set up transportation.

Childcare

Childcare is available for this performance. Please let us know if you need childcare when you make your reservation.

Additional Media

Here is a sneak peek at the show: