Developed in EiO’s The Writers’ Room, Constance: A Confession is a comedic journey following one woman’s devotion to the long art of the con. The opera starts with an act of violence in a grad school art class, and continues as Constance finds work as a psychic, becomes a wellness influencer and grows her online empire into a cult—with deadly consequences. Scored for four singers and all-star experimental ensemble Hypercube, this new opera takes a biting look at the power of storytelling in the hands of a charismatic figure.
The Writers’ Room program has been a mainstay of Experiments in Opera’s work over the last eight years as the company has expanded the pool of artists who are making and imagining opera. To date, 45 writers and composers from all backgrounds and experiences have collaborated to break open the historic model of single authorship. In addition to collaborating on the overall story, each episode features music and text by a new pairing formed from the members of the Writers’ Room.
Presented by Experiments in Opera.
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Constance: A Confession
First Preview: May 13, 2026
Opening Date: May 14, 2026
Closing Date: May 22, 2026
Running Time: 01:15
Playing @
HERE
145 6th Ave, New York, NY 10013
Show Notes: No Intermission
Cast
- Sydney E. Anderson
- Zen Wu
- Sishel Claverie
- Nathaniel Sullivan
Music
- Elizabeth Gartman
- Roger A. Martinez
- Jasmine Galante
- Mattie Levy
Lyrics
- Sam Norman
- Susan Bywaters
- Lisa Clair
- Ed Valentine
Book
- Sam Norman
- Susan Bywaters
- Lisa Clair
- Ed Valentine
Director
- Shannon Sindelar
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
Listed at 
Never
Full-price tickets:
$10.50 - $36.75
Accessibility
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Wheelchair Info
Removable seating. -
Seating
Mainstage seats 99 / Dorothy B. Williams Theatre Seats 74. -
Elevator/Escalator
There is an elevator that takes you to the lower level thatre. -
Curb Ramps
Yes -
Entrance
Houses two performance spaces - the 99-seat Mainstage and the 74-seat Dorothy B. Williams Theatre (down one flight of stairs); art galleries, and a café. The building entrance is street level -
Restroom
Located on both levels -
Water Fountain
There is a cafe -
Telephone
None -
Assisted Listening System
Some hearing aids. -
Visual Assistance
None -
Folding Armrests
None
