Award-winning Verdigris Ensemble will close its RE:IMAGINE 25/26 season with two ambitious spring productions that underscore the Dallas-based company’s commitment to transforming choral performance into immersive, interdisciplinary theater. The ensemble continues to push beyond the traditional concert format, inviting audiences into fully realized narrative environments shaped by voice, movement, and projection.
First on the spring lineup is A Western & To The West, running March 13–15, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Hamon Hall at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. Inspired by the iconic film High Noon, the semi-staged production reimagines the mythology of the American West through a contemporary lens. Featuring the propulsive, hypnotic score of Michael Gordon, the work transforms the concert hall into a living landscape, with the choir functioning simultaneously as narrator, environment, and emotional pulse.
Directed by Kevin Moriarty and conceived and conducted by Verdigris’ artistic director Sam Brukhman, with visual design by Courtney Ware, A Western blends choral sound, movement, and cinematic projection to explore themes of courage, community, and moral reckoning. Rather than presenting a conventional performance, Verdigris places audiences inside the unfolding story, emphasizing immersion over observation. Recommended for ages 12 and up, tickets begin at $55.
In May, the ensemble shifts to a more intimate register with The Velveteen Rabbit, a semi-staged adaptation of the beloved book that surrounds audiences with music and storytelling. Performances take place May 15–17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Rosewood Center for Family Arts. Conceived and conducted by Brukhman and directed by Emily Ernst, the production transforms the choir into the emotional world of the story itself, serving as characters, atmosphere, and inner voice.
Through warm harmonies, gentle movement, and evocative projections, the performance explores what it means to love, to belong, and to become “real.” Designed as a shared experience for children and adults alike, the production maintains Verdigris Ensemble’s emphasis on immersive storytelling while inviting younger audiences into the fold. Recommended for families and audiences ages five and up, tickets begin at $25.
“These productions embody our season to reimagine classic stories,” Brukhman said. “From exploring the myths of the West to revisiting a timeless tale of love and transformation, we invite audiences to see and hear stories in ways they’ve never imagined.”
Founded in 2017, Verdigris Ensemble has built a reputation for redefining vocal music through interdisciplinary programming, bold collaborations, and commissioned works that challenge traditional boundaries. With these two spring productions, the ensemble not only concludes the season but further cements its role in shaping Dallas as a center for artistic innovation. Tickets and additional information are available at verdigrismusic.org.