SEVEN Valleys
Sholeh Wolpé
SEVEN VALLEYS
Performance at the Getty Villa Museum, Los Angeles
"The Seven Valleys" is a soul-elevating performance piece conceived and written by Sholeh Wolpé, based on her own translation of Attar's The Conference of the Birds. It was commissioned by The Getty Villa Museum in celebration of their featured exhibition: Ancient Iran and the Classical World. Sold out within half hour of ticket release.
“A truly unforgettable evening immersed in the beauty of Persian poetry.”
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THE CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS - A Movement-Driven A Capello Oratorio
Premiere at The Broad Stage, Los Angeles, June 18-19, 2022
The Conference of the Birds is a new oratorio based on Sufi mystic poet Attar’s seminal text about the journey of the soul as it seeks union with the Divine. It is composed by Fahad Siadat with a libretto by Sholeh Wolpé and directed/choreographed by André Megerdichian.
“Elegantly staged and choreographed.”
Sholeh Wolpé
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Readings and Poetry Performances
Sholeh Wolpé has been and continues to perform her literary work at festivals, univeristies and private venues worldwide. If you are interested in booking her, contact her via the contact page on this website.
Here are some photographs from her performances.
“I for one admire how much Sholeh Wolpé loves our days, how much tenderness and insight, each moment’s turn offers.”
Sholeh Wolpe’s play SHAME went on three stages as staged readings in Los Angeles and NYC.
Open Fist Theater, Los Angeles
The Marilyn Monroe Theater, West Hollywood
The New Ohio Theater, Newyork City