National Sawdust presents Emily Wells - Mirror Father - a workshop performance
National Sawdust80 North 6th Street, New York 11249
Emily Wells brings Mirror Father to National Sawdust as a workshop performance: a work in progress that moves between opera, album and song cycle. Directed by Raja Feather Kelly, with Gideon Crevoshay as “Mirror Father,” the piece brings together song, movement, harmony, story, video, sound design and lighting. No band lineup is specified, placing the focus on the developing work itself and its meeting of music and theatrical form.
Based in New York, Wells is a composer, producer and video artist whose songs are built from “deliberate strata of vocals, synths, drums, piano, string and wind instruments.” Her work is known for bringing classical and modern instrumentation together with deft live sampling. Her album Regards to the End confronts the AIDS crisis, climate change and her experience of “watching the world burn.” Reviewers have called her music “thrilling,” in Pitchfork’s words, while The New York Times described her performances as “quietly transfixing.”
National Sawdust offers a unique evening where music and innovation meet in a thoughtfully designed space that once housed a sawdust factory. The main hall, seating up to 185 guests with flexible arrangements, features a cutting-edge Meyer spatial sound system that immerses you in every note. The room’s raw brick walls and crystalline architectural elements create a striking contrast, enhancing the focus on the performance. A full bar is available, inviting you to enjoy a drink while fully engaging with the diverse range of genres presented by both emerging and established artists. Shows are ticketed, and purchasing ahead is recommended to secure your spot in this intimate yet spacious venue. The experience is centered on listening and discovery, making for an evening that feels both special and thoughtfully curated.