Sponsor an Artist

Sponsor a gifted artist of Gilgamesh, the opera — $2,000 per artist.

Actor/Narrator

• AGED GILGAMESH – Demigod King of Uruk.

Singers

• ISHTAR – The goddess of beauty, love, and war.
• APSU – god of fresh water
• TIAMAT – goddess of salt water
• NINSUN – Mother of Gilgamesh, goddess of wisdom, Granter of Long and Prosperous Life
• EA/ENKI – god of creation, wisdom, and magic.  Protector of humanity.
• ANU – god of sky and havens; king of gods.  Sponsored by Dobrina Betyordokom
• ENLIL – god of creation and destruction, not fond of Humans.  Sponsored by Dr. Edmond Gahramani
• ERESHKIGAL – goddess of underworld, sister of Ishtar, associated with death and afterlife.
• SIDURI – Woman of wisdom and hospitality.
• SHAMASH – The sun god.  Brother of Ishtar & Ereshkigal. Shamash is a wise judge and lawgiver.
• SIN – The moon god.  As a lunar deity, regulates the cycle of time, provides guidance and foresight.
• UTNAPISHTIM – The immortal survivor of the Great Flood [biblical name:  Noah]

Dancers

• YOUNG GILGAMESH – Demigod King of Uruk.
• ENKIDU – The wild man and companion to Gilgamesh.
• SHAMHAT – Ishtar’s maiden who civilized Enkidu. Sponsored by Kaki Hockersmith.
• HANDMAIDENS OF ISHTAR – Temple priestesses, a role tied to religious practices, and attendants to goddess of Ishtar.
• BRIDE – Symbolizes the oppression of the people of Uruk.
• GROOM – Symbol of the oppression and silent suffering by the men of Uruk.
• PEOPLE OF URUK – The collective voice of humanity.
• ASSYRIAN SOLDIERS – Protected king Gilgamesh and accompanied him in battles and wars.
• HUMBABA – a giant or monstrous guardian of the Cedar Forest.
• BULL OF HEAVEN – A divine creature sent by goddess Ishtar for divine retribution.
• UTNAPISHTIM’S WIFE – Instrumental in helping Gilgamesh learn about Plant of Youth.

Musicians

• CONDUCTOR
• WOODWINDS
  • 2 Flutes
  • 1 Oboe
  • 1 Clarinet
  • 1 Bassoon
• BRASS
  • 2 Horns
  • 2 Trumpets
  • 1 Trombone
  • 1 Bass Trombone
• PERCUSSION
  • 1 Timpani player
  • 1 Percussionist
• HARP & KEYBOARD
  • 1 Harp
  • 2 Synth players
  • 1 Electronics player
• STRINGS
  • 7x1st Violins
  • 6x2nd Violins
  • 5 Violas
  • 3 Cellos
  • 2 Double Basses
• TRADITIONAL INSTRUMENTS
  • 1 Nay
  • 1 Qanun
  • 1 Duduk
  • 1 Tamboura
  • 1 Zurna
  • 1 Dawoola
  • 1 Daf

Recognition Benefits:

• Acknowledgment in the program book and on the website, and social media.
• Acknowledgment in a group thank-you on social media.
• Two complimentary tickets to the premiere performance.

Assyrian Arts Institute is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (EIN#81-4638366) and your donation is tax-deductible. Consult your accountant for details. Your donation will be matched, creating twice the impact. This offer is available for a limited time only, and numbers are subject to change without prior notice.