THE TRIUMPH OF F.A.U.V.E.L. - An Ass!

The Triumph of F.A.U.V.E.L. — An Ass! is an immersive, site-specific production from INseries Opera, created in co-production with the early music ensemble ALKEMIE. It presents a new English version of the medieval *Roman de Fauvel*, adapted by scholar and poet Andrew Albin. The source is described as a roughly thousand-year-old work of poetry and music, a biting political and social satire about a jackass named Fauvel — a name drawn from six of the deadly sins — who becomes king of the world in a strange, dystopian realm. This staging turns the story into an audience-moving experience filled with acrobats, puppets, song, dance, and a shifting tone of whimsy and horror. After a Director’s Salon preview, the production travels to three cities in June 2027: Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and New York City.

When: June 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13, 2027 in Washington, D.C.; June 18, 19, and 20, 2027 in Baltimore; and June 25, 26, and 27, 2027 in New York City.

Venues: Dupont Underground, 19 Dupont Cir NW, Washington, D.C.; 2640 Space, 2640 St Paul St, Baltimore, MD; the New York City venue and address are not specified.

Director’s Salon: May 27, 2027 at 6:00 p.m. at 340 Maple in Theater 2.

Tickets: Tickets are listed as coming soon; no pricing has been announced.

Lineup: Featuring Marvin Wayne Allen, Joshua Lucas, Luz Nicolas, Dawna Rae Warren, Mara Yaffee, and more performers.

Creative Team: New English version and text by Andrew Albin; stage direction by Timothy Nelson; set, costume, and puppet design by Ksenya Litvak.

Note: This is a co-production with ALKEMIE. For ticketing inquiries, email luz@inseries.org.