Magdalene: I am the utterance of my name

Join us in celebrating Mary Magdalene's Feast Day with a special video presentation of the Off-Broadway show Magdalene: I Am the Utterance of My Name. This captivating work of music-theater shines a light on the myths, beliefs, and contradictions surrounding Mary Magdalene for over 2000 years.

Drawing from ancient texts, artworks, and contemporary writings, the piece focuses on the revolutionary messages from her long-lost, banned "Gospel of Mary Magdalene".

Created by the talented playwright, director, and actor Sylvia Milo, alongside composer and percussionist Nathan Davis, this intricate work unveils a multifaceted image of Mary Magdalene through seven apparitions. Milo embodies these archetypes as Davis performs a live score using both ancient and modern instruments, such as the hammered dulcimer, harmonium, sand, and water — all interwoven with field recordings from significant mythological sites.

Featuring mesmerizing video projections by Monica Duncan, movement direction by Janice Orlandi, and choreography by Natalie Lomonte and Joanna Kotze, this experience expands both the space and our understanding of this essential story.

Part theater, part ritual, Magdalene: I Am the Utterance of My Name promises a transformative and spiritual journey that confronts flawed histories in pursuit of true transcendence.

💖 Donations received at the event will support Sylvia Milo and HopeGateWay.