IN Series

05/26/2026

🎼✨ First Sounds of a World Premiere ✨🎼

Step inside the rehearsal room and get your very first listen to The Song of Sakuntala—a luminous new opera by Timothy Nelson.

This exclusive rehearsal trailer offers a first glimpse into the sound world of this extraordinary new work, where Western baroque and Indian classical musical traditions meet in a rich meditation on love, longing, memory, and redemption. Hear the music begin to breathe before opening night.

Featuring:
✨ Aryssa Leigh Burrs
✨ Teresa Ferrara Blessing
✨ Marvin Wayne Allen

With:
🎶 Rajib Karmakar
🎶 Nitin Mitta
🎶 Emily Grace Konkle
🎶 Niccolo Seligmann
🎶 Stephanie Ying

Be among the first to experience the opening sounds of this world premiere.

📅 June 6–21
📍 Washington, DC & Baltimore

🎟️ Learn more & reserve your seats:
https://www.inseries.org/post/songofsakuntala

05/22/2026

✨ Meet the Artists of The Song of Sakuntala ✨

A world of love, longing, memory, and transformation comes to life through an extraordinary group of performers and musicians in this luminous new opera by Timothy Nelson.

Featuring:
Aryssa Leigh Burrs, Teresa Ferrara Blessing, Marvin Wayne Allen

With:
Rajib Karmakar, Nitin Mitta, Emily Grace Konkle, Niccolo Seligmann, Stephanie Ying

Inspired by India’s most celebrated dramatic masterpiece and blending Western baroque and Indian classical musical traditions, The Song of Sakuntala invites audiences into an unforgettable evening of evocative storytelling and extraordinary artistry.

📅 June 6–21
📍 Washington, DC & Baltimore

🎟️ Learn more & reserve your seats:
https://www.inseries.org/post/songofsakuntala

05/20/2026

🎼 Go deeper into the musical world of The Song of Sakuntala 🎼

In his second introduction video, IN Series Artistic Director and composer Timothy Nelson shares more about the inspiration and compositional vision behind this extraordinary new opera.

Blending Western baroque and Indian classical musical traditions, Song of Sakuntala unfolds as a luminous meditation on love, memory, longing, and redemption—shaped by centuries of poetry, sacred texts, and immersive musical storytelling.

✨ Hear directly from Timothy about the textures, ideas, and emotional landscapes that inspired this world premiere composition.

🎥 Watch the video:
https://vimeo.com/1192548952/587a656568?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

📅 June 6–21
📍 Washington, DC & Baltimore

🎟️ Tickets on sale now:
https://www.inseries.org/post/songofsakuntala

05/17/2026

🎶 Meet Rajib Karmakar 🎶

We are thrilled to welcome acclaimed sitar artist Rajib Karmakar to Song of Sakuntala. Known for his deeply expressive artistry and masterful command of Indian classical music traditions, Rajib brings a rich and luminous sonic dimension to this world premiere production.

His performance helps shape the vibrant musical dialogue between Indian classical and Western baroque traditions at the heart of Song of Sakuntala—inviting audiences into a sound world of meditation, longing, and transformation.

Learn more about Rajib and his work:
🌐 https://sitarrajib.com/

📅 Song of Sakuntala performs June 6–21 in Washington, DC and Baltimore.

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

✨ Still We Rise Gratitude ✨

We are overwhelmed with gratitude to share that the Still We Rise Gala 2026 was a tremendous success—and together, we exceeded our fundraising goals.

Thank you to our extraordinary community, dedicated board members, artists, sponsors, donors, and supporters for showing up with such generosity, belief, and love for the future of IN Series. Your support helps sustain bold artistic work, visionary storytelling, and the artists who bring our stages to life across the DC–Baltimore region.

It was an unforgettable evening honoring three remarkable leaders whose work continues to shape and strengthen our artistic community: Melissa Warlow, Marc Scorca, and John Holiday. Their vision, advocacy, and commitment to the arts embody the spirit of Still We Rise.

In a moment when the arts need community more than ever, your support reminds us why we continue this work—with courage, imagination, and hope.

From the bottom of our hearts: thank you for rising with us. ❤️

05/09/2026

IN Series Artistic Director and composer Timothy Nelson shares the inspiration behind Song of Sakuntala—our upcoming world premiere blending Indian classical and Western baroque traditions into a luminous meditation on love, loss, and redemption.

Drawing from Kālidāsa’s ancient drama and centuries of poetic texts, Timothy invites audiences into a musical world of longing, transformation, ritual, and memory unlike anything else this season.

✨ Hear directly from the creator about the story, sound world, and vision behind this extraordinary new work.

📅 June 6–21
📍 Washington, DC & Baltimore

🎟️ Tickets on sale now:
https://www.inseries.org/post/songofsakuntala

05/08/2026

🏆 THE IN SERIES COUNTERPOINT AWARD 🏆

We are thrilled to announce that DREAM BABY DREAM has been awarded THE IN SERIES COUNTERPOINT AWARD at the inaugural LIMINAL Dance Film Festival.

Directed by Nadin Deventer, Andrés Aguiló, Lina Ashour, Frederik Britzlmair, Joel Grip, Andrés Hilarión, Chris Jonas, Nelly Köster, Cal Ola, and Ahmed Shah, DREAM BABY DREAM stood out as a visionary collaboration between music and movement, and an exceptional interdisciplinary approach to dance filmmaking.

Congratulations to this incredible team on this well-deserved recognition.

And thank you for sharing your work with LIMINAL, helping us build a space where dance and film illuminate movement’s profound ability to connect, transform, and reveal.

3 days. 70 films. 18 countries. 1 LIMINAL.

Jazzfest Berlin
IN Series

05/05/2026

🎙️ In the Spotlight: Timothy Nelson on WBJC 🎙️

IN Series Artistic Director Timothy Nelson recently joined WBJC for a radio conversation about our upcoming world premiere, Song of Sakuntala.

Drawing from Kālidāsa’s 5th-century drama and the Mahabharata, this new work blends Western Baroque and Indian classical traditions into a “dance-opera” exploring love, loss, and redemption .

In the interview, Timothy shares insight into the creative process behind reimagining this timeless story as a continuous, meditative musical experience—“a single song, permutated across the hours.”

🎧 Listen to the full interview here:
https://www.wbjc.com/2026/wbjc-programs/song-of-sakuntula-echoes-anew-with-in-series/

📅 Performances begin June 6 in Washington, DC and continue in Baltimore June 19–21.

05/01/2026

🌊 Live Auction Preview: Western Shore Beach House Getaway 🌊

Just a short drive from Washington, your perfect weekend escape awaits…

Imagine a Friday–Sunday retreat in a stunning, custom-built home on the Western Shore—complete with six bedrooms, a spacious deck, and a cook’s dream kitchen. Just one block from a private beach at Scientists’ Cliffs and surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes of the American Chestnut Land Trust, this is a rare opportunity to relax, recharge, and explore the beauty of the bay.

✨ A truly unforgettable experience—available exclusively during the LIVE AUCTION at our Still We Rise Gala 2026.

Get ready to raise your paddle… and book your gala tickets here! https://www.inseries.org/post/still-we-rise-gala-2026

04/30/2026

✨ Featured Auction Item: Japanese Kutani-Style Porcelain Vase ✨

Radiant in color and rich in detail, this Japanese Kutani-style export porcelain vase is a true work of art. Adorned with intricate overglaze enamels on a deep iron-red ground, its surface comes alive with pine boughs, drifting clouds, miniature figures, and ornamental patterns—inviting you to discover new moments of beauty from every angle.

A stunning example of the craftsmanship and painterly elegance that define Kutani-inspired ceramics, this piece reflects a tradition long celebrated for its luminous color and refined artistry.

💫 Available now as a “Buy It Now” auction item to support IN Series while taking home something extraordinary. Bid or buy here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36494/store/products/98767