Loksi’ Shaali’ (Shell Shaker)
May 14 (8 pm) and May 16 (2 pm), 2026
World premiere cast of Loksi' Shaali'.
Photo credit: Oh Joy! Photography and Canterbury Voices
Join us on May 14 and 16, 2026 for loksi’ shaali’!
The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew, 719 Shipley St. Wilmington, DE 19801
Come early on May 14 for a traditional music and dance welcome by Delwin Elk Bear Fiddler from 7:15 to 7:45!
Click here for a synopsis
Space is limited for our May 14 performance in conjunction with Opera America’s Opera Conference - Advance ticket purchases for conference attendees are recommended via the Opera Conference website.
Meet the cast:
Katelyn Morton: Loksi' (Turtle)
Hugo Vera: Hiloha/Losksi' Sipokni' (Hiloha/Old Turtle)
Kirsten C. Kunkle: Ippo'si'/Loksi' Ippo'si (Grandmother/Grandmother Turtle)
Nicole Van Every: Ishki' (Mother)
Mark Billy: Inki' (Father), Okhina (River)
Christa Schimitsch: Loksi' (Cover)
Nicklaus Porter: Hiloha/Losksi' Sipokni' (Cover)
Anita Lyons: Ippo'si'/Loksi' Ippo'si (Cover)
Kevin Patrick: Nanni’ (Fish); Inki', Okhina (Cover)
Suzannah Waddington: Bakbak (Woodpecker"); Ishki' (Cover)
Dylan Aguayo: Shawi' (Racoon)
Sage DiPalma: Issi' (Deer)
Bo Shimmin: Fani' (Squirrel)