SOVEREIGNTY HYMNS: "Hymn 3: God My Redeemer – Nelba's Story" | Created by

Sovereignty Hymns is a new commissioned work by The Bengsons, that features a series of videos of original songs exploring questions about reproductive liberty. Watch the third release in the series, “Hymn 3: God My Redeemer – Nelba’s Story."

Created by Abigail and Shaun Bengson (Hundred Days), the series is inspired by interviews with people whose lives have been impacted by abortion. Sovereignty Hymns is an insightful, heartfelt musical investigation that addresses timely issues around body sovereignty.

ABOUT THE BENGSONS
Abigail and Shaun Bengson are a married composing and performing duo based in NYC and VT who have performed across the country and around the world. Their video for THE KEEP GOING SONG has been viewed over 4 million times. Three of their singles have been featured on “So You Think You Can Dance” (FOX). Their theater work includes THE KEEP GOING SONG (Actor’s Theatre of Louisville), MY JOY IS HEAVY (Arena Stage), HUNDRED DAYS (La Jolla Playhouse, New York Theatre Workshop, US Tour), THE LUCKY ONES (Ars Nova), WHERE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA (ATL’s Humana Festival; upcoming: Fall 2022 at Manhattan Theatre Club), ANYTHING THAT GIVES OFF LIGHT (Edinburgh Theatre Festival), YOU'LL STILL CALL ME BY NAME (New York Live Arts, Jacob’s Pillow), and IPHIGENIA IN AULIS (Classic Stage Company). More upcoming/in development: Ohio (piece by piece productions). They have received the Jonathan Larson and Richard Rodgers Awards and nominations for the Drama Desk, Drama League, and Lucille Lortel Awards.

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