Inversion Ensemble

Meet Susannah Kirtland

At this concert, not only will we have world premieres of new music, we’ll also have brand new illustrations by local artist Susannah Kirtland projected throughout the space. Think of it like you’re part of a storybook that comes alive!

Susannah pushes her elbows out. Unrestricted by any single style, she approaches each project as an opportunity to learn and grow. For 25 years, she has worked as an artist in the video game industry while continually pursuing personal art. Her shared passion for the environment, inclusivity, and social justice drew her to String Theory.

Hear our singers, Invoke, pianist Benjie Dia and see .kirtland’s art INVERSION PRESENTS STRING THEORY WITH INVOKE

🎟️ Tickets at inversionatx.org
📆 Saturday, June 6 at 7:00 PM (doors at 6:30) and Sunday, June 7 at 4:00PM (Doors at 3:30 PM)
📍dadaLab – 2008 Alexander Ave, Austin, TX 78722
❤️ This project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment.

Finally rounding out our String Theory singers is our bass section, comprised of the following:

(top left) André Trahan is a conductor and singer who has sung with us in the past, but it has been quite some time. We’re glad he could join us for this project. If you need a low bass, he’s your man!

Casey Papovich is an astronomy professor by day but is also a very gifted singer who straddles the baritenor rep quite easily. He sings in both our professional mixed ensemble and our community choir!

Chaz Nailor is a baritone who has an active singing career, and is also a licensed financial professional. Chaz performs with Chorus Austin as their bass section leader, the Quinlan Singers, and many more. This is Chaz’s first engagement with Inversion, and we’re so happy to have him!

(Bottom left) Daniel Robertson is one of those hyphenates that you’re thrilled to have in your ensemble. A singer with super solid musical and vocal chops, he’s also a fantastic percussionist. In this concert, he plays the pateteg, a Philippine percussion instrument made of bamboo, in Filipino composer Ruben Federizon’s “Tinig ng Lupa”. What a treasure!

Rick Gabrillo, conductor, educator, pianist, arts administrator, has gifted us with so much of his time, talent, and expertise since joining us for our Björk project back in 2023. We are thrilled he is part of our singer roster!

Steve Young's baritone has been featured in many Inversion concerts throughout the years, with good reason. This concert, he sings the role of the stuttering, neurotypical and social dog in Adrienne Inglis’s piece “Neurospicy Songsters on the Road to Bremen”. Definitely a must-hear!

Don’t miss hearing these fine folk in INVERSION PRESENTS STRING THEORY WITH INVOKE

🎟️ Tickets at inversionatx.org
📆 Saturday, June 6 at 7:00 PM (doors at 6:30) and Sunday, June 7 at 4:00PM (Doors at 3:30 PM)
📍dadaLab – 2008 Alexander Ave, Austin, TX 78722
❤️ This project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment.

We introduce you to the powerful altos of String Theory:

(top left) AV Villarreal is a conductor, dancer, and community leader and nurturer who most recently sang with us at Here Be Monsters. What a bada$$!

Cassidy Wallace was recently with us at Here Be Monsters, too, but you might also remember her from the haunting trio she performed in Da Capo’s Chiaroscuro concert. What a gift!

Cayla Cardiff is back singing with us, after two back-to-back Da Capo and Inversion projects! In this concert, she gives life to the voice of the highly intelligent, anti-social, violin-playing donkey in the premiere of Adrienne Inglis’ piece.

(bottom left) Kristen Thomas is a powerhouse! We are so lucky to have her talent on our roster.

Melody Chang is back singing with us, her last being the 2025 SXSW showcase, and we couldn’t be happier!

Krystina Speegle is singing with our mixed ensemble for the very first time on this project. What a strong, ever-present voice she has!

STRING THEORY FEATURING INVOKE
🎟️ Tickets at link in bio
📆 Saturday, June 6 at 7:00 PM (doors at 6:30) and Sunday, June 7 at 4:00PM (Doors at 3:30 PM)
📍dadaLab – 2008 Alexander Ave, Austin, TX 78722
❤️ This project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment.