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Atlanta Opera Coming to Peachtree Presbyterian Church
The family friendly opera "En Mis Palabras" is targeted at audiences in grades 6-12.
UPDATED: A new location has been chosen for En Mis Palabras at the Lodge at Peachtree Presbyterian Church.
The Atlanta Opera will bring eight performances of En Mis Palabras and Knightly News in venues throughout the Atlanta area as part of its 2013-2014 Studio Tour.
Both operas have subject matters and lengths that make them ideal for families with children in elementary, middle and high school. These interactive and educational performances provide an opportunity for families throughout the metro-Atlanta area to explore and experience opera together.
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Tickets to all performances of En Mis Palabras and Knightly News are $7 per person, and can be purchased at the Atlanta Opera website, or by calling 404-881-8885.
En Mis Palabras
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In En Mis Palabras, a bilingual (Spanish and English) opera targeted at audiences in grades 6-12, a young girl named Ana Maria struggles with finding her own voice and figuring out who she is. Meanwhile, her father struggles to let go so that his daughter can safely develop her own sense of self. En Mis Palabras features four singers, a guitarist and a pianist. Approximate running time is one hour.
Performance Dates and Locations
- Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, 7 p.m.
Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road, Atlanta, GA 30331 - Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, 7 p.m.
The Lodge at Peachtree Presbyterian Church, 3417 Roswell Road NW, Atlanta , GA 30305. - Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, 7 p.m.
The Atlanta Opera Center, 1575 Northside Drive NW, Building 300, Suite 350, Atlanta, GA 30318
Knightly News
Knightly News, most appropriate for grades K-5, is a mixed-up operatic newscast featuring modern characters from traditional tales. The theme of Knightly News reminds the audience that each person has unique talents and strengths that are valuable in different ways. Knightly News features four singers and a pianist, and will be performed in English. Approximate running time is one hour.
Performance Dates and Locations
- Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, 11 a.m.
Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell, GA 30075 - Sunday, March 2, 2014, 3 p.m.
Elm Street Cultural Arts Village, 8534 Main St, Woodstock, GA 30188 - Saturday, March 22, 2014, 11 a.m.
The Atlanta Opera Center, 1575 Northside Drive NW, Building 300, Suite 350, Atlanta, GA 30318 - Sunday, March 30, 2014, 3 p.m.
Decatur High School, 310 N. McDonough Street, Decatur, GA 30030 - Saturday, April 12, 2014, 11 a.m.
Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road, Atlanta, GA 30331
En Mis Palabras Cast & Creative Team
Music by Roger Ames
Libretto by Jeffrey Gilden
Stage direction: Alison Moritz
Musical direction: Grant Jones
Set Design: Kat Conley
Costume Design: Joanna Schmink
Ana Maria: Jayme Alilaw
Abuela: Stephanie Sanchez
Rodolfo: Pedro Carreras
Esteban: Ivan Segovia
Knightly News Cast & Creative Team
Music by Jonathan Stinson
Libretto Sarah Rogevich and Jonathan Stinson
Stage direction: Park Cofield
Musical direction: Grant Jones
Set Design: Kat Conley
Costume Design: Joanna Schmink
Red: Elizabeth Stuk
Pyg: Abigail Halon
Prince: Pedro Carreras
Wolf: Ivan Segovia
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