A Voice for Nature: Student Environmental Activists on Trial over Billboard Pollution and Civil Disobedience

The Context: This mock trial is designed to allow the audience to explore the tensions between the public good and private interests in relation to the environment, unrestrained development, and community aesthetics, as well as the risks and benefits involved in breaking silence.

"Opera has taken audiences on a vivid ride through the rawest of emotions, the most torrid of tales, and the most exciting of vocal gymnastics. This age-old form of artistic expression can touch the soul and change perspectives. The combination of beautiful words with chilling music is an incredible communicator. Features performers from the Opera's young artist program."

And Now My Soul Can Sing! is an original play with music, poetry and dance documenting the life of the late American poet Etheridge Knight.  It was presented as part of the 2002 Spirit & Place Festival.