Music by Frances Pollock
Libretto by Jessica Murphy Moo
Directed by Lamar Legend
Music Direction by Li-Tan Hsu
Scenic Design by Kuo-Hao Lo
Costume Design by Natalie Shih
Co-commissioned by Seattle Opera and Lyric Opera of Chicago
Kenzie is a fifth grader with a vivid imagination and a taste for adventure. But when her home is threatened, sending her to a family shelter with her mother, her world is thrown into a newfound state of uncertainty. Faced with unwelcome questions at school, Kenzie yearns to disappear into her favorite video game—a world where the possibilities are endless and her only concern is wrangling space-kittens—but her asthma reminds her that life isn’t all starships and spacesuits. To find her home, Kenzie first has to face her fears—and realize that she’s not alone after all.
This one-act opera explores themes of empathy and finding strength despite adversity. The fully staged and costumed opera is performed with professional singers and live piano accompaniment.
This production is appropriate for all ages, especially families with children. Children ages 2 and under that can sit on a lap do not need a ticket. Each performance includes family activities in the lobby before and after the show as well as a brief Q&A with the cast after the opera.
Approximate length of performance: 1 hour total, including a 45-minute performance and post-show Q&A.
Sensory Friendly Performance
Our 11:00 AM performance is designed to help address the differing needs of all of our patrons. A Sensory Friendly performance can be enjoyed by all patrons; however, we also include extra supports in place for our patrons with neurodiverse needs.
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