The Reser Presents: York the Explorer, 25 October | Event in Beaverton | AllEvents

The Reser Presents: York the Explorer

Patricia Reser Center for the Arts

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Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm

12625 SW Crescent St., Beaverton, OR, United States, Oregon 97005

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Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm (PDT)

12625 SW Crescent St., Oregon 97005

12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, OR 97005-1852, United States

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The Reser Presents: York the Explorer
“York the Explorer” is a groundbreaking folk opera that amplifies the extraordinary story of York, the enslaved Black man who accompanied Lewis and Clark on the Corps of Discovery expedition, yet whose contributions have been largely forgotten by history. Based on historical accounts and set to an innovative score that blends folk, classical, jazz, hip hop, and reggae, York the Explorer celebrates an unsung American hero whose skill and bravery helped map a nation. The opera also honors the indigenous nations who were displaced by the expansion of the United States, acknowledging the complex legacy of westward exploration.

York the Explorer‘s book and music are composed by GRAMMY®-nominated producer Aaron Nigel Smith, with lyrics co-written by Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist Dr. Renee Mitchell. This compelling musical work illuminates York’s remarkable journey of self-discovery and determination as he navigates a complex role in the expansion of the American territory.


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The Reser Presents: York the Explorer, 25 October | Event in Beaverton | AllEvents
The Reser Presents: York the Explorer
Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm