Don’t miss Union Avenue Opera’s inaugural One-Act Festival. This year’s theme, “exploring identity and injustice through opera,” amplifies underrepresented voices and stories.
The evening features two powerful chamber operas based on this year’s them of Exploring Identity and Injustice through Opera:
• dwb (driving while black) – A gripping one-woman opera exploring the emotional tension, fear, and love of a Black mother raising a son in America. Through music and monologue, it paints a portrait of parenting under the constant threat of racial injustice. Music by Susan Kander with a libretto by Roberta Gumbel.
Featuring Marsha Thomspon as Mother
Directed by Ivan Griffin
• As One – A groundbreaking chamber opera for two voices and string quartet that follows the journey of a transgender protagonist from youth to adulthood in a deeply personal and moving coming-of-age story. Music and concept by Laura Kaminsky with libretto by Kimberly Reed.
Featuring Emma Dickens and Evan Bravos as Hannah
Directed by Joan Lipkin
Together, these works invite audiences into moving, personal stories that spark dialogue about visibility, vulnerability, and transformation in today’s world. Each evening will include a talk-back session with the artists following the performance, offering audiences an opportunity to reflect on the work and its.
The 2025 One-Act Festival is made possible by a grant from the Employees Community Fund of Boeing St. Louis and the Whitaker Foundation.
Also check out other Festivals in Clayton.
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