Artists at the Center presents: Seattle Opera
Earth to Kenzie
Saturday May 17, 2025 at 1pm
Mural Amphitheatre
Free
Earth to Kenzie is a one act opera written by Frances Pollock and Jessica Murphy Moo for youth audiences that tells the story of an imaginative 5th grader named Kenzie who finds comfort in the world of her video game when she and her mom find themselves living in a family shelter. This one-act opera explores themes of empathy and finding strength and belonging despite diversity. Featuring a cast of professional singers, sets and costumes, this is a perfect introduction to opera for the whole family.
Cast:
Ivy Zhou- Kenzie (soprano)
Melissa Plagemann- Kenzie’s mom (mezzo-soprano)
Myah Rose Paden- Edwin/Eddie (mezzo-soprano)
Will Schlott- Teacher/Taxi Driver/Space Kitty Wrangler
Li-Cheng Hung- pianist
Clara King- Tour Coordinator
More info on Seattle Opera:
www.seattleopera.org
Instagram @seattleopera
At this performance, Seattle Opera is inviting audience members to bring donations for Mary’s Place Family Shelter. Here is a link to their donation page to learn more about what items to bring, those to leave behind, and high need items. Thanks for your support!
https://www.marysplaceseattle.org/get-involved/share-your-stuff
Artists At the Center is a multi-year collaboration between Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and Seattle Center, with support from Uptown Arts & Culture Coalition and the communities adjacent to Seattle Center campus. The project is made possible by a 10-year grant from Climate Pledge Arena and Seattle Kraken.
Join us as we introduce emerging and established artists and celebrate their talent on a newly revitalized Seattle Center campus. Artists are given a performance opportunity, allowing them to connect with new audiences, display their talents and advance their careers. Visitors to campus and the surrounding neighborhood benefit from surprising and delightful pop-up performances throughout the year. Each year, artists are selected with an equity and social justice lens, ensuring equitable representation for underserved and emerging artists. Artistic genres include music, dance, theater, demonstrations, and multi-disciplinary work.
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