ONE NIGHT ONLY! The Concert Premieres of Two Compelling New Operas Inspired by the Experiences of our Military Veterans & Their Families and Honoring the Work of Grey Team.

These one-act operas will be presented in concert at historic St. Ann Church. Meet & Greet the Artists after the concert. Doors open at 7:10 PM.

Bomb Squad Rhapsody is a one-act, one-woman opera by award-winning composer and pianist Jane K and awarding-winning author, playwright, and librettist Germaine Shames.

A Severed Chord is a one-act opera by award-winning composer Amy Scurria and librettist Jeff Shankley. Mr. Shankly is also an award-winning actor and a singer known for renowned for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and Andrew Lloyd Webber. He originated the roles of Munkustrap in Cats and Greaseball in Starlight Express.

Bomb Squad Rhapsody CAST:

CLAIRE: Madison Marie McIntosh, mezzo-soprano

A Severed Chord CAST (in order of vocal appearance):

YOUNG WOMAN: Madison Marie McIntosh, mezzo-soprano

WARRIOR’S MOTHER and YOUNG GIRL: Kelly Balmaceda, soprano

PSYCHIATRIST: Christine Alfano, soprano

YOUNG WARRIOR: David Santiago, tenor

OLDER WARRIOR: Kaleb Coicou, baritone

MUSIC DIRECTOR: Maestro Gregory Ritchey

PRODUCER: Lexye Aversa