Opera Contempo

Butch Cassidy Hops a Train/Oedipus Tex

September 11, 2025 - September 13, 2025

Info / Tickets

Description

This double-bill operatic performance includes “Oedipus Tex,” a comedic pastiche of Greek Tragedy as big as Texas by P.D.Q. Bach; and the world premiere of “Butch Cassidy Hops a Train,” a dramedy opera in one act by Utah composer Monica Hymas with libretto by Anthony Buck featuring the real-life story of Utah’s most infamous resident. Both operas will be sung in English with English supertitles. Run time: 85 minutes. All proceeds to benefit Land-Back initiatives.

Run time: 85 minutes including 10 minute intermission. Late seating available until 10min after curtain.

Recommended for ages 8 and up. Infants not admitted. All patrons require a ticket regardless of age.

PROTECTRESS

November 17, 2023

Description

Opera Contempo reading of Act I of PROTECTRESS, a new opera by Kendra Preston Leonard and Jessica Rudman. PROTECTRESS is a modern sequel to the Medusa myth that explores compassion and solidarity in relation to rape culture, victim blaming, and the processing of trauma. 

November 17, 2023: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM MST; Thompson Concert Hall, 1375 Presidents' Cir, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA