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.
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.
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