Opera Parallèle presents
THE EMISSARY
Composer Kenji Oh | Librettist Kelley Rourke
Based on the novel by Yoko Tawada,
English translation by Margaret Mitsutani
Opera Parallèle & SFJAZZ present
BIRDS & BALLS
Vinkensport, or The Finch Opera
Composer David Little
Librettist Royce Vavrek
Balls
Composer Laura Karpman
Librettist Gail Collins
Opera Parallèle & Presidio TheatrE present
FELLOW TRAVELERS
Composer Gregory Spears | Librettist Greg Pierce
October 27-28, 2023
ODC Theater, San Francisco
Journey through a fractured future in this World Premiere family opera, where hope and resilience shine in a world on the brink.
April 5-7, 2024
SFJAZZ Miner Auditorium
Competition abounds in this World Premiere double bill, where comedy takes to the court in a theatrical spectacle culminating in the 1973 ‘Battle of the Sexes!’
June 21-23, 2024
Presidio Theatre, San Francisco
The West Coast Premiere of a deeply romantic masterpiece entwining loyalty, passion, and forbidden love amidst ‘The Lavender Scare’ of the 1950’s.