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.