Seattle Opera Continues 'Creating Amelia' Series Thru 4/26

The University Village Barnes & Noble continues to host Seattle Opera's "Creating Amelia" series this week (thru Sunday, April 18) by hosting a book fair. In the weeks leading up to the world premiere of AMELIA, Seattle Opera presents a variety of panel discussions, lectures, and other events designed to provide unique insight into the development of this new work and reach out to new communities with particular ties to the opera's story and themes. The book fair features works from both Amelia librettist Gardner McFall and composer Daron Aric Hagen. Seattle Opera benefits from the sale of ALL items in the store during this week. Mention the Seattle Opera at checkout, and a portion of the sale will be donated back to them. In addition to the book fair, two live-streamed Amelia events still remain- "Creating Amelia" and a Librettist Lecture.

 

Creating Amelia

Monday, April 19 6:00 p.m.

University Village Barnes & Noble

2675 NE University Village Street, Seattle

The final discussion in the "Creating Amelia" series focuses on the design elements in the new production. Moderated by Speight Jenkins, the discussion will feature Set Designer Tom Lynch and Costume Designer and Shop Manager Susan Davis.

Librettist Lecture

Monday, April 26 7:00 p.m.

Richard Hugo House

1634 11th Avenue, Seattle

Author Gardner McFall based the Amelia libretto on her autobiographical book of poetry, The Pilot's Daughter. She will give a lecture titled "Autobiographical Writing: From Life to Text" at Richard Hugo House, a center for local writers. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the ticket office at 206.389.7676. Limited space available.

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