5th Annual Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera

After another successful year, welcome back One Ounce Opera’s most popular event!

One Ounce Opera presents the 5th Annual Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera, staged at The Museum of Human Achievement, an intimate and accessible warehouse space in the heart of East Austin. Selected after a competitive national call, experience this year’s winning crop of new micro-operas, performed in English, and meet the hip composers and librettists who penned them. Intriguing characters, unexpected stories, varied styles and colors: taste the future of opera, one ounce at a time!

In this intimate venue, there are less than 100 guests admitted per performance. Past FSOOs have sold out, and with the buzz around this year’s showcase, we expect it to fill quickly. Complimentary beverages provided with entry (21+ and non-alcoholic options). This show is rated PG-13 for language and adult situations. Dress comfortably and bring a friend! Advanced admission available, pay-what-you-wish!

Don’t know what to expect? Watch preview videos with each cast of the winning pieces here!

5th Annual Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera Program

Non Motus — music by Marc Hoffeditz, libretto by Ilana Fogelson
Gerry – Carmen Johnson
Child – Cristina Flores
Deborah – Allyssa Kemp
Hannah – Elise Kotara

Misfortune — music by Eva Conley Kendrick, libretto by Mark Harvey Levine
Stephanie – Maureen Broy Papovich
Cindy – Julia Watkins-Davis
Barry – Jake Jacobsen

The Stranger — music and libretto by Rain Nox
Delilah – Cristina Flores
Frampton – Andy Fleming
Melanie – Dana Lewis
Guy – Jake Jacobsen

The Séance — music by Timothy Peterson, libretto by Sara Fetherolf
The Dead – Carol Brown
Mrs. Foster – Jaimie Lowe
Medium – Carmen Johnson
Mr. Foster – Brian Minnick
Mr. More – Julius Young

Music Direction by Graham Yates. Stage Direction by Julie Fiore. Technical Direction by Gus Sterneman. Production Coordination by Patricia Combs. Stage Manager is Shelley Burton.
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Why a Short Opera Showcase?

Here’s a familiar scene…let’s say you walk into a new brewery. Their tap wall is expansive. Dark, complex, light, refreshing. You choose a sampler to satisfy your curiosity — and get turned on to something new.
FSOO is that sampler. One Ounce’s curated program will introduce four new thoughtful short operatic works to you, our eclectic audience. Topics are varied, current, and inquisitive. We guarantee you’ll experience something fresh and unexpected.

And you’ll laugh. A lot.

It’s no secret the popularity of the classical arts is experiencing a modern renaissance. There is a need to foster creation of new opera and give young, up-and-coming composers and librettists an opportunity to have their works staged. By supporting and attending FSOO, you directly contribute to the advancement of opera’s strong contemporary voice. It’s like saying “Hey – opera’s cool. I wanna make sure new stuff keeps coming, and Austin’s a great place to bring it to life!”

One Ounce Opera is a sponsored project of The Museum of Human Achievement. This project is sponsored in part by The City of Austin Cultural Arts Division and KMFA 89.5.