@UrbanArias

The opera company that's bringing short, contemporary opera to DC. Next up: HOLIDAY EX-LOVER with DOC the Halls

 Washington, DC
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Joined March 2010
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.@UrbanArias teamed up with the songwriting duo Peter Hilliard and Matt Boresi once again to premiere a new work on May 4 at the Keegan Theatre. What's "Inbox Zero" about? Well, best to hear it from Hilliard and Boresi direct on @MDTheatreGuide. mdtheatreguide.com/2023/04/a…
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Cannabis and the opera? Our friends Michael Mayes and Megan Marino chatted recently about the role cannabis plays for opera performers: hightimes.com/culture/openin…

Opening the Curtain on Cannabis in the Opera | High Times

High Times spoke with the self-proclaimed "Willie Nelson of opera singers," Michael Mayes and his wife Megan Marino about the role cannabis plays in the opera.

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We hope you're having a wonderful #PrideMonth: 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈vimeo.com/717698810

UrbanArias Celebrates Pride

This is "UrbanArias Celebrates Pride" by UrbanArias on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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Starting today, our 20-minute film UNKNOWN, honoring the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier will be streaming for FREE. Watch this weekend in honor of Memorial Day or anytime through June 30: urbanarias.org/unknown/
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In honor of Memorial Day, we're doing a special re-release of our Fall Opera Film, UNKNOWN which explores the ideas of war, honor, and memory through the eyes of soldiers, family members, and Tomb Guards. Watch the film at UrbanArias.org.
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"@UrbanArias' 'Why I Live at The P.O.' is a glorious spoof of grand opera, mixing the familiar and funny with farce to create something entertaining and accessible. Much of its success comes from the direction." Click for Ravelle Brickman's review/feature! dcmetrotheaterarts.com/2022/…
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Italy chooses opera over coffee as candidate for UNESCO heritage recognition: euronews.com/culture/2022/05…
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#DearAmericanOrchestras: WE STAND IN SOLIDARITY with the @BlackOrchestralNetwork. ✊🏾Lift your voice today! SIGN THE CALL TO ACTION: blackorchestralnetwork.org
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Judy Meschel@JMeschel8 May 2022
New in May on #WETAarts on @wetatvfm hosted by Felicia Curry – celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial @NationalMallNPS, and a new opera honoring the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by @UrbanArias. Check out weta.org/arts!

WETA Arts

WETA Arts, a local program from WETA, celebrates the visual and performing arts in the DC area. This magazine-style program presents a variety of stories, profiles, and discussions, introducing...

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Why does the Postmistress of China Grove, Mississippi live at the P.O.? 🤔
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A List of DONT'S... Don't use Papa-Daddy's hammock. Don't even THINK about asking Papa-Daddy to cut off his beard. Don't miss your chance to see "Why I LIve at the P.O." at @keegantheatre ONLY this Thu, Fri, and Sat: keegantheatre.com/portfolio/…
Were you green with envy over Uncle Rondo's peach kimono? Or maybe you saw Stella Rondo make her entrance and thought, I HAVE to have that HAT? Own a piece of the show and support UrbanArias when you bid in our silent auction!!! urbanarias.betterworld.org/a…
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This weekend was the World Premiere of our latest commission, “Why I Live at the P.O.” ~ THREE MORE PERFORMANCES! Thu, Fri & Sat at @keegantheatre. Get tickets here: keegantheatre.com/portfolio/…
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WHY I LIVE AT THE P.O. is a hilarious comedy with music by Stephen Eddins, libretto by Michael O’Brien, and based on Eudora Welty’s short story. With my beloved @UrbanArias fam at @keegantheatre. (April 30, May 1, May 5-7) I play the villain. 😈 Tickets: keegantheatre.com/portfolio/…
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SATURDAY! It’s the premiere of the ⭐️NEW⭐️ opera “Why I Live at the P.O.” at @keegantheatre! Have a listen to the orchestra rehearsing this score featuring Classical, big band jazz, and Southern gospel! Get tickets: keegantheatre.com/portfolio/…
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Share some laughs with a supremely relatable family at @UrbanArias this spring! 'Why I Live at the P.O.' is a delightful addition to the canon that combines the comic masterpiece by Eudora Welty with classic and contemporary music styles. Get tickets now! keegantheatre.com/portfolio/…
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Meet the FAMILY! The cast and creative team of “Why I Live at the P.O.” A World Premiere Opera running April 30 - May 7 at @keegan_theatre! Tix link and more info at the link in our bio!
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Thursday March 31!
The American Opera Project@AOPopera29 Mar 2022
Join @AOPopera as we commemorate #InternationalTransgenderDayofVisibility with the @LGBTCenterNYC - Thursday, March 31st at 7pm aopopera.org/asone-center #AOPFam #FriendsofAOP #LGBTQIA #inperson #livestream #asone #premiere #partnership #TransDayOfVisibility
Join @AOPopera as we commemorate #InternationalTransgenderDayofVisibility with the @LGBTCenterNYC - Thursday, March 31st at 7pm aopopera.org/asone-center #AOPFam #FriendsofAOP #LGBTQIA #inperson #livestream #asone #premiere #partnership #TransDayOfVisibility
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The World Premiere of our latest comedy, Why I Live at the PO premieres NEXT MONTH! Get tickets here: keegantheatre.com/portfolio/… Then, get to work on choosing your outfit! May we suggest opera gloves? refinery29.com/en-us/opera-g…
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