The Big Tent Concert Series
Crossroads: The Sequel
Gabrielle Beteag
Mezzo-soprano
Joshuah Conyers
Baritone
Theo Hoffman
Baritone
Mike Mayes
Baritone
Megan Marino
Mezzo-soprano
Imagine Broadway
Kelly Kaduce
Soprano
Richard Trey Smagur
Tenor
Calvin Griffin
Bass-baritone
Susanne Burgess
Soprano
Jay Hunter Morris
Tenor
Concert for Unity
Morris Robinson
Bass
Joshua Conyers
Baritone
Ronnita Miller
Mezzo-soprano
Jasmine Habersham
Soprano
Enoch King
Actor
Join The Atlanta Opera Company Players and Studio Artists for three live Big Tent concerts this spring. Michael Mayes and Megan Marino are among those featured in Crossroads: The Sequel; The Company Players and friends return for Imagine Broadway, and the series concludes with a Concert for Unity, featuring Black Opera Stars. Lead by Company Player Morris Robinson, the concert will be presented in collaboration with the City of South Fulton Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs and Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company, whose mission is to celebrate the rich traditions of Black storytelling while giving voice to bold artists from all cultures.
part of the 2020-21 Molly Blank Big Tent Series
Crossroads: The Sequel
Michael Mayes and Megan Marino go back to their vernacular roots for the second installment of this hit multi-genre concert, ranging from bluegrass to blues. Gabrielle Beteag, Joshua Conyers, and Theo Hoffman will join them under the tent.
Gabrielle Beteag
Joshua Conyers
Theo Hoffman
Megan Marino
Michael Mayes
UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Tailgate Picnic Pack
The Tailgate Picnic Pack feeds up to four people for $78 and will be delivered to your car upon arrival. The pack includes:
– Shaved tenderloin with balsamic red onion jam
– Grilled vegetable kabobs with arugula pesto, and sundried tomatoes
– Marinated olives with citrus and rosemary
– Artisan charcuterie, assorted local cheeses, and gourmet crackers
– Tres leches cake jar, almond cookies, and chocolate churro popcorn
Imagine Broadway
Saturday, May 1 at 2:00pm
Missing Broadway? Members of the Atlanta Opera Company and Studio Players and more of your favorite opera stars will perform cherished tunes and rare favorites from some of Broadway’s most successful shows.
PROGRAM:
“Agony” – Into the Woods, by Stephen Sondheim
“So in Love” – Kiss Me, Kate, by Cole Porter
“Practical Arrangement” – The Last Ship, by Sting
“What is it About Her?” – The Wild Party, by Andrew Lippa
“Make Them Hear You” – Ragtime, by Ahrens & Flaherty
“Think of Me” – The Phantom of the Opera, by Andrew Lloyd Webber
“Mr. Cellophane” – Chicago, by Kander & Ebb
“Send in the Clowns” – A Little Night Music, by Stephen Sondheim
“The Song that Goes Like This” – Spamalot, by Idle, Du Prez & Innes
“You’re Welcome” – Moana, by Lin-Manuel Miranda
“Poisoning Pigeons in the Park” by Tom Lehrer
“Confrontation” – Les Misérables, by Claude-Michel Schönberg
“Stars” – Les Misérables, by Claude-Michel Schönberg
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” – The Wizard of Oz, by Harold Arlen
“Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries” – Fosse, by Brown Lew & Henderson Ray
“Impossible Dream” – Man of La Mancha, by Mitch Leigh & Joe Darion
“There’s No Business Like Show Business” – Annie Get Your Gun, by Irving Berlin
Program subject to change
Kelly Kaduce
Richard Trey Smagur
Calvin Griffin
Susanne Burgess
Jay Hunter Morris
Elena Kholodova
UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Tailgate Picnic Pack
The Tailgate Picnic Pack feeds up to four people for $78 and will be delivered to your car upon arrival. The pack includes:
– Shaved tenderloin with balsamic red onion jam
– Grilled vegetable kabobs with arugula pesto, and sundried tomatoes
– Marinated olives with citrus and rosemary
– Artisan charcuterie, assorted local cheeses, and gourmet crackers
– Tres leches cake jar, almond cookies, and chocolate churro popcorn
Concert for Unity
Saturday, May 8 at 2:00pm
The Big Tent at
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Sunday, May 9 at 2:30pm
Southwest Arts Center
Special FREE Mother’s Day Concert
Featuring Black opera stars led by Company Player Morris Robinson, whose bass is “so deep and assured it’s as if a vibration goes through the audience every time he opens his mouth” (Globe and Mail, Canada), this will pay tribute to Atlanta’s diversity through a range of spirituals, gospel, rock and opera, in collaboration with the city’s True Colors Theatre Company, which celebrates the rich traditions of Black storytelling while giving voice to new artists from all cultures.
Morris Robinson
Joshua Conyers
Jasmine Habersham
Enoch King
Ronnita Miller
Damien Sneed
Community Conversation: Concert for Unity
Black Voices in Classical Music: A Conversation about Access
Thursday, May 6 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Virtual Event: True Colors Theatre YouTube Live
True Colors Theatre Company and The Atlanta Opera are proud to present a timely conversation on access to professional opportunities for Black opera singers. In this time of cultural awareness and cultural upheaval, there is a call for greater representation and visibility on our stages, including on the grand opera stages of our country. Emerging singers of color continue to face unique challenges to accessing the pipeline that leads to a professional career. As we prepare to present our Concert for Unity on May 8 and 9, join us for a panel of distinguished local artists and educators as they discuss their personal experiences and ways to lift every voice in our communities.
FREE and open to the public.
UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Tailgate Picnic Pack
The Tailgate Picnic Pack feeds up to four people for $78 and will be delivered to your car upon arrival. The pack includes:
– Shaved tenderloin with balsamic red onion jam
– Grilled vegetable kabobs with arugula pesto, and sundried tomatoes
– Marinated olives with citrus and rosemary
– Artisan charcuterie, assorted local cheeses, and gourmet crackers
– Tres leches cake jar, almond cookies, and chocolate churro popcorn
Top Things to Know
What to Expect
Your safety is our top priority
This outdoor experience was designed in consultation with leading experts in the fields of epidemiology, public health, workplace/industrial hygiene, and infectious diseases.
The Atlanta Opera will continue to monitor government policy changes, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, government mandates, and public health notices and make changes as necessary or appropriate to ensure the safety of patrons, artists, and staff.
Social Distancing
Tickets are sold as “pods” that can accommodate either two or four people in one party. All pods will be safely distanced from each other under the Big Tent.
Stanchions, signage, and barriers will be used throughout the venue to ensure social distancing is maintained for all audience members.
Shortened Performances
In order to limit exposure, all performances are only 65 minutes in length.
Face Coverings
Health Screenings
Patrons will be required to take a Health Screening Questionnaire either before arriving or on-site. Temperature checks will also be conducted prior to entry.
Reduced Contact
Ticket scanning, temperature checks, and safety screenings will be contactless and staff will be equipped with masks, face shields, and gloves to keep you safe.
Enhanced Cleaning
Hand washing and sanitizing stations will be dispersed throughout the outdoor venue and personal hand sanitizers will be available at each pod. Seats, tables, bathrooms, and every check-in station will be fully sanitized prior to and following each performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’re here to help
We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions that will help you navigate through this new experience. If you don’t see an answer to your question, please contact us at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to assist you!
Location
The Big Tent at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
All performances will be presented in a large, ventilated, open-sided tent. The tent is located in the parking lot of Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.
