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THE POST OFFICE arrives in Brooklyn tonight at @bam_brooklyn ! Read Patrick Sauer's (OperaWire) article on the new opera by Laura Kaminsky (music) @elainesexton (libretto) & Charles Renfro (design) at #linkinbio In THE POST OFFICE, the ghost of Benjamin Franklin, the first US Postmaster General, is drawn into a thoroughly contemporary conflict among co-workers in a one-room post office about gay marriage, free speech, racial and class divides, and democracy itself in a provocative new opera by composer Laura Kaminsky (AS ONE) and poet/librettist Elaine Sexton (SITE SPECIFIC), with design by Charles Renfro, @diller_scofidio_renfro . Stage direction by @kevinnewbury , conducted by @davidmartinbloom , piano @danielgortler . THE POST OFFICE cast: @sarahmoultonfaux @blythegaissertmezzo @brianjeffersnyc @michaelktoday @davidadammoore @mightiermouse85 Associate designer @alexknezo_ Associate projection designer @zacklobel Lighting designer @franckpn Costume designer @amandajroberge Production manager Yichun Li Stage manager @valoslowe Assistant stage manager Juliet Grace Grochowski Assistant to the conductor @laurajobinacostamusic Produced by American Opera Projects, THE POST OFFICE marks AOP's 7th premiere at BAM Photo by @jamesmatthewdaniel
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After the world premiere last week, THE POST OFFICE arrives in Brooklyn this Saturday for its debut at @bam_brooklyn ! Opening Night on May 16 is officially sold out — but tickets are still available for performances on May 17, 19, 20, and 21. New photos from last week offer a first look at the production ahead of its Brooklyn run! In THE POST OFFICE, the ghost of Benjamin Franklin, the first US Postmaster General, is drawn into a thoroughly contemporary conflict among co-workers in a one-room post office about gay marriage, free speech, racial and class divides, and democracy itself in a provocative new opera by composer Laura Kaminsky (AS ONE) and poet/librettist @elainesexton (SITE SPECIFIC), with design by Charles Renfro, @diller_scofidio_renfro . Stage direction by @kevinnewbury , conducted by @davidmartinbloom , piano @danielgortler . THE POST OFFICE cast: @sarahmoultonfaux @blythegaissertmezzo @brianjeffersnyc @michaelktoday @davidadammoore @mightiermouse85 Stage manager @valoslowe Produced by American Opera Projects, THE POST OFFICE marks AOP's 7th premiere at BAM Photo by: @sarahpeetphotography
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The Post Office | The ghost of Benjamin Franklin, the first US Postmaster General, is drawn into a thoroughly contemporary conflict among co-workers in a one-room post office about gay marriage, free speech, racial and class divides, and democracy itself in a provocative new opera by composer Laura Kaminsky (As One) and poet/librettist @elainesexton (Site Specific). Produced by @aopopera and directed by @kevinnewbury , The Post Office makes its New York premiere featuring a cast of five singers and piano, and a set designed by Charles Renfro, a partner in the distinguished architecture firm @diller_scofidio_renfro (The High Line, The Shed). Join us for a Q&A with the creators of The Post Office and Jeffrey Brown of PBS NewsHour following the performance on Sun, May 17. 📸 Sarah Peet Photography
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Congrats to the performers and company on last night's World Premiere of THE POST OFFICE at @sprucepeakarts ! Opening Night Packages are available now for the May 16 @bam_brooklyn Premiere of THE POST OFFICE, including exclusive access to a rooftop Post-Performance Party, unique Production Mementos, and Sponsorship Opportunities! Click the #linkinbio to experience and support the premiere of this important and timely new opera! In THE POST OFFICE, the ghost of Benjamin Franklin, the first US Postmaster General, is drawn into a thoroughly contemporary conflict among co-workers in a one-room post office about gay marriage, free speech, racial and class divides, and democracy itself in a provocative new opera by composer Laura Kaminsky (AS ONE) and poet/librettist @elainesexton (SITE SPECIFIC), with design by Charles Renfro, @diller_scofidio_renfro . Stage direction by @kevinnewbury , conducted by @davidmartinbloom , piano @danielgortler . THE POST OFFICE cast: @sarahmoultonfaux @blythegaissertmezzo @brianjeffersnyc @michaelktoday @davidadammoore @mightiermouse85 Stage manager @valoslowe Produced by American Opera Projects, THE POST OFFICE marks AOP's 7th premiere at BAM 1st photo: Markel Reed & Brian Jeffers: Photo credit @jamesmatthewdaniel 2nd photo: Graphic designed by Charles Renfro, DS+R
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The AOP-NYU/Tisch Opera Lab presents THE TRANSIT OPERAS: 12 short operas inspired and dedicated to ��the @nytransitmuseum , celebrating their 50th anniversary! A collaborative project of @nyutisch School of the Arts' Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program, Department of Design for Stage and Film, ITP and American Opera Projects. These operas will be performed at the African Grove Theatre in @nyupaulsoncenter on Saturday, May 16, at 7 PM and Sunday, May 17, 3 PM. Tickets available now at #linkinbio Written by current students and alums from NYU Tisch School of the Arts’ Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program. Designed by students and directed by directing fellows from NYU Tisch School of the Arts’ Department of Design for Stage & Film. The operas feature the following artists: Composers: @danmgibson , epilefsegovia, @zanebridwell , @landonbraverman , @keeeeeeman , @enynmusic , Sean Stone, @dawson.atkin , @austin.nuckols , @tess_edddy , @commodore.primous , Kris Kusnierz Librettists: @chiara_m_n ., @ktothaflip , @simonemili , @susan.c.li , @ellie_huu , @calcon0 , @theallielewis , @pyrotechnicarus , @tiadeshazor , @alexanderronneburg , @daniellekeyer , @cordcordaccord Singers: @jardenagj , @dillsdes , @countercodex , @reykwaan.adorno , @makaylammcdonald , @ilenepabonofficial , @ramaxter , and @smiley_lyley Music Directors: @julius.abrahams & @cherie.roe Directors: @brittberke , Jerrica White, @miguelbregante , Martavius Parrish Designers: Lionella Darling, Christine DiJospeh, Alex Driessen, Oriana Lineweaver, Matt Oxley, Eryn Perkins, Matt Conte, Woori Kim, Yufan Hu, @yunyen._ , Mara Zinky, M Berry, @soojisuzie , Jordan McAuliffe Photo: MaKayla McDonald & Jordan Rutter
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Opening Night Packages are available now for the May 16 Premiere of THE POST OFFICE, including exclusive access to a rooftop Post-Performance Party, unique Production Mementos, and Sponsorship Opportunities! Click the #linkinbio to experience and support the premiere of this important and timely new opera! In THE POST OFFICE, the ghost of Benjamin Franklin, the first US Postmaster General, is drawn into a thoroughly contemporary conflict among co-workers in a one-room post office about gay marriage, free speech, racial and class divides, and democracy itself in a provocative new opera by composer Laura Kaminsky (AS ONE) and poet/librettist @elainesexton (SITE SPECIFIC), with design by Charles Renfro, @diller_scofidio_renfro . Stage direction by @kevinnewbury , conducted by @davidmartinbloom , piano @danielgortler . THE POST OFFICE cast: @sarahmoultonfaux @blythegaissertmezzo @brianjeffersnyc @michaelktoday @davidadammoore @mightiermouse85 Stage manager @valoslowe Produced by American Opera Projects, THE POST OFFICE marks AOP's 7th premiere at @bam_brooklyn . 1st photo: Graphic designed by Charles Renfro, DS+R 2nd photo: Markel Reed & Brian Jeffers: Photo credit @jamesmatthewdaniel
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See yourself in THE POST OFFICE, an American Opera. Your photo will be projected onto the set, designed by renowned architect Charles Renfro, with hundreds of others to create a field of faces and a map of the USA. Your image will be an important feature of the scenic design for THE POST OFFICE opera premiere at BAM and will help show that the post office's beauty lies in its being part of Everytown, USA. The tax-deductible donation per submission is $25, which will directly support the production. Submit your photo at #linkinbio THE POST OFFICE is a provocative new opera by composer Laura Kaminsky (AS ONE) and poet/librettist @elainesexton (SITE SPECIFIC), with design by Charles Renfro, @diller_scofidio_renfro . Stage direction by @kevinnewbury , conducted by @davidmartinbloom , piano @danielgortler . THE POST OFFICE cast: @sarahmoultonfaux @blythegaissertmezzo @brianjeffersnyc @michaelktoday @davidadammoore @mightiermouse85 Stage manager @valoslowe Produced by American Opera Projects, THE POST OFFICE marks AOP's 7th production at @bam_brooklyn .
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See yourself in THE POST OFFICE, an American Opera. Your photo will be projected onto the set, designed by renowned architect Charles Renfro, with hundreds of others to create a field of faces and a map of the USA. Your image will be an important feature of the scenic design for THE POST OFFICE opera premiere at BAM and will help show that the post office's beauty lies in its being part of Everytown, USA. The required amount for one submission is $25, which will directly support the production. Your submission will be considered a tax-deductible donation. Submit your photo at the following link: /form/261125312761145 THE POST OFFICE is a provocative new opera by composer Laura Kaminsky (AS ONE) and poet/librettist @elainesexton (SITE SPECIFIC), with design by Charles Renfro, @diller_scofidio_renfro . Stage direction by @kevinnewbury , conducted by @davidmartinbloom , piano @danielgortler . THE POST OFFICE cast: @sarahmoultonfaux @blythegaissertmezzo @brianjeffersnyc @michaelktoday @davidadammoore @mightiermouse85 Stage manager @valoslowe Produced by American Opera Projects, THE POST OFFICE marks AOP's 7th production at @bam_brooklyn . Support THE POST OFFICE at #linkinbio
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On May 17, AOP and BAM offer a special post-performance event: Creative Collaboration: Laura Kaminsky, Elaine Sexton & Charles Renfro in conversation with Jeffrey Brown of @pbs @newshour . Jeffrey Brown is an award-winning journalist with the PBS News Hour, public television’s prestigious national nightly news program, where he now serves as Chief Arts Correspondent. He is the author of the poetry collection, “The News”. In THE POST OFFICE, the ghost of Benjamin Franklin, the first US Postmaster General, is drawn into a thoroughly contemporary conflict among co-workers in a one-room post office about gay marriage, free speech, racial and class divides, and democracy itself in a provocative new opera by composer Laura Kaminsky (AS ONE) and poet/librettist @elainesexton (SITE SPECIFIC), with design by Charles Renfro, @diller_scofidio_renfro . Stage direction by @kevinnewbury , conducted by @davidmartinbloom , piano @danielgortler . THE POST OFFICE cast: @sarahmoultonfaux @blythegaissertmezzo @brianjeffersnyc @michaelktoday @davidadammoore @mightiermouse85 Stage manager @valoslowe Produced by American Opera Projects, THE POST OFFICE marks AOP's 7th production at @bam_brooklyn . 1st photo: Jeffrey Brown 2nd photo: Markel Reed & Brian Jeffers: Photo credit @jamesmatthewdaniel Support THE POST OFFICE at #linkinbio
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Opening Night Packages are available now for the May 16 Premiere of THE POST OFFICE, including exclusive access to a rooftop Post-Performance Party, unique Production Mementos, and Sponsorship Opportunities! Click the link below to experience and support the premiere of this important and timely new opera! /event/the-post-office-bam-opening-night/e783266 In THE POST OFFICE, the ghost of Benjamin Franklin, the first US Postmaster General, is drawn into a thoroughly contemporary conflict among co-workers in a one-room post office about gay marriage, free speech, racial and class divides, and democracy itself in a provocative new opera by composer Laura Kaminsky (AS ONE) and poet/librettist @elainesexton (SITE SPECIFIC), with design by Charles Renfro, @diller_scofidio_renfro . Stage direction by @kevinnewbury , conducted by @davidmartinbloom , piano @danielgortler . THE POST OFFICE cast: @sarahmoultonfaux @blythegaissertmezzo @brianjeffersnyc @michaelktoday @davidadammoore @mightiermouse85 Stage manager @valoslowe Produced by American Opera Projects, THE POST OFFICE marks AOP's 7th premiere at @bam_brooklyn . 1st photo: Graphic designed by Charles Renfro, DS+R 2nd photo: Markel Reed & Brian Jeffers: Photo credit @jamesmatthewdaniel
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Opening Night Packages are available now for the May 16 Premiere of THE POST OFFICE, including exclusive access to a rooftop Post-Performance Party, unique Production Mementos, and Sponsorship Opportunities! Click the link below to experience and support the premiere of this important and timely new opera! /event/the-post-office-bam-opening-night/e783266 In THE POST OFFICE, the ghost of Benjamin Franklin, the first US Postmaster General, is drawn into a thoroughly contemporary conflict among co-workers in a one-room post office about gay marriage, free speech, racial and class divides, and democracy itself in a provocative new opera by composer Laura Kaminsky (AS ONE) and poet/librettist @elainesexton (SITE SPECIFIC), with design by Charles Renfro, @diller_scofidio_renfro . Stage direction by @kevinnewbury , conducted by @davidmartinbloom , piano @danielgortler . THE POST OFFICE cast: @sarahmoultonfaux @blythegaissertmezzo @brianjeffersnyc @michaelktoday @davidadammoore @mightiermouse85 Stage manager @valoslowe Produced by American Opera Projects, THE POST OFFICE marks AOP's 7th production at @bam_brooklyn . 1st photo: Graphic designed by Charles Renfro, DS+R 2nd photo: Markel Reed & Brian Jeffers: Photo credit @jamesmatthewdaniel
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