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Seattle Opera.

Earth to Kenzie

Earth to Kenzie

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 5:00 PM

Tagney Jones Hall at the Opera Center

Youth 18 & Under: $10; Adults: $25; 1 Flex Pass Credit

Music by Frances Pollock
Libretto by Jessica Murphy Moo

Directed by Lamar Legend
Music Direction by Li-Tan Hsu
Scenic Design by Kuo-Hao Lo
Costume Design by Natalie Shih
Co-commissioned by Seattle Opera and Lyric Opera of Chicago

Kenzie is a fifth grader with a vivid imagination and a taste for adventure. But when her home is threatened, sending her to a family shelter with her mother, her world is thrown into a newfound state of uncertainty. Faced with unwelcome questions at school, Kenzie yearns to disappear into her favorite video game—a world where the possibilities are endless and her only concern is wrangling space-kittens—but her asthma reminds her that life isn’t all starships and spacesuits. To find her home, Kenzie first has to face her fears—and realize that she’s not alone after all.

This one-act opera explores themes of empathy and finding strength despite adversity. The fully staged and costumed opera is performed with professional singers and live piano accompaniment.

This production is appropriate for all ages, especially families with children. Children ages 2 and under that can sit on a lap do not need a ticket. Each performance includes family activities in the lobby before and after the show as well as a brief Q&A with the cast after the opera.

Approximate length of performance: 1 hour total, including a 45-minute performance and post-show Q&A.

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Saturday, June 7, 2025 11:00 AM

Sensory Friendly Performance

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Add to Calendar 6/7/2025 11:00:00 AM 6/7/2025 11:00:00 AM America/Vancouver Earth to Kenzie Earth to Kenzie June 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 5:00 PM Tagney Jones Hall at the Opera Center This one-act opera explores themes of empathy and finding strength despite adversity. The fully staged and costumed opera is performed with professional singers and live piano accompaniment. Kenzie is a fifth grader with a vivid imagination and a taste for adventure. But when her home is threatened, sending her to a family shelter with her mother, her world is thrown into a newfound state of uncertainty. Faced with unwelcome questions at school, Kenzie yearns to disappear into her favorite video game—a world where the possibilities are endless and her only concern is wrangling space-kittens—but her asthma reminds her that life isn’t all starships and spacesuits. To find her home, Kenzie first has to face her fears—and realize that she’s not alone after all. The Opera Center

Sensory Friendly Performance

Saturday, June 7, 2025 2:00 PM
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Add to Calendar 6/7/2025 2:00:00 PM 6/7/2025 2:00:00 PM America/Vancouver Earth to Kenzie Earth to Kenzie June 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 5:00 PM Tagney Jones Hall at the Opera Center This one-act opera explores themes of empathy and finding strength despite adversity. The fully staged and costumed opera is performed with professional singers and live piano accompaniment. Kenzie is a fifth grader with a vivid imagination and a taste for adventure. But when her home is threatened, sending her to a family shelter with her mother, her world is thrown into a newfound state of uncertainty. Faced with unwelcome questions at school, Kenzie yearns to disappear into her favorite video game—a world where the possibilities are endless and her only concern is wrangling space-kittens—but her asthma reminds her that life isn’t all starships and spacesuits. To find her home, Kenzie first has to face her fears—and realize that she’s not alone after all. The Opera Center
Saturday, June 7, 2025 5:00 PM
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Add to Calendar 6/7/2025 5:00:00 PM 6/7/2025 5:00:00 PM America/Vancouver Earth to Kenzie Earth to Kenzie June 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 5:00 PM Tagney Jones Hall at the Opera Center This one-act opera explores themes of empathy and finding strength despite adversity. The fully staged and costumed opera is performed with professional singers and live piano accompaniment. Kenzie is a fifth grader with a vivid imagination and a taste for adventure. But when her home is threatened, sending her to a family shelter with her mother, her world is thrown into a newfound state of uncertainty. Faced with unwelcome questions at school, Kenzie yearns to disappear into her favorite video game—a world where the possibilities are endless and her only concern is wrangling space-kittens—but her asthma reminds her that life isn’t all starships and spacesuits. To find her home, Kenzie first has to face her fears—and realize that she’s not alone after all. The Opera Center

Pre-paid Parking

Advance parking passes at Mercer Street Garage are available for purchase through Seattle Center.

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Sensory Friendly Performance

Our 11:00 AM performance is designed to help address the differing needs of all of our patrons. A Sensory Friendly performance can be enjoyed by all patrons; however, we also include extra supports in place for our patrons with neurodiverse needs.

Our Sensory Friendly performance of Earth to Kenzie will offer a quiet room in the lobby, labeled movement and technology rows, more space between seats, and additional staff available to support the needs of our audience members.

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Mary's Place Donation Drive

We are partnering with Mary's Place Family Shelters and collecting donations at our May 17 Mural Amphitheatre and June 7 Opera Center performances of Earth to Kenzie. Please bring any donations to your performance where a space will be provided to drop off items.

Here is a list of their most-needed items:

  • Baby wipes
  • Diapers (sizes 5, 6, and 7)
  • Toothpaste (travel and full-size)
  • Body wash
  • Deodorant
  • Auto shop gift certificates
  • Maternity clothes
  • Stroller covers
  • Towels
  • Twin sheets & blankets
  • Pillowcases and new or gently used pillows

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