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Seattle Opera.

Earth to
Kenzie

Earth to Kenzie Community Performances

April 12, April 19, & May 17

Various Locations

Free with RSVP requested

Join us around Puget Sound for free local performances of our 2025 School Opera Tour production, Earth to Kenzie.

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

All listed performance dates are free with RSVP requested.

Past Performances:

Saturday, April 12 at 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Postmark Center for the Arts
20 Auburn Ave, Auburn, WA 98002

Saturday, April 19 at 2:00 PM
Family First Community Center
16200 116th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98058

Saturday, May 17 at 1:00 PM
Mural Amphitheatre on Seattle Center Campus
305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109

At the Opera Center

Additional ticketed performances of Earth to Kenzie will be held on Saturday, June 7 at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 5:00 PM at the Opera Center. Tickets for these Opera Center performances are $10 for youth 18 & under and $25 for adults.

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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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Add to Calendar 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM America/Vancouver Earth to Kenzie Community Performances Earth to Kenzie Community Performances Saturday, April 12 at 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM at the Postmark Center for the Arts in Auburn Saturday, April 19 at 2:00 PM at the Family First Community Center in Renton Saturday, May 17 at 1:00 PM at the Mural Amphitheatre on Seattle Center Campus Join us around Puget Sound for free performances of our 2025 School Opera Tour production, Earth to Kenzie. Various Locations

About the Opera

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. 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.

 

These community performances are made possible by the following partners:

  • Renton performance is being supported in whole or in part by a grant from the City of Renton.
  • Auburn performance is made possible by support from 4Culture, Auburn Arts Commission, and the City of Auburn.
  • Seattle Center Campus performance is brought to you in partnership by Seattle Center Programs & Events, Uptown Arts & Culture Coalition, and Classical KING. This program is also sponsored by the City of Seattle Office of Arts and Culture, Seattle Kraken, and Climate Pledge Arena.

 

4Culture

Auburn Arts Commission

Renton Municipal Arts Commission

Seattle Center

Uptown Arts & Culture Coalition

Classical KING

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Climate Pledge Arena