Trilogy: An Opera Company presents Michael Raphael’s Nat Turner

• Free performance of fully staged opera
• Kevin Maynor produces and stars
• Performance features Alfred Gallman Dance Theater, New Jersey Symphony
• April 23 at Central High School in Newark

NEWARK, NJ—Trilogy: An Opera Company presents Michael Raphael’s Nat Turner, an opera inspired by the leader of a rebellion of enslaved people in 1831. The free performance takes place on April 23 at 4 pm at Central High School in Newark.

Trilogy founder Kevin Maynor produces and stars as Turner. The cast features Geraldine McMillian, Chisom Maduakor, Fred Redd, Lawrence Craig, Keaun Guy, Heather Bobeck, Kevin Courtemanche and Anderson Rodriguez. John Scutchins directs; Julius Williams conducts the New Jersey Symphony. The Alfred Gallman Dance Theater performs original choreography.

The performance is free. Patrons can register for tickets in advance via Eventbrite at eventbrite.com/e/nat-turner-by-michael-raphael-tickets-310797312127.

The event venue, Central High School, is located at 246 18th Avenue in Newark, NJ. Street parking is available; there is limited parking in the school parking lot.

Safety protocols for Central High School require wearing masks inside the venue.

More information is available at njsymphony.org/natturner.

Program Information

CAST

Kevin Maynor Nat Turner
Geraldine McMillian Nat’s Mother
Chisom Maduakor Sam
Fred Redd Hark
Lawrence Craig Henry
Keaun Guy Nelson
Heather Bobeck Sally
Kevin Courtemanche Joseph
Anderson Rodriguez Putnam

John Scutchins director
Julius Williams conductor
Alfred Gallman choreographer
Alfred Gallman Dance Theater ballet
New Jersey Symphony

Kevin Maynor producer

The PSEG Foundation generously sponsors the New Jersey Symphony’s collaboration on this performance.

 

Trilogy: An Opera Company

Trilogy: An Opera Company (aoc) focuses on the works of Black composers and subject matter relative to the Black experience. Trilogy has brought forth some 30 new operatic works by composers such as Dorothy Rudd Moore, Michael Raphael, Julius Williams Trevor Weston, Adolphus Hailstork, Anthony Davis, Dwayne Fulton, Trent Johnson, Richard Thompson, Ulysses Kay and Scott Joplin. This year, we will do works by H. Leslie Adams and Dwayne Fulton. Trilogy aoc has done more new fully staged operatic works by Americans than any other company. We have brought forth more stories of Black people than anyone. Our Ring cycle featuring African Americans was the first Ring by Richard Wagner, ever in the state. Trilogy has developed black singers, directors, producers, designers, lighting designers, video editors, costume designers, instrumentalists, videographers, fight coordinators and hair/makeup/wig artists, as well as stage managers. We have put children on and behind the stage. We have met the needs of all people, exposing all people to our brand.

The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Victoria Foundation and New Jersey State Council on the Arts are major supporters of Trilogy: An Opera Company.

 

New Jersey Symphony

The New Jersey Symphony will redefine what it means to be a nationally leading, relevant orchestra in the 21st century. Through adventurous performances, hands-on educational experiences and robust community programming, we encourage everyone to enjoy the power and creativity of orchestral music in all its forms. Across genres and venues, for audiences of all walks of life, we strive to bring music that’s meaningful to you, to you.

As we look toward celebrating our centennial, we are renewing our deeply rooted commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by championing new, and often local, artists; engaging audiences for whom the inspiring depth and breadth of classical music will be new; and incorporating the broadest possible representation in all aspects of our organization—all to better reflect and serve our vibrant communities.

Our expansive educational offerings—including our youth orchestras, masterclasses and virtual learning opportunities—will build the next generation of listeners and musicians and help students grow, both musically and personally. And we will continue to seek new ways to connect with all New Jerseyans, through programs that resonate with a variety of cultural and musical backgrounds, as well as digital innovations that make our orchestra accessible to anyone, anywhere, anytime.

We’re your New Jersey Symphony, and we’ll be here for you.

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