Seattle Opera: Frida Kahlo & the Bravest Girl in the World
$15 ($5 ages 18 & under)
- Mary Rose, soprano (Mariana)
- José Rubio, baritone (Eduardo/Bonito/Diego Rivera)
- Darrell Jordan, baritone (Eduardo/Bonito/Diego Rivera)
- Brandi Birdsong, soprano (Rosita/Fulang Chang)
- Clarice Alfonso, soprano (Rosita/Fulang Chang)
- José Iñiguez, tenor (Eduardo Jr./Bonito)
- Jessica Evotia Andrews-Hall, piano
- Steven Luksan, piano
Join us for public performances of our 2023 touring production, Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World, a 35-minute-long bilingual opera written for youth audiences. This interactive piece features an updated text that moves seamlessly between English and Spanish.
This opera tells the story of Mariana, a young girl living in Mexico City who has her portrait painted by Frida Kahlo. At first, Mariana is nervous about meeting Frida because of strange rumors about the eccentric artist. But Mariana quickly befriends Frida and learns two important lessons in the process: that art can happen anywhere and how important it is to be brave even when you feel scared.
This production is appropriate for all ages, especially families with children. Seating is general admission.
Sunday, June 25 at 11am will be a sensory friendly performance. Assistive Listening Devices available.
About Mary Rose, soprano (Mariana)
Coloratura Soprano, Mary Rose recently made her Puget Sound debut with Tacoma Opera as Norina in Don Pasquale. Her previous roles include The Vixen (The Cunning Little Vixen), La Comtesse Adèle (Le Comte Ory), Eliza Doolittle (My Fair Lady), and Morgana (Alcina). Mary was scheduled to sing Ms. Nordstrom (A Little Night Music), Josephine (HMS Pinafore), and Miss Wordsworth (Albert Herring), however they were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mary received her Master of Music degree from Louisiana State University where she studied with Loraine Sims, and Bachelor of Arts from Luther College. Currently, Mary studies dramatic soprano Alexandra Lobianco, as well as tenor Peter Scott Drackley. She is based in Lake Forest Park, Washington.
https://maryrosesoprano.com/About José Rubio, baritone (Eduardo/Bonito/Diego Rivera)
About Darrell Jordan, baritone (Eduardo/Bonito/Diego Rivera)
About Brandi Birdsong, soprano (Rosita/Fulang Chang)
About Clarice Alfonso, soprano (Rosita/Fulang Chang)
About José Iñiguez, tenor (Eduardo Jr./Bonito)
About Steven Luksan, piano
Tagney Jones Hall at the Opera Center
363 Mercer St.Seattle, WA 98109
United States
https://www.seattleopera.org/about/opera-center/
(206) 389-7600