Glory Gone at Maxwell Museum of Anthropology

Glory Gone explores the theme of restoring voices and the search for one’s purpose and identity in the face of racial discrimination. The narrative follows Gloria, a prolific Hispanic singer who rose from poverty and into the national limelight by crossing over into the American mainstream. After a concert, Gloria is assaulted by an obsessed and jealous photographer. On life support, she fights for her life and survives but is stripped of her singing career. We watch her struggle with her self worth, identity and purpose. The lead role of Gloria will be performed by soprano Jennifer Perez. The cast is rounded out by mezzo-soprano Emily Anderson who plays a superfan, tenor Curtis Storm who plays the photographer and soprano Bailey Barnes who plays a news journalist. This immersive opera will occur in and around various spaces within the Maxwell Museum and museum goers are encouraged to follow the performers as they move throughout the museum and amongst the audience.