7th Annual Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera at dadaLab

Immerse yourself in dynamic storytelling!
Experience Austin’s award-winning annual micro-opera showcase – our most anticipated event of the season!

How we got here:
One Ounce Opera, in our annual call for scores, reviewed over 50 works submitted from all over the world.

We lined up an engaging program of three (3) new micro-operas that will immerse you in the sonic tellings of connective, transformative, oh-so-human stories.

Short stories that feel NOW.
Dynamic.
Familiar, yet…not.

And you can experience all three in a single program: The 7th Annual Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera!

Showtimes are February 21, 22, 28, & March 1, 2025, at 7:30 pm; and February 23 & March 2, 2025 at 2:30 pm. We welcome you and your friends to reimagine opera in an unexpected (and immersive) space. This year, our home is dadaLab in East Austin!

Tickets are available by donation now and include complimentary beverages from our sponsor, Live Oak Brewing (along with other options). Secure your seats for this sonic adventure today!
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***Announcing the winning works selected for the 7th Annual Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera!***

Ray Bradbury, Age 12, at the Carnival in Waukegan, Illinois
music & libretto by Tyler Mabry
CAST
Ray Bradbury – Nicholas Flott
Mr. Electrico – Jake Jacobsen
Young Ray – Hillary Schranze
Zara/Tattooed Man – Kaley Williams
Calista/Others – Sandra Villwock

Las Auténticas
music by Benjamin Morris
libretto by Laura Fuentes
CAST
Luz – Sandra Mercado
Jenny – Annisha Mackenzie
Esteban/Gary – Julius Young

Beyond
music by Lisa Neher
libretto by Caitlin Vincent
CAST
142-6 – Patricia Combs
503-2 – Andréa Ochoa

Stage Director & Producer: Julie Fiore
Music Director & Pianist: Joseph Choi
Technical + Lighting Director: Matt Smith
Stage Manager: Monica Kurtz
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This project has been funded in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.