March 06, 2019

Set Sail on a FREE Adventure - JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS!

Come aboard Jason’s ship as he wins back the throne in Lyric Unlimited’s newest commission for young audiences, Jason and the Argonauts. Inspired by ancient Greek mythology, Jason and the Argonauts is the exciting story of a young man on a mission with his friends as they courageously search for the Golden Fleece, fight a ferocious dragon, and learn what it takes to be a true hero. The production, which features four singers and four instrumentalists, updates the ancient myth, incorporating themes of nature and sustainability.

Composed by Gregory Spears with libretto by Kathryn Walat, Jason and the Argonauts is the fourth world-premiere opera commissioned by Lyric Unlimited, Lyric’s department dedicated to education, community engagement, and new artistic initiatives. The production is free and open to the public (recommended for ages 7 to 12), and there are four chances to catch this thrilling new work, presented at the Vittum Theater (1012 N Noble St, Chicago):

Saturday, August 20 at 10a.m. and 12p.m.

Sunday, August 21 at 2p.m. and 4p.m.

Directed by E. Loren Meeker, the production will feature tenor Kyle Knapp (Jason), baritone Vince Wallace (Male Narrator), soprano Amy Kuckelman (Female Narrator), and bass-baritone Peter Morgan (Chiron). 

Major support provided by the Nancy W. Knowles Student and Family Performances Fund. Jason and the Argonauts and Opera in the Neighborhoods are supported by Lead Sponsor J. Christopher and Anne N. Reyesand cosponsors two Anonymous Donors, Dover Foundation, the Donna Van Eekeren Foundation, and Wintrust Community Banks.