Haven’t seen much advance publicity about this, so I thought I’d mention it for any Bay Area folks who are reading this.

Berkeley Opera has paired Berkeley composer Clark Suprynowicz with playwright John O’Keefe for a new commission. Chrysalis opens April 22nd, featuring soprano Marnie Breckenridge, mezzo Buffy Baggott and baritones Igor Viera and John Minagro

Chrysalis is a comedy, and from the plot synopsis, it sounds promising.

Wickedly funny, dreamily evocative, Chrysalis explores a neighborhood not far from our own, where identity is up for grabs and beauty is something purchased over the counter.

(More detail here…)

I’m looking forward to being there on the 22nd.

Julia Morgan Theater
Saturday, April 22nd, 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 26th, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 28th, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 30th, 2:00 p.m.

Tickets: (925) 798-1300