Text size: A+ A- A

Takoma Theatre Conservancy - Takoma Theatre Conservancy

Arts Programs: Gallery: Sponsored Programs:

Debut: "Let Freedom Sing: The Story of Marian Anderson"

[March, 2009] Let Freedom Sing: The Story of Marian Anderson, a new opera for young people by Carolivia Herron, Conservancy VP, and composer Bruce Adolphe, premiered in DC at the Atlas Theatre.

play

pause

01/10

$Opening Night at the Atlas - \"Let Freedom Sing\"$

$\"Let Freedom Sing- The Story of Marian Anderson\" music by Bruce Adolphe, lyrics by Carolivia Herron$

$Cast: \"Marian\":mezzo-soprano Brandy Lynn Hawkins; \"James\":tenor Tim Augustin; \"Jo\":soprano Aundi Marie; and \"Jack\": baritone VaShawn Savoy McIlwain$

Dr. Herron librettist receives congratulatory flowers with cast and composer Bruce Adolphe

Dr. Herron, Mr. Adolphe and Mrs. Bogash, WPA answer audience questions

$Dr. Herron's inspiration for \"Jo\" her mother Mrs. Georgia Herronand Mr. D. Johnson Jr. (Zonder Zee) son of Uncle \"Jack\"$

$Bruce Adolphe, \"Marian Anderson\" - mezzo-soprano Brandy Lynn Hawkins, and Carolivia Herron$

$\"Jo\" - soprano Aundi Marie Moore, Mrs. G. Herron and \"Marian\" - Brandy Lynn Hawkins$

$\"Jack\" - VaShawn Savoy McIlwain$

$Librettist Carolivia Herron & \"James\" - tenor Tim Augustin$

Opening Night at the Atlas - "Let Freedom Sing"