Firespinning in the Apocalypse
Dancing with fire at the end of the world. Music is "The Fifth Season," written, recorded, and performed by Dawn Xiana Moon. Fire dancing by Dawn Xiana Moon.
Submitted by Rak’s Inferno from Chicago.
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A retrospective of András Visky texts curated by Theatre Y Artistic Director Melissa Lorraine, experimenting with each of the 16 ensemble members in isolation on camera, in an effort to commune globally now.
Jonathan Wenzel is a musician and educator, born and raised in Rogers Park (Chicago).
Oba presents the rhythm of the drum, counting in multiple languages—including Kiswahili—and introduces his new children’s story "Obalina Williamina The World's Most Beautiful Ballerina.”
From voice lessons and coachings via Zoom, to memorization and language study, here are videos and personal updates on how our Ryan Opera Center Ensemble is continuing their training at home.
7 PM – March 20, 2020 (Archived)
We're excited to share an up-close-and-personal experience with you from our brand new audio/video hub: our own Chicago rehearsal space!
Composed in 2019. Performed at home by the composer in March 2020 while sheltering in place.
Trying to cover the light side of a very serious situation. This song was written about what my inner child originally said to me when this all started.
For seventeen years, Michelle L'amour has produced weekly live entertainment for circus, music, magic and variety entertainment in Chicago.
Recent Ryan Opera Center alumnae, pianist Madeline Slettedahl and soprano Emily Pogorelc, perform "My Buddy." Music written by Walter Donaldson and lyrics by Gus Kahn.
Ryan Opera Center pianist Craig Terry plays with recent ROC alumna, Kayleigh Decker, while she sings "Let Me Call You Sweetheart." Music by Leo Friedman and lyrics by Beth Slater Whitson.