Come As You Are
Experience opera together with your family
4:00PM, Sunday, May 18, 2025

Join No Divide KC and Lyric Opera of Kansas City for Come As You Are, a free event designed for children and families. Our fourth annual extravaganza features the world premiere of three micro-operas, activities for all ages, and joyful community-building. Don’t miss this artistic afternoon!

Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 4:00–6:00 pm
Zhou B Art Center
1801 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108

This event is accessible for people with physical and cognitive disabilities.

2025 COME AS YOU ARE FELLOWSHIP

This year, three emerging composer-librettist pairs were chosen to develop and premiere micro-operas for intergenerational audiences. Fellows will collaborate with mentors, producers, and musicians in a supportive environment to bring their works to life.

Rodrigo Camargo

Composer

Ian Y. Chung

Composer

Ashi Day

Composer

Marísa Adame Grady

Librettist

Cliff Hoitt-Lange

Librettist

Victoria Moy

Librettist