Join No Divide KC and Lyric Opera of Kansas City for Come As You Are. This free event is designed to break down barriers of access in the concert space. Our third annual artistic extravaganza will feature the world premiere of three micro-operas, engaging activity stations, and joyful fellowship. It's a family-friendly celebration you won't want to miss!
This event is accessible for people with physical and cognitive disabilities.
2024 COME AS YOU ARE FELLOWSHIP
New this year, a fellowship program was launched in which three emerging composer and librettist pairs were selected to write, workshop, and premiere three bite-sized operas exploring themes of vulnerability.
I REMEMBER IT ALL
MUSIC Pryse
WORDS Nina Cherry
Synopsis: An ordinary day in the life of a queer couple. Content advisory: nobody dies.
CHEW ON THIS
MUSIC Yunfei Li
WORDS Robert Feng
Synopsis: Based on real events, Singaporean TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew stands before the United States Senate to testify. The examination doesn’t go as planned.
WORKING HARD & HARDLY WORKING
MUSIC M. Joseph Willette
WORDS Luke “Skippy” Harbur
Synopsis: Three coworkers are up against a hard deadline. A supportive manager helps them accomplish their goal and see each other as people.