Journeys To Justice
These compositions are about love, justice, and experiences of being a Black American.
Journeys to Justice premieres on April 16, 2021 at 7:30 PM and is available for digital streaming until May 31.
Overview
These compositions are about love, justice, and experiences of being a Black American.
Songs for the African Violet
words and music by Jasmine Barnes
Two Black Churches
composed by Shawn Okpebholo
“Ballad of Birmingham” text by Dudley Randall | “The Rain” text by Marcus Amaker
“Your Daddy’s Son” from Ragtime
music by Stephen Flaherty
lyrics by Lynn Ahrens | book by Terrence McNally
The Talk: Instructions for Black Children When They Interact with the Police
words and music by Damien Geter
Night Trip
composed by Carlos Simon | libretto by Sandra Seaton
Songs of Love and Justice
by Dr. Adolphus Hailstork | text by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Cast & crew
Lance Inouye
Chip Miller
Damien Geter
Leah Hawkins
Lynnesha Crump
Jasmine Johnson
David Morgans Sanchez
Michael Parham
Edwin Jhamal Davis
Ithica Tell
Nicholas Fox
Tyler Buswell
Dominique Fawn Hill
Jennifer Lin
Brian Mohr
Sequoia
Louis DeMartino
Dylan Rieck
Gregory Brumfield
Kari Burgess
AnDee Compton
Erik Hundtoft
Anna Jablonski
Joseph Michael Muir
Bryan Ross
Eva Wolff
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About the Composers & Librettists
Six beautiful compositions in one production. Learn more about the creators of these compact and powerful pieces.
Learn the Five Reasons Why
Here are a few of the many reasons why we are excited to present these beautiful works.
Read the Digital Program
Learn more about Journeys to Justice: the ensemble, the composers, and the music.
Production Information
Journeys to Justice is sung in English with English captions. The performance is approximately one hour and fifteen minutes, without an intermission.
It is presented only on Portland Opera Onscreen, our digital channel. Digital access will be available until May 31. The recommended fee for a digital pass to view this production is $50, or patrons can set their own price with a minimum of $5.
Community sponsors
Portland Opera appreciates the ongoing support of our generous donors, National Endowment for the Arts, James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation, Oregon Arts Commission, Oregon Community Foundation, MAC Cosmetics, Regional Arts and Culture Council, including support from the City of Portland, Multnomah County, and the Arts Education & Access Fund, and special support from The CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund.