Opera Fusion
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Not In My Town
-a musical drama by Michael Ross
Opera Fusion brought to life this hopeful and inspiring musical drama based on the true life story of Matthew Shepard. Set in Laramie, Wyoming, Not In My Town, centers on the relationships and tireless work of his friend, the heroic lesbian Romaine Patterson. This fully realized stage production was written and composed by Michael Ross, designed and directed by Ardean Landhuis and conducted by Gordon Roberts with the Opera Fusion Orchestra. Sung in English with surtitles. Performances were September 30, 2016 and October 1, 2018 at 8 pm at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
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MORE ABOUT THE OPERA
‘Not In My Town‘ is a riveting and evocative musical drama, written by composer Michael Ross, based on the events surrounding the death of Matthew Shepard. Matthew was young gay man who was bullied, beaten and left to die. His friends and his community worked to make a better world, by standing up to bigotry and campaigning for passage of the national Hate Crimes Prevention Act. In addition, this musical work sends a powerful message of anti-hate and tolerance. ‘Not In My Town’ moves you with its compelling story and beautiful melodies, and while it is rooted in Matthew’s senseless tragic death, it’s most noteworthy that the message is ultimately one of acceptance and love. Today, Matthew’s story is more especially relevant than ever, as it shows how we can harness our strong emotions and grief to make a better world for the future.
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