FREEDOM RIDE

Be part of bringing FREEDOM RIDE, a dynamic new musical/opera based on riveting events of the 1960's Civil Rights Movement that caused a national surge in the struggle for equality. It will be presented during Black History Month, February 2023. Your contribution will help fund the costs of the production and promotion and will help enormously in any amount. Critics have said that this work should be presented often and ongoing as an example of the struggles for social justice.

Chicago Opera Theater produced the attraction just before the Covid lock-down. It received excellent reviews from Hedy Weiss of WTTW, who said:

" it captured a pivotal moment in American history. .. a work that should be remounted often and shown to students and others in this country and around the world."

Lawrence B. Johnson of Chicago on the Aisle stated:

"The work's uncomplicated directness possesses fetching appeal and directness that echoes through Shore's inspired music front to finish."

"For anyone who has logged a moment or more in one or another struggle for social justice, FREEDOM RIDE is a poignant reminder of what brought you to the dance." - Amy Muncie

American Opera Musical Theatre and its concert division, International Concert's mission of serving cultural diversity and promoting emerging artists. It has presented several operas, two of which were selected "Critics Choice" by the Daily News in New York. It was featured in the New York Times, with other favorable reviews from Newark Star Ledger, The New York Post, Timeout/New York, Washington Post, Baltimore Sun, and others.

Its concert division, International Concerts, has presented numerous renowned international attractions at Avery Fisher Hall (and the renamed David Geffen Hall), Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Hall (Stern and Weill), Town Hall, Gerald Sharpe Theater, national and international tours. The New York Times named it "Seasons Pick". It partnered with PBS for the Luciano Pavarotti Tribute at Lincoln Center. The Washington Post gave it a three-page color feature with excellent reviews. The company was honored by Mayors Bill DeBlasio and Michael Bloomberg.