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Forever
In the poignant and provocative new opera Forever, with libretto by Melisa Tien and music by Elizabeth Gartman, an anxious PhD candidate collecting plastic waste in a serene state park collides with a confident cyclist and an enigmatic voice from the wild. Through sharp wit, soaring arias, and surreal imagination, this timely commission explores humanity’s tangled bond with plastic, the fragility of nature, and what truly lasts “forever” in a changing world. A must-see blend of humor, heart, and environmental urgency!
Melisa Tien
Librettist
Melisa Tien is a playwright, opera librettist, screenwriter, and producer from California who resides in New York City. She is invested in making socially relevant, emotionally evocative work that helps us imagine splendid alternative futures.
A librettist for Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ New Works Collective and for American Opera Projects’ Composers & the Voice program, a grantee of the Asian Cultural Council Individual Fellowship, and a recent alum of New Dramatists, Melisa enjoys more…
Elizabeth Gartman
Composer
Elizabeth Gartman (b.1996) is a composer and soprano currently based in New York City. With compositions described as “refreshingly absurd” (The Washington Post) and “innovative” (Twin Cities Arts Reader), Elizabeth’s music calls attention to the implications behind the vocal instrument paired with the physical body. Her work also explores themes of process in performance, as well as active listening and response. Elizabeth has been commissioned by Washington National Opera, Beth Morrison Projects, New Chamber Ballet, the Wisconsin more…
Earlier this season:
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
December 11 & 12, 2025 at 6:30pm
Written by Peter Rothstein
Vocal Arrangements by Erik Litche and Timothy C. Takach
Production Sponsors:
1220 Philanthropic Fund
The Berenice Gates Hopper Family Fund
Carol & Rick Dowden
The Western Front: Christmas 1914. Out of the violence of World War I, a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. An a cappella chorale, All Is Calm is a remarkable true story in the words and songs of the men who lived it. More…
Peter Rothstein
Erick Lichte
Timothy C. Takach
Meet the Team
Julie Maykowski
Stage Director
Sponsored by Sheri & Craig Tolliver
Jeffrey Parker
Dialect Coach
Available for Full Sponsorship ($5000) or Half Sponsorship ($2500)
Beatrice Feldbush
Production Stage Manager
Available for Full Sponsorship ($5000) or Half Sponsorship ($2500)
Jon Ringbom
Production Designer
Available for Sponsorship ($2500)
Ann Piano
Costume Designer
Sponsored by Jenny Maxwell & Ken Spruell
Meet the Cast
Jeffrey McEvoy
Actor #4/Music Director Bio
Available for Full Sponsorship ($5000) or Half Sponsorship ($2500)
Special Feature:
Before each performance, local educator and historian, John Camponeschi, will be sharing his captivating story of the Christmas Truce. His words are a touching and eloquent reminder that music has an immense power to connect us, even across enemy lines.
Spirituals in Motion
Bud Werner Memorial Library
March 15, 2025 at 6:30pm
Join world-class contralto La’Shelle Allen for an unforgettable evening honoring the rich legacy of the Negro Spiritual. Accompanied by Steamboat favorite Adam Petty on guitar and the extraordinary Alaina de Belleview on piano, this concert will transport you through the soul-stirring history of these timeless songs.
Set against the intimate backdrop of the Bud Werner Memorial Library, this celebration of history, resilience, and joy will leave your heart singing.
Featuring:
La’Shelle Allen, contralto, is a native of Baltimore, Maryland where she began her musical journey at the Baltimore School for the Arts. After graduation, Ms. Allen relocated to New York City and began touring professionally as a Soloist with The Harlem Spiritual Ensemble.
Ms. Allen’s career spans more than thirty years performing in 30 countries, countless Opera Houses, Theaters, and various event venues. More…
With Special Guests:
Alaina de Bellevue is a highly sought-after freelance pianist, specializing in operatic and ballet repertoire. She currently serves on the music staff of Sarasota Opera as an assistant conductor, as well as on faculty of Colorado State University as music director and vocal coach for the Ralph Opera Center. More…
Adam Petty is a guitarist from Fort Collins, now calling Steamboat Springs home. He studied at Berklee College of Music, where he learned from greats like Tomo Fujita, Bruce Bartlett, and Victor Wooten. Adam’s love for music has taken him touring around the US and to seven different countries. More…
Falling in Love with Cree Carrico
Bud Werner Memorial Library
September 26, 2025 at 6:30pm
Celebrate the beauty of autumn with a magical evening of music! Join the enchanting soprano Cree Carrico and the brilliant pianist Aaron McAllister for a concert filled with love songs that will warm your heart and stir your soul.
From timeless classics to romantic gems, this unforgettable performance will capture the essence of fall romance. Set in the cozy ambiance of the Bud Werner Memorial Library, it’s the perfect way to spend an autumn evening.
Featuring:
Soprano Cree Carrico is “a notably versatile performer” and “sensational actress” who is continuously praised by critics for her “crystal clarity at the center of every note” making it “hard to watch anyone else when she’s on stage.” She recently appeared as Portia Mansfield in Opera Steamboat’s World Premiere production of Welcome to the Madness by Leanna Kirchoff. As a lead interpreter of more…
Aaron McAllister is a highly sought-after vocal coach/performance clinician among professional actors in musical theatre, many of whom are enjoying successful professional careers on Broadway, National tours, and at regional theaters across the country.
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