Chicago Opera Theater

Michael returns to COT as assistant conductor in the world premiere performance of Quamino’s Map by composer Errollyn Wallen and Librettist Deborah Brevoort. Conductor Jeri Lynne Johnson leads the production alongside director Kimille Howard.

Performances at the Studebaker Theater in Chicago on
Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 7:30pm
Friday, April 29, 2022 at 7:30pm
Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 3:00pm

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Cast & Creative

Conductor: Jeri Lynne Johnson
Assistant Conductor: Michael Pecak
Director: Kimille Howard
Dramaturg: Cori Ellison

This story is loosely inspired by the novel Incomparable World by S. I. Martin, who serves as Historical Consultant for this project.

Juba Freeman: Curtis Bannister
Amelia Alumond: Flora Hawk
Quamino Dolly: Damien Geter

Studebaker Theater
410 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605

Production Sponsor: Virginia Tobiason
Commission Sponsor: The Robert & Isabelle Bass Foundation, Inc.