Opera Colorado’s Artists in Residence take their final bow in this one-of-a-kind evening that channels the kitschy, chaotic charm of a 1950s vaudeville troupe. This year’s Departure transforms the Studio Loft into a retro comedy club and invites you to explore both the spotlight and the shadows—what the audience sees on stage, and what unfolds behind the scenes. The first act is a rare performance of Seymour Barab’s American Punchlines, a comedic one-act opera. Act two explores life as a performer through musical theatre selections
