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Winner of the 2021 American Prize in Composition: Opera/Theater/Film/Dance – composer Dave Ragland
Mid-South Emmy® for Technical Achievement awarded to filmmaker Anthony Popolo

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On a big Election Day, Gloria, a young woman in her 20s, is squarely convinced that she does not need to go vote...that is, until she is befriended by two hidden figures from history. Will these civil rights legends convince her in time to make it to the polls? Nashville Opera is proud to present this true Nashville opera—beautifully written, composed, sung, and filmed by Nashvillians. We can’t think of a better way to mark our big 4-0!

Filmed and released in fall 2020

Music by Dave Ragland
Libretto by Mary McCallum

Directed by John Hoomes and Anthony Popolo
Adapted for the screen by Anthony Popolo
Sung in English with optional English subtitles

Running Time: 40 minutes

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Artists

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Tamica Nicole*

Gloria

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Jennifer Whitcomb-Oliva

Frankie Pierce

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Brooke Leigh Davis

Diane Nash

 
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Dave Ragland

Composer

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Shelly Blair*

Violin/Viola

John Hoomes

Director

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Mary McCallum*

Librettist

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Cremaine Booker*

Cello

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Anthony Popolo

Director/Filmmaker

 
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Konson Patton*

Piano

 

*Nashville Opera debut