Carry My Own Suitcase - World Premiere Opera
Schedule
Sat May 30 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Canterbury Woods Williamsville | Williamsville, NY
Advertisement
Carry My Own SuitcaseMusic by Susan Kander
Libretto by Roberta Gumbel & Susan Kander
May 29 at 7:30 PM
May 30 at 7:30 PM
May 31 at 2:30 PM
Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center
701 Renaissance Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221
Conducted by Matt Marco
Directed by James Beaudry
*Christian Boudreaux, Speaking Roger
*Gwen Daretany, Dancing Roger
*Quinn Patrick Ankrum, Diana
*Reese Holahan, Billy
Sofia Scattarreggia, Laney
Julia Ebner, Neuroscientist
Nicholas Kilkenny, Mr. Zingone / James
*BOU Debut
Carry My Own Suitcase tells a story about a family living in the kaleidoscope that is Autism. At the center of the story of this super theatrical show is Roger, a 25 year old boy with full-on autism who yearns to be independent like his big brother. Roger alone, in the opera, does not sing: a dancer and an actor simultaneously portray Roger in all his exorbitance, charm, and impulsiveness. The story zigzags through time, space and memory after Roger and his family reach a crisis point one evening at home in a rollercoaster of comedy, chaos, pain, passion, and most of all love.
Advertisement
Where is it happening?
Canterbury Woods Williamsville, 705 Renaissance Drive,Williamsville,NY,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
