Host Sarah Tuttle sits down with poet, librettist, and Colby College faculty member Arisa White and composer Jessica Jones to talk about the development of their opera-in-progress, Post Pardon. A cycle of songs from the opera will be presented in a special concert at Colby's Gordon Center on Saturday, October 5th, as part of Maine Lit Fest.
Featuring a coming-of-age story rooted in the spirituality and folklore of the African Diaspora, Post Pardon tells the story of Willow, who must come to terms with her family's past as she discovers love and belonging among the Black Azaleas, an eco-activist group. White and Jones have been collaborators on this project for over ten years. In conversation with Sarah Tuttle, they share more about the Post Pardon story and discuss the process of building an opera from the ground up.
More information about the Post Pardon concert, being offered as part of Maine Lit Fest, can be found at the Colby College website.
