Characters from Operas

Supporting

The Wreckers

  public domain cornwall landlord religion sin betrayal businessman father lyric tenor  character tenor 

Ensemble

The Wreckers

  public domain fisherman shepherd wife miner husband religion punishment  sin 

Lead

X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X

  english language contemporary opera black composer composers of color african-american cast religion islam freedom fighters violence peace oppression racism biography biographical 20th century african-american history historical figure african-american minister preacher brother identity identity crisis change of identity son criminal inmate prisoner leader conversion dramatic baritone spinto baritone 

Lead

X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X

  english language contemporary opera black composer composers of color african-american cast religion islam freedom fighters violence peace conversion oppression racism biography biographical 20th century african-american history historical figure african-american contemporary classical crossover criminal leader influential influencer minister nation of islam lyric tenor jazz scat rap dual role multiple roles 

Supporting

X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X

  english language contemporary opera black composer composers of color african-american cast religion violence peace conversion oppression racism biography biographical 20th century african-american history african-american historical figure influential activist muslim islamic islam religious lyric mezzo 

Supporting

X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X

  english language contemporary opera black composer composers of color african-american cast religion violence peace conversion oppression racism biography biographical 20th century african-american history historical figure preacher baptist christian islam muslim character baritone dramatic baritone lyric baritone african-american multiple roles 

Supporting

X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X

  english language contemporary opera black composer composers of color african-american cast religion islam violence peace conversion oppression racism biography biographical 20th century african-american history historical figure african-american mother wife activist muslim full lyric soprano dual role multiple roles 

Supporting

X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X

  english language contemporary opera black composer composers of color african-american cast religion islam violence peace conversion oppression racism biography biographical 20th century african-american history historical figures brother son muslim activist nation of islam african-american historical figure lyric bass-baritone bass-baritone character bass-baritone 

Supporting

X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X

  english language contemporary opera black composer composers of color african-american cast religion islam violence peace conversion oppression racism biography biographical african-american history new york accent new york city social worker blonde girlfriend reporter interviewer racial divide lyric soprano multiple roles 

Featured

X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X

  english language contemporary opera black composer composers of color african-american cast religion islam violence peace conversion oppression racism biography 20th century african-american history neighbor activist muslim preacher pilgrim lyric mezzo african-american multiple roles 

Featured

X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X

  english language contemporary opera black composer composers of color african-american cast religion islam violence peace conversion oppression biography biographical 20th century african-american history historical figure african-american child role young child racism prejudice helpless treble alto 

Ensemble

X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X

  english language contemporary opera black composer composers of color african-american cast religion islam violence peace conversion oppression racism biography biographical 20th century african-american history african-american dancer muslim multiple roles