Opera Idaho Presents Groundbreaking Performance Of 'As One'

By Gemma Gaudette

Published May 1, 2019 at 3:21 PM MDT

(top left) Michael Kelly performs as Hannah Before in Opera Idaho's production of 'As One.' (top right) Blythe Gaissert plays Hannah After.

As Oneis a chamber opera featuring two performers, a string quartet, and a penchant for challenging the conventions of opera. The piece is a coming-of-age story about a young transgender woman and it opens May 9 at The Danny Peterson Theatre. We talk withOpera Idaho's general director, Mark Junkert, and performers Blythe Gaissert and Michael Kelly about this thought-provoking performance.

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Gemma Gaudette

Hi! I’m Gemma Gaudette, the host of the award-winning show, Idaho Matters. During the day you’ll find me researching and writing about all the fascinating topics we tackle on our show. And of course, at noon, each weekday you’ll find me live behind the microphone as Idaho Matters airs.

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