“All of Me” by Gerald Marks (1900 - 1997) & Seymour Simons  (1896 - 1949) 

Cassie Kollman, Soprano

“Train Station” from All the Way through Evening by Chris Deblasio (1959 - 1993) 

Marcus Schenk, Bass-Baritone

“I want magic” from A Streetcar Named Desire by André Previn (1929 - 2019) based on the play by Tennessee Williams (1911 - 1983) 

Abigail Whitney Smith, Soprano

“If I can help somebody” by Alma Androzzo (1912 - 2001) 

David Rivera Bozon, Tenor

“Habanera” from Carmen by Georges Bizet (1838 - 1875)  Ludovic Halévy (1837 - 1908) & Henri Meilhac (1831 - 1877)

Donatella Fermata/Michael Galvin, Bass

“Te vas de mi” by José María Vitier (1954 - ) 

Cassie Kollman, Soprano

“Our very own home” from Fellow Travelers by Gregory Spears (1977)  & Greg Pierce (1978 - ) 

Marcus Schenk, Bass-Baritone

“Changing My Major” from Fun Home by Jeanine Tesori (1961 - ) based on the graphic novel by Allison Bechdel (1960 - )

Abigail Whitney Smith, Soprano

“Your Song” by Elton John (1947 - )

David Rivera Bozon, Tenor

Short Intermission

 “Flowers” from Hadestown by  Anaïs Mitchell (1981 - )

Cassie Kollman, Soprano

“Ah sunflower” from Songs and Proverbs of William Blake by Benjamin Britten (1913 - 1976)  & William Blake (1757 - 1827) 

Marcus Schenk, Bass-Baritone

“The Girl in 14G” by Jeanine Tesori & Dick Scanlan (1960 - )

Abigail Whitney Smith, Soprano

“The Alchemist” by Carol Koffinke

David Rivera Bozon, Tenor

“Du Ring am meinem Finger” from Frauenliebe und Leben by Robert Schumann (1810 - 1856) & Adelbert von Chamisso (1781 - 1838) 

Donatella Fermata/Michael Galvin, Bass

“Losing My Mind” from Follies by Stephen Sondheim (1931 - 2021) & James Goldman (1927 - 1998)

Cassie Kollman, Soprano

“I’d rather be sailing” from A New Brain by William Finn (1952 - )

Marcus Schenk, Bass-Baritone

 “Modest Maid” by Marc Blitzstein (1995 - 1964)

Abigail Whitney Smith, Soprano

“Colombia Tierra Querida” by Lucho Bermúdez (1912 - 1994)

David Rivera Bozon, Tenor

“Maybe this time” from Cabaret by John Kander (1927 - ) & Frank Ebb (1928 - 2004)

Donatella Fermata/Michael Galvin, Bass

About I Am What I Am: An Exploration of Identity 

I Am What I Am (title taken from the famous song of the same name from La Cage aux Folles) is a celebration & exploration of identity through music.

I Am What I Am: An Exploration of Identity was conceived to create a safe space for artists & audiences alike to celebrate underrepresented voices & identities in the musical canon. Opera on Tap Boston recognizes the enormous font of talent within our communities & aims to present programming that is both inclusive & reflects the diverse experiences of its members on & off-stage. Each artist involved in this project was asked to choose music that has helped them find their way toward embracing their identity regardless of gender, genre, or voice type. In this intimate exploration of personal identity through song, we are excited to share a varied & thought-provoking program celebrating the individuality of our artists and audiences. From drag performances, to classical singers belting theatre & scatting jazz, to personal anecdotes and more, we are excited to invite & include audiences to share in this unique concert experience with Opera on Tap!

About Opera On Tap Boston

Opera on Tap (OOT) was born in 2005 at Freddy’s Bar and Backroom in Brooklyn and incorporated in 2007. We arrived in Boston in 2012, headed by Kathryn McKellar and Kristina Riegle with the goal of creating new performance opportunities for the city’s vibrant classical singer community. With live shows in unconventional venues ranging from public parks to bars to farmer’s markets across greater Boston, we’ve introduced audiences of all ages and cultural backgrounds to opera in performance formats that are fun, inclusive and accessible.