Arias Aloft at the Allstonway
Opera Untapped and Circus 617 combine two thrilling art forms for a one-of-a-kind free outdoor performance at Allstonway Greenspace. Featuring vocal acrobatics and physical virtuosity from some of Boston’s leading circus artists and classical singers, Arias Aloft showcases opera, musical theater, and cabaret favorites paired with breathtaking original circus acts.
Created as a joyful celebration to kick off the new school year, Arias Aloft invites neighbors of all ages into a world of music, movement, wonder, and enchantment. Bring a blanket, a chair, and your friends and family for a magical evening of live performance in the heart of the community.
Featuring:
Circus Artists: Rachel Barringer, Alexis Hedrick, Caroline Wright
Opera Artists: Allyson Bennett, Kathryn McKellar, Erin Merceruio-Nelson, David Rivera Bozon, and Lindsay Albert
Creative Directors: Kathryn McKellar and Ellen Waylonis
Presented by Opera Untapped in partnership with Circus 617.
About the Artists:
Circus 617 is a collective dedicated to highlighting Boston-area circus artists in new works of contemporary circus, created right here in the city we love. Circus 617 productions meld the spectacular, expressive physicality of circus with theatrical and musical methods of storytelling. Learn more about Circus 617's projects, including touring productions and recurring performance series, at www.circus617.com.
About Opera UntappedOpera UnTapped is a nonprofit organization that produces and presents accessible, relevant opera and vocal music performances in public and nontraditional spaces. With a strong track record of innovative programming and multidisciplinary collaboration, the organization activates opera as a community-centered storytelling art form. www.operauntapped.com
Allstonway and the ERC
The Enterprise Research Campus (ERC) transforms a historically underutilized site into a thoughtfully designed, vibrant mixed use urban district that fosters a dynamic ecosystem of innovation, collaboration, and interdisciplinary research and development. Anchored by its proximity to Harvard Business School and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the ERC features a blend of lab spaces, residences, retail, hospitality, and public amenities that bring together local and global communities. At the heart of the ERC, Allstonway will extend innovation from indoors to the outdoors, creating a welcoming public realm with engaging spaces where people come together to connect, create, and collaborate.