Misha Dutka - Composer and Lyricist
A concert presentation of an original opera based on the 1993 murder of Brandon Teena, a transgender man who had not yet undergone hormone therapy or surgery. The opera is being presented on November 20, Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day set aside world-wide to remember transgender men and women who were murdered for being transgender.
Dutka incorporates a fictional romance to explore Brandon's desire to be loved and accepted for who he was. The romance stands in contrast to the real-life prejudices and betrayals he faced in the days leading up to his murder.
NOTE: This opera contains mature sexual content and language that might not be appropriate for younger children. Parents should use discretion.