Sanctuary Road - School Matinee

University of Kentucky Opera Theatre presents

SANCTUARY ROAD by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and librettist Paul Moravec and Mark Campbell, following the writings of the real-life “Father of the Underground Railroad” William Still. 

This stunningly beautiful and emotional opera relives the telling of enslaved peoples’ journeys to freedom, as they recount their tales to Still, who documented their stories and helped them find safe passage. Among the compelling vignettes is the story of William Still’s brother, Peter Still, who was sold into slavery in Lexington, Kentucky, with local ties that exist to this day. 

Sung in English, with English supertitles, with a run time of 1 hour. 

Performances will be followed by a talkback with members of the cast and creative team.

Published by Subito Music Corporation

Produced in partnership with 250Lex and the University of Kentucky Office of Community Relations

Media Supporter: WKYT

This project is part of "Telling America's Stories," a commitment by UK Opera Theatre to use our platform of the performing arts to share narratives that have been missed or overlooked in traditional operatic repertoire.