Behind the scenes at the opera Blue | Dutch National Opera

In Harlem, a black couple anticipates the birth of its first-born son, with both hope and anxiety. The mother worries about her son’s future as she watches him become a young man and enter the world of activism. Meanwhile, the father tries to open his son’s eyes to the realities of 21st century America, whilst simultaneously struggling with his own identity as a police officer; a ‘Black man in blue’. When the parents’ deepest fears come true, they have to find a way to cope with reality.

Kenneth Kellogg (The Father) and Darius Gillard (The Son) share their views on portraying these roles and what they mean to them personally, while rehearsing for Blue in the studio.

Libretto Tazewell Thompson

Musical direction Kwamé Ryan
Stage direction Tazewell Thompson
Set design Donald Eastman
Costume design Jessica Jahn
Associate costume designer April Hickman
Lighting design Robert Wierzel, Eric Norbury

The Father Kenneth Kellogg
The Mother Aundi Marie Moore
The Son Darius Gillard
The Reverend Will Liverman
Girlfriends / Congregants
Vuvu Mpofu
Thembinkosi Magagula
Rehanna Thelwell
Policemen / Congregants
Thando Mjandana
Charles Williamson
Martin Mkhize

Residentie Orkest The Hague

Co-production of The Glimmerglass Festival, Washington National Opera and Lyric Opera of Chicago

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