Biography
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Blind Injustice emerged from a powerful collaboration with composer Scott Davenport Richards and librettist David Cote, drawing inspiration from Mark Godsey’s Blind Injustice and the Ohio Innocence Project’s casework. The work combines a 12-piece orchestra with a fusion-driven soundscape that sits at the crossroads of jazz, rock, hip-hop, blues, and gospel. A significant portion of the librettos features direct quotes from exonerees, preserving voices that demand to be heard on stage. The world premiere took place at Cincinnati Opera in 2019, marking a bold entry into contemporary opera with a documentary edge and musical breadth.
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The 2021 live recording of the world premiere was released as a CD/digital album by Fanfare Cincinnati and earned recognition from Opera News as one of the 5 Best New Opera Recordings of 2022. Blind Injustice has since expanded to major engagements, including a 2025 New York run by MasterVoices at Rose Theater, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and a Northeast Ohio premiere by Chagrin Arts at Playhouse Square’s Outcalt Theatre in Cleveland in July 2025, with several performances selling out.
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Discography highlights
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\n - World premiere recording – Blind Injustice (live, Cincinnati Opera, 2019) – released 2021 by Fanfare Cincinnati
\n - Critical recognition – Opera News, “5 Best New Opera Recordings of 2022”
\n - Selected excerpts and collaborations – documented performances from Montclair State University (PEAK Performances, 2024) and extensive media coverage by outlets such as The New Yorker
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Upcoming tour info
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\n - New York, NY – MasterVoices at Rose Theater, Jazz at Lincoln Center (February 3–4, 2025). Includes post-show conversations and audience engagement sessions.
\n - Cleveland, OH – Chagrin Arts at Playhouse Square, Outcalt Theatre (July 11–13, 2025). Part of the Playhouse Square season; multiple performances reported as sold out.
\n - Additional engagements – 2024 PEAK Performances at Montclair State University; wide regional press coverage in The New Yorker and more to be announced as dates are confirmed.
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Venue details span contemporary opera houses and performing arts centers across the Northeast, with the ensemble featuring a 12-piece orchestra and creative team actively engaging with audiences through post-show conversations and educational programs. For each stop, you’ll find venue addresses, seating options, accessibility information, and nearby lodging suggestions to make your night out seamless.