Pittsburgh Opera: World Premiere of Time to Act

Pittsburgh Opera: World Premiere of Time to Act

Dates & Times:

• Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM

• Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | 7:00 PM (audio commentary available)

• Friday, March 6, 2026 | 7:00 PM

• Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 2:00 PM (newly added)

• Sunday, March 8, 2026 | 2:00 PM

Location: Bitz Opera Factory, 2425 Liberty Avenue, Strip District, Pittsburgh

Tickets: $65 – $70 (Kids/Teens 6–18: half price)
Purchase: (412) 456‑6666 or opera.culturaldistrict.org

About the Opera:
A world‑premiere contemporary opera by composer Laura Kaminsky (As One) with libretto by Emmy nominee Crystal Manich. Set in present‑day America, Time to Act follows high school students preparing a production of Antigone when a new student’s secret—triggered by a school safety drill—reveals profound questions about responsibility, self‑forgiveness, and healing. The work explores how the arts can unite and empower those affected by trauma, giving voice to a generation impacted by school violence.

Run Time: 90 minutes (one act, no intermission) | Sung in English with supertitles

Content Warning: Contains a simulated safety drill and themes related to school shootings, violence, and PTSD.

Related Events:

• Meet the Creators (Free): Saturday, February 21, 1:00 PM at Bitz Opera Factory

• WQED‑FM Preview: February 21 at 12:30 PM & February 27 at 7:00 PM

• Meet the Artists (Free): After the Tuesday, March 3 performance

Co‑commissioned by: Pittsburgh Opera, Opera Montana, and Boston Conservatory at Berklee.