Unmasking the Comfort of Certainty: Opera Parallèle Bullhorn Community Conversation

Join us for a powerful community conversation on institutional power, systemic racism, and music’s ability to offer sanctuary when words fail. Featuring Douglas J. Cuomo, Tim Stier, Dr. Rev. Ahmondra McClendon, moderator (and CMC Faculty) Michael Mohammed, and a live performance by Rhoslyn Jones and Naomi Steele with Resident Pianist Keisuke Nakagoshi.

Wednesday, May 20, 6–8pm
FREE: RSVP Here

Opera Parallèle returns to the Presidio Theatre with the world premiere of a new chamber orchestra version of Doubt—a gripping story of suspicion, morality, and shifting power within a Catholic school.

Adapted from John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer Prize–winning play and Oscar-nominated film, this contemporary opera features an evocative score by Douglas J. Cuomo. Conceived and directed by Brian Staufenbiel and conducted by Nicole Paiement, the production centers on the psychological tension between four characters in an intimate, immersive setting. With a church-inspired design and the orchestra placed on stage, audiences become part of the “congregation,” fully drawn into the drama.

An intimate, multi-sensory experience that blurs the line between audience and action, Doubt will leave you questioning until the final note.

Only 3 Performances:

Friday, May 29 at 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, May 30 at 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, May 31 at 3 P.M.

More Info & Tickets Here

Date / Time

Wednesday, 
May 20, 2026
6:00 pm
 – 8:00 pm
Cost: Free

Organizer

Opera Parallèle

Type of Event

Other

Location

CMC Concert Hall
544 Capp Street, San Francisco, CA 94110