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Muted Voices, Resonant Songs
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Bitz Opera Factory (2425 Liberty Avenue)
You're invited to a special discussion about the Lavender Scare and the opera Fellow Travelers.
Muted Voices, Resonant Songs will feature excerpts from Pittsburgh Opera's upcoming production of Fellow Travelers sung by Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artists paired with discussions of the intense historical events that inspired the piece. Presented in partnership with the Persad Center, this event is free and open to everyone. Light snacks will be provided. Please register in advance.
Our distinguished panelists include:
- Billy Hileman - Queer Activist, will discuss the history and impact of the Lavender Scare
- Gina Winstead - Vice President, Culture and Community at Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
- Jason Shavers - author at QBurgh
- Steve Hough
- The Reverend Deryck Tines - Pastor, Allegheny Unitarian Church
