Freedom and Fire! A Civil War Story by Amir Zaheri (Sunday Cast)

The University of Alabama Opera Theatre presents the world premiere of Freedom and Fire! A Civil War Story. Paul Houghtaling, producer and director. Music by Amir Zaheri, libretto by Robin Behn. Performed Sunday, October 2, 2016, Bryant-Jordan Hall at The University of Alabama.
This new chamber opera tells the stories of women and men leading their lives in Tuscaloosa during the closing days of the Civil War, including the advancing of the Union troops across the Black Warrior River, the burning of the university campus, and the saving of the President’s Mansion by a brave Mrs. Garland.