San Francisco Opera is taking opera out of the Opera House for Bohème Out of the Box. These free, live performances of an abridged version of Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème will travel to outdoor locations throughout the Bay Area this spring. The very first opera to be presented by San Francisco Opera 100 years ago, Puccini’s popular work of love and loss among a group of bohemian artists will be performed in an intimate one-hour version on a converted shipping-container-turned-mobile opera stage.

Directed by Jose Maria Condemi, Bohème Out of the Box, sung in Italian and featuring English dialogue, will be performed by guest artists and San Francisco Opera’s Adler Fellows with piano accompaniment. These free performances bring La Bohème’s powerful emotions and soaring arias to Bay Area communities as part of the Company’s Centennial Season.

Venue Information:
In partnership with The City of South San Francisco, Bohème Out of the Box is coming to Orange Memorial Park, just down the hill from the iconic “Industrial City” sign where San Francisco and Peninsula meet. South San Francisco’s premier park features a walking trail, a sports complex, and a playground, and the stage will be positioned on an expansive lawn with the beautiful Joseph Fernekes Recreation Building as its backdrop. Food/beverage will be available onsite.

Seating:
Seating will be on the Orange Memorial Park lawn and chairs will not be provided. Audience members are encouraged to bring their own blankets or low camp chairs and pick a spot on a first come, first served basis.