Speed Dating Tonight! is an opera composed by Michael Ching, with a libretto by the composer, based on a concept from Dean Anthony.
An amusing premise, the show follows a speed dating coordinator, Kaylee, matching up people throughout the opera; each has an interesting, tragic, or comical story to share with their potential date. An entertaining bartender and waitress add to the humor! With amusing titles like Pat the Bassoonist, Campaign Consultant, Cannabis Scientist, and Neat Freaks (plus many others), each scenario presents a provocative pair of people chatting on their “date.” Much of what evolves is to be expected: an awkward, amusing, sometimes poignant set of first encounters promising to be an entertaining evening!
Directed by Eric Gibson, with Ed Bak at the piano; 12 graduate and undergraduate Ohio State vocal students comprise the ensemble which brings this delightful one act opera to life!
This event is free and open to the public.
All events are subject to change.
Getting Here
An event in Mershon Auditorium coincides with the opera performance on SATURDAY, Nov. 8. To avoid the higher-priced event parking fees in Arps Garage and Ohio Union North Garage, we recommend the Ohio Union South Garage.
- The South Garage (open to visitors 24/7) is located just south of the Timashev Music building, next to the Ohio Union. Walk north along College Rd. to enter the south doors of the Timashev Music Building.
Two garage options:
Arps Garage (open to visitors M–F after 4 p.m. and on weekends) — located just north of the Timashev Music building.
- A good choice for events in the Timashev Recital Hall, just inside the north end of the building.
Ohio Union South Garage (open to visitors 24/7) — located just south of the Timashev Music building, next to the Ohio Union.
- A good choice for events in Weigel Auditorium, just inside the south end of the building, across from the Oval.
- The only choice for visitors M–F, before 4 p.m.