Join us in honoring MLK Day through inspiring music and community spirit.  Your participation fosters a sense of pride and collective purpose.  SAS Performing Arts Company is proud to work in conjunction with the LC Vaughn Sankofa Memorial Arts Fund to present this extraordinary event. We have assembled an array of performers who have collectively appeared at some of the world's greatest opera houses.  Singers scheduled to perform with Tichina Vaughn include: Sopranos: Monica Camafreita, Lynnesha Crump, Melissa Joseph, Kimberly Lloyd, and Kyaunnee Richardson.  Mezzo Sopranos Daveda Browne and Lara Michole Tillotson, Tenor: Chauncey Packer, Baritones: Phillip Bullock, Eric Greene, and Antonio Watts, and Bass-Baritone Virdell Williams.  

We are excited to present two New York City premieres by exciting young African American Composer Jerrell Gray entitled “The Soul Of American” and “I, Elizabeth Freeman”. Mary Pinto will be at the Collaborative Pianist and Dr. Gregory Hopkins appears courtesy of Antonio Watts.   Mark your calendars and join us for this special celebration.  
The Program will feature a dynamic blend of celebrated Opera selections,  expressive Art Song, timeless pieces from The Great American Songbook, and powerful Spirituals.  Join us in celebrating MLK Day and be inspired by music that promotes hope and motivation within our community.

SAS Performing Arts Company and Studios, Inc. is celebrating our 6th anniversary. During that time, we have produced a season of virtual productions (due to the pandemic), live operatic performances, and six years of vocal competitions.

2026 is also the 250th anniversary of our country's birth, a one-of-a-kind year-long celebration. This is  not just another event; SAS is dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of classical music, American Musical Theater, and the Dramatic Arts. This unique commitment sets us apart, making it a must-attend for theater enthusiasts. We guarantee a high-quality and enriching experience you can rely on. We're thrilled to present an engaging lineup of performances this season, catering to diverse tastes and promising excitement and intrigue for all.

SAS Performing Arts is dedicated to the genres of Opera, American Musical Theater, and the Dramatic Arts.

It will be a year of incredible music from the world of Opera and American Musical Theater, as well as gems of the spoken theater.
Get ready to mark your calendars for Saturday, January 17, when we kick off 2026 with a unique and unforgettable event:  "Tichina Vaughn and Friends Celebrate." This will be a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Day. This performance will showcase the incredible talents of both emerging artists and established professionals, who have performed all over the world, and will present selections from Opera, Art Songs, American Musical Theater, and Spirituals. Prepare to be amazed by their performances. Don't miss this exciting event!
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Throughout 2026, we will showcase wonderful American emerging artists in complete Acts of favorite operas, including Offenbach’s Les Contes d’Hoffmann, Gounod's Faust, Humperdinck’s Hansel und Gretel, Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro, Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, and Verdi’s Rigoletto and La Traviata. This is a great way to introduce opera to first-time opera goers. Later in the year, enjoy the sharp wit of Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest now set in New York City's Gilded Age, and in honor of America's 250th birthday, we present Thornton Wilder's poignant slice of Americana, "Our Town," scheduled for June 2026.  With such a diverse array of performances, there is something for everyone!

SAS Performing Arts Company Concert Opera brings opera to audiences and enriches our community’s cultural life. We perform all operas in their original languages. In our intimate setting, the connection between music, words, and drama feels even stronger.
The SAS Annual Vocal Competition is quickly becoming a top event for young singers. Over the past six years, our winners have performed with leading companies like the Paris Opera, Washington Concert Opera, San Francisco Opera, and the Metropolitan Opera. This event promises an exciting afternoon of outstanding singing. By attending, you’ll see future opera stars and help support the art form.