Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly is undergoing a fascinating metamorphosis. The work is beloved by many but also faces challenges as it changes to be more inclusive and thoughtful in our modern world. A partnership with the Japan America Society of Georgia, during this Community Conversation artists from The Atlanta Opera production discuss the challenges with Asian and Asian-American stereotypes in the piece and offer food for thought to audience members who may be grappling with these issues for the first time.

Moderator: Jessica Kennett Cork, Vice President, Community Engagement and Corporate Communications at YKK Corporation of America | Chair, Japan-America Society of Georgia
Panelist: Tomer Zvulun, Stage Director | General & Artistic Director, The Atlanta Opera
Yasko Sato, soprano | Cio-Cio-San
Nina Yoshida Nelsen, mezzo-soprano | Suzuki
Julius Ahn, tenor | Goro