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When it comes to the stories told about Black people in theater, 18th century London might not be the first time and place that comes to mind. But composer Errollyn Wallen is hoping to change that with “Quamino’s Map,” a new opera being staged at Chicago Opera Theatre.
The piece recalls a Revolutionary War injustice with appealing, multifaceted score and a narrative that’s engrossing (if not always plausible).
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Chicago Opera Theater presents the piece about Black Americans settling in London after the Revolutionary War.
During the Revolutionary War, Great Britain emancipated American slaves who fought against the colonists.