One Ounce Opera is thrilled to be part of Here Be Monsters 2026

presenting the micro-opera

Buford Highway Dreams

music by Jorge Sosa and libretto by Alejandra Villareal Martinez

A note from the creators:
“Buford Highway Dreams* tells the true story of Guillermo, a Mexican migrant, who gradually lost his sight in adulthood. In his darkest hour, Guillermo began to visit a Taekwondo dojang in the community, where he studied and eventually became a Taekwondo master. Eventually, Guillermo started his own dojang and became an important leader of his community. In our scene, Guillermo is just starting his journey in the martial arts and discovering a new sense of balance, purpose, and community in the teachings of his Korean instructor Seon-yeong. Both characters share their immigration stories, grieving their lost homelands, while finding hope and friendship in their adoptive community. We wanted to tell this story because too often we only hear of the treacherous journeys of immigration, of the discrimination and violence that migrants must overcome. While it is important that we tell those stories, it is equally necessary to share stories of success, achievement, and communities that cross multicultural borders to unite in a sense of hope.” -Jorge Sosa & Alejandra Villareal Martinez

*Originally commissioned by The Atlanta Opera in partnership with the community organization “We Love Buford Highway.”

More program notes and info to follow. Stay tuned!