Salons at The Orbit Room OTR
Intimate. Insightful. Unforgettable.

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Step into the warmth of The Orbit Room OTR and experience SingOUT Cincy like never before. Our Salon Series invites you into a space where music becomes personal, storytelling becomes powerful, and connection takes center stage.

Each 60-minute performance includes an intimate talkback with the artists. These guided discussions offer a deeper look into the creative process, the cultural and personal significance of the repertoire, and the ways queer artistry continues to influence the broader world of music and performance.
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Whether you’re discovering new voices or hearing familiar ones in a new light,  the SingOUT Cincy Salon Series is a chance to listen more closely, feel more deeply, and celebrate the power of queer expression in all its forms.

These events are all FREE and all are warmly welcome. Because cost should never be a barrier to belonging. 

The Songs of Cole Porter

The Orbit Room OTR
​May 23 | 7:30PM
Angelo Sylvester, vocalist
Anthony Borzi, cello
Brian Fanelli, piano

​Cole Porter’s music left an indelible mark on American songwriting with his sophisticated wit, clever wordplay, and unabashed celebration of romance and desire. As one of the few openly gay composers of his time, though discreet by necessity, Porter infused his songs with a subtle queerness and emotional complexity that resonated beyond convention. 

Join SingOUT Cincy Artistic Director Angelo Sylvester for this evening highlighting the multi-genre works of Cole Porter! 

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The Men of Sondheim:
A Sapphic Reclamation 

​The Orbit Room OTR
​May 30 | 7:30PM
Makenzie Barbro, vocalist
Jason Holmes, piano

​Stephen Sondheim revolutionized American musical theatre with his intricate lyrics, complex characters, and emotionally rich storytelling. As an openly gay man in an era when LGBTQIA+ voices were often marginalized, Sondheim brought a unique perspective to his work, infusing his musicals with themes of identity, longing, and the complexity of human relationships.

Join Makenzie Barbro as she reimagines the love stories of Sondheim's male characters with a sapphic twist! 

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The Opera as Drag

The Orbit Room OTR
June 3 | 7:30PM
Mayavati Prabhakar, vocalist
Ted Seaman, piano

The pants role in opera refers to a dramatic tradition where a female performer plays a male character, often portraying a young man or a heroic figure. This casting convention, which dates back to the Baroque period, allows for a nuanced exploration of gender and identity, as these roles frequently blur traditional gender boundaries. From pants roles to camp queerness has had a lasting influence on opera, offering subtle commentary on fluidity in gender expression and providing space for performances that challenge societal norms. 

Join Mayavati Prabhakar as they take you on a journey of the innate queerness embedded in classic opera! 

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What awaits you:

• Live, solo performances by emerging and established LGBTQIA+ artists
• ​Curated programs exploring the intersections of identity, music, and culture
• Artist talkbacks to invite dialogue and reflection
• ​An intimate venue that fosters connection and community