East Passyunk Opera Project

Big News! We are thrilled to announce that ePOP is a Philadelphia Cultural Fund 2026 Art and Culture Grantee! We were also granted a 2026 Community Impact Grant, which is powered by the William Penn Foundation. Art and culture connect us through our pasts, presents, and futures. We are proud to continue the work we do for our community! Public investment fuels our creativity, and this year, our programs are made possible with support provided by the Philadelphia Cultural Fund, an allocation from the City budget approved by the Mayor Cherelle L. Parker , PHLCouncil, and Councilman Mark Squilla. Thank you for investing in our community’s cultural vitality!

What a treat the audience received as we returned for our 5th year at Center City District's Arts on Center Stage at Dilworth Park as we featured a vibrant evening of Opera and Jazz! This was ePOP's third and final show in the Philly Pride Arts Festival line-up, and what a festival it was!

A special thanks to our artists:
- Soprano and jazz artist, Nia Drummond
- Tenor, Teddy Balfour-Austin
- Pianist and collaborator, Aurelien Eulert , and
- Opera Philadelphia Orchestra oboist, Geoffrey Deemer

We’re so proud to continue sharing this annual tradition with the Philadelphia community.

There aren't sufficient words to express how thankful we are for our donors and for their contributions to our fundraising campaign and for their support of ePOP's Philly Pride Arts Festival shows.

Your donations helped us exceed our fundraising goal, making it possible for ePOP to engage 12 performing artists, 2 photographers, 4 support staff, and to support the production of 3 shows!

What an absolute pleasure it was to collaborate with Wear Yellow Proudly for the Philly Pride Arts Festival's performance of "Love Notes Special Edition: Memoirs of a Gaysian" at Society Hill Dance Academy!

To present the artistic excellence that Spencer Britten, Chuanyuan Liu, and Jeremy Chan brought us was truly a privilege.

Please enjoy these photos by Moore in Focus Photography!

Not pictured: the rest of our fab team for the event are Stephen Dagrosa and the wonderful PPAF interns!

What a night!!!! Opening the Philly Pride Arts Festival at Franky Bradley's with "Fear & Self-Loathing in Philadelphia" was truly an event to remember!

Enjoy these photos shot by the amazing Victoria Wilcox/Torian Studios of our incredible artists, Ashley Marie Robillard, Lauren Cook, Matthew Maisano, Jonathan Pierce Rhodes, and Reese Revak.

Join us TODAY for Center City District's Arts on Center Stage at Dilworth Park as we feature two exciting young stars in a vibrant evening of Opera and Jazz! This is ePOP's third and final show in the Phillly Pride Arts Festival line-up!

TODAY at 6:00PM
Philadelphia City Hall
Dilworth Park
1 S 15th St
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Exciting young vocalists soprano and jazz artist, Nia Drummond and tenor, Teddy Balfour-Austin, join forces with outstanding pianist and collaborator, Aurelien Eulert, and Opera Philadelphia Orchestra oboist, Geoffrey Deemer, for an unforgettable live performance. We’re proud to continue sharing this annual tradition with the Philadelphia community.

Bring-your-own blanket or chair encouraged. Seating in the Greenfield Lawn is limited.

Join us for FREE this Thursday at Center City District's Arts on Center Stage at Dilworth Park as we feature two exciting young stars in a vibrant evening of Opera and Jazz! This is ePOP's third and final show in the Pride AF: Philly Pride Arts Festival line-up!

This Thursday, June 18th at 6:00PM
Philadelphia City Hall
Dilworth Park
1 S 15th St
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Exciting young vocalists soprano and jazz artist, Nia Drummond and tenor, Teddy Balfour-Austin, join forces with outstanding pianist and collaborator, Aurelien Eulert, for an unforgettable live performance. We’re proud to continue sharing this annual tradition with the Philadelphia community.

Bring-your-own blanket or chair encouraged. Seating in the Greenfield Lawn is limited.

🚨RUSH DEAL🚨 Today is the day! We're offering 30% OFF tickets to TONIGHT’S performance of this Love Notes Special Edition!

Use code MOGRUSH at our 🌟LINK IN PROFILE🌟!!

As a special bonus, every guest 21+ receives two complimentary cocktails courtesy of Top Dog Cocktails.

Presented by ePOP and as part the Philly Pride Arts Festival, this one-night-only cabaret at Society Hill Dance Academy explores the beauty, complexity, and resilience of Q***r-Asian experiences through music, storytelling, and extraordinary artistry.

Featuring tenor Spencer Britten, countertenor Chuanyuan Liu, and pianist Jeremy Chan, artists whose work has been heard at Carnegie Hall, the Sydney Opera House, Lyric Opera of Chicago, The Philadelphia Orchestra, and stages throughout Europe. Memoirs of a Gaysian brings together songs and arias by Q***r and Asian composers alongside beloved works from the classical canon.

For many LGBTQIA+ Asians, identity is often divided between worlds.

Tonight's performance offers a space where those worlds meet, celebrating stories that are powerful, personal, and too often unheard.

We have a deal for you! 👀

For a limited time, take 20% off tickets to THIS FRIDAY'S performance of Love Notes Special Edition: MEMOIRS OF A GAYSIAN

Use code: PPAF20 at our 🌟LINK IN PROFILE🌟

ePOP attended a performance of Memoirs of a Gaysian last summer, and we were so blown away, we just had to bring it to our audiences!

We are thrilled to have these world-class artists for ONE NIGHT ONLY. The stories they bring and the music they perform will leave you inspired.

Now is the time to grab your seats while tickets are still available.

Presented in collaboration with Wear Yellow Proudly at the Philly Pride Arts Festival.

📍 Society Hill Dance Academy
📅 Friday, June 12th
🕖 8:00 PM

🚨 RUSH TICKETS ARE HERE 🚨

Tonight, ePOP kicks off the inaugural Philly Pride Arts Festival with "Fear & Self-Loathing in Philadelphia."

If you saw our Fox 29 Good Day Uncut feature this week, you already got a taste of what's in store. Performers Balena Canto, Ashley Marie Robillard, Lauren Cook, Jonathan Pierce Rhodes, Reese Revak, and Omar Saleem are ready to serve up an evening of music, storytelling, humor, vulnerability, and Pride.

And today, we're offering a special rush ticket discount:

🎟️ Use code FSLRUSH
🎟️ Save 30% off tickets

📍 Franky Bradley's
🗓️ Tonight
🕖 7:00 PM

One night only. Join us for an evening of music, storytelling, community, and Pride. 🌈✨

Tag a friend and make your plans now.

Grab your tickets through the link in our bio before tonight's show.