ROOTS + RISK | LOCAL HANDS, GLOBAL STANDARDS | STORIES THAT LIVE HERE

A meteorologist. A storm chaser. The North Wind and the South Wind, long-separated siblings whose reunion sets off a chain of meteorological events across Tornado Alley. Marc Hoffeditz's opera is funny, surprising, and genuinely thrilling, built for young audiences and anyone who has ever watched the Kansas sky turn green.

This is a free community performance. No concert hall, no dress code, no prior opera experience required. Just live singers, original music, and a story about weather that might save a life or two.

Opera Kansas brings this production to Goldenrod Park on May 9 as part of its commitment to putting live opera where people actually are. If you want a front-row seat and to be part of making this possible, grab a Storm Chaser VIP spot for $50. It is a donation that keeps this performance free for your neighbors.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 11 a.m.

Goldenrod Park Community Facility
1340 S. Pattie St.,
Wichita, KS 67211

Mr. Twister and the Tale of Tornado Alley