Are you an opera fan who’s tired of operas being produced to entice people who hate opera? Are you sick of watered-down concepts, gimmicky updates, or directors who apologize for the art form they’re staging? The Anti-Opera is for you. Presented with live audience participation in the tradition of cult classics like Rocky Horror, this screening of the 1984 "Carmen" invites you to shout, laugh, gasp, and groan along with the action. No reverent silence required. In fact, we’d prefer if you sing along. Costumes encouraged.

This isn’t a parody, and it’s not a satire. It’s a love letter from fans who know the music by heart, and want a stronger interaction with the piece. But it’s also a celebration of the spectacle, sensuality, and sheer drama that make Carmen a masterpiece — minus the museum-glass treatment. Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or an adventurous newcomer, The Anti-Opera promises a night of high art, low behavior, and a lot of yelling. Come make some noise.