FULL-LENGTH OPERAS
Atlas of Remote Islands
A Full-Length Modular Opera with Music by Nathan Hall and Libretto by Alan Olejniczak
Based on the book, Atlas of Remote Islands by Judith Schalansky (2023). Sometimes an atlas is more for the imagination than for navigation. One Sheet, libretto, score, and video upon request
A Full-Length Modular Opera with Music by Nathan Hall and Libretto by Alan Olejniczak
Based on the book, Atlas of Remote Islands by Judith Schalansky (2023). Sometimes an atlas is more for the imagination than for navigation. One Sheet, libretto, score, and video upon request
- Cape Town, SA - Cape Town Opera, SHORTS Festival, March 2025
- Lafayette, CO - Opera on Tap Colorado, May 2023
- Denver, CO - Opera on Tap Colorado and the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, May 2023
Minute to Midnight
A Full-Length Chamber Opera with Music by Dante De Silva and Libretto by Alan Olejniczak
Minute to Midnight is a surreal telling of the Cuban Missile Crisis that almost led the world to the brink of nuclear war. Sung in English, Spanish, and Russian. Watch the Trailer. Score, libretto, and full video upon request
A Full-Length Chamber Opera with Music by Dante De Silva and Libretto by Alan Olejniczak
Minute to Midnight is a surreal telling of the Cuban Missile Crisis that almost led the world to the brink of nuclear war. Sung in English, Spanish, and Russian. Watch the Trailer. Score, libretto, and full video upon request
- Culver City, CA - Synchromy. Workshopped at Sony Studios during the World Opera Forum and the Opera America Conference, June 2024
Unbound
A Full-Length Site-Specific Chamber Opera with Music by Nathan Hall and Libretto by Alan Olejniczak
An electronica opera about submission, consent, and the sensual possibilities of bondage. One Sheet for Unbound, libretto, score, and video upon request
A Full-Length Site-Specific Chamber Opera with Music by Nathan Hall and Libretto by Alan Olejniczak
An electronica opera about submission, consent, and the sensual possibilities of bondage. One Sheet for Unbound, libretto, score, and video upon request
- Palm Springs, CA - TigerBear Productions, Oct 2022
- Denver, CO - Studio Friction, August 2021
Death of Ivan IIych
A Full-Length Opera with Music by John Young and Libretto by Alan Olejniczak
Adapted from the 1886 Novella by Leo Tolstoy. Facing his impending death, a man searches for the meaning of a well-lived life. One Sheet for Death of Ivan Ilych, Libretto, score, and video upon request
A Full-Length Opera with Music by John Young and Libretto by Alan Olejniczak
Adapted from the 1886 Novella by Leo Tolstoy. Facing his impending death, a man searches for the meaning of a well-lived life. One Sheet for Death of Ivan Ilych, Libretto, score, and video upon request
- Chicago, IL - Thompson Street Opera, Sept 2021
- Orlando, FL - Opera Orlando, February 2021
The Nightingale
A Youth Opera for Families with Music by John Young and Libretto by Alan Olejniczak
Adapted from Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale, Nattergalen
One Sheet for The Nightingale, libretto and score upon request.
Listen to a Sample
A Youth Opera for Families with Music by John Young and Libretto by Alan Olejniczak
Adapted from Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale, Nattergalen
One Sheet for The Nightingale, libretto and score upon request.
Listen to a Sample
- Premiering 2027
SHORT OPERAS
Petrov: A Cold War Opera
A Short Electronic Opera with Music by Sergey Nesterov and Libretto by Alan Olejniczak
Petrov is a short electronic opera about a brief moment, a computer error, and a momentous decision by one man that could have altered the course of humanity. Diana Wyenn, director; Sam Clevenger, projection designer Watch the Opera
A Short Electronic Opera with Music by Sergey Nesterov and Libretto by Alan Olejniczak
Petrov is a short electronic opera about a brief moment, a computer error, and a momentous decision by one man that could have altered the course of humanity. Diana Wyenn, director; Sam Clevenger, projection designer Watch the Opera
- Culver City, CA - Synchromy and The Wende Museum, May 2025
On Our Way
A One-Act Opera with Music by Nathan Wasner and Libretto by Alan Olejniczak
A twenty-eight-minute comic opera about youthful idealism, resilience, and embracing the struggle of big dreams. Libretto and score upon request LISTEN TO THE DEMO
A One-Act Opera with Music by Nathan Wasner and Libretto by Alan Olejniczak
A twenty-eight-minute comic opera about youthful idealism, resilience, and embracing the struggle of big dreams. Libretto and score upon request LISTEN TO THE DEMO
- Englewood, CO - Opera on Tap Colorado, July 2024
- Los Angeles, CA - (End of the Line) New Opera West, April 2024
OPERA ADAPTIONS
The Cunning Little Vixen
Music and Original Libretto by Leoš Janáček and Adapted and Abridged for Families by Alan Olejniczak
Cape Town Opera’s family-friendly staging of Cunning Little Vixen celebrates nature’s beauty and the cycle of life. A joyful, English-sung adventure full of colour, creatures, and heart. 70 minutes
Music and Original Libretto by Leoš Janáček and Adapted and Abridged for Families by Alan Olejniczak
Cape Town Opera’s family-friendly staging of Cunning Little Vixen celebrates nature’s beauty and the cycle of life. A joyful, English-sung adventure full of colour, creatures, and heart. 70 minutes
- Cape Town, SA - Cape Town Opera, July 2026
Beatrice + Benedict
Music and Original Libretto by Hector Berlioz and Adapted and Abridged by Grant Preisser and Alan Olejniczak.
Opera Orlando's double bill of Beatrice + Benedict and Cavalleria, with music by Hector Berlioz, is based on Shakespeare’s comedy Much Ado About Nothing. Request to see the libretto, score, and archival video
- Harrisonburg, VA - James Madison University Opera Theatre, Nov 2025
- Orlando, FL - Opera Orlando, April 2025
ORATORIO
Yosef and the Counseling Angel
A Full-Length Nativity Oratorio with Music by Cole Thomason-Redus with Text by Alan Olejniczak
Drawn from sacred texts and medieval hymns, this nativity story is told from the perspective of Yosef, a young father who must give up all for his faith, the love of his betrothed Mariam, and their child, Yeshua. 65 minutes Sung in English
A Full-Length Nativity Oratorio with Music by Cole Thomason-Redus with Text by Alan Olejniczak
Drawn from sacred texts and medieval hymns, this nativity story is told from the perspective of Yosef, a young father who must give up all for his faith, the love of his betrothed Mariam, and their child, Yeshua. 65 minutes Sung in English
- Denver, CO - Trinity United Methodist Church, Denver, Dec 2023
MUSIC-THEATRE
Concerto
Written by Alan Olejniczak with Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Others
A music-drama about the composer, musician, and the patron behind the creation of Tchaikovsky's First Violin Concerto. Directed by Michael Baron with Music Supervisor Alexander Mickelthwate of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic
Request to read the script or to see the video Watch the Trailer
Written by Alan Olejniczak with Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Others
A music-drama about the composer, musician, and the patron behind the creation of Tchaikovsky's First Violin Concerto. Directed by Michael Baron with Music Supervisor Alexander Mickelthwate of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic
Request to read the script or to see the video Watch the Trailer
- Oklahoma City, OK - Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Sept 2023.
IN DEVELOPMENT
Summer's End
Summer's End is an Arctic gallery installation and performance piece that combines video, live piano, and poetry. Summer's End was created for The Arctic Circle Residency. Visuals by Rachel Honnery and Kat Roma Greer, Music by Nathan Hall, Poetry by Alan Olejniczak, Video Editing by Setthasiri Chanjaradpong. Follow our progress on Instagram.
Summer's End is an Arctic gallery installation and performance piece that combines video, live piano, and poetry. Summer's End was created for The Arctic Circle Residency. Visuals by Rachel Honnery and Kat Roma Greer, Music by Nathan Hall, Poetry by Alan Olejniczak, Video Editing by Setthasiri Chanjaradpong. Follow our progress on Instagram.
- 2026 Finalist for Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize, Manly, Australia
- 2005 Finalist for the 6th ColorPro Awards, Global Visual Arts Competition, Bangkok, Thailand
- 2005 Finalist for The Social Art Award, with the theme of “Planetary Healing – Blue Tribes for Ocean Health.” Berlin, Germany
Transgress
A Full-Length Chamber Opera with Music by John Young and Libretto by Alan Olejniczak
A chamber opera about Dora Ratjen, a Nazi Olympic woman’s high jumper who was arrested for impersonating a woman. One Sheet for Transgress. Listen to the demos: "Quiet for Now" - Duet, "I Remember" - Aria, "Out of Love"
A Full-Length Chamber Opera with Music by John Young and Libretto by Alan Olejniczak
A chamber opera about Dora Ratjen, a Nazi Olympic woman’s high jumper who was arrested for impersonating a woman. One Sheet for Transgress. Listen to the demos: "Quiet for Now" - Duet, "I Remember" - Aria, "Out of Love"
- Completed, edited, and ready for a workshop
Maddalena
A Salon Opera with Music by Nathan Wasner and Libretto by Alan Olejniczak
With Additional Music by Maddalena Lombardini and Christoph Willibald Gluck
A full-length one-act salon opera about Maddalena Lombardini, an internationally celebrated composer, violinist, and singer in the 18th century who faded into obscurity. Sung in English, Italian, and Latin. Commissioned by Constellation Collective and The Skyros Quartet.
A Salon Opera with Music by Nathan Wasner and Libretto by Alan Olejniczak
With Additional Music by Maddalena Lombardini and Christoph Willibald Gluck
A full-length one-act salon opera about Maddalena Lombardini, an internationally celebrated composer, violinist, and singer in the 18th century who faded into obscurity. Sung in English, Italian, and Latin. Commissioned by Constellation Collective and The Skyros Quartet.
- Preview Fundraiser, Seattle, WA, September 2024
OPERA PERFORMANCES
Alan has performed since his undergraduate days. Nearly all of his on-stage experience has been as a bass-baritone in opera choruses.
Urban Opera, San Francisco
The Witch of Endor, 2010
San Francisco Lyric Opera
Roméo et Juliette, 2007
Aïda, 2008
Atlanta Opera Company
Tosca, 2006
Fidelio, 2005
La Bohème, 2005
Eugene Onegin, 2004
Aïda, 2003
Der Fliegende Holländer, 2002
The Andy Williams Christmas Show, 2003
Florentine Opera Company, Milwaukee
Turandot, 1988
Il Trovatore, 1987
Les contes d'Hoffmann, 1987
Tosca, 1986
Rigoletto, 1986
Les Pêcheurs de Perles, 1986
Milwaukee Opera Company
Maria Stuarda, 1986
supernumerary
Atlanta Opera Company
Carmen, 2004
Salome, 2003