West Michigan Opera Project Presents Contemporary Opera ‘The Casserole’
The West Michigan Opera Project is presenting "The Casserole", a contemporary opera exploring themes of grief, nostalgia, and the occult, at Westminster Presbyterian Church. The performance features music by Michigan native Evan Snyder and will be followed by a talkback…

Grand Rapids Kalamazoo Battle Creek, MI, October 29, 2026 —
The West Michigan Opera Project is presenting “The Casserole,” a contemporary opera centered on grief, nostalgia and the occult. The performance is taking place at Westminster Presbyterian Church, according to the information provided about the production.
The opera features music by Evan Snyder, who is described as a Michigan native. No further details were provided about the work’s plot, its performers or the production team. The information also does not specify when the performance is being held or whether additional performances are planned.
A talkback and reception are scheduled to follow the performance. Details about who will participate in the talkback, what topics it will address or how the reception will be organized were not provided.
The announcement identifies the event’s venue and broad artistic themes, but does not include practical information such as performance times, ticket availability or admission costs. Those details were not included in the trend summary and cannot be confirmed here.
“The Casserole” brings together a contemporary operatic format and subject matter that includes grief, nostalgia and the occult. The post-performance discussion and reception are also part of the event’s stated program. No additional background about the West Michigan Opera Project or Snyder was provided.
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