Firebird Light Opera to Showcase Love's Many Facets

Upcoming performances at the National Automobile Museum explore the complexities of love through opera and theater.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Firebird Light Opera is set to perform a special showcase titled 'Love?' that will feature scenes from opera and golden age theater exploring the various ideations of love. The shows will take place at the National Automobile Museum in Reno, Nevada on March 13 at 7 p.m. and March 14-15 at 2 p.m.

Why it matters

The performance aims to delve into the complexities and nuances of love through the artistic mediums of opera and theater, providing the community with a unique cultural experience that examines this universal human emotion from multiple perspectives.

The details

The 'Love?' showcase will include a selection of scenes that highlight the diverse expressions of love, from the romantic to the tragic. The production features an ensemble cast led by assistant director Tosha Higgins and performer Astrida Winterberg.

  • The shows will take place on March 13 at 7 p.m. and March 14-15 at 2 p.m.
  • The performances are scheduled for the second weekend in March 2026.

The players

Firebird Light Opera

A local opera company based in Reno, Nevada that is staging the 'Love?' showcase.

Tosha Higgins

The assistant director for the 'Love?' showcase.

Astrida Winterberg

One of the performers featured in the 'Love?' showcase.

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What they’re saying

“Guests are invited to Firebird Light Opera's upcoming performance the second weekend in March. 'Love?' will be a selection of scenes from opera and golden age theater in the subject of love and all its complexities.”

— Tosha Higgins, Assistant Director (KOLO)

“'Love?' will be a somewhat romantic opera and musical showcase mostly in English.”

— Astrida Winterberg, Performer (KOLO)

What’s next

Tickets for the 'Love?' showcase are available for purchase through the National Automobile Museum's website and box office.

The takeaway

Firebird Light Opera's 'Love?' showcase provides the Reno community with a unique opportunity to experience the complexities of love through the artistic mediums of opera and theater, offering a thought-provoking exploration of this universal human emotion.