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Jacob Lay
Baritone, Composer
Magic the Gathering Fanatic 💚🤍
Stilwell School of the Arts class of 2016!
Simpson College Class of 20' 🎓
UTK Class of 22'

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Introducing the cast of our double bill. We hope to see you 2 weeks from tonight for our opening!

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It was such an honor to perform in the world premiere of Water Memory (Jala Smriti) with @theatlantaopera and @georgiatecharts. As someone who grew up surrounded by Indian music and culture, being able to help bring this story to life on stage was incredibly meaningful!🇮🇳

A huge thank you to @kitbraz, @vaibumohan, and @jessica_kiger, as well as the entire creative team, for trusting me to sing the role of Malli, the eldest daughter. Portraying a character who is ambitious, strong-willed, assertive, and deeply devoted to doing what is best for her family was such a meaningful experience. Thank you to our conductor @tingchaowen and director @sirladygregory for your guidance and artistry throughout this journey.🥰🎶

My heart is so full from getting to bring this opera to life alongside such a talented and generous cast. Thank you to everyone who made this experience unforgettable. I will cherish these memories forever.💜

📸 @benrawsondesign & Raftermen for The Atlanta Opera

#watermemory #jalasmriti #theatlantaopera #nowfestival2026 #worldpremiere

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𝓦𝓪𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓜𝓮𝓶𝓸𝓻𝔂 (𝓙𝓪𝓵𝓪 𝓢𝓶𝓻𝓲𝓽𝓲) by @vaibumohan and @kitbraz supported by @theatlantaopera and @georgiatecharts

World premiere in June 2026.

Director @sirladygregory
Scenic Design: Donald Eastman
Costume Design: @emmietuttlecostumes
Lighting Design: @benrawsondesign
Projection Design: Donald Eastman & Bram
Sheckles

SM: @althealuv12
ASM: @jwhittenmakes
ASM: simplyj.a.i
TD: bram_sheckels
Production Electrician: @jaime.mancuso
Lighting Programmer: @kaiwang2003
Lighting Op: Justin Camp
Sound Architect: @teairis
Sound Engineer: joedavis.1

Cast:
Indira Mahajan @indiramahajansoprano
Samantha Burke @samanthaburkesoprano
Tanushka Sisodiya @tanushka.sis_sings
Joseph Ittoop jittoop
Jacob Lay @jcomposer12
Hanan Davis @nanisingzoccasionally
Timothy Miller @tenorlion
Ebony Collier @ebony_c_87

📸 Wes McRae

#newmusic #opera #operahouse #premiere atlantamusic

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WATER MEMORY | JALA SMRITI 📸: Rafterman for The Atlanta Opera #newopera #nowfestival #theatlantaopera

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Thank you @atlliveshow for this feature with @Jacob Lay and Nyle Matsuoka
From a 96-hour creative challenge to a world-premiere production.Water Memory (Jala Smriti) was recently featured on Atlanta News First’s ATL Live, highlighting the story behind this collaboration between The Atlanta Opera and Georgia Tech Arts.
Performances take place June 12 and June 14 at the Ferst Center for the Arts.

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Repost from• @theatlantaopera “A little sneak peek from the rehearsal room as we count down to the world premiere of Water Memory | Jala Smriti this weekend. 🌊

Behind those doors, something remarkable is taking shape—and we can’t wait to share it with you.”

Tickets from $35 — link in bio.

#TheAtlantaOpera #WaterMemory #NOWFestival #WorldPremiere #NewOpera

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A huge thank you to ATL Live for the warm welcome as we shared a sneak peek at the NOW Festival — including a live taste of Water Memory | Jala Smriti from soprano Indira Mahajan and bass Jacob Lay, accompanied by Nyle Matsuoka. The world premiere is just days away. 🌊

Tickets at the link in bio.

#TheAtlantaOpera #NOWFestival #WaterMemory #96HourOperaProject #ATLLive

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Who said high school reunions are lame? 🤣 cause ours was littt. Shout out to the Stilwell class of 2016 for a great weekend! See y’all in 10 another years (or sooner if you made it into the group chat 🤫)

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‼️ WORLD PREMIERE ‼️

WATER MEMORY

“This opera explores the experience of memory care through a creative lens, drawing on themes of family, connection, and the shifting nature of identity, as well as the emerging relationship between technology and dementia care.”
- The Atlanta Opera

🎟️ 🔗 in bio

#worldpremiere #theatlantaopera #watermemory #themightyatlantaoperachorus

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A world premiere deserves an extraordinary company. 🌊

Introducing the artists of Water Memory (Jala Smriti) — a moving new opera about memory, family, and the love that endures even as words begin to fade.

June 12 & 14 | Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech

🎟️ Link in bio.

#TheAtlantaOpera #WaterMemory #NOWFestival #AtlantaArts

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Having a wonderful time at our Madama Butterfly Dinner and a Diva at @petiteviolette74 ! Can’t wait to see you all next month for our I Puritani! #opera #operasingersofinstagram #atlantaartscene #puccini

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The Executive Brief: Your Atlanta Weekend Itinerary (Feb 21-22)

POV: It’s Thursday, you’ve had a long week of meetings, and you still need plans for the kids and a spot for date night. Don't stress, we've curated the best of Metro Atlanta so you don't have to!

Swipe through this post to see where to go for:
Lunar New Year festival
Mardi Gras party
Concerts
Sport Events
Food festivals
and more!

SAVE THIS POST now so you aren't scrambling on Saturday morning!

#AtlantaWeekend #DiscoverAtlanta #AtlantaMoms #AtlantaDads #BuckheadLife #BrookhavenGA #AlpharettaMoms #AtlantaCorporate #DateNightAtlanta #ATLFoodie #AtlantaEvents

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