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George Gershwin opera,
Porgy and Bess. In the show, he earned a coveted solo and posted his happiness to have earned a place in such an esteemed opera on a Facebook post during opening night.
Antoine Hodge (via Facebook)
“It never mattered to me whether I was a principal artist or an ensemble member,” Hodge wrote, “as long as I got to do it.”
Hodge was not only proud of himself, but delighted to been surround by fellow Black performers in the show.
“Not only am I lending my talents to one of the most important opera stages in the world, but I get to do it with an incredible cast of beautiful black souls,” he said.