Seattle Opera Hosts First Official Furry Night
Seattle Opera recently hosted what is thought to be the inaugural Furry Night at the opera, spearheaded by baritone Christian Pursell, also known as Chester the Geroo within the furry community, who took on the role of Escamillo in Carmen. The evening featured a pre-show gathering where Pursell distributed stickers, signed posters, and offered head pats, alongside a playful bullfight involving an audience member dressed as a bull. Attendees donned formal attire, with some bringing fursuits in luggage to change in designated areas. Slightly Furry, a local cidery, reserved a private box to stay suited throughout the performance. Over 50 guests utilized a special coupon code, while others bought standard tickets, promoting inclusivity and challenging stereotypes about opera and the furry community.
Key facts
- Seattle Opera hosted its first official Furry Night.
- Baritone Christian Pursell (Chester the Geroo) championed the event.
- Pursell played Escamillo in Carmen.
- The event included a pre-show meet-and-greet with Pursell.
- A mock bullfight was staged with an attendee in a bull costume.
- Local cidery Slightly Furry rented a private box to stay suited.
- Over 50 guests used a special Furry Night coupon code.
- The event aimed to make opera more inclusive.
Entities
Artists
- Christian Pursell
Institutions
- Seattle Opera
- Slightly Furry
Locations
- Seattle
- United States