State of Art: Anchorage Opera's 'Missing'

This week on State of Art we're learning about Anchorage Opera's upcoming production of "Missing" and its U.S. premier. The plot centers around the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls and was written by First Nations playwright Marie Clements and Juno award-winning composer Brian Current. The story follows Native Girl, who was murdered and discarded by the roadside, and Ava, a white woman who discovers the girl's body and sets out on a path to find greater empathy and understanding. We're joined by Melody Courage, who plays Native Girl, and Kate Bass, who plays Ava, to find out more. "Missing" runs March 10, 11 and 12 at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. There will also be a free private performance for survivors & families of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls on Mar 8 to honor the victims.