Opera Memphis has announced that it will present “In Real Life” on May 21 and 22.

The showcase, which will take place at the Clark Opera Memphis Center, features 12 characters all struggling to find love in the digital age. They will be personified by four singers, including Jake Stamatis, Marcus King, Tracy Thomas, and soprano Tess Altiveros in her company debut. The performance will be conducted by Steven Osgood.

The work is composed by Robert Paterson and written by librettist David Cote.

“’In Real Life’ came along at the perfect time, when we were looking for pieces that we could perform with the singers socially distanced,” said OM General Director Ned Canty in a press release. “Every one of these characters is yearning for the sort of ‘in real life’ connection we all have been missing for the past year. I couldn’t imagine a more perfect piece to perform as we begin our return to live, indoor productions.”