‘Y’all Means All’ Member Spotlight: Evan Childress
For Evan Childress, Y’all Means All is about more than just country music—it’s about belonging.
“There are so many aspects to country music outside of the stereotypes that immediately come to mind,” Evan explains. “We highlight the influence women, the queer community, and Black people have had on country music—history that sometimes gets lost in the mainstream. Country music is about telling stories, and in a time when people in power are trying to rewrite history and change how this country looks, this production shows that our voices matter and that we must keep telling our stories.”
A Moment to Remember
Evan is most excited about performing the Brokeback Mountain Suite.
“It’s such a sweet, sad, and beautiful piece of music, and I’ve cried every time we’ve rehearsed it,” they admit. “But also just being on stage! Looking out into the audience and seeing what songs and performances people are really connecting with is such a novel experience.”
Why You Can’t Miss This Show
“The sheer talent of our chorus is reason enough to come,” Evan says. “But I would also encourage anyone who wants to engage with or support a great organization that is committed to outreach and building community. This organization changes lives—whether it’s the people singing on stage or in the audience. You never know how your life can change after seeing your first HMC show!”
What to Expect at an HMCKC Concert
If you’ve never been to an HMC show before, prepare for an emotional journey.
“Expect an amazing production and the full range of human emotion,” Evan shares. “There are moments of joy, hope, grief, and laughter throughout the show. Our dancers keep leveling up every concert, and the power of our soloists—and just how many there are in this show—will surprise you.”
Join us for Y’all Means All on March 21-23 at the Folly Theater and experience a concert that celebrates identity, resilience, and the power of music.
Tickets ONLY at hmckc.org
Saturday-Sunday | April 5-6
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