The Ignite Series is a monthly interview of an artist, creator, or community organizer whose passion has inspired us. In honor of its subject, we create a collectible piece of matchbox art for our subscribers.
Mark Campbell writes opera, but not the music. He is one of America’s leading librettists—the person who writes the stories that lie at the heart of every opera—from Verdi to Mozart, to modern American opera.
Mark pushes the boundaries of the art form—from an operatic version of The Shining, to the world’s first opera about a transgender person. We sat down with Mark to hear more about his creative journey, finding inspiration, and favorite scents.
Mark Campbell