Ariadne auf Naxos
Strauss

Sun, Oct 30, 3:00 p.m.
Fri, Nov 4, 8:00 p.m.
Sun, Nov 6, 3:00 p.m.

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The Show

The intersection of pop and classical

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What happens when a tragic grand opera is forced to share the stage with a troupe of commedians? — Ariadne auf Naxos is what! This classic 'show within a show' opera sets up one of the most memorable clashes of culture you will ever see. One of the most fascinating and beautiful of Strauss's works. Ariadne (as befits our season) is a study in contrast between the classical approach to art and the fast paced, off-the-cuff world of modern entertainment. The incredible soprano Marie Plette stars as the immortal Greek heroine (and diva under duress)!

* Approximate running time: just under 2 hours
* Sung in German with English supertitles
* Pre-performance lecture in the library beginning 45 mins prior to curtain

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The Cast

Ariadne – Marie Plette
Bacchus – Dennis Petersen (10/30)
– Ben Bongers (11/4 & 6)
The Composer – Buffy Baggott
Music Master – Philip Skinner
Zerbinetta – Emma McNairy
Dancing Master – Michael P. Mendelsohn
Stage Manager – Wayne Wong
Harlekin – Daniel Cilli
Brighella – Michael Desnoyers
Scaramuccio – Jonathan Smucker
Truffaldin – Paul Murray
Naiad – Sable Rivera
Echo – Sara Moravej
Dryad – Sara Couden
Executive Assistant – Amanda Moody
Translator – Linnea George-Kupfer

Production

Conductor – Jonathan Khuner
Stage Director – Mark Streshinsky
Video Design – Jeremy Knight
Assistant Conductor/Pianist – Bruce Olstad
Stage Manager – Gretchen Mueller
Assistant Director – Linnea George-Kupfer
Rehearsal Pianist – Karen Rosenak
Assistant Stage Manager – Julie Chin
Hair/Make-up – Sacha Badame
Lighting – Chris Morocco
Props – Mary Gallahue
Stage Crew – Jimmy Roque, Ruth Pace
Supertitle Operator – Margo Leslie
Projection Operator – Andy Lau

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