Montana
Lyric
Opera
Youth Opera Camp Production
Gilbert & Sullivan's
Pirates of Penzance
A Comic Opera in Two Acts
Stage Director: Anne Basinski * Music Director: Nancy Caron
Pianist: Dorothy Beck Peterson
July 22 & 23, 7:00pm
Recital Hall at the University of Montana Music Building
Tickets $10
All seats are General Admission
(Approximate running time: 70 minutes)
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The Marriage of Figaro
Mozart's comic masterpiece, "The Marriage of Figaro", is the hilarious sequel to Rossini's beloved "Barber of Seville". A favorite among opera-goers, "The Marriage of Figaro" treats audiences to a steady stream of beautiful, memorable melodies and an ever-twisting plot. Hang on for a wild ride as Figaro and the Countess try to save a young bride from the conniving ways of a lecherous Count!
Performance Dates
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Wednesday, August 10, 7:00 pm
Friday, August 12, 7:00 pm
Sunday, August 14, 1:00pm
Montana Theatre at the University of Montana
There will be a discussion about the opera (free with ticket purchase)
one hour prior to each performance.
Conducted by Luis Millan * Directed by Michael Murphy
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"The Marriage of Figaro"
Cast
Figaron..............................................................................................................................................................Spencer Dorn
Susanna..............................................................................................................................................................Anne Basinski
Count Almaviva................................................................................................................................Stephen Kalm
Countess Almaviva.......................................................................................................................Katie Martin
Cherubino................................................................................................................................................Katie Osuamkpe
Marcellina.........................................................................................................................Alicia Bullock-Muth
Dr. Bartolo..................................................................................................................................................Brad Seaman
Basilio.........................................................................................................................................................................David Cody
Don Curzio......................................................................................................................................................David Cody
Antonio..............................................................................................................................................................Brad Seaman
Barbarina...................................................................................................................................................Emily Peragine
Maidens.........................................................................................................................................................Anna Milburn
Megan Walker
Chorus
Kristen Allford, John Baugh, Nate Dostal, Tasha Fain, Ruth King, Joe Licitra, Anna Milburn, Eric Monson, Katie Neher, KJ Olsen, Riesa Overstreet, Leslie Rieger, Bruce Russel, Megan Walker
Creative Team
General Director Gina Lapka
Conductor Luis Millan
Director Michael Murphy
Chorus Master David Cody
Scenic Designer Denise Massman
Costume Designer Denise Massman
Lighting Designer Jason Blanchard
Figaro and Susanna are making preparations on the morning of their wedding. When Susanna learns that the Count has given them the bedroom adjacent to his, she fears that the Count will use this proximity to exercise his right as a feudal lord to initiate the new bride to the ways of lovemaking. The Count's designs anger Figaro, and when Susanna leaves, he promises a revenge that will preserve Susanna's virtue. Marcellina and her former employer Doctor Bartolo arrive with a plan to prevent Figaro's marriage. Marcellina wants to marry Figaro herself and plans to do so by enforcing the terms of an unresolved contract for a loan she made to Figaro years earlier. Marcellina leaves and Cherubino arrives. The young page has been banished from the castle after the Count found him in a compromising position with Barbarina, the gardener's daughter. The page is pleading with Susanna to intervene on his behalf when the Count pays a surprise visit. While Cherubino hides, Susanna refuses the Count's propositions. When they hear Don Basilio approaching, the Count hides until he overhears Basilio telling Susanna that Cherubino is suspected of flirting with the Countess. In the midst of his tirade about Cherubino's indiscretions, the Count inadvertently uncovers the page from his hiding place. The confusion is interrupted by the arrival of Figaro and some villagers, who stage a tribute to the "fair and just" Count. The Count responds by delaying the wedding until that evening and by sending the pageboy away to fill a position in his regiment.
Susanna is relaying the morning's events to the Countess when Figaro enters to explain his plan to ensure his wedding proceeds as planned. He has sent an anonymous letter to the Count warning that the Countess is planning a tryst with a lover. Susanna is to agree to the Count's proposition for an illicit encounter, but Figaro has arranged for Cherubino to be disguised as a girl and sent in Susanna's stead. Figaro retrieves Cherubino, and Susanna and the Countess dress him for the charade. They are surprised by a knock on the door from the Count. Cherubino hides, locking himself in the closet. The jealous Count threatens to break into the closet, but when he and a reluctant Countess leave momentarily to obtain the necessary tools, Susanna takes Cherubino's place in the closet. The page escapes, jumping out of the window. The Count and Countess return, and Susanna emerges from the closet. The Count begs forgiveness but defends his suspicions with the anonymous letter. The women admit the letter was fabricated by Figaro. Figaro enters and denies knowing anything about the letter. Antonio, the gardener arrives, outraged that someone has jumped from the window into his flowers. As Susanna and the Countess discredit Antonio for being a drunkard, Figaro claims that it was he himself who jumped. With the Count's suspicions renewed and confusion mounting, Marcellina arrives along with her cohorts and makes her claim for Figaro to either repay his dept to her or marry her.
Susanna and the Countess have created a new plan in which Susanna promises to meet the Count, but instead the Countess will go in disguise and reveal the Count's infidelities. Susanna arranges the rendezvous, but her efforts are nearly ruined when the Count overhears an exchange between her and Figaro. Don Curzio, the judge, oversees the trial between Marcellina and Figaro. Figaro claims that he cannot marry her because he requires his parents' permission, and being an orphan, that is not possible. Figaro's story of being kidnapped as an infant sounds familiar to Marcellina, and a birthmark on Figaro's arm confirms that he is Marcellina's long-lost son, the result of her affair with Doctor Bartolo. The proud parents embrace their son and their future daughter-in-law, and a double wedding is planned. Meanwhile, Susanna and the Countess write a letter to the Count confirming the tryst that evening. They seal the letter with a pin. The villagers begin the wedding procession. Before completing the ceremony, Susanna slips the Count the note sealed with the pin.
Figaro and Marcellina happen upon Barbarina in the garden searching for the pin she was meant to return to Susanna as confirmation of the tryst. Barbarina naively reveals her mission, and an enraged Figaro swears revenge for what he believes is his bride's unfaithfulness. Figaro hides himself in order to catch Susanna with the Count. Marcellina returns with the Countess and Susanna, warning them that Figaro is hiding nearby. Marcellina hides, and Susanna and the Countess exchange clothes. Susanna hides, and the Countess, dressed as Susanna, awaits the Count's arrival. Instead, Cherubino comes. Finding the supposed Susanna, he propositions her until the Count interrupts. Cherubino hides. The Count makes advances towards "Susanna" until Figaro intercedes. Susanna, still pretending to be the Countess, steps forward, and Figaro recognizes his wife's voice. Susanna reveals her true identity and both are reconciled. Figaro and Susanna (still dressed as the Countess) stage a love scene for the Count's benefit. The Count points to the woman he believes has betrayed him, but the real Countess steps forward, unveiling the entire charade. The Count, overcome with guilt, is forgiven by the Countess. All couples are happily restored, and go off to enjoy the wedding festivities. (Courtesy of LA Opera)
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