UConn Opera Theater presents
Tales from Childhood:
Ravel's The Enchanted Child &
Britten's Noah's Flood
Ravel’s The Enchanted Child depicts a misbehaved little boy and his psychological journey through one very strange day. Frustrated by his mother, the boy throws a fit and destroys many household items including furniture, wallpaper, fine china, and more. As the opera progresses, the things that the boy has destroyed come to life and teach the boy valuable life lessons. In Noah’s Flood, Britten brings to life the biblical story of Noah and the ark.
For the second time, UConn Opera is privileged and delighted to receive a generous grant from the Jeffery P. Ossen Family Foundation. In Noah’s Flood, UConn will be collaborating with the Windham School district, enlisting the help of many elementary school students as the animals who enter Noah’s ark. The professional orchestra will be augmented by the many talented instrumentalists involved in the JOY! Conservatory program, thus making this project a substantial community effort.
UConn Opera Theater’s production of Ravel’s The Enchanted Child and Britten’s Noah’s Flood will take place at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, January 30th at 7:30pm and Sunday, February 1st at 3:00pm. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $14 for seniors and staff, and $10 for students. Tickets can be purchased through the Jorgensen Box Office online at jorgensen.uconn.edu, by phone at 860-486-4226 or in person at the Jorgensen Box Office, 2132 Hillside Rd., Storrs, CT 06269. Who can say no to two operas for the price of one? We hope to see you there!
The casts are led by Judy Bowers, Matt Burke, Ryan F. Burns, Spencer Hamlin, Lizzy Hayes, Anthony Leathem, Katelyn Lewis, Janani Sridhar, Jordan Swett, and Jessye Richmond.
Production team: Michelle Hendrick - Stage Direction; Dr. Brett Hodgdon - Musical Direction; Heather Lesieur - Costume Design; Luke Miller - Set Design; Josh Winiarski - Lighting Design
Ticket Information:
$20 - General Admission
$14 - Seniors and staff
$10 - Students
Available at the Jorgensen Box Office: 860-486-4226
Online: jorgensen.uconn.edu
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/473957436076873/
For more information, contact: Dr. Constance Rock at constance.rock@uconn.edu