L'Orfeo
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About this event
In 1607, Claudio Monteverdi, then working for the Duke of Mantua, presented the first truly great surviving opera, “L’Orfeo.” 415 years later, Milwaukee Opera Theatre and Aperi Animam are joining forces to share an original English translation of this masterwork. Spoiler alert: This one has a happy ending.
PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES
Thursday, June 9 - 7:30 PM
Friday, June 10 - 7:30 PM
Saturday, June 11 - 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 12 - 2:00 PM
CAST
La Musica: Elizabeth Blood
High Priest: Austin Bare
Orfeo: Jackie Willis
Euridice: Kaisa Herrmann
The Messenger: Jennifer Jakubowski
Speranza: Brett Sweeney
Caronte: Jack Rutter
Proserpina: Xylia-Sophia Conn
Pluto: David Guzmán
Apollo: Nicole McCarty
CREATIVE TEAM
Stage Director: Danny Brylow
Music Director: Jackie Willis
Early Music Advisor: Dr. William Hudson
Costume Designer: Demian Glas
Lighting Designer: Jim Padovano
Lighting/Projection Assistance: Mike Van Dreser
Stage Manager: Sarah Acker
General Factotum: Amy Kaczmarowski
APERI ANIMAM
Austin Bare, Xylia-Sophia Conn, Danielle Gedemer, David Guzmán, Deme Hellwig, Jennifer Jakubowski, Jack Rutter, Katelynn Rutter, Amelia Spierer, Brett Sweeney, Lee Stovall, Coltyn VonDeylen
ORCHESTRA
Harpsichord: Fumi Nishikiori-Nakayama
Viola da Gamba: Charlie Rasmussen
Theorbo: Danur Kvilhaug
Violin: Heidi Barker
Sackbut: Adam Dillon
Recorder/Cornetto: Chris Armijo
SPONSORED BY JAN SERR & JOHN SHANNON
Parking: Free street parking is available near the church.
Safety: In alignment with local and national guidance from the Milwaukee Health Department and the CDC, we will not be requiring proof of vaccination or a negative test result for attendance. Mask wearing in the venue will be required for all audience members.