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.