Opera 2008 - Hansel and Gretel
Friday February 22nd (7pm)
Saturday February 23rd (7pm)
Sunday February 24th (2pm)
SCU Recital Hall
Santa Clara University Department of Music is proud to present Englebert Humperdinck's famed opera Hansel and Gretel in a new singing translation by faculty member Nancy Wait-Kromm (with additional text by Theater faculty member Barbara Murray).
Based on the fairytale by the Brothers Grimm, this tuneful story will delight the whole family with magic, mystery and of course, a happy ending.
Tickets $5-$10, Children 12 and under FREE. Please contact the SCU Box Office (408 554 4015) for ticketing information and reservations.
Cast and Production Credits Hänsel Katie Brennan/Skye Wilson
Gretel Gina DiRado/Kate Skeith
Neighborhood Children
Luisa Lydia Biddle
Fritz Sabrina Brett
Reiner Katie Chargin
Astrid Sarah Ennis
Liesl Ashleigh Gage
Lothar Julianne Tortolano
Mother Cassie Licker/Sophie Speer
Father/Storyteller Bobby Pratt/Sean Irwin
Sandman Julianne Tortolano/Erika Hight
Peace Lydia Biddle
Joy Sabrina Brett/Katie Klunder
Dew Fairy Ashleigh Gage
Witch Sarah Ennis/Genevieve Kaplan
2 Goblins Ada Onuegbe/Andrea Marquis
Music Director Nancy Wait-Kromm
Stage Director Joshua Ian Elder
Rehearsal Accompanist Melissa Lin
Visuals Joshua Ian Elder
Costumes and Properties Bryn Boepple
Set Design and Construction Walter Roach
Lighting Design Steve Stampley
Stage Manager Michelle Prier
Orchestra Preparation Emily Ray
