The Marriage of Figaro
Come and join the Miami University Opera Theater for a brand new production of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro in English. Reminiscent of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, enjoy a comedy of errors as Figaro, Susanna and the Countess attempt to outwit the Count as he tries to assert his right to the first night on the day of Figaro and Susanna's wedding. This 2 1/2 hour opera is full of more schemes and machinations gone awry than one can count: all in the span of one day. Experience one of Mozart's masterworks at the Gates-Abegglen Theater.
Language
The opera will be performed in English with the text projected above the stage.
Runtime
Approximately two hours and thirty minute run-time with a single intermission.
Set Blueprints
Meet the Cast
Susanna
Senior Kayla Kramer is a Soprano at Miami University where she studies voice in pursuit of her BM in vocal performance. This year, she will be performing Sussana in The Marriage of Figaro with the Miami University Opera Theater.
Susanna
Second year graduate student Mayu Uchiyama is a Soprano at Miami University where she studies voice in pursuit of her Masters in vocal performance. This year, she will be performing Sussana in The Marriage of Figaro with the Miami University Opera Theater.
Figaro
Junior Andrew McLeese is a Baritone at Miami University where he studies voice in pursuit of his BM in vocal performance. This year, he will be performing The Figaro in The Marriage of Figaro with the Miami University Opera Theater.
Figaro
Senior Luke Weilgos is a Baritone at Miami University where he studies voice in pursuit of his BM in vocal performance. This year, he will be performing The Figaro in The Marriage of Figaro with the Miami University Opera Theater.
Bartolo
Sophmore Sam Terribilini is a Bass-Baritone at Miami University where he studies voice in pursuit of his BM in music education. This year, he will be performing Bartolo in The Marriage of Figaro with the Miami University Opera Theater.
Marcellina
Junior Kathrine Trybus is a Soprano at Miami University where she studies voice in pursuit of her BM in vocal performance. This year, she will be performing Marchelina in The Marriage of Figaro with the Miami University Opera Theater.
Marcellina
Freshman Lauren Maynus is a Soprano at Miami University where she studies voice in pursuit of her BM in vocal performance. This year, she will be performing Marchelina in The Marriage of Figaro with the Miami University Opera Theater.
Cherubino
Senior Claire Barker is a Mezzo-Soprano at Miami University where she studies voice in pursuit of her BM in vocal performance. This year, she will be performing Cherubino in The Marriage of Figaro with the Miami University Opera Theater.
Cherubino
Junior Claire Barker is a Soprano at Miami University where she studies voice, marketing and Spanish. This year, she will be performing Cherubino in The Marriage of Figaro with the Miami University Opera Theater.
Count Almaviva
Junior Nathaniel Wilkens is a Baritone at Miami University where he studies voice in pursuit of his BM in vocal performance. This year, he will be performing The Count in The Marriage of Figaro with the Miami University Opera Theater.
Count Almaviva
First year graduate student Joe Browning is a Baritone at Miami University where he studies voice in pursuit of his MM in vocal performance. This year, he will be performing The Count in The Marriage of Figaro with the Miami University Opera Theater.
Basilio/Curzio
Junior Caleb Orr is a Tenor at Miami University where he studies voice in pursuit of his BM in vocal performance and BM in music education. This year, he will be performing the roles of Basilio and Curzio (alternating nights with Matthew MacManus) in The Marriage of Figaro with the Miami University Opera Theater.
Basilio/Curzio
Senior Matthew MacManus is a Tenor at Miami University where he studies voice in pursuit of his BM in vocal performance. This year, he will be performing the roles of Basilio and Curzio (alternating nights with Caleb Orr) in The Marriage of Figaro with the Miami University Opera Theater.
Countess Almaviva
First year graduate student Michaela Woodbrey is a Soprano at Miami University where she studies voice in pursuit of her Masters in vocal performance. This year, he will be performing The Countess in The Marriage of Figaro (2020) with the Miami University Opera Theater.
Antonio
Junior Junior Austin Teegarden is a Bass at Miami University where he studies voice in pursuit of his BM in music education. This year, he will be performing the role of Antonio in The Marriage of Figaro with the Miami University Opera Theater.
Contact
109 Presser Hall
501 South Patterson Avenue
Oxford, OH 45056
[email protected]
Staff
Benjamin Smolder, Director
Tiffany Lusht, Production Manager
Christina Haan, Vocal Coach
Janice Murray, Répéteur
Season Patrons
William E. Schmidt Foundation
The Jim and Recie Scott Opera Education Endowment Fund
About
Miami University Opera Theater is an important part of the rich and diverse musical experiences that Miami University has to offer. MU Opera is unique in its design because it operates with a professional production team committed to supporting student performers. Our goal is to give students a robust, hands-on experience that will teach them the importance of all roles in the theater as well as how to operate in a professional theater environment. Students have the opportunity to assume leadership positions in every part of production, and learn from professional lighting designers, choreographers, directors, stage managers, sound designers, and more. Miami Opera believes that the art form gains from diversity, inclusion, and equity and we are committed to those values.
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