*Orpheus in the Underworld*September 26th & 28th*
*Orpheus in the Underworld*September 26th & 28th*
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Don’t miss this wild ride of gods, mortals, and mayhem—secure your seats today!
STUDENT DRESS REHEARSAL
WEDNESDAY, September 24th
7:00pm
Production Staff
Director-Zane Alcorn
Conductor-Bruce Stasyna
Choreographer-Cassidy Crolley
Dance-Wen Song & Song in Motion Co
Stage Manager-Holden Fox
Asssistant Stage Manager-TBD
Get ready for glitter, grooves, and Greek gods like you’ve never seen them before!
Join Opera À La Carte San Diego for a hilarious and high-energy production of Jacques Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld—reimagined with a fabulously fun 1970s twist. This two-act operetta features the famous "Can-can" and a cast of dynamic local talent
An Operetta in Two Acts
Music by Jacques Offenbach
Libretto by Hector Crémieux and Ludovic Halévy
Translation and Libretto adaptation by Bruce Staysna and Zane Alcorn
Sung in English
Performances:
September 26 at 7:00pm & September 28 at 6:30pm
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Del Mar
ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD
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Support for this production comes from these generous friends and organizations:
SEASON SPONSOR:
DEL MAR FOUNDATION
LEAD PRODUCTION SPONSOR:
KAREN VALENTINO
PRODUCTION SPONSORS:
Joan Henkleman
Ron & Ruth Leonardi
CORPORATE SPONSOR
FRANK RONZIO
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Benjamin Washington
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VENUS
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CUPID
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Stephanie Smith
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Catherine Durcan
CYBELE
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Sarah Brand
HEBE
Cerah Rodriguez
THALIA
Lola Watson
VESTA
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IRIS
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Song in Motion
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