THE RAKE'S PROGRESS. Opera in 3 Acts
Igor Stravinskycomposer
W. H. Auden and Chester Kallmanlibretto
In this unique opera, Igor Stravinsky gives a dramatic and diabolical rebirth to Mozartean opera. Based on a series of artworks from the 18th century, The Rake’s Progress follows the decline of Tom Rakewell, whose unknowing encounter with the devil transforms him from an innocent, lazy farm boy to living the high life in London before ending up in the depths of the infamous Bedlam asylum. In the end, only love can save an irredeemable soul.
Sung in English with English supertitles.
Recommended for audience members age 12 and above.
Cast

Miles Mykkanen
TOM RAKEWELL
Tenor

Kearstin Piper Brown
ANNE TRULOVE
Soprano

John Taylor Ward
NICK SHADOW
Baritone

Sara Couden
BABA THE TURK
Contralto

Kevin Thompson
FATHER TRULOVE
Bass

Martin Bakari
SELLEM
Tenor

Allison Fahey
MOTHER GOOSE
Mezzo-soprano

Jeremy Harr
KEEPER OF THE MADHOUSE
Bass
Saturday's concert is sponsored in part by Lemiuex Wealth Strategies; and Ruthie Gmeinder.
Sunday's concert is sponsored in part by Bercher Design & Construction; and Mahlon & Karen Schneider.
JJ HudsonDirector
Christian ReifConductor
Stefano FlavoniAssistant Conductor
Matthew AbernathyChorus Master
John AridaRepetiteur
Adam CrinsonSet Design
Tláloc López-WatermannLighting Design
Summer Lee JackCostume Design
Maranda DeBuskProjection Design
Christine AlfanoAssistant Director
Mackenzie RenfordProps & Assistant Stage Manager