One last look at Alcina!
In a seemingly hidden world behind the vintage store Dandy, audiences were treated to our new adaptation of Handel’s opera Alcina, the story of a sorceress and her truly transformative powers!
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Performers
Narrator: Esther Talopram Alcina: Cecilia Davis Morgana: Kristin Knutson Bradamante: Jackie Willis Ruggiero: Kaisa Herrmann Oronte: Nick Lin Melisso: David Eduardo Guzmán Estrada |
Musicians
Violin 1: Christine Annin Violin 2: Anna Rasmussen Viola: Felipe Vianna Cello: Charlie Rasmussen Traverso, Recorder, Piccolo: Monica Steger Bassoon: Brian Ellingboe |
Creative Team
Stage Director: Jill Anna Ponasik Libretto Adaptation: Danielle Gedemer Choreography: James Zager Coaching: Janna Ernst Lighting: Jason Fassl Lots of help: Sarah Wilkinson Photos: Mark Frohna |
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Explore the rest of our 2024 - 2025 Season
Photo Credit: Mark Frohna
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Rusalka
a fable in song and dance with Danceworks Performance MKE February 14 - 23, 2025 Created in collaboration with Danceworks in 2023, our first run of Rusalka sold out before it opened. This time we’re returning for two weekends of this beautiful, funny, tragic tale. We can't wait to dive back into the swamp again! |
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Camille's Rainbow
an opera for babies May 21 - June 1, 2025 We’re making opera for a (literally) new audience. Tailored to the very young, Camille’s Rainbow takes families on an immersive journey of color, sound, and light in this musical celebration of creative play. |
Photo Credit: Dan Scully
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And...
Under Construction: a new Gilbert & Sullivan adaptation debuting in Fall of 2025 |
Plus three free educational programs:
Script and Score | The Supreme Creativity Studio | Voice Lab
Script and Score | The Supreme Creativity Studio | Voice Lab
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We are so excited to share this season with you!
To help us keep Milwaukee singing, please consider making a donation.
Thank you for your support!
To help us keep Milwaukee singing, please consider making a donation.
Thank you for your support!
Our season was supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board
with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
MOT is a proud United Performing Arts Fund Affiliate and appreciates the generous support received annually thanks to your UPAF donation.
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Our Mission
We are inventive regional artists making spaces where creativity can flourish. Our work is singer-centered, exploring the expressivity of the human voice and its unique ability to make vital human connections.
Milwaukee Opera Theatre is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
