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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Reviews
"To me, opera is the Olympics of singing—an awesome feat for us mere mortals to behold. It was evident on Alcina’s opening night that those in the audience shared that sense of awe. I spied wide spontaneous grins, a man throwing his head back in laughter, and dreamy gazes as the notes poured out of singers and musicians alike."
~ Kelsey Lawler, Broadway World
~ Kelsey Lawler, Broadway World
“Great voices and great spirit”
~Dom Noth, Urban Milwaukee
"This is truly accessible opera on every possible level."
~Russ Bickerstaff, Shepherd Express
“To do something silly as if it were serious creates a most sublime comedy, like children playing pretend, and the audience can’t help but smile.”
~ Jeff Grygny, Play On Milwaukee
Previews
“So...it’s an opera. But it’s a Milwaukee Opera Theatre opera, so you know it’s going to be cool and intimate and all kinds of hip.”
~ Russ Bickerstaff, The Small Stage
“There will be a bit of magic in the air this fall when Milwaukee Opera Theatre (MOT) returns to the stage with Handel’s Alcina.”
~ David Luhrssen, Shepherd Express
