Nicholls State University Department of Music presents
11th Annual Opera Production of Hansel and Gretel
by Engelbert Humperdinck
Theme:
Through the Eyes of Pure Imagination
Show times:
Friday, April 21, 7:30
Saturday, April 22, 7:30
Sunday, April 23, 3:00
Admission: $10
The opera participants will include current music majors and minors, our Bridge to Independence students, local high, middle and elementary school students from surrounding parishes, alumni, and international artist, Stacey Lee Chamblin, who will play the role of the mother, from San Jose, Costa Rica. This will be an historic performance, enhanced to include a reduced orchestra comprised of members of our music faculty, alumni, current students, the Louisiana Philharmonic and Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestras.
Our Cast:
Taree Nichols, Gretel, Junior, Vocal Music Education Major, Nicholls State University
Kyle Davis, Hansel, Junior, Vocal Music Education Major, Nicholls State University
Roland Bennett, Father, Nicholls State University Vocal Music Education Major, Alumnus, Music Instructor, Morgan City High School
Stacy Lee Chamblin, Mother, International Vocal Artist, San Jose, Costa Rica, Voice Teacher, Fermata Academy
Tonia LeBlanc-Hampton, Witch, Nicholls State University Vocal Music Education Major, Alumnus, Music Instructor, Estelle Elementary School
Megan Messina, Sandman, Senior Computer Technology Systems Major, Vocal Music Minor, Nicholls State University
Brooklyn Burt, Dew Fairy, Freshman, Vocal Music Minor, Nicholls State University
Dr. Valerie Anne Jones Francis, Executive Artistic Director
Casey Haynes, Assistant Artistic Director, Pianist
Dr. Jason Scott Ladd, Conductor
Dr. Raquel Cortina, Opera Consultant
Dr. Michael Bartnik, Chair, Nicholls State University Department of Music
Participating Schools:
BASIS Baton Rouge Primary-Mid City Campus
Bayou Blue Middle
Bayou Community Academy
Berwick High
eLearning Academy
Fletcher Technical College
L. W. Higgins High
MAX Charter
Morgan City High
New Orleans Military Academy
Saint Joseph Catholic School
Schriever Elementary
Southdown Elementary
Thibodaux High
West Thibodaux Middle and Homeschooled students.
Sponsors:
Healthy Blue of Louisiana
Mary and Al Danos Family Foundation
The Cenac Family
H. L. Hawkins Scenic Studio New Orleans Opera
Dr. David Boudreaux & the Friends of the Opera