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About the Project
About the Project
“This is the story of two women, Vanessa and Erika, caught in the central dilemma which faces every human being: whether to fight for one's ideals to the point of shutting oneself off from reality, or compromise with what life has to offer, even lying to oneself for the mere sake of living. Like a sullen Greek chorus, a third woman (the old Grandmother) condemns by her very silence the refusal first of Vanessa, then of Erika, to accept the bitter truth that life offers no solution except its own inherent struggle. When Vanessa, in her final eagerness to embrace life, realizes this truth, it is perhaps too late.” - Gian Carlo Menotti
This opera contains themes of aging, emotional manipulation, attempted suicide, pregnancy loss, generational trauma, romantic deception, and isolation and abandonment. This production contains fog.
Run Dates: Thursday, July 17 - Sunday, August 3
Run Time: 100 minutes, with no intermission
Who is involved?
Who is involved?
Creative Team
Jacob Ashworth - Adaptation
Jacob Ashworth and Dan Schlosberg - Music Directors
Samuel Barber - Composer
Peregrine Heard - Dramaturg
Yuki Nakase Link - Lighting Design
Gian Carlo Menotti - Librettist
R.B. Schlather - Director
Dan Schlosberg - New Arrangement
Terese Wadden - Costume Design
Cast
Inna Dukach - VANESSA
Roy Hage - ANATOL
Joshua Jeremiah - DOCTOR
Ori Marcu - ERIKA
Mary Phillips - BARONESS
Staff Assignments (show team)
Production Management Lead: Lesley Fairman
Production Management Associate: Erica Schnitzer
Line Producer: Rayshaun Sandlin
Associate Company Manager: Ian McQueen
Box Office Lead: Ashly Chalico
House Manager: Christian De Gré Cárdenas
Location(s)
Location(s)
This project performs in The Annex. It rehearses in Dodd House (Dining Room).
Ticket Information
Ticket Information
Tickets may be purchased here. This project is included in the Weekend Pass, which can be purchased here. Tickets are $100 each, inclusive of processing fees. Click here to learn more about the Festival’s Ticket Accessibility Program.
Parking & Check-in Information
Parking & Check-in Information
The Annex is located in the North Adams Gateway Center shopping complex (245 State Road, North Adams, MA). There is plenty of free parking in the lot. Check-in will take place by a list at the door. Seating is general admission.
Key Dates
Key Dates
First Rehearsal: June 21
Tech Rehearsal: July 11 - July 15
Final Dress: TBD
First Performance: Thursday, July 17 at 7:00pm
Opening: Sunday, July 20 at 6:30pm
Closing: Sunday, August 3 at 6:30pm
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