Behind the scenes
Cailin Marcel Manson (Conductor) & Joshua Collier (Director)
Starring
Maria Brea, Christopher Plaas, Bernardo Medeiros, Val Giesey, & Nicholas Tocci
Performance Type
Opera
ABOUT THE SHOW
BARN OPERA's Valentine's Day Weekend Performance: Don Pasquale. Relationships and marriage take work in the best of situations, but in Don Pasquale's case, and when the marriage is out of spite, it could prove to be a bit much for the old man. In an attempt to eliminate his nephew from his will, the rich old man decides to get married. He refuses to allow Ernesto (the nephew) to marry his lover Norina, and hopes to leave Ernesto penniless. Little does he know that the person he enlists to help him find a bride is Malatesta, a friend to both Ernesto and Norina. When Malatesta suggests his "sister" as a potential bride, Pasquale is overjoyed. However, the sweet, demure, "Sofronia" (who is Norina in desguise) is only sweet and demure until the marriage contract (and thus the inheritance, and half of all of his belongings, immediately) is signed over to her. She immediately turns into a vicious shrew, in hopes of causing a divorce, and living out the rest of her days with Ernesto, on Don Pasquale's dime. Hijinks obviously ensue, in a hillarious romp.
Set in an italian restaurant in New York, Joshua Collier directs Nicholas Tocci's concept as Vermont's favorite baritone is jumping in to sing the title role!
This production is complete with all stereotypes, parmesean cheese shakers, checkered tablecloths, and all that one could ask for, and will surely be a gut-busting and romantic night at the theatre.
BARN OPERA's Don Pasquale
February 11 & 12, 2022 - 7:30pm
Don Pasquale - Nicholas Tocci
Norina - Maria Brea
Ernesto - Christopher Plaas
Malatesta - Wayne Arthur
Notary - Val Giesey
Pianist/Coach - Felix Jarrar
Conductor - Cailin Marcel Manson
Director- Joshua Collier
House Manager - Tricia Welch
Stage Manager - Catharine Jai Orellana
Stringent Covid measures will be enforced, to keep everyone safe!
Thank you for supporting BRANDON'S opera company through this difficult time!
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6 Reviews
Heather Shea: "What a delightful evening! It started with a greeting from the bar from a gentleman whose musical Italian made my head turn."
by Joshua Collier (02/10/23)
What a delightful evening. It started with a greeting from the bar from a gentleman whose musical Italian made my head turn. We enjoyed our glass of wine in the welcoming living room area before adjourning to our front row seats. Yes, this year I purchased tickets as soon as they were available! The parking situation is still crowded but there was a gentleman to help us find a spot. So - a very positive experience and we'll be back again.
Linda Amelang: "We thought the production of Don Pasquale was highly original, beautifully performed and a delight to attend. We will be coming to future productions! Linda and Bob Amelang"
by Joshua Collier (02/10/23)
We thought the production of Don Pasquale was highly original, beautifully performed and a delight to attend. We will be coming to future productions! Linda and Bob Amelang
Pieter Broucke: "This is in many ways what Comic Opera (Opera buffa) is supposed to be: a spoof. This was right on!"
by Joshua Collier (02/10/23)
This is in many ways what Comic Opera (Opera buffa) is supposed to be: a spoof. This was right on! May I suggest you do at some point, maybe also as part of a double-billing: "La Serva Padrona" another laugh-out-loud spoof chamber opera? Thank you, Josh, for what you do for our community.
Greg Smela: "What an excellent, fun performance by a thoroughly professional group of artists. Barn Opera makes the art form accessible in a way that was totally unexpected. There is hope for the future knowing these young performers are only just beginning."
by Joshua Collier (02/10/23)
What an excellent, fun performance by a thoroughly professional group of artists. Barn Opera makes the art form accessible in a way that was totally unexpected. There is hope for the future knowing these young performers are only just beginning.
Anonymous Viewer: "A rehabbed barn, opera, wine. Vermont winter... an unlikely combination that is the most fun I've had in a long time."
by Joshua Collier (02/10/23)
A rehabbed barn, opera, wine. Vermont winter... an unlikely combination that is the most fun I've had in a long time.