Postcard From Morocco July 19, 2012

July 19, 2012 at 8:00 pm and July 21 at 2:00 pm

Dominick Argento's rarely performed, dreamlike Postcard from Morocco is recognized as a musical masterpiece and considered by many to be one of the most important operas of the 20th century. This moving, surrealistic work follows characters at a train station- and their luggage. Although there is not a clearly discernible plot, the Puppet Maker, who appears to live in the train station, tries to manipulate the passengers. Mr. Owen rebels against the Puppet Maker and causes him to lose control over the other characters, except for the Foreign Singer whom he eerily controls at the close of the opera. Don't miss this eclectic mix of ragtime, cabaret and operetta.

Merola alumnus Mark Morash will conduct the production and renowned stage director Peter Kazaras will direct.

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