Livermore Valley Opera's 'Don Giovanni' a Contemporary Don Juan October 2, 2010

Satrudays Oct 2 & 9, 8pm; Sundays Oct 3 & 10, 2pm

This October, with the opening of the 19th season of the Livermore Valley Opera audiences of the growing regional opera company will have the opportunity to experience a contemporary interpretation of the classic Mozart opera, Don Giovanni, as realized by noted Stage Director Mark Streshinsky, recently named Artistic Director of Berkeley West Edge Opera. Streshinsky has directed five productions for Berkeley West Edge Opera, most recently the roots of this production of Mozart's Don Giovanni which he now will expand for LVO. "The production for Livermore Valley Opera will be even more realized in creating an environment to set this masterwork," said Streshinsky. "LVO has resources in place that Berkeley West Edge Opera is only beginning to acquire. This opera company has established scenic and costume artists and a dedicated budget to support a full production."

Performance details: Opera Weekends: Saturday Opening Night Gala: October 2. Gala 5:00pm (separate ticket). Pre-opera talk 7:00 pm. Curtain 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, October 3, 2:00pm Matinee and Ice Cream & Opera - Children's Opera Learning Adventure; Saturday October 9, 8:00pm; Sunday October 10, 2:00pm Matinee and Ice Cream & Opera -Children's Opera Learning Adventure.

Opening Night Gala, October 2. The opening night gala festivities are open to the public beginning at 5 p.m. with appetizers and wine. The Gala is a separately ticketed event for $55. Tickets are available from the Bankhead Theater Ticket Office. Ice Cream & Opera - Children's Opera Learning Adventure, October 3 and 10 matinees, children will have an opportunity to go on stage meet the director and cast members. Included in the ticket price is a pre-opera talk one hour prior to curtain. A traditional artist's reception is held in the lobby immediately following each performance. Some performances will feature a public "after party" at a nearby location with complimentary appetizers and a chance to meet the cast and crew.

Official Website: http://livermoreperformingarts.org