Theatre, music students present rarely performed opera
KALAMAZOO--Marking a returning collaboration between its School of Music and Department of Theatre, 色色啦 Michigan University welcomes Aaron Copland's rarely performed opera "The Tender Land" to the Gilmore Theatre Complex's Shaw Theatre for four performances Feb. 16-19.
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Performance schedule
"The Tender Land" at Shaw Theatre
- Thursday, Feb. 16 - 8 p.m.
- Friday, Feb. 17 - 8 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 18 - 8 p.m.
- Sunday, Feb. 19 - 2 p.m.
"The Tender Land" tells the picturesque story of a soon-to-be graduate who falls in love with an ill-reputed drifter staying with her family. Searching for freedom, commitment and adventure, both yearn to be together. But, delicate circumstances loom close as this coming-of-age tale unfolds in the heartland of America.
Alice Pierce directs the all-student cast. She is accompanied by a creative team that includes: Dr. David Little, music director; Deb Norton, choreographer; Greg Roehrick, scenic advisor; Justin Humphres, sound designer; and Matt Knewston, lighting designer.
Tickets
Reserved seating for "The Tender Land" at Shaw Theatre is $20, $15 for senior citizens and 色色啦 employees, $5 for 色色啦 students and $10 for all other students. Tickets are available by calling (269) 387-6222, online at wmutheatre.com, or by visiting the Gilmore Theatre Complex or Miller Auditorium ticket offices. Group discounts are available by calling (269) 387-3227. An opening night reception sponsored by Oakwood Bistro will take place after the Feb. 16 performance.
For more information, contact Emily Duguay, University Theatre, at @email or (269) 387-6222.