Orpheus in the Underworld
Composed by Jacques Offenbach
Script by David Mosey
Performances at the Sir James Dunn Theatre
Saturday August 9, 2:00 pm
Sunday August 10, 7:30 pm
Friday August 15, 7:30 pm
Sunday August 17, 2 pm
Sunday August 10, 7:30 pm
Friday August 15, 7:30 pm
Sunday August 17, 2 pm
This hilarious satire on Greek myths is the most popular operetta Offenbach ever wrote. Orpheus and his wife Eurydice are at each other’s throats, she is abducted by a disguised Pluto, Public Opinion drags Orpheus to Mount Olympus and the gods take a vacation in Hades. Full of sparkling music and dialogue, this operetta features the famous Infernal Galop, better known as the Can Can!
ADVISORY WARNING: Orpheus is a lighthearted, silly, but quite adult show! Most of the double entendres will probably go over children’s heads, and the music is very bouncy, but if you’re concerned about adult themes or situations, we recommend you use your discretion.
Creative Team Credits
music director: Tara Scott
stage directors: Nina Scott-Stoddart and David Mosey
stage manager: JoAnna Black
assistant stage manager: Jocelyn Pringle
lighting design: Colin Richardson
choreographer: Chris Pelrine
costume coordinator: Sheri McCarthy
assistant costumer: Lillian Gaudet
vocal coach: Anthony Radford
acting coach: Don Krim
intern collaborative pianist: Amelia Pipher
Casts
| Character | Saturday August 9, 2:00 PM Friday August 15, 7:30 PM | Sunday August 10, 7:30 PM Sunday August 17, 2:00 PM |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter (baritone) | Daniel Robinson | Samuel Chan |
| Aristaeus/Pluto (tenor) | Blake Beckmeyer | Blake Beckmeyer |
| Orpheus (tenor) | Patrick Simms | Christopher Jackson |
| John Styx (baritone) | Ben Braz | Ben Braz |
| Mars (baritone) | Ben Braz | Ben Braz |
| Mercury (tenor) | Christopher Jackson | Patrick Simms |
| Juno (mezzo) | Rachel Wood | Rachel Wood |
| Diana (soprano) | Katie Cochrane | Rebecca Townsend |
| Cupid (soprano) | Catherine St. Arnaud | Sharon Tikyrian |
| Venus (mezzo) | Courtney Dugan | Courtney Dugan |
| Minerva (soprano) | Gwyneth Kellii | Alycia Budden |
| Hebe (soprano) | Meagan Adams | Corinne James |
| Public Opinion (mezzo) | Monike Porter | Samantha Hart |
| Euridice (soprano) | Gianna Read | Shannon Taylor |
