Viva la Mamma! at the Community Theatre!
Posted November 12, 2010 at 7:05 am by Ian Byington
Daniel Scofield (Mamma Agata). © Alan Alabastro photo
If you like opera, we have plenty this weekend! At the Community Theatre, Viva la Mamma includes folks from the Seattle Opera’s Young Artists – here’s more from Jan:
Wild Farce from Seattle Opera’s Young Artists
Professional opera singers bring a comic farce featuring Donizetti’s highly melodious music to San Juan Community Theatre on Saturday, November 13.
The Seattle Opera’s Young Artist Program presents Viva la Mamma! at 7:30 p.m. on the Whittier stage.
“We’re looking forward to hearing some of the greatest voices in the state,” said Don Pollard. Pollard and David Ralston, Friday Harbor residents, have helped to underwrite the artists’ appearance. “Over the years, we’ve watched many of the young artists move on to leading roles in opera companies throughout the world.”
Adrian Rosas (Procolo) and Amanda Opuszynski (Prima Donna). © Alan Alabastro photo
Sung in Italian with English titles, Viva la Mamma! centers on the travails of an opera company trying to put on a newly-composed show. Rehearsals are underway for the very serious opera Romolo ed Ersilia, but a madly temperamental prima donna and her fussy husband, who is also a singer, make life miserable for their colleagues. Hilarity abounds as Mamm’Agata proves too much for everyone involved and even the most seasoned impresario doesn’t stand a chance of holding this production together.
The Young Artists Program provides career guidance and training for young professional singers, typically between 22 and 32 years old. The intensive 21-week production-based curriculum includes acting training, master classes, auditions, networking and complete role study. More information, as well as a short video of opera rehearsals, is available at
www.seattleopera.org
The Business Partner for the evening is Earthbox Motel. Tickets are $25 for adults, $8 for student reserved with $5 RUSH at the door. The Box Office is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or tickets may be purchased online.
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