Hansel and Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck
to be performed during May and June of 2024
Libretto by Adelheid Wette
A three Act opera based upon a fairy tale by Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm
First performed in Weimar, Germany in 1893

In the present day, Hansel and Gretel is often considered a children's opera. Indeed, it is loved by children the world over, rivaled only by the opera Amahl and the Night Visitors by Gian-Carlo Menotti in its appeal to young audiences.

However, this opera is anything but child's play. Its score contains a heavily Wagnerian orchestration and complex harmonic structure, tempered only by the inclusion of genuine children's folk songs in Act 1, The Prayer in Act 2, and its variations throughout the opera. Over the years, many portions of this opera's music, especially the Witches' Ride, have become part of our culture. Without a doubt, this opera is a treasure, and its music is a favorite to include in classical, symphonic and pop concerts.

PERFORMANCE LOCATIONS:

Finalized locations and dates

Friday, May 31st (7:30 pm)
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Camp Hill, PA

Sunday, June 2nd (2:30 pm)
Second Presbyterian Church, Carlisle, PA

Sunday, June 9th (2:30 pm)
Covenant Moravian Church, York, PA

Saturday, June 15th (2:30 pm)
Friends Home, Kennett Square, PA

Sunday, June 23rd (2:30 pm)
Friends of 1867 Sanctuary, Ewing, NJ

Tickets: Adults $25 Students $10 Tickets available at the door - no credit cards 

MEET THE CAST:

Peter...a broom maker and Hansel and Gretel's father...baritenor/baritone

Brenten Megee
Thad Shirey

Gertrude..Peter's wife and Hansel and Gretel's mother.. mezzo soprano/soprano

Olivia Currier
Maria Pappas

Hansel...son of Peter and Gertrude...mezzo soprano

Lea Gibson
Brittany Griffiths

Gretel...daughter of Peter and Gertrude...soprano

Katherine Merryman
Rebecca Wood

The Witch..mezzo soprano

Bonnie Cutsforrh Huber
Terry Shirey

Sandman...the sleep fairy..soprano/tenor

Brenten Megee
Cole Nemer

Dew Fairy..the dawn fairy...soprano

Katherine Merryman
Brigietta Rendon

Chorus:

Rachel Cama..soprano
Brenten Megee..tenor
Katherine Merryman…lyric soprano
Cole Nemer...boy soprano
Dennis Nemer…boy soprano
Brigietta Rendon..soprano
Keegan Rendon...baritone
Anna Claire Shavin..soprano
Canon Radler
Josie Radler
Jaxie Radler
Sasha Radler

Puccini’s La Bohème is one of the most famous operas ever written, following the unforgettable story of two young, bohemian lovers in Paris.

When young poet Rodolfo meets seamstress Mimì, it’s love at first sight. But faced by the cruel realities of poverty and ill health, will the flame that burns between them flicker and die? Or will the timeless strength of their youthful passion withstand every trial and tribulation that life can throw at them?

A classic tale of tragic romance, La Bohème is a great opera for beginners and regulars alike.

PERFORMANCE LOCATIONS:

Friday, October 27 at 2:30 pm  | Friends Home in Kennett
147 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348 

Sunday, October 29 at 2:30 pm  | Friends of 1867 Sanctuary
101 Scotch Road, Ewing Township, NJ 08628 

Friday, November 3 at 7:30 pm  | 2nd Presbyterian Church
528 Garland Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013 

Tickets: Adults $25 Students $10 Tickets available at the door - no credit cards 

Saturday, November 18 at 7:30 pm  | Surflight Theater
201 Engelside Avenue, Beach Haven, NJ 08008 

Tickets –$31.50. Available online www.surflight.org or contact box office @ (609)-492-9477 

Italian Girl in Algiers by Rossini

 Join us for this comedic opera...Rossini at his finest!

Friday, June 2 at 7:30 pm
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church  1610 Carlisle Rd, Camp Hill, PA 17011
Sunday, June 4 at 4:00 pm
Covenant Moravian Church  901 Cape Horn Rd, York, PA 17402