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Photo by Holly Johnson Luther
Photo by Holly Johnson Luther
Photo by Holly Johnson Luther
Photo by Holly Johnson Luther
Music by Amy Scurria
Libretto by Zane Corriher & Kelly Balmaceda
CAST: 10 roles (as few as 6 singers with doublings indicated by suit below), SATB Chorus, 1 Supernumerary
Please reach out with questions or concerns about casting or voice types. I'm happy to collaborate and see how we can meet your organization or program's needs.
INSTRUMENTATION:
This work requires piano, but can be tailored to fit any instrumentation.
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Piano/Vocal
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Chamber Ensemble (2-12 players)
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Chamber Orchestra
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Full Orchestra
Download free PDF copies of select arias from ALICE, An Operatic Wonderland:
"Curious, I Observe" - for soprano - download PDF here
"Alice, Lost and Alone" - for soprano - download PDF here
"Nonsense Aria" - for tenor - download PDF here
"Cheshire Cat Aria" - for mezzo-soprano - download PDF here
"The King's Aria" - for bass-baritone - download PDF here
ALICE, An Operatic Wonderland is a fresh and relevant re-imagination of Lewis Carroll's beloved book, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. In this full-length family opera, Alice's journey down the rabbit hole is a journey of self-realization that in a world of constant judgment, ridicule, and uncertainty, she is "enough."
This nonsensical, heartwarming, coming-of-age, operatic adventure invites audiences into a wildly imaginative world of self-discovery. Composer, Amy Scurria, brilliantly weaves a wonderland of musical genres to take audiences on a dramatic journey of musical discovery. From Gregorian Chant, Eastern European folk music, American Rag, Mozartian Waltz, to lush sweeping melodies that can only be described as Scurria's voice, there is something for every listener.
A comedic opera in 2 acts
Duration - approx. 2 hours
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White Rabbit.........
Alice.......................
Sister......................
Caterpillar.............
Duchess................
Cheshire Cat.........
Cook......................
Mad Hatter...........
March Hare...........
King........................
Queen of Hearts..
SATB Chorus.........
baritone
soprano
mezzo-soprano
bass-baritone
mezzo-soprano
mezzo-soprano
supernumerary
tenor
baritone
bass-baritone
mezzo-soprano
Cards / Jury & Flowers
ALICE, An Operatic Wonderland Staged Workshop
January 15th and 16th, 2022
Maguire Theatre, Arts of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City, NC
Staged Workshop Cast and Creative Team:
White Rabbit.........................Scott Williamson
Alice......................................Kelly Balmaceda
Sister.....................................Sandra Krueger
Caterpillar..............................James Demler
Duchess................................Sandra Krueger
Cheshire Cat.........................Sishel Claverie
Cook.....................................Gary Hobbs
Mad Hatter............................Nick Nestorak
March Hare...........................Scott Williamson
King......................................James Demler
Queen of Hearts...................Sandra Krueger
SAB Chorus (Cards/Jury & Flowers).....
Tim Andersen, Abby Bright, Ashton Corriher*, Kristin Faulkner, Willow Harris, Brent Hartigan, Lauren Heath, Jennifer Merrick*, Richard Merrick, Joshua Panek, Rebecca Seekatz, Emily Tabolt
Pianist....................................Stephanie Otto Ørvik
Director..................................Jennifer Blades
Producer................................Kelly Balmaceda
In Collaboration With.............Music Off Main
Lighting Design......................Nathan Schierer
Stage Manager......................Christi Panek
Front of House Manager........Lauren Luther
Special thanks to all the donors who supported the Staged Workshop:
INDIVIDUALS:
Suhne Ahn, Adrienne Albert, Stephen & Karen Amrhein, Robert & Catherine Askey, Estella Balmaceda, Elizabeth Bartlett, Ford Bartlett, Ranger Bartlett, Sahara Bartlett, Gwen Bell, Nannette Borden, Elizabeth Boyle, Ann Marie Bucchino, Bekki Buenviaje, Shannon Cascarano, Adam & Angie Cernovich, Jennifer Dickinson, Anne Dillon, Dan East, Frank & Jane Elfring, The Faulkner Family, Julie Fisher, Dave Foley, Joe Francavilla, Dustin Frost, Susan Griffith, Heidi Halstead, Stephanie Gaither-Harris, Carrietta Haskins, Lee Hermandorfer, Mary Joan Hughes, Jennifer Hustace, Sarah & Jeff Johnson, George Lam, Sylvia Lanspery, Robert & Susan Letwenski, Corinne Kopf, John & Leslie Miner, Emily & Casey Nekl, Robert Norton, Brenda Oliphant, Jack Parton, Silvana Montserrat Aleman Perez, Christine Perlick, Kathy & Chris Perlick, Lauri Perlick, Matt Perlick, Bruce Raby, Ann Romer, Tina Rowen, Steven & Ellen Rubin, Michael & Amanda Sardone, Jim Schaeffer, Susan Scurria, Jackie Scurria Shapaker, Dave & Leah Simpson, Joanne Sinkway, John Smith, Neil Stafford, Leif Steinhour, Michele Swiderick, Shannon Mohr Thornburg, Mae Costello Villanueva, Sharon Goodman Waller, Christine Ward.
BUSINESSES:
3 Amigos, Coastal Purl, Elizabeth City Music Club, Farm Bureau, Gary Hobbs Team at Hall and Nixon, The NC Arts Council, Water Street Real Estate Group
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