“Carmen, ” a French opera by Georges Bizet, has everything an audience could want: romance, jealousy, murder, conflict, adventure, and arranged marriage. “Carmen” offers a variety of characters: soldiers, a provocative gypsy, tobacco factory workers, and smugglers. All excellent elements of a great story expressed in song!
The highly praised “Carmen” opera music has received accolades for decades and has been performed on stages since 1875. Many well-known theatres throughout the United States continue to perform “Carmen” to this day.
When Opera Charleston in Charleston, SC made its debut in March 2012, it chose “Carmen” for its initial performance, which attracted the famous Metropolitan Opera star Denyce Graves. With certainty, “Carmen” is an established popular success in the world of opera. And now, you can experience this creative wonder yourself at The Soo Theatre Project this August 6, 8, and 10.
Local participants in the STP “Carmen” performance include: the chorus – Hollyann Beck, Alicia Kasper, Ashley Kasper, Nancy Kirkpatrick, Bobbie Levine, Lindsey McCullough, Gabbie Pepin, Sally Schremp, Beth Yeack, Eric Donarski, Levi Furr, Adam Graber, Isaac James, Barry Levine, and Carl Morrison.
Performances are Wednesday, August 6 at 7:30pm, Friday, August 8 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, August 10 at 2pm. Call The Soo Theatre Project’s office at (906) 632-1930, walk in the office at 534 Ashmun Street, downtown Sault Sainte Marie, MI, or view STP information at www.sootheatre.org.
Be sure to see “Little Shop of Horrors” today at 2pm! It’s your last chance to see this humorous musical performed live on the STP stage. Come and see what “Audry,” the large flesh-eating plant does in order to survive!
Put the first annual Soo Film Festival in August on your calendar. In association with the Soo Film Festival, a seminar by LA-based screenwriter Michael J. Wilson will be held Saturday, July 26 at 1 p.m. at Bayliss Public Library. Mr. Wilson has many movies to his credit and is coming to share his knowledge with The Soo community. For more information, view www.soofilmfestival.org or email at SooFilmFest@gmail.com.
