Written in 1787 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, “Don Giovanni” has everything that a powerful performance requires: romance, conflict, mystery, the supernatural, drama, comedy, and a grand finale.
The agitating, arrogant, and always romantic Don Giovanni character brews trouble with a capital T, cleverly runs away from the women he romances and the men he irritates, and commonly uses deception as his tool before coming to face to face with a supernatural power that leaves him not knowing what to do next.
Come see this well-known opera Wednesday, August 5 and Friday, August 7 at 7:30 pm as well as Sunday, August 9 at 3:00 pm.
Opera Director at The Soo Theatre Project, Karen Hughes Beacom, has gathered an incredible, national and international group of operatic actors and actresses to perform right here on the historic stage in Sault Sainte Marie, MI: New York’s tenor Glenn Seven Allen, International Baritone Sean Anderson, International Bass-Baritone Brace Negron, Canada’s Soprano Sarah Gartshore, Kentucky’s Thom Gunther, Nebraska’s Dawn Krogh, and North Carolina’s Markel Reed.
Stage director Eric Shaw of Toronto is one of the impressive visiting artists assembled for this production. Returning for a second season after a widely acclaimed staging of Bizet’s “Carmen,” Shaw states, “Working with the Soo Theatre is a dream come true for any director. I feel so privileged to work with this A-list international cast, as well as their dedicated and talented stage crew. Plus…”Don Giovanni” is real gem of an opera not to be missed. Well worth a trip to the Soo!”
At the recent “Around The Piano” opera fundraiser, many enthusiastic, opera-loving supporters gathered for an up-close-and-personal encounter with these incredibly talented actors and actresses. Participants were delighted with a sneak peek preview of songs from “Don Giovanni.”
“It was amazing!” says seven year old attendee David Krogh. Adds his father, Rod, “The impressive level of talent from the entire cast of singers was incredibly moving. It’s something people will not want to miss out on. The music in “Don Giovanni” is memorable and will inspire anyone who has seen the Oscar Winning movie, Amadeus.”
You have three opportunities to experience the famous “Don Giovanni” at The Soo Theatre Project: Wednesday, August 5 and Friday, August 7 at 7:30 pm as well as Sunday, August 9 at 3:00 pm.
There’s always something for everyone at The Soo Theatre Project all year long. Visit: 534 Ashmun Street. Call: (906) 632-1930. Look: www.sootheatre.org. Like: FB @ Soo Theatre Project, Inc.
