CCM's Mainstage Opera Series Presents Donizetti's Comedic Masterpiece 'Don Pasquale' April 3-6
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Musics (CCM) Mainstage Opera Series proudly presents Gaetano Donizetti's
Don
Pasquale
from April 36 in UCs Patricia Corbett Theater. This beloved opera buffa is conducted by Mark Gibson with stage direction by accomplished artists diploma student Omer Ben-Seadia. The opera will be sung in Italian with English supertitles.
A comedic masterpiece that has captivated audiences since its 1843 premiere,
Don Pasquale
remains one of the most popular of Donizetti's nearly 70 operas. On its surface, the opera details the plight of Ernesto, who fights to follow his heart rather than marry the woman his haughty old uncle Don Pasquale thinks he should. Outraged, the lifelong bachelor Pasquale decides to cut Ernesto out of his will and simply father his own heir, instead! A series of uproarious twists and turns ensues as a raucous ensemble of characters begin to take over the Pasquale homestead.
While it is easy to root for Ernesto and true love to prevail, Ben-Seadia suggests that it is Don Pasquale who serves as the true hero of this opera. She explains, With all that is at stake, Pasquale is the one willing to risk it all... not just for love but for life. Sure we love to see him fail, but after all is said and done we look at Pasquale not with pity, but with the hope that he in fact will try again.
About Omer Ben-Seadia
Omer Ben-Seadia, originally from Tel-Aviv, Israel, is an Artists Diploma candidate in Opera Directing at CCM. Following the completion of her degree, Ben-Seadia will join the Merola Opera Program as an apprentice stage director for the 2014 season and will be directing the Merola grand finale on the main stage of the War Memorial Opera House.
At CCM, she has directed several productions including Bizet's
Le Docteur Miracle
, Verdi's
Don Carlos
, J.S. Bach's
Saint John Passion
as well as various scenes programs.
Her recent works include
Lets Cook up an Opera
with Cincinnati Opera,
Surviving the Amazing Opera Race
with Dayton Opera,
The Golden Vanity
with the Cincinnati Boychoir and
From Paris with Love
with the Israeli Opera.
Before moving to the United States, Ben-Seadia was a member of the staff at the Israeli Opera for almost a decade, where she directed and assisted many prominent and international productions including the world premier of Shochat's
The Child Dreams
and an outdoor production of
Jérusalem
as part of the Masada and Jerusalem Opera Festival.
Having received her bachelors degree in Theater Directing from Seminar HaKibutzim, School of Performing Arts, she has long been involved in the repertoire and fringe theaters across Israel.
Cast List
- Don Pasquale: Charles (Zach) Owen*, William Tvrdik^
- Dr. Malatesta: Conor McDonald*, Joseph Lattanzi^
- Ernesto: Alec Carlson*, Christopher Bozeka^
- Norina: Summer Hassan*, Jasmine Habersham^ (cover: Talya Lieberman)
- The Notary: Stefan Erik Egerstrom
- Ensemble: Pedro Arroyo, Brandon Bell, Stefan Erik Egerstrom, Eleni Franck, Kelly Hamm, Talya Lieberman, John Overholt, Lindsey Terrell
* Thursday, April 3, and Saturday, April 5
^ Friday, April 4, and Sunday, April 6
Performance Times
- 8 p.m. Thursday, April 3
- 8 p.m. Friday, April 4
- 8 p.m. Saturday, April 5
- 2 p.m. Sunday, April 6
Location
Patricia Corbett Theater, CCM Village
University of Cincinnati
Purchasing Tickets
Tickets to
Don Pasquale
are $31-$35 for adults, $20-$24 for non-UC students and $18-$22 for UC students with valid ID.
Tickets can be purchased in person at the CCM Box Office, over the telephone at
or online at
ccm.uc.edu/boxoffice/donpasquale
.
Parking and Directions
Parking is available in the CCM Garage (located at the base of Corry Boulevard off Jefferson Avenue) and additional garages throughout the UC campus. Please visit
for more information on parking rates.
For detailed maps and directions, please visit
. Additional parking is available off-campus at the new U Square complex on Calhoun Street and other neighboring lots.
For directions to CCM Village, visit
.
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CCM Season Presenting Sponsor: The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation
Community Partner: ArtsWave
Mainstage Season Production Sponsor: Macys
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