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SPCPA J-Term: Gianni Schicchi and Pirates of Penzance
This is a double bill with an intermission between the two shows.
Gianni Schicchi
A Comic Opera in One Act by Giacomo Puccini
After the death of their rich relative, Bouso Donati, a family comes to mourn him and learn of what treasures they have received from his estate. The family soon realizes that Bouso has left everything to the church and nothing to them. Gianni Schicchi, a newcomer to the town, is brought in to help advise the family on what they might be able to do. Schicchi, a man of humble beginnings, relates to the family and devises a deceitful plan to rewrite the will. Schicchi, posing as a sick and very much still alive Bouso Donati, will call upon the town's notary to get his things in order and create a new will leaving portions of the estate to all members of the family. As the plan continues to progress, Schicchi finds himself being constantly approached by members of the family asking that he leave them specific homes and dowries. When the notary arrives, however, the family learns that everything in Bouso's will has been left to his "devoted friend, Gianni Schicchi." The family is left outraged and, in the final moments, Schicchi breaks the fourth wall and asks the audience to concur that no better use could be found for Buoso's wealth. Though Dante condemned him to Hell for this trick, Schicchi asks that they find extenuating circumstances.
Director: SPCPA's Nathan Herfindahl
Music Director: SPCPA's Steven Stucki
~Intermission~
Pirates of Penzance
Music by Arthur Sullivan and Libretto by W.S. Gilbert
The Pirates of Penzance is perhaps the most popular of all the 19th century British comic operas, with music by Sir Arthur Sullivan and lyrics/book by William S. Gilbert. Considered by most to be the finest work in a genre that would become the Broadway Musical, Pirates of Penzance is a high-energy comedy, filled with laughter, romance, memorable tunes and spirited dances. A band of rollicking marauders capture the pretty daughters of a retired military officer, and threaten his life unless he surrenders them in marriage. Amidst the comic chaos, Frederic, the pirate apprentice, falls head over heels in love with Mabel, the most spirited of the girls...to the dismay of Ruth, Frederic's adoring maid, and the delight of the swashbuckling Pirate King. [We will fully stage the 50-minute first act].
Director: SPCPA's Gary Briggle
Guest Music Director: Michael Donley
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LocationE.M. Pearson Theatre at Concordia College (View)
312 N Hamline Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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