Boston Opera Collaborative announces Hansel and Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck
Performed in English
Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 8:00 PM
Friday, February 16, 2007 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 18, 2007 at 4:00 PM
316 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115
Boston, MA — Boston Opera Collaborative (BOC) continues its 2006-2007 season with a production of Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel. New England's emerging young artists will bring this classic fairy tale to life with the goal of fulfilling BOC's mission to make opera accessible to new and diverse audiences. This youth oriented production aims at enriching children's knowledge of opera as well as providing a fun, entertaining atmosphere for the whole family. To encourage our youngest opera fans, children under 5 will be admitted free of charge!
Stage Director Christine Fortner lends her skills as a director, as well as her creativity and boundless energy to engage audience members of all ages. Christine returns to BOC after co-directing BOC's Fall 2006 program, “Making a Scena!” She will be joined by Assistant Director Roxanna Myhrum, a newcomer to BOC with extensive experience in theater directing, production, and design. Conductor and pianist Fred Frabotta completes this talented artistic staff as Musical Director. Mr. Frabotta has served as a Musical Director for more than fifty musical theater and opera productions throughout New England.
BOC will continue its 2006-2007 season in March with Puccini's La Bohème (in collaboration with Riverside Theatre Works). In July, Boston Opera Collaborative will present Poulenc's Dialogues of the Carmelites. Please visit our website for up-to-date information on upcoming productions and events.
For additional information, please contact:
Mandy Hilliard, Public Relations/Marketing ChairBoston Opera Collaborative
P.O. Box 230348
Boston, MA 02123
(617) 517-5883
mandy.hilliard@bostonoperacollaborative.org
www.bostonoperacollaborative.org
Boston Opera Collaborative is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to providing opportunities for emerging artists — including singers, directors, conductors, and theater technicians — to bridge the gap between higher education and a career in the arts.
Members of Boston Opera Collaborative share in the management of the organization, developing their own skills as artists and administrators through productions and professional development.