The Two Faces of Opera

207 Jefferson St.,Natchez MS 39120

27 October, 2022

Description

The Medium- Gian Carlo Menotti Madame Flora is a “Psychic Medium.” With the help of her daughter, Monica, and Toby, a mute servant, she attempts to cheat clients through her faked seances. Monica pretends to be the spirits of those who have passed on while Toby controls the lights and moves the furniture. During one of these seances Madame Flora is suddenly touched by a spiritual hand that cannot be explained. This mysterious event drives her toward violence, insanity, and ultimately murder. (Duration: 1 hour) (Sung in English) Gianni Schicchi – Giacomo Puccini Following the eerie and tragic story of The Medium we will present a modern-day production of Puccini’s only comic opera, Gianni Schicchi. Our version is set in 20th-Century Mississippi and is sung in English. It is 1992, and the wealthy Rosco McNutty is lying dead in his bed. His relatives have gathered around him to “mourn his passing;” however, what they are really interested in is learning the contents of his will. All of them panic when they realize that he has cut them out! In order to come up with a scheme, they enlist the help of a notorious local rogue – Gianni Schicchi (Johnny Skeeky). While this hilarious comic opera begins with a death, it ends in comedy! (Duration: 1 hour) (Sung in English)