Opera to Go!

Engage...With provocative, often hilarious bite-sized operas. Come inside the making of opera today.
The Virgin Charlie
Taylor Graham, librettist / William Rowson, composer An unexpected recipient bears an immense responsibility.
One Lump or Two
Sandy Pool, librettist / Glenn James, composer Arsenic and Old Lace meets Hitchcock. Where is that butler, anyway?
My Mother's Ring
Marcia Johson, librettist / Stephen Andrew Taylor, composer A young man, a psychiatrist, and two mysterious deaths.
The Perfect Screw
Alexis Diamond, librettist / Abigail Richardson, composerWill it be Robertson or Phillips? What’s a girl to do?
"...one of the most anticipated events of the musical year...This program is not to be missed." ...Paula Citron, Classical 96.3 FM
Director, Tom Diamond
Music Director, Wayne Strongman
Cast
Scott Belluz,Sally Dibblee,Keith Klassen,Peter McGillivray,Krisztina Szabó with Chamber Orchestra
Set & Costume Designer, Julia Tribe
Performances
*March 26 at 8pm: Press Opening & Community Night March 27 at 8pm: World PremiereMarch 28 at 8pm: Regular PerformanceMarch 29 at 3pm: Regular Performance (Matinee)
Tickets
$40 regular$20 student / arts worker$25 birds eye view seats15% off regular price for groups of 10 or more *all tickets $20 for March 26 at 8pm
Box Office 416.973.4000 or call 416.537.6066 ext 221: to order as part of our 2008-2009 Subscription Series ext 224: to order a Gala ticket ($99) for the world premiere March 27 at 8pm

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