The Witty Squirrel
Just desserts.
- Played
- November 29 – December 8, 2024
- Venue
- Mamdani Opera Centre
- Runtime
- 45min
- Season
- 2024–25
An orphaned squirrel promises to prepare a feast for the King and his court in exchange for the gift of a set of golden teeth. What could go wrong?
This season’s Family Opera is a Canadian and English language premiere: Nino Rota’s The Witty Squirrel. Known for his famous film scores like The Godfather trilogy and La Dolce Vita, Rota’s cinematic style gives life to this vibrant tale about embracing talents, facing challenges, and making wise choices.
Cast
- The Squirrel Kelsey Ronn
- The Squirrel Christina Thanisch-Smith
- The Squirrel Alessia Vitali
- King Colin Mackey
- King Nicholas Murphy
- King Luke Noftall
- Chamberlain Colin Mackey
- Chamberlain Nicholas Murphy
- Chamberlain Luke Noftall
- Minister Arieh Max Sacke
- Minister Ryan Nauta
- Queen Kelsey Ronn
- Queen Christina Thanisch-Smith
- Queen Alessia Vitali
Creative Team
- Composer Nino Rota
- Librettist Eduardo de Filippo
- Translator Kelley Rourke
- Stage Director Elizabeth Stepkowski Tarhan
- Music Director Evan Mounce
- Set Designer Deneane Osmond
- Lighting Designer Brett Johnson
- Costume Designer Heather Moore
- Stage Manager Kate Pallesen
- Apprentice Stage Manager Nicole Oscar
- Head Coach Emily Hamper
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