Based on Perrault's beloved fairy tale about Cinderella and the glass slipper, this 1899 opera was given its U.S. premiere at the French Opera House in New Orleans! In the spirit of the Carnival season, Cinderella attends a colorful ball, where she meets and falls in love with her Prince Charming. Rachel Harris makes her Loyola debut as stage director for this fully costumed production with orchestra. Conducted by Loyola Opera Theatre director Carol Rausch.
Friday's Cast:
Cendrillon – Quinn Rulison
Le Prince Charmant – Zara Zemmels
La Fée – Isabella Vanderhoof
Noémie – Allison Waguespack
Dorothée – Christina Hera
Madame de la Haltière – Allison Joiner
Pandolfe – Frank Convit
Sunday's Cast:
Cendrillon – Bethany Shemroske
Le Prince Charmant – Sarah Neal
La Fée – Brittany Schaubhut
Noémie – Elizabeth Wooton
Dorothée – Annika Pell
Madame de la Haltière – Paula Sofia Nesticó
Pandolfe – Frank Convit