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Now in its sixth season, Toronto independent opera company Opera 5 presents Rossini’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia. Rossini’s classic opera will be presented with Opera 5’s trademark intense, bold comedic approach. The show will be at Factory Theatre - 125 Bathurst St - June 13-17, 2018. Tickets are available at the Factory Theatre box office now!
“Opera 5 has become known for taking on unknown works,” says Opera 5 General Director Rachel Krehm, “but this is the first time that we are taking on an opera from the Italian canon. It will be presented with all the Opera 5 trimmings, but without a ‘big schtick.’ Instead, this approach will showcase the musical and comedic chops of our cast and chamber orchestra.”
In Factory Theatre's intimate setting the audience will be up close for extra impact of the fast-paced comedy. Going against the Indie Opera norm of setting shows in the modern day, the action will be set in early 20th century Spain to highlight the story.
The cast of Il Barbiere di Siviglia features Calgary Emerging Artist Alumni Stephanie Tritchew as Rosina, and Kevin Myers as Il Conte d'Almaviva, current Calgary Emerging Artist Johnathon Kirby as Figaro, Jeremy Ludwig as Bartolo, Giles Tomkins as Basilio, and first prize winner of the Toronto Mozart Vocal Competition Megan Miceli as Berta. The all women production team will head up the show led by Opera 5’s Jessica Derventzis, Director and Erin Gerofsky, Production Designer, Jennifer Lennon, Lighting Designer and Melania Radelicki, Stage Manager. Opera 5’s own Evan Mitchell will act as Music Director and take the podium, leading a chamber ensemble of 11 players.
Opera 5 is a member of Indie Opera T.O and is known for creative programming and execution of its mainstage productions, and for the popular web series titled Opera Cheats, which deconstructs opera plots and opera-going rules with a humorous twist. You can watch the series at www.opera5.ca/opera-cheats
Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Factory Theatre –125 Bathurst St
Tickets: $48 VIP (Reserved seating area), $38 General Admission, $25 Student at Factory Theatre box office 416-504-9971 or www.opera5.ca/barbertix
More info including complete cast and production team: www.opera5.ca/barber
Illustration: Poster for Opera 5’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia. ©2018 Kinnon Elliott.
2018-05-28
Toronto: Opera 5 presents Rossini's "Il Barbiere di Siviglia" June 13, 15 and 17