The Rape of Lucretia

New Camerata Opera presents Benjamin Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia. Directed by Brittany Goodwin, this rendering of the tragic story will confront the harsh reality of a woman’s experience with rape, suppression, and being silenced by men. These elements of voicelessness resonate particularly loudly in this #MeToo era. The role of Lucretia will be sung by Allison Gish, and played by deaf actress Amelia Hensley who will use American Sign Language to address the element of not being heard that is at the heart of the story.. Maestro Justin Bischof leads the Modus Opera Orchestra in the performance of this groundbreaking score.

Cast

Lucretia (Mezzo-Soprano)………..Allison Gish

Lucretia (Actor)………..Amelia Hensley

Tarquinius………..Stan Lacy

Bianca………..Eva Parr (5/2, 5/5) and Julia Tang (5/4)

Collatinus………..Andrew Dwan

Junius………..Scott Lindroth

Lucia………..Barbara Porto

Female Chorus………..Helena Brown

Male Chorus………..Erik Bagger (5/2, 5/5) and Victor Khodadad (5/4)

Creative Team

Assistant Conductor………..Brian Holman

Costume Designer………..Sarah Dixey

Scenographer………..Luther Frank

Associate Scenographer………..Jocelyn Girigorie

Stage Manager………..Miriam Rochford

 

$35 General Admission, $45 VIP (includes complimentary wine, courtesy of Torii Mor)

This production includes sexual situations, scenes of violence and adult content.

*All tickets include an additional $2 Theater Restoration Fee, which keeps the lights on in our new digs. 

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New Camerata Opera (NCO) is a non-profit, Manhattan based opera company. It was co-founded in 2016 by Erik Bagger, Victor Khodadad, Stan Lacy, Alexandra Lang, Scott Lindroth, Eva Parr, Barbara Porto, and Julia Tang. The company is a member of the New York Opera Alliance. Our aim is to engage, excite, and educate through immersive performances that break down barriers and inspire the fans of the future. www.newcamerataopera.org