Donizetti's Elixir of Love
Friday, April 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
1419 Basin Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
Immerse yourself in a world of romance in a bustling Western town as Nemorino, a hopelessly in love farmer, sets out to win the heart of the beautiful and wealthy Adina. Desperate for the hand of his true love, Nemorino turns to a mysterious elixir that takes him on a journey of hilarious antics, mischievous schemes, and intense anticipation.
This production is supported by a grant from the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA).
FEATURING
Adina.......Lindsey Reynolds
Nemorino.......Matthew Swensen
Sergeant Belcore......Johnathan McCullough
Dulcamara, a quack doctor......Ashraf Sewailam
Giannetta, a peasant girl......Nicole Heinen
ARTISTIC STAFF
Stage Director.......Ned Canty
Conductor.......Nicholas Fox
Scenic Designer.......Steven C. Kemp
Lighting Designer.......Connie Yun
Costume Designer.......Christianne Myers
Chorus Master.......Carol Rausch
Production Manager.......Sarah McCall
Technical Director.......Stephen Thurber
Costumer.......Lesly Davi
Stage Manager.......Johnny Motoc
Assistant Stage Manager.......Emma Kay Staunton
Assistant Stage Manager.......Emily Holter
Assistant Lighting Designer.......Brendan Mullenix
Rehearsal & Performance Pianist.......Sean Kelly
Property Master.......Lexi Mancuso
Scenic Painter.......Nathan Arthur
Supertitles Prompter.......Beth Rota
Supertitles by.......Ned Canty
Costumes provided by.......Opera Memphis
CHORUS
SOPRANO
Nicole Bittner
Caroline Boudreaux
Alyssa Hernandez
Elizabeth Peters
Abigail Rosero
Karina Valle
ALTO
Mirella Cavalcante
Olivia Garcia
Samantha Sevin
Juliana Starr
Anna Kate Yeager
TENOR
William Alber
Justin Eifert
Alan Gandolf
Frederick George
Thomas Lin
Randy Martono-Chai
Brandon Wear
BARITONE/BASS
Andrew Aceves
David Hinton
Jacob Huffty
Jake Jenkins
Jeffrey Newell
Nathaniel Richard