UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / SCHOOL OF MUSIC, THEATRE & DANCE

Minasian’s portrayal was truly spectacular—her Elizabeth was deep and seductive, precociously balancing beauty and terror. Her luxurious contralto voice pulled the audience into Elizabeth’s madness and gripped until we were left begging for more. Mason’s complement to her was grounding, with a voice effortlessly demanding attention.

-- [art] seen / Arts at UMich

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3rd Place - National Opera Association Competition for 2023-2024 / Division VIII

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Conductor: Kirk Severtson

Sets: Audrey Tieman

Lighting: Abi Farnsworth

Costumes: Christianne Myers

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Elizabeth Cree: Danielle Casos / Aria Minasian

John Cree: Jack Morin / Robert Wesley Mason

Aveline: Katelyn Brown / Juliet Schlefer

Dan Leno: Alexander Nick

Uncle Tommy Farr: Thomas Long

Inspector Kildare: Tyler Middleton

Doris: Daiyao Zhong

Little Victor Farrell: Jabari Lewis

Mr. Greatorex / George Gissing: Cody Carlson

Mr. Lister / Karl Marx: Loren Reash-Henz

Priest / Librarian: William Fishwick

Jane Quig / Annie the Serving Girl: Amelia Zhang

Shadow Play Actors: Mia Brooks, Juaquin Consuelos, Nate McCanna, Elizabeth Nigg

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Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre

Ann Arbor, MI

March 21, 22, 23, 24 2024

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Photos: UMich STMD