Opera Edwardsville presents: The Three Little Pigs
Opera Edwardsville proudly presents: The Three Little Pigs An Opera for Kids -- On Film! Join us for a virtual field trip to the opera, and enjoy this operatic adaptation of “The Three Little Pigs” from the comfort of your home, or in the classroom! The music of Mozart and magic of theater are brought from the stage directly to you through fun and educational activities and this filmed performance! Visit www.operaedwardsville.org The world famous melodies of Mozart ring out in this operatic adaptation of "The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf" that is brimming with fun and laughs! Join Despina, her silly brothers, and that sneaky wolf as they discover why reading is fundamental, and fun! While we're sad OE’s opera for kids is unable to perform live on tour to schools, we're thrilled to be able to present this digital version of The Three Little Pigs! We hope you'll share this colorful and interactive performance with friends and family so they too can experience this delightful children's opera filled with catchy tunes, fun characters and valuable lessons! Cast & Performers: Sarah Collins (Soprano): Despina, a little piggy who loves to read! Evan Babel (Tenor): Cherubino, her silly brother. Xavier Ojeda (Baritone): Don Giovanni, her OTHER silly brother. Stephanie Mossinghoff (Mezzo): Wolfgang Bigbad, the big bad wolf! Joseph Welch: Piano Accompaniment Creative Team and Film Crew: Stage Director: Chase Hopkins Music Director: Marc Schapman Film Director: Chris Ryan Scenic Design: Roger Speidel Costume Designer: Laura Hanson Production Assistant: Becky Walker Camera Operator: Dylan Kaericher Camera Operator: Justin Staggs Camera Operator: Molly Bazow Education Director: Dr. Alicia Canterbury Educational Assistant: Michaela Davis Photographer: Scott Evers Photographer: Howard Ash Produced by Opera Edwardsville, Once Films, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Sponsored by the Edwardsville Rotary Club. Supported by Stifel, Lewis Rice LLC, and the 2020 Opera Edwardsville Donors. Presented with The St. Louis City Museum, Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville Children’s Museum, SIUE Arts and Issues Series, the City of Edwardsville Arts in the Park program, Edwardsville Arts Center, and the Edwardsville Public Library.
