Amahl and the Night Visitors
The Parma Symphony Orchestra in cooperation with Cuyahoga Community College, Western Campus will present the Gian-Carlo Menotti opera ‘AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS’ on December 11, 2022 in the Valley Forge High School auditorium at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm.
This production will feature a full orchestra under the direction of Dr. Randolph P. Laycock. Vocal direction and staging will be under the direction of Ms. Kira Seaton and Mr. John D. Roberts will serve as the Producer.
Sponsored by:
Cuyahoga Community College, Western Campus
CAST
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~ Amahl ~
Oliver Chen (3:00 pm)
Meg Howell (7:30 pm)
~ Mother ~
Bernadette Hisey (3:00 pm)
Jennifer Howell (7:30 pm)
King Kaspar ~ Jared Plasterer
King Balthazar ~ Dave Aberth
King Melchior ~ Brian Keith Johnson
The Page ~ James Pierce Litteral
Since its first performance on Christmas Eve, 1951, Amahl and the Night Visitors has taken its place with A Christmas Carol as a holiday classic. Performed on every continent and in many languages, it has been seen by more people than any other opera in history.
The story tells of the night the Three Kings, following the star to Bethlehem, stop for shelter at the home of Amahl, a poor, crippled shepherd boy who lives with his widowed mother. Inspired by the Wise Men's tale of a kingdom "built on love alone," Amahl offers his own simple gift to the Christ Child. And then a miracle happens…
In this warm and compassionate story, Gian Carlo Menotti has captured the essential spirit of Christmas.