THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET – world premiere
Music: Bermel
Libretto: Cisneros & Bermel
Six performances: July 18, 28m; Aug 2m, 10m, 12m, 16
The House on Mango Street, a coming-of-age classic, has been acclaimed by critics, beloved by readers of all ages, taught in schools and universities alike, and translated around the world. Novelist Sandra Cisneros, winner of the PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature, has teamed up with Grammy-nominated composer Derek Bermel for an opera inspired by her classic book, which unfolds in a series of episodes seen through the eyes of a young girl. Through a series of interactions, which range from fascinating to funny to frightening, she comes to understand that storytelling is the medicine she can offer her community — and herself.
Conductor | Nicole Paiement
Director | ChÃa Patiño
Set Designer | John Conklin
Costume Designer | Erik Teague
Lighting Designer | Amith Chandrashaker
Choreographer | Amanda Castro
Dramaturg | Kelley Rourke
Projections Designer | Greg Emetaz
Hair & Make-Up | Tom Watson
Generously Sponsored by | Nellie and Robert Gipson
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