Carlisle Floyd: Susannah (2017)
“Carlisle Floyd is one of America’s foremost composers. Though he has written in other forms, he is renowned for his operas, for which he also writes the libretti. The most famous and popular is his third opera, Susannah, premiered in 1955 and the second most preformed in all American operas. Updated and set in Tennessee, it is loosely based on the Apocryphal tale of Susannah and the Elders. The work is rooted in vernacular folk melodies, hymns, and contains soaring melodic beauty.” In the opera 'Susannah;’ Susannah Polk becomes the target of false accusations and scandalous rumors spread by the local church community. Her innocence is challenged, leading to tragic consequences as Susannah fights to defend her honor and integrity in the face of small-town prejudice and bigotry.
Director: Michael Unger
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Susan Hellman Spatafora as Susannah |
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Todd Donovan as Olin Blitch |
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Scott Wichael as Little Bat |
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Anthony Wright Webb as Sam |
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Brian Wehrle as Elder McLean |
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Benjamin Bloomfield as Elder Ott |
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Stanley Wilson as Elder Hayes |
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Fred Frabotta as Elder Gleaton |
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Melissa Misener as Mrs. McLean |
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Robyn Rocklein as Mrs. Ott |
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Stefanie Izzo as Mrs. Hayes |
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Aleksandra Ritums as Mrs. Gleaton |
| Sound | Mark Sforzini | Conductor |
| Production | Michael Unger | Producer |
| Editing | Michael Unger | Editor |
| Directing | Michael Unger | Director |
| Production | Curtis Graham | Producer |
| Sound | Carlisle Floyd | Music |
| Writing | Carlisle Floyd | Writer |
