Humperdink's tuneful fairytale

Hansel and Gretel was an upbeat and tuneful opera written by the German-board composer Engelbert Humperdink. Based on Grimm Brothers's fairy tale one would could think of it as a dark story about children who get lost in the woods and meet a terrifying, child-eating witch. Despite the dark undertones, Humperdink treated the peice lightly, making it a decent first opera for youngsters. Originally written in English the piece was presented using a translation by Norman Kelley. Directed by Marc Astafan.

Cast

Hansel's and Gretel's father - Ron Loyd
Hansel - Cherry Duke
Gretel - Danielle Talamantes
Witch - Courtney Ames

Performed at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts

Underwritten in part by the Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation and the Charles H. Stout Foundation. Season underwriting by International Game Technology.