An American Tragedy
Tobias Picker
Libretto by Gene Scheer
2014
Critics described the production as “intelligently-staged” and “theatrically valid,” noting its ability to “resourcefully exploit” the opera’s most compelling scenes, while maintaining a clear and disciplined focus on character relationships.
Glimmerglass Festival
Creative Team:
Conductor: George Manahan
Set Designer: Alexander Dodge
Costume Designer: Anya Klepikov
Lighting Designer: Robert Wierzel
Choreographer: Eric Sean Fogel
Hair & Makeup: Anne Ford-Coates
Cast:
Clyde Griffiths: Christian Bowers
Roberta Alden: Vanessa Isiguen
Sondra Finchley: Cynthia Cook
Samuel Griffiths: Aleksey Bogdanov
Elvira Griffiths: Patricia Schuman
Gilbert Griffiths: Daniel T. Curran
Elizabeth Griffiths: Jennifer Root
Bella Griffiths: Meredith Lustig
Reverend McMillan: John Kapusta
Orville Mason: Thomas Richards
“Kazaras’ sensitive direction was so effective it was barely noticeable”
“An exemplary presentation… well-performed, intelligently-staged”
Photo Credit: Karli Cadel
