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Sumeida's Song
Asakir has waited 17 years for her son, Alwan, to avenge her husband's murder in this opera based on the one-act Egyptian play, Song of Death. Alwan's university education causes him to question whether he can be a violent man. Now Alwan must decide if he will restore his family's honor and fulfill his mother's only wish.
*Not recommended for children under 13.*
Directed by Rose Freeman, Musical Direction by Jason Carlson.
The cast includes Amanda Runge, Erin Moll, Adrianne Blanks, Mary Lutz Govertsen, Anne Slovin, Alfredo Jimenez, Bill Dwyer, Matthan Black, and Noah Gartner. See below for dates each individual is performing.
Prior to Sumeida's Song, we will be presenting a short concert of music by Mohammed Fairouz, followed by a brief intermission. Performers include Christopher Skyles, Jason Carlson, Angela Born, Kathryn Satoh, Matt Blanks, and Rena Ahmed.
On 10/24, 10/31 and 11/6, we will have presentations by special guests from the Egyptian community. On 10/24, we are honored to have Dr. Muhammad Eissa. On 10/31, we are honored to have Ahmed El-ghandour, Fouad Teymour, and Hani Khalil. On 11/8, we are honored to have the Consul General of Egypt. These presentations will be in lieu of the concert.
As part of our mission, we hope to inspire conversation amongst our audience members. As such, we will be holding "talk back" discussions with our director, cast members, and special guests after the performances on Friday 10/23, and Saturday 10/31, and Friday 11/6. We hope you will join us.
Anne Slovin will perform as Mabrouka on 10/23, 10/25, 10/31, 11/7
Mary Lutz Govertsen will perform as Mabrouka on 10/24, 10/30, 11/1, 11/6, 11/8
Amanda Runge will perform as Asakir on 10/23, 10/25, 10/31, 11/6
Erin Moll will perform as Asakir on 10/24, 10/30, 11/1, 11/8
Adrianne Blanks will perform as Asakir on 11/7
Alfredo Jimenez will perform as Sumeida on 10/23, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7
Bill Dwyer will perform as Sumeida on 10/25, 10/30, 11/1, 11/6, 11/8
Matthan Ring Black will perform as Alwan on 10/23, 10/25, 10/31, 11/7
Noah Gartner will perfrom as Alwan on 10/24, 10/30, 11/1, 11/6, 11/8
Please note online ticket sales end 3 hours prior to curtain. If tickets are not sold out, they can be purchased at the door. The ticket price at the door is $25.
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3502 N. Elston Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 13 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
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