THE WITTY SQUIRREL
Music by Nino Rota
Libretto by Eduardo de Filippo
Translation by Kelley Rourke
NOVEMBER 29 - dECEMBER 8, 2024
Mamdani Opera Centre
sensory friendly PERFORMANCE
Saturday, December 7 at 11 AM
Alessia Vitali - The Witty Squirrel. Calgary Opera. HarderLee Photography
Alessia Vitali - The Witty Squirrel. Calgary Opera. HarderLee Photography
The Witty Squirrel. Calgary Opera. HarderLee Photography
The Witty Squirrel. Calgary Opera. HarderLee Photography
Cast of The Witty Squirrel. Calgary Opera. HarderLee Photography - websize
Christina Thanisch-Smith - The Witty Squirrel. Calgary Opera. HarderLee Photography
Colin Mackey, Christina Thanisch-Smith, Arieh Max Sacke - The Witty Squirrel. Calgary Opera. HarderLee Photography
Nicholas Murphy and Christina Thanisch-Smith - The Witty Squirrel. Calgary Opera. HarderLee Photography
Nicholas Murphy, Alessia Vitali - The Witty Squirrel. Calgary Opera. HarderLee Photography
just desserts
An orphaned squirrel promises to prepare a feast for the King and his court in exchange for the gift of a set of golden teeth. What could go wrong?
This season’s Family Opera is a Canadian and English language premiere: Nino Rota’s The Witty Squirrel. Known for his famous film scores like The Godfather trilogy and La Dolce Vita, Rota’s cinematic style gives life to this vibrant tale about embracing talents, facing challenges, and making wise choices.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Family Opera Performances are at the Mamdani Opera Centre
Sung in English
Come Early to learn a song, a dance, and create a craft that will be part of the show! Doors open 60 minutes before showtime.
Run time is approximately 45 minutes.
Seating is general admission
Dress up is encouraged! Princes and princesses, woodland creatures, superheros, dinosaurs, movie characters, and more - everyone is welcome!
Know before you go
performance dates
Friday, November 29 at 7 PM
Saturday, November 30 at 11 AM & 4 PM
Sunday, December 1 at 11 AM & 4 PM
Friday, December 6 at 7 PM
Saturday, December 7 at 4 PM
Sunday, December 8 at 11 AM & 4 PM
sensory friendly Performance
Saturday, December 7 at 11 AM
Production information
Stage Director - Elizabeth Stepkowski Tarhan
Music Director - Evan Mounce
Set Designer - DeNeane Osmond
Lighting Designer - Brett Johnson
Costume Designer - Heather Moore
Stage Manager - Kate Pallesen
Apprentice Stage Manager - Nicole Oscar
Head Coach - Emily Hamper
Head of Props - Kate Greggersen
Director of Production - Cody Stadel
Production & Facility Coordinator - Brett Johnson
Translator - Kelley Rourke