Frankenstein
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WORLD PREMIERE
Arizona Opera’s eagerly-awaited third World Premiere, based on Mary Shelley’s iconic novel by the same name, comes to the stage to open the 2023/24 Season in the McDougall RED Series. With a riveting, cinematic score and libretto by Gregg Kallor, the living, feeling Creature is brought to life only to be forsaken by its creator, Victor Frankenstein. Embracing Shelley’s original text, Frankenstein gives poignant voice to The Creature’s struggle and lays bare the horror of alienation and “otherness” with exquisite nuance. At the core of this heartbreaking tale lies an exquisitely wrought plea to look deeper within ourselves to find our commonality and to uphold our responsibility to one another.
Frankenstein was workshopped at Arizona Opera in Phoenix in December 2022 to great success. It follows Arizona Opera’s first two gripping world premieres, Riders of the Purple Sage and The Copper Queen Film, the latter of which was released in fall 2021 as a feature-length film. As stewards of the 400-plus year art form, Arizona Opera thrives on re-imagining its productions, commissioning new operas, and supporting up-and-coming artists.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Phoenix – October 13 - 15, 2023 – Herberger Theater Center
Tucson – October 21 & 22, 2023 – Temple of Music and Art
Performed in English with English and Spanish supertitles
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Estimated Running Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Frankenstein is part of the McDougall Arizona Opera RED Series. Production made possible, in part, through generous support from Ron and Kay McDougall, Karen Wadman, Dr. Herschel Rosenzweig, Carol Franc Buck Foundation, Susan Esco Chandler, Richard P Stahl Charitable Trust, Michael and Beth Kasser, and Lewis Roca. The company debut of Sarah Ina Meyers was partially supported by OPERA America’s Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors, generously funded by the Marineau Family Foundation.
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Enjoy an evening with the composer and librettist of Frankenstein, Gregg Kallor, at Changing Hands Bookstore in Phoenix. Learn about the artistic journey Gregg took when researching and developing the opera while enjoying snacks and drinks at First Draft Book Bar in Changing Hands.
This event is free and open to everyone.
Join Dr. Miriam Schildkret, PN1 for our Spring Series with the Jewish Family and Children's Services Center for Senior Enrichment. This class will be focused on Frankenstein. Arizona Opera’s eagerly-awaited third world premiere, based on Mary Shelley’s iconic novel by the same name, comes to the stage to open the 2023/24 Season in the McDougall RED Series.
Frankenstein
Music and Libretto by Gregg Kallor
Reading: September 4, 2023 – October 6, 2023
Meeting: October 6, 2023 at 7 PM MST | Zoom Meeting Link
THIS EVENT WILL BE A PREVIEW OUR UPCOMING PRODUCTION OF FRANKENSTEIN.
FRANKENSTEIN
Music and Libretto by Gregg Kallor
Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Time: 7 PM
Location: Herberger Theatre Center, Phoenix
Rating: PG-13
Language: Performed in English with English and Spanish supertitles
Length: approx. 2 hours and 15 minutes
Learn more about each opera immediately before the performance with Gregg Kallor, composer and librettist of Frankenstein. These half-hour talks will enhance your opera experience, beginning one hour before each performance at the Herberger Theater Center.
Learn more about each opera immediately before the performance with Gregg Kallor, composer and librettist of Frankenstein. These half-hour talks will enhance your opera experience, beginning one hour before each performance at the Herberger Theater Center.
Learn more about each opera immediately before the performance with Gregg Kallor, composer and librettist of Frankenstein. These half-hour talks will enhance your opera experience, beginning one hour before each performance at the Herberger Theater Center.
Enjoy an evening with the composer and librettist of Frankenstein, Gregg Kallor, in The Lounge at Temple of Music and Art. Learn about the artistic journey Gregg took when researching and developing the opera while enjoying snacks and drinks.
Space is limited. Tickets are Free/Pay What You Wish.
Learn more about each opera immediately before the performance with Gregg Kallor, composer and librettist of Frankenstein. These half-hour talks will enhance your opera experience, beginning one hour before each performance at the Temple of Music and Art.
Learn more about each opera immediately before the performance with Gregg Kallor, composer and librettist of Frankenstein. These half-hour talks will enhance your opera experience, beginning one hour before each performance at the Temple of Music and Art.