Thaïs presented by University Opera with Symphony Orchestra
“Thaïs” is a cautionary tale of the zealous monk Athanaël’s conversion of the infamous courtesan Thaïs. Amid an atmosphere of sexual depravity, Athanaël battles for the soul of Thaïs only to jeopardize his own. The title role will be shared between Emily Birsan (Oct. 30 & Nov. 3) and Kristin D. Schwecke (Nov. 1). Other roles are performed by Justin Niehoff Smith (Athanaël), Anders Tobiason (Palémon), Ryan P. McEldowney (Nicias), Anna Danielle Slate (Crobyle), Emily Campbell (Myrtale) and Leigh Akin (Albine). 7:30 PM Symphony Orchestra:
James Smith, conductor;
University Opera:
Mimmi Fulmer, associate director;
William Farlow, director;
James Smith, music director and conductor;
William Lutes, vocal coach and music preparation;
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