April 10 & 11; 7.30pm both days
Gian Carlo Menotti's The Medium is a gripping one-hour chamber opera exploring belief, deception, and the terrifying consequences of self-delusion. This production is set in early 20th-century London. Madame Flora ("Baba"), a fraudulent psychic, profits from staging seances for grieving clients, aided by her daughter Monica and the silent, adopted Toby. But when Baba begins to experience what she believes are genuine supernatural encounters, the line between performance and reality collapses. As paranoia takes hold, manipulation gives way to madness-with devastating results. In an age increasingly shaped by distortion and manufactured truths, The Medium remains chillingly relevant.
Not recommended for children.
Performers
Liliane Cromer - Madame Flora
Katrina Franco / Sanjana Khurana - Monica
Henry Cargill - Toby
Erin Chen - Mrs Nolan
Fiona Mulderrig - Mrs Gobineau
Dennis Xu - Mr Gobineau
Marie-Louise Catsalis - Musical Director
Ariela Morgenstern - Stage Director
Benjamin Liupaogo - Vocal Director
[Nearest parking: Wilbur Field Garage]
$11.70-$21.90.