Summer 2010
La Traviata

Undercroft Opera is proud to present La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi, our Summer 2010 Production!!! This production marks year 5 for Undercroft Opera, and to celebrate the occasion, we have moved from our former performance location to a beautiful new air conditioned venue.

Bellefield Hall Auditorium
315 S. Bellefield Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
*directions*.

Bellefield Hall is located in the heart of Oakland. It features a larger stage and orchestra pit area, a slightly larger, air conditioned auditorium and more comfortable seating for our patrons. We are extremely excited to be performing at Bellefield Hall!

La Traviata will be presented in English, with special permission from Pocket Opera in California. This is a newer, refreshing English translation by Donald Pippin that is sure to delight audiences! The production will be accompanied by the Undercroft Orchestra, conducted by Woody Brown. The Stage Director is Sally Denmead and Chorus Master is Rebekah Hill.

Thursday, August 12th 8:00 p.m.
Friday, August 13th 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 14th 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 15th 2:00 p.m.

Ticket Prices
$30 Orchestra Seating
$25 Orchestra Seating Students/Seniors
$20 General Seating
$15 General Seating Students/Seniors
Children under 12 FREE!!

Purchase Tickets Online Today

Order Now for our "Super" Early Bird specials! "Super" Early Bird specials are $5.00 off all prices listed above! This offer is only good until July 15th. We then move into the "Early Bird" pricing category, with $3.00 off which is good until the week before the show. All tickets purchased after Thursday, August 5th will be full price.

Cast Information
Violetta Valery: Gail Novak (8/12, 8/14), Rebecca Rumfelt (8/13, 8/15)
Alfredo Germont: Andrew Boag (8/12, 8/14), Michael McCullough (8/13, 8/15)
Giorgio Germont: Guy Russo (8/12, 8/14), Sean Donaldson (8/13, 8/15)
Flora: Natalie Severns (8/12, 8/14), Rachel Kisic (8/13, 8/15)
Annina: Julia Geisler (8/12, 8/14), Aubree Smeltz (8/13, 8/15)
Gastone: David Fair
Baron Douphol: Sean Lenhart
Marchese d'Obigny: David Svoboda
Doctor Grenvil: Benjamin Zaksek
Giuseppe: Henry Tucker
Flora's Servant/Messenger: Andrew Gidley


The Undercroft Opera Chorus:

Soprano I
Julia Geisler
Nicole Matich
Michelina Pollini
Aubree Smeltz
Davlin Smith
Jessica Snyder
Anqwenique Wingfield

Soprano II
Melissa Bailey
Susan Hood
Anna McTiernan
Robyn Peterson
Lydia Roberson
Fatu Sherif
Candice Shaughnessy

Tenor I
Enrique Bernardo
Bill Bluemle
William Strom

Tenor II
Patrick Brannan
Sam Buzzelli
Henry Tucker
Ken Weidaw

Bass I
Justin Barclay
Namy Farah
John Phillips

Bass II
Denis Cunningham
Andrew Gidley
Nathan Hart

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• Advertiser Form
• Show Flyer

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• Orchestra Audition
• Online Donation
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