The Mission

Founded in 2007, Loudoun Lyric

Opera is the resident opera

company of Loudoun County in

Northern Virginia. Through a

commitment to excellence in the performing arts, Loudoun Lyric

Opera strives to enrich the cultural climate of our community by

providing a venue for local

performers to showcase their

talents, while also offering an

intimate stage for aspiring singers

to launch their careers to sing at

leading opera houses.

• READ LLO FAQ's, Dave Butler's humorous intro to opera

RECENT PRESS

"The Merry Widow at Franklin Park"

Dave Levinson Review with photos,

LoudounArts.com, April 16, 2012

"The LLO presents The Merry Widow,"

Samantha Bartram Preview/Review,

Leesburg Today, April 13, 2012

"The Gifts of Christmas,"

Purcellville Gazette (PDF, p 18)

Nov. 25, 2011

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Former Press and Patron Reviews

DECEMBER 6-15

This familiar fairy tale — set to music and filled with humor, magic and mayhem — is a perfect way to introduce children and families to the art of opera!

THE CAST

Hansel: Carla Rountree

Gretel: Ceri Gerrish

Gertrude: Erin Passmore

Peter: Benjamin Curtis

Witch: Melanie Ashkar

Sandman: Ashley Sanda

Dew Fairy: Carrie Anne Winter

Chorus of
Gingerbread Children: Joanna Abraham, Bella Giuliani, Isabelle Heng, Olivia Heng, Mary Rose Hillock, Reilley Lin, Olivia Loftin, Michelle Schwartz, Kaylin Shukert, Gabby Thomas, Celia Thompson, Grace Wilberding, Maddie Wooden and Aili Yu

ARTISTIC STAFF
Stage Director – James Campanella
Music Director – Katherine Mueller
Accompanist – Bradley Rinaldo
Stage Manager - April Bridgeman
Producer – Pamela Butler
Costumer – Susan Graham / Charelle’s Costumes

PERFORMANCES

at Franklin Park Arts Center
Friday, December 6, 7 pm
Saturday, December 7, 7 pm
Sunday, December 8, 3 pm

Online Pre-Sale Tickets
($2 per ticket savings)
Adults: $20
Seniors/Students: $15
Children: $10

— BUY TODAY —

at the Tally Ho Theater
Sunday, December 15, 3 pm

Online Pre-Sale Tickets
($2+ per ticket savings)
Adults: $20
Seniors/Students: $15
Children: $5 (Courtesy of a Grant - More at Tickets Page)

- BUY TODAY -

36441 Blueridge View Ln.
Purcellville, VA

19 West Market Street
Leesburg, VA

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