| Samson et Dalila

Desire is dangerous. Power is intoxicating.

Friday, August 14 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, August 15 at 8:00 PM
Friday, August 21 at 8:00 PM
Saturday, August 22 at 8:00 PM

Lush, seductive, and emotionally charged, Samson et Dalila explores love, betrayal, and the cost of vulnerability. Saint-Saëns’ sweeping score amplifies the psychological tension between the heroic Samson and the enigmatic Dalila. Anchored by the hauntingly beautiful aria “Mon cœur s’ouvre à ta voix” and thrilling dramatic choruses, this grand opera delivers passion, spectacle, and unforgettable musical intensity.

Samson et Dalila is presented in French with projected English supertitles.

Jonny Kaufman, Samson
Melody Wilson, Dalila
Eliam Ramos, High Priest
Fitzgerald St Louis, Abimélech
Jacob Lassetter, Old Hebrew
Thomas M. Taylor IV, First Philistine
Joel Rogier, Second Philistine
Tanguy Franklin Gnahore, Philistine Messenger
Sharifa Black, chorus
Kai Song Chan, chorus
Danielle Feinstein, chorus
Grace Fisher, chorus
Calista Goldwasser, chorus
Will Kinsella, chorus
Christine Lentini, chorus
Charles McCall, chorus
Stephanie Mossinghoff, chorus
Javi Ojeda, chorus
Ben Moore, chorus
Nyla Thomas, chorus
Danielle Yilmaz, chorus
Emma Wittenauer, the child
Scott Schoonover, Conductor
Kathryn Frady, director
ConductorScott Schoonover
Stage DirectorKathryn Frady
Scenic DesignerKatherine Stepanek
Costume DesignerTeresa Doggett
Lighting DesignerPatrick Huber
Properties MasterCecile “CeCe” Entz
Orchestra ManagerRenee Liebetreu
Stage ManagerHaley Clegg
Supertitle Translation DesignerPhilip Touchette

FRIDAY NIGHT LECTURE SERIES
With Dr. Jeffrey Heyl
Fridays at 7pm in the Gretchen Brigham Gallery

Start your opera weekend with our popular Know Before You Go lecture series with Dr. Jeffrey Heyl. these engaging talks explore each opera’s historical context, break down the plot, and offer a preview of the music you’ll experience during the performance.