Wolf Trap Opera UNTRAPPED Online: The Emperor of Atlantis
2020-10-20 | Wolf Trap Online
The Emperor of Atlantis: Death decides to teach mankind a lesson in this powerfully dramatic work.

THE EMPEROR OF ATLANTIS

Music by Viktor Ullmann

Libretto by Peter Kien

A mad emperor declares universal war against everyone and offends Death. The result is a chaotic world in which the living no longer laugh, the dying no longer die, and life and death have lost their meaning. This daring satire was written while Ullmann was interned in the Nazis' Terez n ghetto and examines the arrogance of unstoppable power and humanity's resilience. This controversial and brilliant opera is full of humor and poignancy, with music that ranges from blues and German folk tunes to a Bach chorale.

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CAST

Cast in Order of Vocal Appearance

Emperor Overall - Ben Edquist

Death - Anthony Robin Schneider

Harlekin - Joshua Blue

Loudspeaker - Daniel Noyola

Drummer - Megan Esther Grey

Soldier - Victor Cardamone*

Girl with the Bobbed-Hair - Shannon Jennings

*Studio Artist

CREATIVE TEAM

Conductor - Geoffrey McDonald

Director - Richard Gammon

Choreographer Elizabeth Coker

Scenic Designer - Julia Noulin-M rat

Costume Designer - Jonathan Knipscher

Lighting Designer - Robert H. Grimes

Wig & Makeup Designer Anne Nesmith

MUSIC AND PRODUCTION STAFF

Cover Conductor Andrew Crooks

Musical Preparation - Andrew Crooks, James Maverick

French Coach - Jocelyn Dueck

Assistant Director - kt shorb

Production Stage Manager - Madeline Levy

Assistant Stage Manager - Savannah Valigura

Supertitle Coordinator - Thomas Morris

Make-Up Provided By M A C
