This Wolf Trap Opera new production of Roméo et Juliette was presented at The Barns at Wolf Trap in July 2018. Special thanks to Dan and Gayle D’Aniello, 2018 Wolf Trap Opera Season Underwriters, and Anne R. Kline and Geoffrey Pohanka, 2018 Performance Sponsors.
Music by Charles Gounod
Libretto by J. Barbier and M. Carré
Two young lovers decide to take fate into their own hands after feuding families, bad timing, and fatal mistakes tear them apart. Gounod’s music soars in this French romantic twist on Shakespeare’s most celebrated love story.
Synopsis
Artist Bios
The Defiant Optimism of Young Love by Louisa Muller, director
Shakespeare on the Riviera by Mary Dibbern
in order of vocal appearance
Tybalt, Juliette’s cousin - Richard Trey Smagur
Count Pâris, promised to Juliette - Patrick Guetti
Lord Capulet, Juliette’s father - Joshua Conyers
Juliette Capulet - Madison Leonard
Mercutio, Roméo’s friend - Thomas Glass
Roméo Montague - Alexander McKissick
Gertrude, Juliette’s nurse - Taylor Raven
Gregorio, a Montague servant - Andrew Gilstrap*
Frère Laurent - Anthony Reed
Stéphano, Roméo’s page - Annie Rosen
Benvolio, Romeo’s cousin - Kevin Bryant*
Capulets and Montagues - Wolf Trap Opera Studio*
*Studio Artists
Conductor - Eric Melear
Director - Louisa Muller
Scenic Designer - Timothy Mackabee
Costume Designer - Amanda Seymour
Lighting Designer - Robert H. Grimes
Wig & Makeup Designer - Anne Nesmith
Chorusmaster - Jeremy Frank
Musical Preparation – Jeremy Frank, Blair Salter
French Coach – Marie-France Lefebvre
Assistant Director – Frances Rabalais
Production Stage Manager – Jordan Braun
Assistant Stage Manager – Kristin Kelley
Supertitle Coordinator – Blair Salter