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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 21, 1981)
% Artistic Director, Philip Hayles DON’T MISS A SINGLE NOTE ! he excitement of live theater i- fused with th«• great masters o! music in J- : • rn- <)(.. • .< 19M 19R2 season. You are the mi a I ingredient in completing our memorable six: -i-.isiin '"• rift*’ now .1 mf a\ old r.ii'sjnt; one of vour fa wintes because o| a si |lout. Su bscr ' • - art in . . 1 left out! Join us in our best season to dal • ' A subscript am sa\I-- v on 1 o'1.'oi 1 h< sing a t ikot price l,i spi• ;> discount is o'!< . i; •. -1 .v a nd senior '-it i/i-ns ■ \ season ticket tor .a 1 lour shows can in .a ~ i •11 !i a» Tit ' • ; .1 •, > dent ' a nd senior ■ ■ 11/« ~ > Here's what's in store for you in the coming »eason! # October 5. 7, 9, 10 and 11 (matinefl. 1981 Patience Gilbert 4 .Sullivan In this hilarious spoof of the 'nealhetic mmc menl" in IPth Century' Copland the naive younc milkmaid. J’aUenrer rannol understand the altentiun paid to her by Ihe curious poet. Bunthoroc Shr also cannot comprehend his silly poems which send all the women into ccstacy The situation is complicated by the timely urri v»l of yet another poet, who just happens to be the childhood sweetheart of Patience The de I ik St fulls funny conclusion of this Gilbert A. Sullivan masterpiece will have you chuckling when jtou leave the theater. It s a light hearted and lively beginning fur our sixth season November 29 (matinee), 1981 • December 4.5 (evenings), 1981 • December 5.6 (matinee). 1981 Amahl And The Night Visitors Gian Carlo Menotti As (he Three Kings journey to find the Christ child, they encounter the shepherd boy. Amahl. who is crippled. Despite his physical affliction and the poverty he and his mother suffer. Amahl is radiant with life and enthusiasm. Follow ing a celebration given by local shepherds and their families in honor of the Three Kings, night falls and everyone sleeps except Amahl's mother She’ triestteal some of the Kings' gold so life can be made better for her and her son She is caught arid the intensity of the moment is sudden !y lost in the greater experience of a miracle. This heart warming and moving story is one your whole family will cherish. . MarchS. 10. 12, 13 and . 14 (matineel, 1982 Cosi Fan Tutte H'.A. Mozart The two young men. Gugiielmo and Ferrando are in love with the beautiful and charming young girls. Fiordiligi and llorabolla Absolutely certain of the girls' fidelity, the young men scoff at the older and wiser Don Alfonso's assertion that all women; under the right circumstances, can be unfait hful. Still convinced, and sensing an oppor tunity to make a great deal of money, the two young men wager with Don Alfonso. The sophis ticated Alfonso tells them that if they will follow his instructions for only twenty four hours he will prove his claim The bet is on and the lively romp that follows will demand your close atten lion Who wins ' Come for yourself if "cosi fan tutte ' ("all women are like that May 17, 19,21,22 and 23 (matinee), 1982 Madame Butterfly G. Puccini , The tragic and beautiful tale of.tho young Cio Cio San (Butterfly1 who marries an American sailor is one of opera's most beloved stories Trying to cross the barrier separating the two cultures, Cio Cio San believes with alt her being that her American husband will one day return for her and their.young son. Knduring the rejection of her people after refusing to marry a Japanese suitor, the innocent Butterfly clings to her hope and her son-a visible memory, of her "real" husband When Lieutenant Pinkerton finally returns with his American wife. Butterfly's joy is turned to horror Without hope and without honor. Cio Cio San returns to Japanese culture with a grim finality. ALL PERFORMANCES IN ENGLISH \ . TICKET POLICY Subscriptions arc processed according to date received. No single tickets will be available until September S»3. 1881. No refunds available on cancellations or price adjustments on ex changes. To secure seuting with friends, include all orders in one envelope. HOW TO ORDER YOUR SEASON TICKETS 1. Select the day of the week you wish to attend. 2. Select which performance of "Amahl" you wish to attend. 3. Select your seating area according to the diagram. 4. Tell us how many season tickets to send you. 5. Fill in your name, address and phone number. 6. If you wish to make an additional donation, fill in the amount, and know that we are grateful to you. 7. Enclose your check for the GRAND TOTAL amount and mail. Have a question? Call us at 503<485 3985 Monday Friday 10:00 a.m 4:00 p.m. SOLD OUT HOUSES COVER APPROXIMATELY 50«/. OF THE COSTS OF EUGENE OPERA. THE OTHER 50% IS SUPPORTED THROUGH TAX DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS. | MAIL IN! CALL IN! COME IN!
