Hansel and Gretel
Engelbert Humperdinck
English Libretto by Ben Robinson
Original Film Production
Now Streaming on Demand
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This delightful and delicious adaptation of the Humperdinck classic sets the action in a dream world where a celebrity pastry chef captures two children who get lost in the woods and features them on her zany cooking show as the guest stars... and main ingredients.
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In collaboration with PhotoSynthesis Productions, Resonance Works Pittsburgh, Raylynmor Opera, and the Pittsburgh Youth Chorus, this original film production launches at Cinemapolis in December 2021 and will subsequently stream online on demand.
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Cast
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Hansel: Annie Rosen
Gretel: Marlen Nahhas
The Witch/Mother: Meghan Kasanders
Father: Mario Diaz Moresco
Sandman: Mariya Kaganskaya*
Dew Fairy: Megnot Toggia*
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*Indicates member of Opera Ithaca Apprentice Artist Program
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Creative Team
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Director and Librettist: Ben Robinson
Co-Director and Editor: David Kossack
Conductor: Maria Sensi Sellner
Orchestra: Resonance Works Pittsburgh
Chorus: Pittsburgh Youth Chorus; Shawn Funk, Artistic Director
Costumes and Properties: Elizabeth Kitney
Cameras: Peter Carroll, Jeff Hodges, David Teubner
Gingerbread House: Maria Salino, Dolce Delight Bakery
Production Managers: Ivy Stevens and Maggie Lapinski
Production Assistant: Jamison Nickles
Choreographer: Reagan Messer, MOCO
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