The Anonymous Lover
February 21-23, 2025
Directed by Carl Randolph
Music Direction by Joseph Sorge Bender JCC Auditorium
6125 Montrose Road Rockville, MD 20852 AboutThis captivating, rarely performed operatic gem, written in 1780 by groundbreaking Black composer Joseph Bologne, tells the story of Léontine, a wealthy widow, who finds herself the object of affection from a secret admirer. This production will feature the premiere of the first full English translation of the opera from the original French, translated by VLOC's own Bonnie Barrows. Presented staged with orchestra.
Runs approximately two hours, including a 15-minute intermission. |
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CastLéontine - Simone Brown (2/21 & 2/23); Sophie Clarke (2/22)
Valcour - Anthony Varner Jeannette - Tara Kitchelt Colin - Joseph Lorber Dorothée - Maggie Ramsey Ophemon - Rob Ritter Chorus: Katherine Anthony*, Michael Beder, Stephen Brown, Sophie Clarke**, Hannah Friedman, Rand Huntzinger, Lynn Kaplan, Paris McMillian, Amanda Messinger, Bill Rogers***, Katharine Waples**** * Dorothée cover ** Léontine cover *** Ophemon cover **** Jeannette cover |
Production StaffProducers - Katherine L. Rogers, Denise Young
Stage Manager - Doug Maryott |
