From Carmen to West Side Story, Duke Opera Theater is bringing students and faculty together for an evening filled with drama, comedy, romance, and unforgettable music.

In The Faculty Join the Party, Duke Opera Theater performers share the stage with Duke Music faculty members Ted Federle, Andrea Edith Moore, Elizabeth Linnartz, and Clara Rottsolk for a lively program celebrating the excitement of ensemble singing and theatrical storytelling.

Featuring scenes and ensembles from Carmen, Die Fledermaus, Don Giovanni, Fidelio, The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, The Merry Widow, On the Town, Thaïs, and West Side Story, the program travels from the opera house to Broadway in one dynamic evening.

All ensemble selections will be performed in English.

Duke Opera Theater Performers
Claudia Acker
Greta Blau
Priya Ghanta
Mills Howell
Julia Leeman
Dianhao Li
Isabella Murray
Manasi Prasad
Emma Ren
Lila Schroeder
Chloe Shim
Matthew Sun
Jay Warrier
Daniella Zalik

Joined by Duke Music Faculty
Ted Federle
Andrea Edith Moore
Elizabeth Linnartz
Clara Rottsolk
Daniel Seyfried, pianist

Come experience opera up close as Duke students and faculty create, perform, and bring some of the stage’s most memorable characters and stories to life together.

This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome.