Kent, OH– Kent State Opera Theatre presents "The WKSO Radio Hour," featuring three one-acts on Friday, March 8, through Sunday, March 10.
Experience a night out at the opera with Kent State Opera Theatre! This year’s Spring production, “The WKSO Radio Hour,” will be reminiscent of radio programs of the mid-20th century.
"Gian-Carlo Menotti's 'The Old Maid and the Thief' originally premiered on NBC Radio in 1939. Building on that idea, we have taken the piece and added two additional one-act productions to recreate a radio program from that era," said Tim Culver, stage director and professor of voice at Kent State University.
In addition to being fully staged, the program will also incorporate a 'chorus of the airways' who will sing commercial jingles throughout and provide sound effects.
The opera repertoire includes three one-acts: Gian-Carlo Menotti's "The Old Maid and the Thief," and Seymour Barab's "Passion in the Principal's Office" and "The Ruined Maid."
PERFORMANCES
All performances take place in Ludwig Recital Hall, Center for the Performing Arts (1325 Theatre Drive, Kent, OH, 44242).
Friday, March 8, 2024
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 9, 2024
7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 10, 2024
3:00 p.m.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets to “The WKSO Radio Hour" can be purchased through the Performing Arts Box Office by phone at 330-672-2787 or online at www.kent.edu/artscollege/box-office
About Kent State Opera Theatre
The Kent State Opera Theatre has continued to evolve to reflect the emerging trends in vocal performance in the 21st-century. Each academic year, we seek to present diverse scene programs and fully-staged productions to great acclaim. Students in the program experience a rich curriculum of vocal coaching, acting lessons and production best practices.