When
Saturday, October 9, 2021 | 1:00 P.M.
Saturday, October 9, 2021 | 3:30 P.M.
Where
Avondale Amphitheater (located at Avondale Park)
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Due to COVID-19 safety measures, advance ticket purchases are required.
The classic children’s story comes to life through the music of Mozart as three young pigs have to figure out how to build a house to protect themselves from the Big Bad Wolf. While two of the pigs just want to play and have fun, Despina Pig goes to the library and learns how to build a strong house to protect her family. Children and adults alike will be drawn to this colorful and engaging performance.
Sung as written in English. Performance length is approximately 45 minutes.
The amphitheater is located on the south side of the park. Stone risers provide seating in the amphitheater, but lawn chairs and picnic blankets are welcome as well. Bring your own refreshments.
This production will be presented in an outdoor, open-air setting following COVID-19 safety protocols. For the health of our patrons, staff and performers, masks are required at the event, and social distancing will be in effect. To reduce touch points, the program will be accessible digitally.
DeLee Michiko Benton
Despina
(Mike & MaryAnne Freeman Artist)
Chris Farley
Wolfgang Bigbad
Caitlyn Rodrigue
Cherubino
(Mike & MaryAnne Freeman Artist)
Joseph Robinson
Don Giovanni
(Mike & MaryAnne Freeman Artist)
Kristin Kenning
Stage Director
Christy Vest
Music Director
Lilly Burchfield
Stage Manager
Anna Angeles
Sound Designer
John Davies
Arranger
While brother pigs Don Giovanni and Cherubino set off to make homes of sticks and straw, their sister, Despina, goes to the library to read up on "huff-proof, puff-proof" home construction. After Wolfgang Bigbad blows down the boys’ flimsy homes, they run to their sister’s sturdy new brick house quite ready to admit that going to the library and reading books is a pretty smart thing to do after all.
To view the program, text “pigs” to 205-624-8688.
This production has been made possible, in part, by a generous contribution from Medical Properties Trust, by grants from Alabama State Council on the Arts, The Caring Foundation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, The Daniel Foundation of Alabama, Hugh Kaul Foundation, and National Endowment for the Arts, and by support from Alabama Media Group. Student tickets are supported by The Caring Foundation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. The students of the Opera Birmingham Studio at Samford University are sponsored by Michael J. and MaryAnne Freeman, in celebration of their 30th wedding anniversary.
