The Knock

JUNE 23 & 27 and JULY 5 & 7 • 7:30 p.m.

JULY 2 • 3:00 p.m.

WILKS STUDIO at MUSIC HALL

OUR HEARTS ARE ON THE LINE. A group of military wives gathers after rumors of a possible incident on the battlefront. Their husbands are fighting the war in Fallujah. Meanwhile, a young Army officer makes the long journey to their gathering place. Named for the expression military spouses use for notifications of death, The Knock explores what must be endured by the loved ones of those who serve. Based on years of interviews with real spouses of American soldiers, this new opera tells dramatic stories of heroism that often go unheard, tragedies that go far beyond the conflict.

Lt. Roberto Gonzalez • Armando Contreras

Joella “Jo” Jenner Mary-Hollis Hundley

Aishah McNair • Briana Elyse Hunter

Alto/Commanding

Officer’s Wife • Stephanie Sanchez

Soprano 1 • Felicity Tomkins

Soprano 2 • Erin Keesy

The Knock is a co-commission with The Glimmerglass Festival through a grant from the Mellon Foundation.

Sung in English with projected lyrics

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Stage

Scenic Designer • James Rotondo

Costume Designer • Trevor Bowen

Lighting Designer • Thomas C. Hase Wig & Makeup Designer • James Geier

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