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With the opening of The Daughter of the Regiment, we are halfway through our 60th Anniversary Season. Sixty years ago, the commission of a new work sparked the creation of a small avant-garde opera company. Between then and now, this company has given us innovative and compelling opera productions, 49 new works (with another premiering in March), and a myriad of community and education programs for the young and forever young at heart. We are grateful to the many — artists and artisans, community, audiences, donors, staff, and volunteers — who nurtured that spark which allows us to shine brightly as a leading American company. On behalf of the board, I would like to thank each and every one of you for being a part of Minnesota Opera’s extraordinary history, spending time with us in this present moment, and helping us sing every story in all the years to come.

appy New Year! As we welcome 2023 and reach the midpoint of our 60th Anniversary Season, I have so much awe and admiration for the commitment and perseverance of our entire creative artmaking family who continue to bring their heart and talent to each of our productions. It’s not been an easy few years for anyone, but an especially daunting time for artists everywhere. As we continue our recovery from what has been an awfully challenging period, it means a great deal to have the support and advocacy of each and every member of our community who have offered those gifts. Additionally, we’re especially grateful to see every audience member in the hall today! Your participation completes the opera experience at each performance and connects us all in celebration of our shared humanity within the world of musical storytelling. Thank you for joining us for the joyful journey of Marie and Tonio as they find love despite their own challenging circumstances. May their triumph lift us all during the depths of winter into a lighter, brighter, kinder year ahead!

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CONTENTS
Monét X Change • 17 Meet the Artists • 16 WELCOME 6 The Daughter of the Regiment
Synopsis
Director’s Notes
Meet MN Opera
Cast and Creative Team
Orchestra, Chorus, and Supernumeraries
Health and Safety
Meet the Artists 17 Monét X Change 18 Don Giovanni 20 MN Opera Board of Directors, Staff, and Volunteers 21 Upcoming Events 21 MN Opera Information 22 MN Opera Donor Appreciation 24 Special Giving 25 Institutional Giving 26 Arts Partnership Donor Appreciation
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NADEGE SOUVENIR CHAIR OF THE MINNESOTA OPERA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MUSIC BY Gaetano Donizetti

LIBRETTO BY Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges and Jean-François Bayard

WORLD PREMIERE AT THE PARIS OPÉRA-COMIQUE AT THE SALLE DE LA BOURSE ON FEBRUARY 11, 1840

SUNG AND SPOKEN IN FRENCH WITH ENGLISH CAPTIONS PROJECTED ABOVE THE STAGE.

in order of vocal appearance

HORTENSIUS JEREMIAH SANDERS+

LA MARQUISE DE BIRKENFELD MARGARET GAWRYSIAK

A PEASANT COLYN TVETE

SERGEANT SULPICE ANDREW WILKOWSKE*

MARIE

VANESSA BECERRA

TONIO DAVID PORTILLO

A CORPORAL CHARLES H. EATON+

LA DUCHESSE DE KRAKENTHORP MONÉT X CHANGE

A NOTARY PAUL GUTMANN

CREATIVE TEAM

CONDUCTOR KELLY KUO

STAGE DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER

JOHN DE LOS SANTOS

SCENIC DESIGN BOYD OSTROFF

ORIGINAL COSTUME DESIGN

ZACK BROWN

ADDITIONAL COSTUME DESIGN

TIMM BURROW

LA DUCHESSE DE KRAKENTHORP COSTUME DESIGN

TREVOR BOWEN

LIGHTING DESIGN CHAD R. JUNG

CO-HAIR AND MAKEUP DESIGN PRISCILLA BRUCE, EMMA GUSTAFSON

INTIMACY AND FIGHT DIRECTOR

ALESSANDRA

BONGIARDINA

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MARIO ANTONIO MARRA, Head of Music and Assistant Conductor

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ERICA GUO+, répétiteur

FRENCH DICTION

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ACT I

War is raging in the Tyrolean Mountains. The Marquise of Berkenfield, who is traveling in the area along with her faithful butler, Hortensius, finds that her path is suddenly blockaded by the French Army. When the Marquise hears from a group of local villagers that the French troops have begun to move away, she remarks on the boorish ways of the French (“Pour une femme de mon nom”). When Sergeant Sulpice of the Twenty-First Regiment of the French Army arrives to calm nerves and assure everyone the regiment will restore order, Hortensius asks Sulpice to let the Marquise continue her journey. Joining Sulpice is a young woman named Marie. She is the “daughter” of the regiment which adopted her as an orphaned baby. Sulpice is happy to see Marie, (“Mais, qui vient? Tiens, Marie, notre fille”) but begins to question her about the comings and goings of a young man whom she has recently been seen with. She identifies him as Tonio, a Tyrolean from a nearby village. At that same moment, the aforementioned Tonio is brought in as a prisoner who has been seen prowling around the camp. Marie steps in to save him from the soldiers, explaining that this Tyrolean—though technically an enemy—once saved her life when she nearly fell while mountain climbing. The regiment changes its tune and instead of imprisoning him, makes a toast to Tonio. As the soldiers celebrate, Marie begins to sings the regimental song: (“Chacun le sait”). Sulpice leads the soldiers off, taking Tonio with them, but Tonio runs back to declare his love for Marie. She is thrilled, but quick to tell him that he must gain the approval of her “fathers”—the soldiers of the regiment who found her on the battlefield as an abandoned baby—if he wants to marry her.

The Marquise of Berkenfield, having waited long enough, asks Sulpice to accompany her and Hortensius back to her castle. Upon hearing the name Berkenfield, Sulpice immediately recognizes it from a letter found with Marie as an infant. It is soon discovered that the Marquise knew the girl’s father and says that Marie is her long-lost niece. When Marie was just a baby, she had been left in the care of the Marquise, but in the tumult of war, the baby was lost, never to be found. Appalled by Marie’s unconventional upbringing and complete lack of manners, the Marquise brings her newly rediscovered niece back to her castle to right the many years’ worth of wrongs, teach her proper etiquette, and give her a decent education. Tonio, who has just enlisted and joined the Twenty-First Regiment (“Ah, mes amis”), is devastated to learn that Marie is leaving the regiment forever.

ACT II

Marie has been living in the Marquise’s castle for several months. In a conversation with Sulpice, who has joined the Marquise and Marie at the Berkenfield castle, the Marquise describes how she has arranged a marriage for Marie with a young man named Scipion, nephew of The Duchess of Krakenthorp. The Marquise has sought to expunge Marie’s military manners and transform her into a lady of fashion suitable for marriage. Marie has reluctantly agreed to the arrangement and Sulpice is asked to encourage her. During one of Marie’s singing lessons with the Marquise, the young lady in training, emboldened by Sulpice, adds in phrases of the regimental song. The unimpressed Marquise becomes angry and storms away (“Le jour naissait dans la bocage”). As Marie is left alone to reconcile her fate, she remarks on the pointless nature of opulence (“Par le rang et l’opulence”). Suddenly, she hears the familiar sound of soldiers marching in the distance and is overjoyed to see that the whole regiment has arrived at the castle. The soldiers file into the hall, and while the Marquise takes in the horrific sight, Tonio asks for Marie’s hand, declaring his love for her (“Pour me rapprocher de Marie”). The Marquise interrupts the happy occasion to declare that her niece is already engaged to be married. Marie scornfully returns to her chambers while Tonio and his fellow soldiers are ordered to leave. After everyone has left, the Marquise and Sulpice are left alone. In a moment of true vulnerability, the Marquise confesses that Marie is her own illegitimate daughter whom she abandoned in fear of disgrace.

Marie’s fiancé Scipion and a wedding party headed by The Duchess of Krakenthorp have been invited to the castle Berkenfield. Hortensius announces their arrival, but Marie refuses to leave her room to greet the guests. Sulpice joins Marie in her chambers and shares the secret the Marquise has just told him. The bewildered young woman decides she cannot go against her mother’s wishes and instead goes against her heart. During the final moments of the wedding ceremony, as Marie reaches out with pen in hand to sign the marriage contract, her regiment rushes in to rescue their “daughter” (“Au secours de notre fille”). When the regiment reveals that Marie grew up as their canteen girl, the noble wedding guests become outraged. Their opinions soon shift, however, when Marie sings of her gratitude towards the soldiers (“Quand le destin, au milieu de la guerre”). Deeply moved by Marie’s love for her “fathers,” the Marquise openly declares that she is Marie’s real mother and gives her blessing to Marie and Tonio. All join in rejoicing this happy occasion (“Salut à la France”).

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One question I often hear when I tell people that I direct and choreograph both operas and musicals is, “Which do you prefer?” The truth is, I don’t approach either genre with a mindset that’s wildly different. Both always require a thorough examination of the score and libretto, attention to character and situation, clear storytelling, and an appropriate movement language (this last element is usually the one that gets me the job). For me, they both present a number of challenges that when resolved, can result in exhilarating theatre. And as opera and Broadway houses expand their boundaries into new territories, we see the genre lines continue to blur. Of course, without opera, there would be no musicals, and Donizetti’s The Daughter of the Regiment is a glorious example of how the long life of one art form eventually leads to the birth of the other.

While most think of Lucia di Lammermoor or The Elixir of Love when they hear Donizetti’s name, The Daughter of the Regiment is a masterful example of a bel canto “fish out of water” comedy. The heroine Marie is constantly trying to find herself while also striving to please her guardians. Although she loves military life, her gender prevents her from becoming a soldier, and when she is swept into the refined pomp of the Marquise, she can’t quite shake her tomboyish leanings either. This struggle between her two contrasting worlds results in a lot of unfortunate hilarity for Marie, but in the end, she finds happiness and true love. In some ways, this sounds a bit like the journey of Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady or Victoria Grant in Victor/Victoria, and the dialogue is similar to that in later operettas like The Merry Widow and the works of Gilbert and Sullivan.

But the element that sets The Daughter of the Regiment apart from all the other works I have compared it to is undoubtedly the difficulty of its score.

Though the subject is light, the demands placed on the singers are as high as can be found in Mozart or Rossini.

What all of this boils down to for me is that the rewards of collaborating with an operatic company of artists like you will see at this performance are just as satisfying as those of their musical theatre counterparts, many of whom, like me, do both. I love presenting my casts with staging challenges and then seeing them accomplish things they weren’t aware they could. What I learn from one production, whatever the genre, inevitably fuels all the ones that follow it. There will no doubt be a number of influences you will see in this production from as varied a source as the madcap hysterics of L’Italiana in Algeri to the marching hopefuls in The Music Man. For whether I’m working on Bernstein or Bizet, Strauss or Sondheim, my job is essentially the same, and ultimately just as fun.

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Minnesota Opera’s dedicated staff of artists, craftspeople, and administrators are passionate about bringing opera and opera education programs to Minnesota. Recently, we sat down with three of them to learn more about what they do at MN Opera, and why they’re excited about this production of The Daughter of the Regiment

LEILA KEÏTA

ASSOCIATE INDIVIDUAL GIVING AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS DIRECTOR

What do you do at Minnesota Opera?

As Associate Individual Giving and Fundraising Events Director, my role is focused on telling the story of MN Opera, highlighting the work being done across the organization in our fundraising events, and working with donors whose gifts help support the mission and vision to sing every story on MN Opera stages. When planning the gala, our biggest fundraising event of the year, I work collaboratively with colleagues, project managing the teams and individuals who help support the creation of a fun, welcoming, and memorable gala that inspires support for our mission and goal.

Why are you excited for The Daughter of the Regiment?

I am excited to see how John De Los Santos brings the story of Daughter of the Regiment to life! Having seen how much clever creativity John brings to his work, I know we are in for a treat with a beautiful production full of surprising moments! Being an opera newbie, I’m always excited to experience more opera. I’m fascinated by the sheer power of the voices on stage and the beautiful craftsmanship of our costume and production departments. Also, being a big fan of Monét X Change, I’m so excited to see them slay on stage!

CELESTE MARIE JOHNSON PRINCIPAL COACH AND CHORUS DIRECTOR

What do you do at Minnesota Opera? As part of the Artistic team and in collaboration with guest artists, I support my colleagues in creating compelling musical experiences. My work is primarily productionfocused in both of its facets: as Chorus Director, I prepare scores, lead rehearsals, spearhead casting, and handle administrative details. As Principal Coach, I am typically in the room for all production rehearsals, whether that’s at the piano during staging, working with singers in one-on-one coachings, listening for balance in the theater, taking music and diction notes, or playing in the pit.

Why are you excited for The Daughter of the Regiment?

I love the playfulness of this show and how Donizetti’s music leans into the fun while also creating beautiful and poignant moments amidst the comedy. The Chorus plays an exciting and pivotal role in the storytelling; in particular, the soldiers serve a unique, dramatic function as simultaneously a single character and many individual characters. I hope you laugh and feel warmed by the joy of this show in the middle of Minnesota winter!

What do you do at Minnesota Opera?

In broad strokes, I help audiences discover Minnesota Opera’s programs and productions by overseeing our marketing approach. I get to align our incredible Marketing, Communications, and Patron Services Team, helping everyone bring their talent to the table to get the word out about our shows. Like the company overall, the Marketing department works to make opera more accessible and inclusive through our creative output, and I feel fortunate that we get to help promote fantastic productions that engender empathy and spark imagination.

Why are you excited for The Daughter of the Regiment?

Though I am a longstanding music appreciator, I’m newer to opera professionally (my background is in visual art), and I continue to be astonished by the beauty and skill of the craft. From what I've heard, the “vocal pyrotechnics” on display in this opera promise to be something else, and I’m really excited to hear so much talent on stage. Plus, how do you not show up to see Monét X Change pick up the baton from the late, great RBG and Bea Arthur in the role of Duchess of Krakenthorp. I hope our audiences enjoy — I can’t wait!

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VANESSA BECERRA

MARIE

FORT WORTH, TX

Minnesota Opera Debut

Ópera Afuera, 2021

Notable Engagements

Le nozze di Figaro, Opera Omaha*

Così fan tutte, Opera Theatre of St. Louis*

Roméo et Juliette, Boston Lyric Opera

Fidelio, Austin Opera

Il matrimonio segreto, Florida Grand Opera

Don Giovanni, Washington National Opera

ALESSANDRA BONGIARDINA

INTIMACY AND FIGHT DIRECTOR

BROOMFIELD, CO

Minnesota Opera Debut

Carmen, 2022

Notable Engagements

Vietgone, Guthrie Theater

The Tempest, Guthrie Theater

Romeo & Juliet, University of Minnesota

Airness, Park Square Theatre

Circle Mirror Transformation Thunder River Theater Company

TREVOR BOWEN

LA DUCHESSE DE KRAKENTHORP

COSTUME DESIGN

ALTUS, OK

Minnesota Opera Debut

Fellow Travelers, 2018

Notable Engagements

An American Tail Children's Theatre Company*

Hamlet, Guthrie Theater*

Ride the Cyclone, Arena Stage

The Day You Begin, The Kennedy Center BLKS, Steppenwolf

PRISCILLA BRUCE

CO-HAIR AND MAKEUP DESIGN

KENSINGTON, MD

Minnesota Opera Debut

Il trovatore, 2008

Notable Engagements

Don Giovanni, Minnesota Opera*

Il trovatore, Washington National Opera

The Day You Begin, The Kennedy Center

Carmen, Minnesota Opera

Acoustic Rooster's Barnyard Boogie, The Kennedy Center Elektra, Minnesota Opera

MONÉT X CHANGE

LA DUCHESSE DE KRAKENTHORP

BROOKLYN, NY

Minnesota Opera Debut

The Daughter of the Regiment, 2023

Notable Engagements

Soloist San Francisco Symphony

La bohème, Portland Opera POGO

The Magic Flute, Portland Opera POGO

Winner of RuPaul’s DragRace All Stars

Co-Host, Sibling Rivalry Podcast

CHARLES H. EATON

A CORPORAL

STORRS, CT

Minnesota Opera Debut

Silent Night, 2018

Notable Engagements

Don Giovanni, Minnesota Opera*

Rinaldo, Minnesota Opera

Carmen, Minnesota Opera

The Ghosts of Versailles, Royal Opera Versailles

Showboat, The Glimmerglass Festival

A Little Night Music, Madison Opera

MARGARET GAWRYSIAK

LA MARQUISE DE BIRKENFELD

GENESEO, IL

Minnesota Opera Debut

The Daughter of the Regiment, 2023

Notable Engagements

Le nozze di Figaro, Madison Opera*

Peter Grimes, The Metropolitan Opera Flight, Seattle Opera

Candide, Tanglewood Music Festival

Eugene Onegin, Atlanta Opera

The Pirates of Penzance, Lyric Opera of Kansas City

EMMA GUSTAFSON

CO-HAIR AND MAKEUP DESIGN

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Minnesota Opera Debut

Thaïs, 2018

Notable Engagements

Hello, Dolly!, Theater Latté Da*

Cambodian Rock Band, Jungle Theater

The Anonymous Lover, Minnesota Opera

Thunder Knocking On The Door, Ten Thousand Things

Annie, Children's Theatre Company

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CELESTE MARIE JOHNSON PRINCIPAL COACH AND CHORUS DIRECTOR

PINE ISLAND, MN

Minnesota Opera Debut

Albert Herring, 2021

Notable Engagements

Edward Tulane, Minnesota Opera

Carmen, Minnesota Opera

The Anonymous Lover, Minnesota Opera

Hänsel und Gretel, Opera Saratoga

La fille du régiment, Opera Saratoga

Tosca, Inland Northwest Opera

CHAD R. JUNG

LIGHTING DESIGN

FORT WORTH, TX

Minnesota Opera Debut

The Daughter of the Regiment, 2023

Notable Engagements

JFK, Opéra de Montréal

Don Quichotte, Sydney Opera House

La bohème, Seattle Opera

María de Buenos Aires, Arizona Opera

The Tragedy of Carmen, Florentine Opera

DAVID PORTILLO TONIO

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Minnesota Opera Debut

Anna Bolena, 2012

Notable Engagements

Don Giovanni, The Dallas Opera*

The Pearl Fishers, Austin Opera*

The Magic Flute, The Metropolitan Opera

Die Schweigsame Frau, Bard SummerScape

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Opera de Lille

Orlando, Bayerische Staatsoper

JEREMIAH SANDERS

HORTENSIUS

MARION, IN

Minnesota Opera Debut

Edward Tulane, 2022

Notable Engagements

Rinaldo, Minnesota Opera

Ariadne auf Naxos, Lakes Area Music Festival

Porgy and Bess, Des Moines Metro Opera

Three Decembers, South Bend Lyric Opera

The Tales of Hoffmann, Union Avenue Opera

KELLY KUO CONDUCTOR

HERMISTON, OR

Minnesota Opera Debut

The Daughter of the Regiment, 2023

Notable Engagements

Carmen, Des Moines Metro Opera*

Rusalka, Opera Idaho*

The Pigeon Keeper, Santa Fe Opera’s Opera for All Voices*

Charlie Parker’s Yardbird, Lyric Opera of Chicago

La cenerentola, Opera Columbus

Die Zauberflöte, Merola Opera Program

BOYD OSTROFF

SCENIC DESIGN

ST. LOUIS, MO

Minnesota Opera Debut

The Daughter of the Regiment, 2023

Notable Engagements

Salome, Florida Grand Opera

The Marriage of Figaro, Utah Opera

The Magic Flute, Michigan Opera Theater

Tosca, Opera Philadelphia

The Pearl Fishers, Seattle Opera

JOHN DE LOS SANTOS

STAGE DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Minnesota Opera Debut

The Daughter of the Regiment, 2023

Notable Engagements

Sweet Potato Kicks the Sun, Santa Fe Opera

The Copper Queen, Arizona Opera

Kinky Boots, Uptown Players

Ghosts, San Diego Opera

Before Night Falls, Opera Southwest

ANDREW WILKOWSKE

SERGEANT SULPICE

WILLMAR, MN

Minnesota Opera Debut

Transatlantic, 1998

Notable Engagements

The Magic Flute, Des Moines Metro Opera

Silent Night, Minnesota Opera

Don Pasquale, Fort Worth Opera

Lucy, Urban Arias

Guns N’ Rosenkavalier, The Glimmerglass Festival

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The Ordway’s air system brings in fresh air from the outside to help limit the spread of airborne viruses like COVID-19. In addition, several updates have been made to further improve air safety inside the Ordway.

• Upgrading the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) filtration to high-efficiency MERV 13 filters, following Minnesota Department of Health best practices.

• Added HVAC controls and sensors to improve air velocity within the building and provide additional monitoring and control of the system by our facility engineers.

• Removed forced air hand dryers in all restrooms, which have been shown to disperse a high quantity of bacteria into the air and replaced them with paper towel dispensers.

Cleaning and Sanitizing

In addition to the robust cleaning practices that were already in place, the Ordway has:

• Increased the frequency of cleaning throughout the building for high-touch areas in the front of house and back of house areas of the Ordway.

• Added state-of-the-art practices including selfcleaning anti-microbial covers in high-touch areas where possible.

• Set up hand-sanitizing stations throughout the venue.

• Trained all employees in critical hand washing and cleaning guidelines.

• Replaced waste receptacles with open top units so guests can throw out items without touching any surfaces.

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The Daughter of the Regiment has some of the most challenging music in the operatic repertoire. It takes especially skilled singers to bring the beloved characters of Marie and Tonio to life, and we’re extremely lucky to have Vanessa Becerra and David Portillo joining us for this production. Recently, they were kind enough to sit down with us to answer a few questions about themselves and share what it’s like to prepare for the vocal pyrotechnics on full display in Donizetti’s laugh-out-loud comedy.

Describe your character in three words.

VB Marie is loyal, curious, and rambunctious.

DP Tonio is smitten, compassionate, and persistent.

What are some of the joys and challenges of performing this role?

VB The playful dynamic between Marie and her “adoptive fathers” is so fun and energetic, I love how genuine it is! The challenge lies in singing this virtuosic style of bel canto, maintaining ease and steadiness when I am sure I will want to run and jump and play like the carefree person Marie is! It will be a balancing act for sure.

DP Tonio has an array of emotions, musicality, and vocalism through Daughter, and this dynamic opera makes the show a very fulfilling evening for me and the audience. I love to sing the luscious bel canto lines of the duet “Cavatina” in the first act then immediately switch to the bouncy polka with Marie — it's all so fun. I'm looking forward to singing under the baton of Maestro Kelly Kuo for this gorgeous music. Soon after the duet, Tonio has his biggest hill to climb — the 9 high C's of "Ah, mes amis" — where he has to convince the regiment to allow him to marry Marie. With the scene set and active staging by director John de los Santos, surrounded by the amazing

regiment singers, and the orchestra playing raucously in the pit, this daunting aria really becomes a very joyful event for me.

What are the themes or messages of this piece that you think will resonate with our audiences?

VB I think a major theme in this story is identity. We all have such unique stories and life experiences that inform who we are, who we become, how we grow, and family takes plenty of different forms. I think Marie’s journey is hugely relatable for a lot of people!

DP This comedic favorite can teach about loyalty, family, social expectations, and especially gender norms. In the story, Marie is forced to move from her rough, boyish life in the regiment to a frilly, feminine aristocratic lifestyle, and she is not happy about it at all. In the first act, audiences are able to see this tomboy be loved by her adopted family, see that Tonio is completely in love with her, and understand that she loves him back. The second act of Daughter highlights her longing to be back with her chosen family, and her need to 'be her true self.' This will only be highlighted with the special guest starring of drag superstar Monét X Change as the The Duchess of Krakenthorp to show the audiences that love, chosen family, and compassion always conquer social and gender expectations.

What makes The Daughter of the Regiment such a funny, exciting, and heartwarming piece?

VB Honestly the recipe is perfect — an abandoned baby girl, a group of clunky men figuring out how to nurture her as best as they can, inevitably raising a boisterous, hoydenish woman. At the end of the day, they loved her as sincerely as if they were blood related, and she loved them just as well.

DP The music and singing in The Daughter of the Regiment clearly show each emotion in the

story — love, conflict, loneliness, and overwhelming joy. This exciting cast, with Vanessa Becerra leading as Marie, gets to sing some heartbreaking melodies. The beautiful first-act finale shows how hard it is to leave her life as a "vivandiere" in the regiment. The most recognizable tunes are the military and march songs that this amazing chorus of regiment singers, led by Chorus Director Celeste Marie Johnson, perform — these are ALL FUN. "Salut à la France," "Chant du Regiment," and the catchy fun "Rataplan" are my favorite of the whole opera — the audience will have plenty to hum as they leave the theater.

Do you have plans for your time in Minnesota?

VB I have been here for three days and have already eaten at two of my favorite restaurants in town! (Spoon and Stable and Young Joni). Tonight is a new restaurant for me (Petite Leon) so, essentially I plan to eat my way through this whole town.

DP  After having just moved away from Minnesota (St. Louis Park) a few months ago, we have lots of friends and familiar faces to see! In winter, we love the theater and music scenes with few choice outdoor spots. I can't wait to visit the Bde Unma (Lake Harriet) Art Shanty Festival again this winter, and the winter kite festival there is great too! The Guthrie and MN Orchestra are both on the list, as well as trying to see the Boticelli at the MIA before it's gone. I also have several pizza places I'm missing a lot like Rosalia, Boludo, and Pizzaria Lola.

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Opera that Serves

Minnesota Opera’s of the Regiment anticipated special guest to star as the infamous Duchess of Krakenthorp: Monét X Change. Some would call Monét a triple threat, but she effortlessly exceeds this accolade. A modern visionary, Monét is a writer, singer, producer and most notably, an American drag queen and RuPaul’s Drag Race double crown winner. On the show, she performed an astonishing rendition of “Vi ravviso, o luoghi ameni” from La Sonnambula that stunned fans across the nation. Monét’s debut as The Duchess of Krakenthorp will be a milestone as her first time performing opera in full drag. Her captivating stage presence and sultry bass vocals will keep audiences enthralled night after night.

Monét X Change will be joining the ranks of iconic figures who have portrayed The Duchess of Krakenthorp in productions of Gaetano Donizetti’s laugh-out-loud opera. Historically, The Duchess of Krakenthorp is a non-singing cameo role that has featured a unique cast of performers, including Bea Arthur of The Golden Girls, esteemed operatic sopranos Kiri Te Kanawa and Montserrat Caballé, and perhaps most prominently, the late Supreme Court Justice and avid opera lover Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Regarding her operatic debut, Monét X Change expressed, “It honestly means the world to me. I spent many hours throughout my undergrad in a cold room with a piano, my bass aria books, and practice log, awaiting a moment like this… and — it’s finally here.”

Although this role does not traditionally include singing, Monét X Change is elevating the role with her own flair by performing an added aria. This expansion of the role capitalizes on the operatic

training she received while studying at the Westminster Choir College of Rider University. During her time as a student, she was featured in opera productions including The Magic Flute La bohème. This additional musical offering, combined with her colorful personality and experience as an accomplished performer, will help bring this show-stopping role to life in a new way.

This performance will not only push the boundaries of traditional opera, but also will encourage younger generations of queer and drag performers to pursue their passions, in and out of drag. Monét X Change’s drag experience aligns with her deep appreciation for opera in a profound way. “Opera was my first love in the arts. It’s definitely how I discovered the artiste that lives in me, and drag was how I discovered my queerness,” she says. “You put those together, add a pair of 301 lashes, and you have the perfect intersection of an operasinging drag diva!”

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This performance will not only push the boundaries of traditional opera, but also will encourage younger generations of queer and drag performers to pursue their passions, in and out of drag.”

SO HOT, HE’LL BURN.

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Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte

So hot, he’ll burn. Don Giovanni is an egotistical and infamous womanizer, brazen in his shameless seductions. But his betrayals soon catch up to him when divine retribution exacts the ultimate price. Mozart’s sharp and otherworldly opera seamlessly blends dark comedy with biting social commentary, all set to some of opera’s most stirring music.

Understand Every Word

Sung in Italian with English captions projected above the stage.

Timely and Timeless”

— New York Times

“Striking Notes

STAFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS

Chair | Nadege Souvenir

President and General Director | Ryan Taylor

Vice Chair | Mark Gordon

Secretary | Barton Reed

Treasurer | Jeninne McGee

DIRECTORS

Joelle Allen

Patricia Beithon

Meg Blake

Sharon Bloodworth

Sosha Brink

Jane Confer

Roma CalatayudStocks

Terrance Dolan

Gayle Fuguitt

Dorothy Horns, M.D.

Amy Hoffman

Mary IngebrandPohlad

Philip Isaacson

Diane Jacobson, Ph.D.

Deborah Jiang-Stein

Anna Kokayeff, M.D.

Mary Lazarus

Robert Lee

Natalie Volin Lehr

Rachelle McCord

Fayneese Miller, Ph.D.

Kay Ness

James Powell

Elizabeth Redleaf

Cris Ross

Mary Schrock

Missy Staples Thompson

William White

Margaret V.B. Wurtele

Wayne Zink

HONORARY DIRECTORS

Philip Brunelle

Liz Kochiras

PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL

Karen O. Bachman

John A Blanchard, III

Susan Boren King

Burton Cohen

Ellie Crosby

John Huss

Ruth Huss

James E. Johnson

Lucy Rosenberry Jones

Gale Sharpe

Kevin H. Smith

Virginia Stringer

Mary W. Vaughan

TEMPO COUNCIL

MEMBERS

Sosha Brink

Marjahn Golban

Raegan Henderson

Alison Jarzyna

Elijah Saiger

Jon Tollefson

EXECUTIVE

President and General Director | Ryan Taylor

Executive Manager | Andrew Sun

ADMINISTRATIVE

Vice President, Administration and Board Relations | Theresa Murray

Human Resources Director | Jen Thill

Luminary Arts Center Director | Julia Gallagher

Front of House Manager, Luminary Arts Center | Zachary Staads

Luminary Front of House Associates |  Annika Hansen, Cameron Varner, Claire Frederick, Dixie Treichel, Emma Goecks, Maya Gillard

ADVANCEMENT

Vice President, Advancement | Lani Willis

DEVELOPMENT

Associate Institutional Giving Director |

Esther Blevins

Development Director | Jeremie Bur

Strategic Growth Director | Erin Flannery

Associate Individual Giving and Fundraising Events Director | Leila Keïta

Development Associate |

Jonathan Lundgren

Associate Patron Relations Director |

Kristin Matejcek

Campaign and Annual Giving Manager |

Charlotte Summers

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Marketing and Communications Associate | Amran Abdulkadir

Digital Marketing Associate | Daniel Bynum

Associate Marketing Director | Essie Lash

Associate Communications Director |

Severin Lier

Graphic Designer | Genie Hien Tran

PATRON SERVICES

Patron Services Manager | Karl Annable

Tessitura Administrator | Kevin Beckey

Patron Services Coordinator | Alexis Alcala

Patron Services Associate | Thomas Bryant

Patron Services Representatives |  Carol Corich, Eva Gemlo, Evy Johnson, Walid Keïta, Emily Ross

ARTISTIC

Vice President, Artistic | Joseph Li Head of Music | Mario Antonio Marra Company Manager | Roxanne Stouffer Cruz

Artistic Administrator | Salvatore S. Vasta III

Principal Coach and Chorus Director |  Celeste Marie Johnson

Company Artist | Symone Harcum

Resident Artists | Efraín Corralejo, Charles H. Eaton, Keely Futterer, Erica Guo, Christina Hazen, Jeremiah Sanders

FINANCE

Vice President, Finance | Janelle Erickson Controller | Patty Wilber

System Administrator | Tony Ngonekeo

Staff Accountant | Chris Olsen

IMPACT

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Director |

Rocky Jones

Access and Civic Engagement Director |

Samuel A. Phillips

Access and Civic Engagement, Assistant Director | Frankie Charles

Creative Development Program Director |

Daniel Fung

Creative Development Program

Manager | Yuanfei Chen

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Coordinator | Emilia Mettenbrink

Youth Programs Music Directors |

Sara Sawyer, Jared Miller, Rick Hoops

PRODUCTION

Vice President, Production | Karen Quisenberry

PRODUCTION AND FACILITIES

Associate Production Directors |

Genoveva Castañeda, Kerry Masek

Technical and Facilities Director | Josh Peklo

Costume Director | Corinna Bakken

Assistant Technical and Facilities Director |

Jerry K. Smith

Facilities Manager | Steve Mittelholtz

Assistant Facilities Manager | Jona Peters

Lighting Coordinator | Ray Steveson Jr.

Production Operations Coordinator and COVID Safety Manager | Sarah Lockwood

Tech Lighting Assistant | Alexander Clark

STAGING STAFF

Production Stage Manager | Emily Butzi

Assistant Stage Managers | Patricia Garvey, Kelani Mueller, Jaya Robillard

Company Artist Assistant Stage Director |

Margaret Jumonville

SCENERY AND PROPERTIES

Production Carpenter | Max Gilbert

Senior Carpenter | Eric Veldey

House Technician, Luminary Arts Center |

Ren Effertz

Carpenters | Grant Bowen, Ella Egan

Scenic Painter | Erica Zaffarano

Properties | Rachel Krieger, Jenny Moeller, Kenji Shoemaker

COSTUMES

Costume Administrator | Molly O’Gara

Tailor | Yancey Thrift

Drapers | Katrina Benedict, Chris Bur

Costume Crafts and Dye Head | Danielle Jordan

First Hands | Helen Ammann, Sara Huebschen, Rebecca Karstad

Stitchers | Brigid Borka, Ann Friese, Brandi Mans

Hair and Makeup Co-Designers |

Priscilla Bruce, Emma Gustafson

Hair and Makeup Supervisor |

Emma Gustafson

Hair and Makeup Run Crew |

Krystyana Campbell, Wendy Frank, Alex Xiong

VOLUNTEERS

Renee Brown, Evelyn Flaherty, Jess Hoffert, Julie Karlson, Angela Lacombe, Sumaya Roble, Lauren Rosemurgy, Mary Sheehy, Hilary Smith, Dana Strothenke, Charlotte Summers, Gary Tassone, Norman Tiedemann, Kristie Tigges, Anne Todey, Patty Wilber, Chris Wolohan

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Upcoming events

The Song Poet

MARCH 9–26, 2023

THE LUMINARY ARTS CENTER

A father’s love, a family’s journey.

Based on Kao Kalia Yang’s memoir, the first Hmong story adapted for the operatic stage tells the story of Yang’s family and her song poet father. With his poetry, her father inspires hope in his family, polishing their reality so that they might shine.

Don Giovanni

MAY 6–21, 2023

THE ORDWAY

So hot, he’ll burn. Don Giovanni is an egotistical and infamous womanizer, brazen in his shameless seductions. But his betrayals soon catch up to him when divine retribution exacts the ultimate price. Mozart’s sharp and otherworldly opera seamlessly blends dark comedy with biting social commentary, all set to some of opera’s most stirring music.

Beyond the Gala – 60th Anniversary Celebration

MAY 19, 2023

THE FILLMORE

Minnesota Opera presents its 60th anniversary season fundraiser. Beyond the Gala will be a joyful and inspiring evening celebrating a history of groundbreaking vision and a future that expands the circle of storytelling, and benefiting the art, artists, and new works of Minnesota Opera.

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Latecomers will be seated at an appropriate break.

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Marian R. Rubenfeld and Frederick G. Langendorf

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mnopera.org/donate THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT   2022–23 23 INDIVIDUAL GIVING
Opera is a nonprofit charitable organization that relies
your support. •

LEGACY CIRCLE

The following lists donors who, through their foresight and generosity, have included Minnesota Opera in their wills or estate plans.

Anonymous (2)

Paul and Valerie Ackerman

Thomas Allen

Dr. and Mrs. Rolf Andreassen*

Mary A. Andres

Howard J. Ansel, MD

Marcia J. Aubineau

Ms. Karen Bachman

Thomas and Ann Bagnoli

Patricia Beithon

Carol J. Bergeson

Susan Boren King

Al Bradley

C.T. Bundy II*

Margaret M. Carasik

Jon L. Schasker* and Debbie Carlson

George and Joan Carlson

Richard and Darlene Carroll

Robert Clough

Julie and Dan Cross

Julia W. Dayton*

NAMED ENDOWMENT FUNDS

The following endowment funds, created by visionary and generous donors, continue the work of Minnesota Opera for future generations.

Art of Singing Endowment Fund

To support exceptional training for Resident Artists by providing learning opportunities with leading artists and experts.

COMMEMORATIVE GIFTS

The following lists donors who have made gifts in honor or in memory of a loved one between July 1, 2021–October 1, 2022.

IN MEMORIAM

lan Klevit

Anonymous

Alyda Mini

Diana Mini and David Carroll

Arthur and Judith Brindley

Eric Brindley

Daniel Gacki

Boren Family Fund

Daniel Prins

Janet Johanson

Dean and Karin Phillips

Jan and Janet Phillips

Elfrieda Hintze

Linda King

Elisabeth and John Heefner

Elisabeth and John Heefner

Enrique Rotstein

Timothy and Susanna Lodge

Eva Csathy

Eva Weyandt

Irene Browning

Paul Zerby and Ann Browning Zerby

Joan Jacobs Rubenfeld

Marian Rubenfeld

Charles M. Denny Jr. and Carol E. Denny*

Ms. Susan Doty

Anne P. Ducharme*

Dr. Mary A. Ebert and Paul Stembler

Rondi Erickson and Sandy Lewis*

Ms. Ann Fankhanel

Mrs. Ester L. Fesler

Salvatore Silvestri Franco

Daniel E. Freeman

Charles J. Frisch

Dr. Paul Froeschl

Katy Gaynor

Mrs. Ellen Green

Michelle Hackett

Russell and Priscilla Hankins

Anne Hanley and George Skinner

Mrs. Mary Abbe

Elfrieda Hintze*

Mrs. Jean M. Holten

John Humleker and Cordelia Anderson

Kathleen and Robert Humphrey

Steven and Nancy Johnson

Dr. Charles and Sally Jorgensen

Dr. Robert and Susan Josselson

John and Kathleen Junek

Dr. Markle Karlen

Patty and Warren Kelly

Blaine and Lyndel King

Sally and Bill Kling

Barbara White Bemis Fund for Artistic Enhancement

To enhance the quality of performances by providing funds to engage singers who have received awards through the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.

Daniel E. Freeman Endowment Fund

To support Minnesota Opera’s education programs.

Dolly Fiterman Fund for New Production Opera Design

To support the creation of new productions by providing funds to engage designers and create new sets.

Joan and Joe Nagle

Ms. Sarah Nagle

Jon Schasker

Deborah Carlson

Joy Smiley Zabala

Adriana Zabala

Judy Anderson Brindley

Arthur and Judith Brindley

Ruth and John Huss

Judy Dayton

Christine and Jon Galloway

Rachelle Chase and John Feldman

Judy Lear

David Ward

Marilyn Johnson

Christopher Peterson

Mark Lindblad

Ms. Kathleen S Lindblad

Michael Birt

Ms. Maria Eggemeyer

Mr. Gordon Ray Travis

Susan Travis

Mr. Robert E. Rocknem

Ann Kristen Rocknem

Mrs. Myrtle Grette

IvaNell Monson

My Parents who were lovers of opera

Mr. Peter Douglas

Neal Viemeister

Virginia Kirby

Paige Duncan

Miss Caroline Foster Duncan

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Ms. Liz Lew

Larry Klueh

James and Liz Krezowski

Dr. Robert L. Kriel and Dr. Linda E. Krach

Robert and Venetia Kudrle

Christl and Andrew Larson

Jim Lawser and Duane Bandel

Mary Ash and Barry Lazarus

Gerald and Joyce Lillquist

Dawn M. Loven

Tim Manych

Barbara McBurney

Mary McDiarmid

Mary Bigelow McMillan

Margaret L. Meyers

John L. Michel and H. Berit Midelfort

Karla Miller

Ms. Kay Ness

Richard and Joan Newmark

Scott J. Pakudaitis

Derrill Pankow

Debra Joyce Paterson

Lana K. Pemberton

Mr. Jose A. Peris and Ms. Diana Gulden

Mrs. Sydney Phillips*

Tim and Mary Pieh

Ms. Phyllis Price

Brian and Patricia Prokosch

Mrs. Liane A. Rosel

Ken Rothchild

Mary Savina

Founders Endowment Fund

To support new and innovative opera performances that honor the spirit, energy, and creativity of the founders in the beginning days of the Center Opera.

Joan Jacobs Rubenfeld Memorial Fund

To support the attendance of high school students at MN Opera performances.

Minnesota Opera Center Preservation Fund

To support Opera Center building improvements. The Preservation Fund recognizes the legacies of Judson Bemis and Kevin Smith, who through their leadership created the Opera Center.

Scott Krenz

Emerson L Williams

Jack Lewis

Mary Kathleen Quinn

Sue Nelson

IN HONORARIUM

Anne Mollerus

Michael and Judith Mollerus

Clara Osowski

Barbara Brown

John A. Michel

Coreen Nordling

John and Sibylle Miller

Darlene Mueller

Tamera Bisping

Diana Whitecross

Mr. Peter William Riola, Sr

Dr. Everett Vern Sutton

Donald Helgeson and Sue Shepard

Eleanor Crosby

Rudolph and Susan Rauch

Eva and Peter Weyandt

Michael Weyandt

Jenn Maatman

Jeffrey Gigler

Jon and Anna McVittie Szafranski

Frances W McVittie

Judy Lear

Barbara Kelly

Julie Greif

Anne E Susag

Lani Willis and Joel Spoonheim

Katherine Magy

Josef Schermann

Mary H. and Christian G. Schrock

Mr. and Mrs. Duane Schroeder

Schwab Charitable

Dr. Frank and Lynda Sharbrough

Robert Shearer and Joan Gustafson

Mr. Drew Stewart and Ms. Anna Hargreaves

Virginia and Edward Stringer

Mr. Gregory C. Swinehart and Ms. Mitra Walter

Ryan Taylor

Dr. Anthony Thein

Stephanie C. Van D’Elden

Mary W. Vaughan

H. Bernt von Ohlen and W. Thomas Nichol

Lola Watson

William White

Wayne Zink and Christopher Schout

Mr. Harvey Zuckman and Mr. Philip Oxman

For more information on making estate plan arrangements, please contact Jeremie Bur at jbur@mnopera.org

* in remembrance

Valerie and Paul Ackerman Endowment Fund

To support the attendance of youth at Minnesota Opera performances.

Virginia L. Stringer

Endowment of the Minnesota Resident Artist Program

To support the Resident Artist Program. The appearance of the Resident Artists in this production is made possible by this endowment fund.

William Randolph Hearst

Endowment for Education and Outreach Programs

To support Minnesota Opera’s education and outreach programs.

MN Opera Costume Department

Maria Ramirez

Mr. Dale A. Johnson

Brian Staufenbiel

Mrs. Elizabeth Kochiras

Kochiras Family Fund

Mrs. Theresa A. Murray

Schmiechen Charitable Fund

Ms. Natalie Losik

The Losik Savage Charitable Gift Fund

Ms. Susan A Janda

Mr. John Zelenka

Nancy and Clyde Gerber

Patricia Cavanaugh

Robert and Barbara Kueppers

Carroll Cisek

Caroline Wilbrecht

Roland Hanson

I.U.P.A.T. District Council No. 5

Ruth and John Huss

Sally and Thomas Patterson

Sean Dorsey and Kara Eliason Dorsey

Brian Henry

Vicki Wheeler

Kurt Wheeler

Wendy Mullins

Anne E Susag

Christopher Hermann and Brian Pietsch

Gretchen Piper and E. Scott Rosebaum

Ryan Taylor

Kelley Dorhauer

Mr. & Mrs. Glynn E. Behmen Sr. Family

Glynn Behmen

MINNESOTA OPERA   MNOPERA.ORG 24 SPECIAL GIVING

MINNESOTA OPERA GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES ITS MAJOR INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORTERS:

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Anonymous (2)

Best Buy Foundation

Boss Foundation

Dellwood Foundation

The Elizabeth C. Quinlan Foundation

Faegre Drinker

Hutter Family Foundation

Margaret Rivers Fund

Mayo Clinic

McVay Foundation

Onan Family Foundation

Pachel Foundation

Peravid Foundation

RBC Foundation

Romanaggi Foundation

Schwegman, Lundberg, & Woessner P.A.

Tennant Foundation

Travelers

For information on making a corporate or foundation contribution to Minnesota Opera, please contact Esther Blevins, Associate Institutional Giving Director, at eblevins@mnopera.org.

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