Il Tabarro and Signor Bruschino: Lova, a Tragedy, and a Comedy

presented by Island City Opera

final rehearsal Wednesday, March 4, 7:30PM,

Fridays, March 6 and 13 at 7:30PM,

Sundays, March 8 and 15 at 2:00PM

Alameda Elks Lodge, 2255 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, 510-522-1015

Wednesday $15, Fridays and Sunday $35

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“Il Tabarro (The Cloak) by Giacomo Puccini

Puccini’s taut melodrama set in working-class Paris is a tale of infidelity and murder set on the banks of the Seine. Giorgetta, the wife of Michele, a Parisian barge owner, has fallen in love with Luigi, one of her husband’s stevedores.  Michele’s growing suspicion and jealousy lead him to violent action. As the story unfolds, Michele watches the stevedores finish their work for the day. As they walk past the barge, Giorgetta has a private conversation with Luigi, her lover. Giorgetta plans a secret meeting for late that night. Michele watches, but says nothing.

Later that evening, Luigi mistakes the light from Michele’s pipe as a sign from Giorgetta. As Luigi boards the barge, he encounters Michele. When Giorgetta eventually reaches the barge, who does she find motionless under the cloak?

Signor Bruschino (The Accidental Son) by Gioachino Rossini

Rossini’s comic romp of a love story is updated to modern day California. Meet Mr. Bruschino Sr.: a successful if somewhat shady businessman.  He’s come to see his old friend Gaudenzio. Gaudenzio, a once ambitious politician, (and one-time Berkeley Mayoral candidate?) he now lives a rather dazed ‘alternative lifestyle‘.  He’s also guardian to the lovely young Sofia. Bruschino Sr. and Gaudenzio arrange for Sofia to marry Bruschino Jr; a coupling advantageous for their latest business scheme. Well,  Bruschino Jr is a party boy down to the bone and only interested in diversion 24/7.  Sofia finds him a bore.  She’s fallen head over heels for Florville. Sofia and Florville hatch a hare-brained scheme to get Guadenzio’s permission to let them marry by passing off Florville as Bruschino Jr! Confused yet?  Come and enjoy this non-stop comic Farce by Rossini!

Open Rehearsal, Wednesday March 4, 2015 at 7:30PM,

Opening Night, Friday, March 6, 2015 at 7:30PM,

Sunday Matinee, Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 2:00PM,

Friday Night, Friday, March 13, 2015 at 7:30PM,

Sunday Matinee, Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 2:00PM

General Admission seating is available for every performance.

Friday performances feature ‘Promotore Tables’, 10 seats per table, complete with wine, sparkling water and appetizers from some of Alameda’s finest wineries and restaurants. Reserve a table for you and your friends.

Arrive 30 minutes before curtain time and attend the Maestro’s pre-concert discussion!”