Ryan Opera Center Role Assignments 2018/19

LA BOHÈME
October 6-20, 2018 and January 10-25, 2019
Ensemble Member Sing Understudy
Whitney Morrison Mimì
Ann Toomey Musetta
Mario Rojas Parpignol Rodolfo
Christopher Kenney Schaunard
Ricardo José Rivera Schaunard Marcello
Alan Higgs Benoit, Alcindoro
David Weigel Colline

IDOMENEO
October 13 – November 2, 2018
Ensemble Member Sing Understudy
Whitney Morrison 1st Cretan Woman
Emily Pogorelc Ilia
Ann Toomey Elettra
Kayleigh Decker 2nd Cretan Woman Idamante
Eric Ferring High Priest
Josh Lovell 1st Trojan Man Arbace
Alan Higgs 2nd Trojan Man Voice of Neptune
David Weigel Voice of Neptune

Alumni Member Sing Understudy

Erin Wall Elettra
Matthew Polenzani Idomeneo
David Portillo Arbace

SIEGFRIED
November 3-16, 2018
Ensemble Member Sing Understudy
Emily Pogorelc Woodbird
Lauren Decker Erda
David Weigel Fafner

Alumni Member Sing Understudy

Diana Newman Woodbird
Patrick Guetti Fafner

IL TROVATORE
November 17 – December 9, 2018
Ensemble Member Sing Understudy
Kayleigh Decker Ines
Lauren Decker Ines
Eric Ferring Ruiz
Mario Rojas Ruiz
David Weigel Ferrando

CENDRILLON
December 1-8, 2018 and January 11-20, 2019
Ensemble Member Sing Understudy
Emily Pogorelc Noémi
Kayleigh Decker Dorothée Prince Charmant
Lauren Decker Madame de la Haltière
Eric Ferring Dean of the Faculty
Josh Lovell Dean of the Faculty
Ricardo José Rivera Master of Ceremonies; First Minister
Christopher Kenney Master of Ceremonies King
Alan Higgs King Pandolfe
David Weigel First Minister

Alumni Member Sing Understudy

Angela Mannino La Fée
Diana Newman Noémi
Annie Rosen Dorothée

ELEKTRA
February 2-22, 2019
Ensemble Member Sing Understudy
Whitney Morrison Confidante 5th Maid
Emily Pogorelc Trainbearer
Ann Toomey 5th Maid
Lauren Decker 1st Maid
Eric Ferring Young Servant
Josh Lovell Young Servant
David Weigel Orest’s Tutor

Alumni Member Sing Understudy

Susan Foster Overseer Elektra

LA TRAVIATA
February 16 – March 22, 2019
Ensemble Member Sing Understudy
Kayleigh Decker Flora
Lauren Decker Annina
Eric Ferring Giuseppe Gastone
Mario Rojas Gastone Alfredo
Christopher Kenney Marquis
Ricardo José Rivera Baron Douphol
Alan Higgs Dr. Grenvil
David Weigel Dr. Grenvil

Alumni Member Sing Understudy

Emily Birsan Violetta

ARIODANTE
March 2-17, 2019
Ensemble Member Sing Understudy
Emily Pogorelc Dalinda
Eric Ferring Lurcanio
Josh Lovell Odoardo
Alan Higgs King of Scotland

Alumni Member Sing Understudy

Julie Miller Ariodante
Jonathan Johnson Lurcanio