ABOUT THE OPERA
Artists collective Opera by the Glass will present its contemporary interpretation of Gaetano Donizettis historical masterpiece, Anna Bolena, sponsored by the Museum of Ventura County for two special performances on Friday, November 17 (8:00pm), and Sunday, November 19, 2017 (5:00pm). Anna Bolena, a thrilling bel canto opera in two acts, recounts the final days of Anne Boleyn, the second wife of England's notorious King Henry VIII, once he had lost interest in her and ruthlessly moved on to Jane Seymour. The fast-paced immersive experience is staged in the museums exquisite Martin V. & Martha K. Smith Pavilion, which is punctuated with striking walls of glass and river rock. Anna Bolena features first-rate Ventura-based artists in collaboration with performers from outside the area who have appeared in regional, national, and international productions.

Hana Chelberg is featured in the challenging role of Anne Boleyn, the ambitious, doomed Tudor queen, as she languishes in anxiety, confusion, and eventual madness while facing execution (remedial spoiler: shes totally a goner). Dianna Burdick plays the conflicted Jane Seymour, who replaced Anne in the kings affections. Luvi Avendano is Lord Rochefort, Annes brother, with whom she was accused of having an incestuous relationship. Lord Percy, Annes former love, is played by Alex Rodin Mendoza. Sally Rose Bates, as Annes page Mark Smeaton, and Ricardo Mota, as court official Sir Hervey, round out the cast.

LOCATION
Museum of Ventura County
Martin V. and Martha K. Smith Pavilion
100 East Main Street • Ventura, CA  93001

DATES OF THE SHOW
Friday, November 17, 2017, 8:00PM
Sunday, November 19, 2017, 5:00PM

TICKETS:
http://bolena.bpt.me

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