Three young women in rugged medieval costumes, carrying props including a sword, bells and mock flute

An Opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

German libretto by Austrian actor and theatrical producer, Emanuel Schikaneder.

Dates & Times
Friday, April 21, 7:30 PM*
Sunday, April 23, 3:00 PM*
Saturday, April 29, 7:30 PM*
Sunday, April 30, 3:00 PM*

*Performances include a pre-performance lecture one hour prior and are accompanied by a full orchestra.

Prince Tamino, played by Brandon Hilsabeck, plays the magic flute for forest animals in "The Magic Flute"

Location
Lincoln Performance Hall (LH 175)
1620 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97201

Cost: 
General Admission $45
Seniors 65+ $30
Any Students $20
Group (10+) $40

Run time is approximately three hours, with one intermission.

In a mystical world of fantasy filled with terrifying dragons, mischievous fairies and charming forest animals, Tamino and his bird-catching sidekick Papageno embark on a life-changing challenge: to rescue the beautiful princess imprisoned by the evil sorcerer. Armed with little more than a magic flute and an unshakeable commitment to true love, the pair face grueling trials that test their resolve. Along the way, they discover that not all is as it appears in this mysterious realm. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” is a celebration of truth, courage, sacrifice and love as the true path to enlightenment. 

PSU Opera, the nationally recognized opera training program of the PSU School of Music & Theater, performs the singspiel in its original German. All performances will be visually translated with English text projected above the stage.

This event will include lighting effects that could affect photosensitive audience members.

Parking Information: www.pdx.edu/transportation/hourly-visitor-parking

Questions: music@pdx.edu; (503) 725-3011

First photo at the top of this page: The Three Ladies: Krista Schaeffer, Isabella Kerr Moore & Christina Mata (left to right). Photo by Chad Lanning.

Second photo above: Brandon Hilsabeck, as Prince Tamino, plays the magic flute for forest animals.
Photo by Chad Lanning.

"The Magic Flute" cast members at an interview at All Classical.

Behind-the-Scenes: AllClassical Interview

The Artistic Director, Music Director and members of the cast of "The Magic Flute" speak about their roles, the craft of opera and the enchanting fantasy of this production, as well as performing several beautiful arias.

Noe Ramirez Perez interviews March Steiger as Queen of the Night in "The Magic Flute"

Instagram Takeover

Noe Ramirez Perez plays First Priest in "The Magic Flute" and his Instagram takeover provides a peek at what it is like to be a PSU music student and a member of a full-scale opera. Noe also introduces you to many of the production's cast and crew. Click the "Magic Flute" highlight circle in the below link.

CAST

CHARACTER     -     CAST ON APRIL 21 & 30  /  CAST ON APRIL 23 & 29

Pamina (Soprano)    -    Tess Wix  /  Abigail Marine
Tamino (Tenor)    -    Reid Duhrkoop  /  Brandon Hilsabeck
Papageno (Baritone)    -    Johnny Derby
Queen of the Night (Coloratura)    -    March Steiger
Sarastro (Bass)    -    John Gladen 
Monostatos (Tenor)    -    Avesta Mirashrafi  /  Andrew Walton
First Lady (Soprano)    -    Isabella Kerr Moore  /  Frances Bigelow (Queen of the Night Cover)  
Second Lady (Soprano)    -    Mercy Hallman  /  Krista Schaeffer (Pamina Cover)
Third Lady (Mezzo)    -    Christina Mata
Papagena (Soprano)    -    Angela Tinio  /  Sarah DeYoung
First Spirit (Soprano)    -    Megan Wakefield
Second Spirit (Soprano)    -    Katie Manullang
Third Spirit (Mezzo)    -    Vinny Taylor
Speaker (Bass Bari)    -    Izaak Thoms
First Priest (Tenor)    -    Noe Ramirez Perez
Second Priest / Second Man in Armor (Bass)    -    Ethan Vaughan
First Man in Armor (Tenor)    -    Jere Burkholder
First Soldier (Speaking)    -    Serena Mason  /  2nd Soprano
Second Soldier (Speaking)    -    Dominic Mallari
Third Soldier (Speaking)    -    Kelly Pohl
Snake & Ensemble    -    Addison Domenigoni
Ensemble    -    Tayler Edwards
Ensemble    -    Kim Gubler
Ensemble    -    Molly Meyers
Ensemble    -    Madison Terry
Snake Head, Monkey, Tree    -    Keaton Fields
Snake, Lightning Bolt, Deer    -    Rebecca Nicolson
Snake, Lightning Bolt, Leopard    -    Oliver Reynolds
Frog, Tree Branch    -    Lilia Sabino
Bird    -    April Kuang
Cat    -    Nathan Gomes-Greeberg

Artistic Team

Artistic Director: Kelley Nassief
Music Director: Dr. Chuck Dillard
Stage Director:  Linda Brovsky
Costume Designer: Paige Hanna
Set Designer: Lawrence Larsen
Lighting Designer: Peter West

PSU Opera students in performance

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