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Approximate Runtime (hh:mm)
02:00
Number of Acts
2
Musical Style
Accessible style with enormous range; fluent transitions from expressionistic atonality and brutal rhythmic violence to serene consonances
Vocal & Musical Forces
5 principal roles (Bonhoeffer, dramatic baritone; Maria, soprano; Eberhard, tenor; Hans, baritone; Interrogator/Figure, tenor), 4 secondary roles (SMTB); chorus; non-singing extras. Orchestra: string orchestra with solo flute, oboe, trumpet, piano, and 2 percussionists
Original Cast
Douglas Yates (Dietrich); Dalma Boronkai (Maria); Russ Clark (Eberhard); Joshua Wilson (Hans); Noelle Ferrada/Rachel Castillo (Christel); Lauren Thompson (Paula); Matthew Parker (Karl); Craig Davis (Guard)