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Approximate Runtime (hh:mm)
2:00
Number of Acts
2
Musical Style
Tonal; lyrical; through-composed arioso style with several distinct arias and ensemble numbers
Vocal & Musical Forces
Singers: 8 principal roles (4 or 3 sopranos, 1 or 2 mezzo-soprano(s), tenor, baritone, bass); adult chorus (10-12); children's chorus (8-10, ages 8-10 approx.). Orchestra: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons; 4 horns, 2 cornets, 2 trombones; timpa
Original Cast
Lisa Edwards-Burrs (Amelia Tibbs); Chiquita Cross (Caroline Tibbs); Kayce Berry (Sissieretta Jones/Mrs. James); Johnnella Edmonds (Augusta Tibbs); Patrick McCoy (Henry Warren); Matthew Duckery (Jesse Tibbs); Harold Haughton (Thomas Clayborn)