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Approximate Runtime (hh:mm)
2:00
Number of Acts
2
Musical Style
The authors recast the story of the Venetian Moor Otello in a tiny US-Mexico border town during 1968 by combining elements of the original Venetian story, William Shakespeare's play, Giuseppe Verdi's great opera, and new, original characters and situ
Vocal & Musical Forces
Soprano, Mezzo-soprano, Tenor, 3 Baritones, Bass-baritone; mixed chorus of 24-40; 2 mute roles; Two flutes (2 piccolos and alto flute), 2 oboes (English horn), 3 clarinets (bass clarinet), bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, 2 trumpets (flugelhorn), 2 French horns, euphonium (optional), 2 trombones, tuba, 3 string basses, timpani, percussion, piano, harp; mariachi band
Original Cast
William Lewis (Miguel Morales)
Paul Kreider (James Kane)
Kerry French (Mona Morales)
Edward White, Jr. (Cassidy)
Diane Rae Schoff (Emily)
Daniel Terrazas (Jake)
UT-Opera Chorus
UT-Wind Symphony