Hansel and Gretel by UW-P Opera Workshop

The opera "Hansel and Gretel" is performed here by Cast A of University of Wisconsin-Parkside's Opera Workshop in November of 2008 at First Presbyterian Church of Racine, Wisconsin. The opera's story was adapted from the folklore tales gathered by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, the Brothers Grimm. It was set to music by 19th Century German composer Engelbert Humperdinck. Opera Director: Ami-Kristen Bouterse Pianist: Alejandro Alumbreros Conductor: Alvaro Garcia Sandman/Fairy: Julianne Frey Gretel: Kristina Dahl (That's me!) Hansel: Jane Weremeling Mother: Paula Kirschbaum Father: David Ramsey, Jr. Trees and stagehands: Opera Workshop students/Cast B Cuckoo bird: Jordan Miller Forest animals: Southeast Wisconsin Performing Arts children's choir Witch: Elizabeth Hanson-Delgado Gingerbread children: Southeast Wisconsin Performing Arts children's choir