Opera Theatre, directed by Eric Gibson, is excited to present Engelbert Humperdinck's enchanting opera Hansel and Gretel. This collaborative production also features the Women's Glee Club directed by Jordan Saul, and the Symphony Orchestra conducted by Miriam Burns.
The story, largely centered on food insecurity, tells the tale of a mischievous brother and sister who are sent into the woods by their difficult mother to forage for supper. As night falls, the duo's parents realize their children are out in a forest made infamous by a witch who captures children and bakes them into confectionary delights!
- All performances are free and open to the public. No ticket required.
COME EARLY!
Since the opera is based on a classic fairy tale, the School of Music is happy to present pre-show lectures by experts from Ohio State's Center for Folklore Studies; Theater, Film, and Media Arts; and the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures. Join us 30 minutes before curtain to hear their insights. Doors open 15 minutes prior to each talk.
- Friday, Feb. 9 — Talk by Dorothy Noyes, 7–7:20 p.m. (curtain 7:30)
- Saturday, Feb. 10 — Talk by Claudia Wier, 7–7:20 p.m. (curtain 7:30)
- Sunday, Feb. 11 — Talk by Kevin Richards, 2:30–2:50 p.m. (curtain 3 p.m.)
Livestream
We hope that you can experience this production live and in person.
The production will also be livestreamed on the School of Music YouTube channel. Note that the pre-performance talks will not be included in the livestreams.
Friday, Feb. 9
7:30 p.m. • View the livestream
Saturday, Feb. 10
7:30 p.m. • View the livestream
Sunday, Feb. 11
3 p.m. • View the livestream
We are also honored to partner with the Buckeye Food Alliance. In recognition of the very real challenge of food insecurity for many Ohio State students, we invite and encourage you to bring and donate an appropriate food item. Bins will be at Weigel Auditorium to collect gifts of food for later distribution to the Buckeye community.
Wondering what to donate?
Unopened non-perishable food items. Most needed at this time: canned fruit, canned veggies, raw rice, canned beans, canned soups, granola bars, herbs/spices, baking goods (i.e., flour, sugar, baking soda, etc.).
Also: personal care products and grocery bags (paper, plastic, or reusable).
All events are subject to change.
GETTING HERE
Park in the Ohio Union South Garage (open to visitors 24/7), walk North along College Rd. to enter the South doors of the Timashev Music Building.
Weigel Auditorium is located on the second floor at the far south end of the building. An open stairway located just inside the south doors leads to the hall.
- If an elevator is needed, walk through the Music Commons, behind the open stairway to the back hallway. Follow the hallway through the double doors to the elevator.
You may also park in Arps Garage (open to visitors M–F after 4 p.m. and on weekends) just North of the Timashev Music building.