The original Magic Flute was created for a small theater in Vienna, and so is a Singspiel, or musical play. In keeping with this, the Comic Opera Guilds Thomas Petiet crafted a translation that is both less grandiose than many operatic versions and sings well. This 2002 production was designed to travel easily and was toured throughout Michigan. Pamina (Erika Banks ) and Papageno (Thomas Petiet) arrive at the temple, and are shortly taken into custody. Pamina implores Sarastro (Aaron Theno) for mercy, but finds him beneficent. When Monostatos (Bob MacGregor) drags in Tamino (Chris Meerdink), Sarastro refuses to punish him but offers the two men a chance to join his order. For more comic operas and operettas, visit comicoperaguild.org
We feel it's hard for sarastro to be lower :p but good version!
mouthmouse 1 year ago