Orpheus in the Underworld/Orphée aux enfersOur first-ever bilingual non-G&S production! (French songs, English dialogue) Notre première production bilingue non-G & S! (Chansons françaises, le dialogue en anglais) Orpheus in the Underworld – a Synopsis Wouldn’t it be nice to be immortal? Rejoignez la Société opératique de Montréal-Ouest pour une autre soirée fantastique lors de la présentation de leur 73ème production, Orphée aux Enfers / Orpheus in the Underworld de Jacques Offenbach. Vous serez transportés où les dieux grecs et les stars de cinéma cohabitent, dans une interprétation des années 1920 de ce classique du 19ème siècle. Eurydice fera face au plaisirs des Enfers tandis que Jupiter et Pluton rivaliseront pour son cœur. Et, suivant l’opinion publique, Orphée partira à la recherche de son épouse, contre son gré. All this, and more, are yours to discover in the Montreal West Operatic Society’s production of this beloved opéra bouffe classic playing at:
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| Stage Director: | Mireck Metelski, |
| Music Director: | Alexandra Fol, |
| Assistant Music Director: | Simon Rivard, |
| Collaborative Pianist: | Benjamin Kwong, |
| Costume Designer: | Rachel Germinario, |
| Sets & Properties: | Elena Cerrolaza, |
| Producer: | Robert O’Brien, |
| Stage Manager: | Cassandra Genesse, |
| Lighting Director: | Beth Cummings, |
| Assistant Stage Manager: | Andrés MacLeod-Cerrolaza, |
| Choreographer: | Étienne Cousineau, |
| Supertitles: | Kerry McKeown, Dael Foster & David Johansen |
Current Productions
2012 Cast
Current Cast for Orphée aux enfers Leads Name Role (Orphée) Yanick Alexandre: Eurydice Alternate, May 4, 5 (20h), 12 & 16 Philippe Bolduc: Jupiter, Etienne Cousineau: Cupid, Gary Iannacone: Orpheus, Julija Karakorska: Minerva, Zoé LaTerreur: Eurydice Alternate, May 3, 5 …
Restaurant Packages
Current ‘Orphée/Orpheus’ packages available
MWOS – Theatre Rialto & Il Rialto ( 5719 av du Parc) Show-Time Special Package May 3, 4, & 5th: special Supper & Show Special before performances for ‘Orphée/Orpheus ticket-holders. 4-course meal includes: salad, pasta, main …
Standing Ovations at Hail! Unity
MWOS garnered three standing ovations at the Hail! Unity concert last night. Our soloists: Rodrigo Monardes, Etienne Cousineau, Julija Karakorska, Kripa Nageshwar, and Magali Simard-Galdès were well-supported by the chorus, and stole the show for MWOS. Congratulations, all!
2011-2012 Executive
Current executive (2011-2012, Orpheus in the Underworld) President Music & Casting Susan Colby-Germinario 1st Vice President Ticketing Gil Hymer 2nd Vice President Producer Robert O’Brien Treasurer Andrew Macdougall Secretary & Front of House Dael Foster General directors Social Rachel Germinario …
