ΒιΆΉΚΣΖ΅

JACKSON, Tenn. — Sept. 30, 2020 — The ΒιΆΉΚΣΖ΅ University Department of Music will present two one-act operas, β€œThe Telephone” and β€œThe Old Maid and the Thief” by Gian Carlo Menotti, Oct. 1-3 on the Great Lawn.

This double bill will take place on an open-air stage custom built by members of ΒιΆΉΚΣơ’s theater. Each night’s performance will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the run time is 90 minutes with a 15-minute intermission. Guests are encouraged to bring their own masks, lawn chairs, blankets and snacks.

β€œOur students have worked tirelessly on this production, and it is going to be wonderful,” said Sabrina Warren, assistant professor of vocal studies and stage director for the production. β€œIf you enjoy beautiful music and like to laugh, this production is a must-see.”

Both operas are by Italian composer Menotti, who lived from 1911-2007. β€œThe Telephone” is about a man who attempts to propose to his love before leaving on a trip, but she is occupied by long telephone conversations. β€œThe Old Maid and the Thief” is about an old maid whose housemaid convinces her to take in a wanderer who turns out to be an escaped convict.

Admission is $3 for ΒιΆΉΚΣΖ΅ students; $5 for faculty, staff, alumni and senior citizens; and $7 for the general public. Tickets must be purchased in advance at uu.edu/theatre.