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CAST (above)
Some of the Cast - From Left -Tom Hemphill, Deidre Reigel (Artistic & Music Director), David Martinez, Joy Leitner, Seva Anthony,Mark Allerbach and Gary Reinstrom (Orchestra Manager)

STARKER & GRESS
From Left
Eberhard Gress, Librettist
and Jay Starker, Composer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

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Victory of Love - The Opera!

Seating is limited - Purchase tickets early! (General Seating)

      $6.50  Sun Sept 14th 4pm-5pm at Whitfield Presbyterian Church 7045 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota MAP

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STARKER & GRESS
A NEW OPERA DEBUTS IN SARASOTA!
 

We humans have been quarreling for thousands of years and it hasn't stopped.  Some of the most powerful reasons for this has been the presence of some characters in our midst who take over our minds. 

 

There is GREED, causing a chain of events to occur which go amok causing misery and hopelessness to countless souls. 

 

There is NO CONSCIENCE, steeped in utter selfishness and lack of compassion, caring less about anyone's misfortune.

 

Then there is HATE, the bringer of doom. 

 

We, the human race, have always given birth to the HATE MONSTER and it has sunk its fangs into our veins like the predatory vampire that it is.  AND .... While these dark forces stalk, there are the forces of light to which we all turn for comfort.

 

There is REASON, teaching us to weigh what we do and choose a pathway of enlightenment.

 

There is HOPE, standing as a beacon to our souls in times of deep sorrow.

 

And there is the source of the greatest light, LOVE, giving our lives meaning and purpose.

 

There are always MANIPULATED MASSES who swallow drivel.  But LOVE, the beloved queen of the World charms us into a mystic sea of happiness and conquers all things.

WHERE TO SEE THIS DEBUT!
 
Sunday, September 7th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Faith Lutheran Church, 7750 Beneva Road in Sarasota
 
Sunday, September 14th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Whitfield Presbyterian Church, 7045 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
 
TICKETS
 
Only $5.00 at the door or online in advance at www.srqboxoffice.com
Please make checks payable to POPS Extras! - VOL 
 
Principals

Libretto by Eberhard Gress and Music by Jay Starker

 

Artistic and Music Director - Deidre Reigel

Assistant Music Director and Tenor - David Martinez

Instrumental Director - Gary Reinstrom

Baritone - John Peters as "No Conscience"

Bass - Tom Hemphill - as "Hate"

Soprano - Amy Connours as "Greed"

Soprano - Seva Anthony as "Hope"

Contra Alto - Joy Leitner as "Love"

Pianist - Mark Allerbach

         Violin - John Short