February 25th, 2017 - 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society and the Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation are proud to present The Metropolitan Opera’s live broadcast of Antonín Dvořák’s RUSALKA on Saturday, February 25, 12:55 PM at Cape Henlopen High School Theater.
Latvian soprano Kristin Opolais stars in this innovative new production of the opera that has previously won her international acclaim. In this mythical fairytale, director Mary Zimmerman’s theatrical genius creates a world where the water nymph Rusalka is ultimately doomed by her love for a human prince. Risking her lake home and all she holds dear, she embarks on a journey of love, longing, rejection and redemption that will change her forever. Featuring gorgeous melodies including the haunting aria, "Song to the Moon,” Opolais’ soaring soprano voice and moving stage presence has proven to be the perfect embodiment of the love struck water sprite. Brandon Jovanovich, Jamie Barton, Katarina Dalayman, and Eric Owens complete the all-star cast. Sir Mark Elder conducts. There will be two intermissions. [2017, Sung in Czech with English subtitles, Runtime: 3 hours 40 minutes]
In addition to the opera performance, the HD series features Met opera stars conducting live interviews with cast and/or various production crew members while showing behind-the-scene workings. This captivating production is the sixth in The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD series of 10 dates of live simulcast transmissions for 2016–17.
Admission for The Met: Live in HD broadcasts is $25 for adults, $22 for RBFS members, Met members, and Seniors (65+); $15 for Students (with ID), and children (12 and under). Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Online reservations may be made with MasterCard or VISA until noon on Friday, February 24. Admission will be offered at the door with cash payment only.
Doors open at 12:25 PM. NOTE: There will be no food service prior to the opera.
The mission of the RBFS is promoting cinematic arts and providing education and cultural enrichment for our community. The Film Society sponsors ongoing screenings, special events, and the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival (Nov 3 – 12, 2017). Having met all the requirements for best practices in nonprofit management, the Rehoboth Beach Film Society is accredited by the Standards for Excellence Institute®. This organization is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com. For more information on this series, other events, or to become a member, visit the Rehoboth Beach Film Society website at www.rehobothfilm.com, or call 302-645-9095.