Witty, tuneful and filled with sparkling classical singing, there are many people who consider Trial by Jury to be the most perfectly constructed of the whole series of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. Running only 40 minutes, it is indeed a little gem of wit, sentiment and charm, centering on the court case between the beautiful soprano Angelina and her playboy fiancé, Edwin, who she is suing for “dreadful damages.”
In classic Gilbert and Sullivan style, a cast of ludicrous characters including a social climbing judge, suave attorney and hapless ensemble of jury members backs the hysterical plot. GLOW adds its own twist to the original concept by setting the production in a modern day South Carolina courtroom, giving the story a “southern fried” flair. The one act operetta will also be paired with a Gilbert and Sullivan cabaret to create a full evening of delightful singing guaranteed to impress. The Gilbert and Sullivan Cabaret will feature ensembles and arias from the more famous works the pair produced including The Mikado, Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore and many others!
Trial by Jury is Greenville Light Opera Works’ inaugural main stage production and features a cast of over twenty local and regional professionals as well as a twelve piece chamber orchestra. Principal performers include Lisa Odom (Angelina) Bruce Meahl (The Judge) Luke Browder (The Usher) James Plante (Edwin) and Joe Hager (The Counsel). Don’t miss this opportunity to see professional operetta right here in Greenville!
Trial by Jury will perform November 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 8pm and November 14 at 3pm at Centre Stage Theatre in beautiful downtown Greenville. Tickets are $20 for Adults, with discounts for Seniors ($18) and Students ($13). All seats are reserved.
The box office can be reached at 864.233.6733 from 2:00-6:00 pm, Tuesday-Friday, and two hours before performances. The theater is located at 501 River Street inside the Morgan Stanley Citi-Smith Barney building just one block off Main Street in downtown Greenville. For more information, please visit GLOW’s website at www.GreenvilleLightOperaWorks.com
Media Contact:
Jenna Tamisiea, Artistic Director • (864) 593-2000 • jennatamisiea@greenvilleopera.org
Production Details
Play title: Trial by Jury by Gilbert and Sullivan
Play type: Operetta
Dates/Times: November 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 8pm; November 14 at 3pm
Location: Centre Stage 501 River Street, Greenville SC 29601
Tickets: Adults ($20), Seniors ($18), Students ($13)
Box Office: (864) 233-6733 Hours are 2-6pm
Tuesday -Friday and two hours before performances
Contact: Jenna Tamisiea, Artistic Director
jennatamisiea@greenvilleopera.org (864) 593-2000
Website: www.GreenvilleLightOperaWorks.com
Production Personnel
Jenna Tamisiea, Director
Christian Elser, Conductor
Marion Sprott, Accompanist
Erin O’Rourke, Production Stage Manager
Bailey Rotenberry, Assistant Stage Manager
Kevin Frazier, Lighting Designer
William Burns, Scenic Designer
Michelle Fleming, Costume Assistant
Wofford Jones, Technical Coordinator
Principal Cast
Lisa Odom, Angelina
Bruce Meahl, The Judge
James Plante, Edwin
Joe Hager, The Counsel
Luke Browder, The Usher
Ray Orr, Foreman of the Jury
Featured Cabaret Singers: Thomas Dickinson, Meredith Reed, Amy Joy-Bailey, Brittnee Siemon, Ashley King, Jonathan Kilpatrick, Sara Magun, Daniel Marlatt and Miriam Jackson