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Heartland Opera Theatre presents
an exciting conclusion to the 2011 year!
Così fan Tutte Marvin Murphree, Director
September 11, 2011 - Corley Auditorium
on the campus of Missouri Southern State University
Così fan tutte typifies 18th century "Age of Enlightenment" skepticism of rigidly held moral beliefs. A lighthearted look at the relationship between the sexes, the plot centers around two sisters who are engaged to military officers. Sisters, Fiordiligi and Dorabella are on holiday in sunny, romantic Naples, along with their fiancés, Ferrando and Guglielmo. An older (and presumably wiser) acquaintance of the men, Don Alfonso, engages them in banter at a café, stating that women are incapable of fidelity. Outraged, the two soldiers proclaim that their sweethearts could never be unfaithful to them. Don Alfonso makes a bet with them that he can prove his point. They agree to tell the sisters that they have been ordered to active duty and must leave, which they do after a prolonged and tearful farewell. Soon after, Don Alfonso, with the aid of the sisters' maid, Despina, badgers them into meeting a couple of Albanian noblemen who have begged him for an introduction to the ladies. The "Albanians" are really Ferrando and Guglielmo in disguise, and they proceed to passionately woo each other's betrothed. At first the sisters vehemently repulse their advances, but over time, they begin to fall for their new admirers and eventually they fall in love with the new suitors. Cosi fan tutte is being produced in cooperation with Classic Concerts.
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Swingin' on a Star!
Matt Myers, Director
The Unauthorized Autobiography of Malvena Vibroadaway
November 4,5 - Ramsey Building, Joplin MO
Join legendary entertainer Mrs. Malvena Vibroadaway for "Swingin' On A Star", an evening of song and story as she shares selected tales from her "Unauthorized Autobiography". There's sure to be plenty of glitter and glamour as Ultra-Chic Malvena plays hostess to special guests including her (longsuffering) husband, E. Vernon and (long-estranged) College roommate, Babs Keller. Joining Malvena are her partners in performance Felicity Widette and Poodle Jones as they reunite the 3Divas! This trio of Sopranos has stunned audiences across the Four-States with their musical comedy talents and for this show, they emerge from retirement to reprise some of their Greatest Hits and new favorites. "Swingin' On A Star!" also includes the talents of Meg Berrian, Mike Chilton, Rebecca Luebber, Kelly Musick, Matt Myers and Kathy Nenadal and is produced in cooperation with the upsideDown Theatre Company.
