Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Operetta @ VPPAC

Experience the mystery and magic of the classic Grimm's fairytale Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, set to music by George F. Root.  This hour and fifteen minute show will captivate young and old alike as it follows Snow White on her adventures with the Seven Dwarfs and the Forest Children. Featuring thirty-seven Oak Park area students, ages 9–14, as well as professional singers from the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Chicago Symphony Chorus, and past performers from The Phantom of the Opera, this show will delight audiences with its whimsical story and charming melodies. This production is being produced by the Chicago Folks Operetta as part of their Children's Operetta Workshop.

Chicago Folks Operetta (CFO) is a non-profit theater company devoted to the nurturing of live operetta through articulate and dynamic productions. In the belief that the arts serve to illuminate the human condition, the CFO is dedicated to the revival and development of operetta, a popular and accessible form of music and theater for general audiences. In particular, the CFO concentrates on producing both Viennese and American operettas from the early 20th century.

The company was founded in 2006 by the husband and wife team of Gerald Frantzen and Alison Kelly. Both are accomplished stage performers with wide-ranging credits including performances with Santa Fe Opera, Glimmerglass Opera, Sarasota Opera, and the Lyric Opera of Chicago in addition to leading roles in The Phantom of the Opera. While living in Germany, the pair developed a love and appreciation for the cultural experience of the operetta genre, and they are committed to bringing this same experience to audiences in North America. For more information, visit www.chicagofolksoperetta.org.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs performs Thursday May 15–Sunday May 18 & Thursday May 22–Sunday May 25, 2008. Performances are Thursdays & Fridays at 7 PM and Sundays at 2 PM. Saturday May 17 is at 2 PM and Saturday May 24 is at 5 PM. All tickets are $10.
 
Presented in the Mainstage Theatre of the newly renovated Village Players located at 1010 W. Madison. Plenty of parking is available on the street. The theatre is handicap accessible; please call ahead to arrange for special seating. Tickets available at www.village-players.org or by calling 866-764-1010.
 
Village Players Performing Arts Center offers an eclectic mix of entertainment that empowers and inspires while exploring the human condition.

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