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Hansel & Gretel

by Engelbert Humperdinck
Robinson Auditorium @ Elizabeth City State University
December 21, 2019 at 3pm

 Join MUSIC off MAIN, just days before Christmas, for a fairytale FAMILY production, perfect for ALL AGES. The timeless tale of Hansel and Gretel wandering through the forest, stumbling upon an irresistible gingerbread house and it's owner... an evil and hungry witch who has plans to turn the children into her own tasty treats, and the glorious chorus of children (starring the Albemarle Youth Choir) as Gretel outwits the witch and all of the "gingerbread children" are set free! 

Enjoy a unique opportunity to experience a professional operatic production in Elizabeth City. This performance is under the direction of Shelley Nowacek and sung by our stellar cast of professional regional/national singing stars!

We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors! Without their support, this cultural opportunity would not be available to our community.  Please show them some love...visit their business TODAY!

Thank You to our incredibly GENEROUS sponsors!


Todd's Pharmacy
Montero's Restaurant
The Elizabeth City Music Club
NC Farm Bureau with Luke Smith
Long & Foster of Elizabeth City

Anonymous Donors
​Arbonne with Sophie Winchester & Jen Bone
Janet Benton
Gwen Bell
Nicholas and Linda Calabro
Cascade Financial Planning with Dave Simpson
Pat Davis
Frank and Jane Elfring
James & Angela Ermi
Fuggles Flowers
Linda Fusco
Lisa Gregor
Hoppin' Johnz
Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Terryberry
Jenny and Trey Jones
Dr. and Mrs. Hunsberger
Jenn and Jeff Hustace
Kramer Custom Roofing
​Clayton Rodgers
Sue Scurria
Dave and Kate Seavey
Judy Stallings
Dr. and Mrs. Lindsey Stevenson
True Images Salon
Louise and Archie Woodworth
Robin and Skip Zinsmeister

Meet the Cast

in order of appearance (remaining cast will be announced soon!)

Kelly Balmaceda

Gretel

Steven Field

Father

Albemarle Youth Choir

Gingerbread Children

Sandra Krueger

Hansel

Teri Bickham

Sand Man/ Dew Fairey

Rachel Gragson, DMA

Resident Accompanist

Adriane Kerr

Mother

Nick Nestorak

Witch

Shelley Nowacek

Stage Director

We need your support! Please consider making a donation today!

We need your support! Here are ways you can help…
 
1. Help us spread the word! Tell your friends, family, and colleagues. Share our email blasts and social media posts. 
 
2. Come to the Opera on December 21st and bring ALL of your friends and family.  This is going to be an incredible Holiday event for ALL AGES!
 
3. Make a donation. See below how you or your business can sponsor the opera.  We’ve outlined the cost for this production, as you can see it’s not cheap and every contribution is greatly appreciated. The estimated Budget for this production is approximately $13,000. Costs include our professional artists stipends, travel, housing, performance royalties, venue rental, costumes, props, and all print/marketing. 

Extra incentives for your donation!

* All donors will receive recognition in our performance program and our website!
* $300+ receive VIP seating at the performance & recognition in our performance program and on our website.
* $500+ VIP seating, recognition in our performance program, website, AND all promotional materials (posters, flyers, postcards, etc.), as well as "shout outs" on our Facebook page linking our audience directly to you/your business!
* $1,000+ All of the above, plus receive 2 complimentary tickets to the performance
* Venue Sponsor- $3000+ All of the above, and we will be FOREVER grateful for your support.  Let us know what else we can do to show our appreciation!!!

Click below to donate TODAY!

We are incredibly grateful for any size sponsorship.  Your assistance and promotion of the arts will help us bring a little more culture to our coastal town. We sincerely thank you for all of your support! You can make your contribution today by writing a check, payable to MUSIC off MAIN. In the memo, note “Hansel & Gretel.” Or you can contribute online via our website: www.ecmusicoffmain.com
 
Please mail all contributions to: 
Kelly Balmaceda
507 Small Dr.
Elizabeth City, NC 27909