Music by Lembit Beecher
Libretto by Hannah Moscovitch

Presented in partnership with
The Egg Center for the Perfroming Arts in
The Kitty Carlisle Hart Theatre

Thursday, July 7th, 2022 at 7:30pm

Saturday, July 9th, 2022 at 2:00pm

Sky on Swings is a riveting musical and theatrical exploration of what it feels like to live with Alzheimer's Disease, as seen through the eyes of two women at different stages in the progression of dementia. Two of the country’s most distinguished artists, mezzo sopranos Marietta Simpson and Phyllis Pancella, make their Opera Saratoga debuts in the roles of Martha and Danny in this new production, directed by Artistic and General Director Lawrence Edelson and conducted by rising star Emily Senturia.

Cast:

Marrietta Simpson - Martha

Phyllis Pancella - Danny

Helena Colindres - Winnie

Ryan Johnson - Ira

Chase Sanders - Elder 1/Of Memory

Raphaella Medina - Elder 2/Of Memory

Arieh Sacke - Elder 3/Of Memory

Spencer Reichman - Elder 4/Of Memory/Administrator