PATRA in Concert. Mar. 23 at 7;30 pm at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center. Go to https://gpactix.com/ for tickets
Complete List of Characters
Parts for Casting
PATRA
IRAS
CHARMIAN
MARCELLUS
OCTAVIAN
DANCER
With permission From Cairo With Love and Khedr
Overview
This thrilling new opera filled with enchanting melodies brings to life the seductive world of Cleopatra.
Having defeated his rival Marc Antony, General Octavian marches into Egypt determined to make Cleopatra his slave.
But Cleopatra is determined to somehow save herself and her four children. Her only hope is to win the love of a third Roman Consul and General, Octavian.
Can she do it?
With comedy, intrigue and an epic battle of wills, this popular sounding opera reveals the woman behind the legend...
And her influence over the man who becomes Augustus Caesar.
Highlights of PATRA
Descriptive Tags
#Strong Role for Leading Lady #Strong Role for Leading Man #Minority Casting #Operatic/Opera Comique #Opera in English #Musical Drama #Period Piece/Historical #Egypt #Roman Empire #Original Libretto #Social Themes #Melodic/Romantic/Classical
Other Information
Cast Size: Small (1-10) Medium (5-21). No Chorus
Vocal Demands: Moderate Challenging.
Dance Requirements: Extensive Minimal.
Good For: Opera Companies Professional Theater College/University Amateur/Community Religious Organizations
Complete List of Numbers
Songs in English
Act I
Prologue
1. Like The Phoenix .................... Patra
Act I: Scene 1
2. Hear My Humble Prayer........... Patra
3. Hags in Rags............................. Patra, Charmian, Iras
4. Careful Careful ........................ Patra, Charmain, Iras
Act I: Scene 2
5. What Shall I Do......................... Octavian
6. The Sword of Antony ............... Marcellus & Octavian
7. Welcome ................................... Hags with Octavian
8. The Tarot Cards......................... Hags and Octavian
9. Why Am I So Restless............... Octavian
10. Octavian’s Plan ........................Octavian, Marcellus, Hags
Act 1: Scene 3
11. Looks Like I Won A Race..........Marcellus
12. Iboga Bark ............................... Patra with Spirits
13. A Voice In The Air................... Patra, Charmian, Iras, Marcellus
14. To Bed .....................................Iras, Charmian, Patra, Marcellus
15. Come To Me.............................Patra and Marcellus
16. Octavian’s Surprise..................Octavian
17. Go Now ....................................Iras, Charmian, Marcellus
Act II
Act 2: Sc 1. Part 1
19. She Wakes..................................Iras, Charmian, Patra
20. The Ambush.............................. All
21. A Beautician’s Air..................... Iras
22. Octavian’s Doubts..................... Octavian
23. The Face Off ............................ All
24. Encounter With A Cobra.......... Dance/pantomime
Act 2: Sc 1. Part 2
25. Aftershock.................................. All
26. What Do You Wish To Ask....... Octavian, Patra
27. Oh I Have Lived For Love......... Patra
28. Her Arrow Pierced......................Octavian
29. The Plan .................................... Marcellus, Iras, Charmian, Patra
30. I Am Egypt................................ Patra and Charmian
Act 2: Scene 2
31. Go Back................................... Marcellus, Octavian, Iras, Charmian
Act 2: Scene 3
32. Like The Phoenix Montage....... Patra, Iras, Charmian
33. The Discovery Montage.............Marcellus, Octavian
34. Lead To Gold............................ All
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