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Louis' Trumpet
Composer: Evelyn Swensson
Librettist: Joseph Robinette and Evelyn Swensson
Other Artistic Personnel: Leland Kimball, Stage Director
Original Cast: Angela Bates (Serena/Curiosity); Cal Brackin (Mr. Brickle); Gordon Braun (Reporter/Grain Man/Sheriff); Heidi Bretz (Mother Swan/Felicity); Bethany Brindley (Baby Swan); Keith Clouser (Sam Beaver); Cathy Coin (Miss Plum/Apathy); Carol Denenberg (Mrs. Hammerbotham); Peter Domingo (Lucky Lucas/Desk Clerk); Rob Hull (Cob); Leland Kimball (Policeman); Kristen La Porte (Baby Swan); Christopher Leck (Baby Swan); Sonny Leo (Louis); Ray Murphy (Mr. Watson/Headman at Zoo); Jason Noll (Telegram Messenger); Jessica Novotny (Leader of Fan Club); John Novotny (Baby Swan); Ross Ramone (Young Sam); C. Lawler Rogers, Sr. (Nightclub Singer); Nathaniel Rosenthalis (Young Louis); Alan Wagner (Boatman); Daniel Webster (Daniel Webster, "Philadelphia Inquirer" Music Critic)
Premiere Date: March 04, 2000
Producing Company: OperaDelaware
Description: Louis, a trumpeter swan, is born without a voice. His father flies to a music store to steal a trumpet for him, and Louis learns to communicate by playing it. He befriends a young boy, who sends him to Boston to get a job playing for the swan boats in the park. Louis also plays at the Philadelphia Zoo and at a nightclub in New Jersey. He eventually marries a cygnet and returns to his native Montana.
Length: 01:30
Total Acts: 2
Musical Style: Broadway/Operetta
Contact: Evelyn Swensson
Address: Box 58A, Heyburn Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
E-mail Address: eswensson@mymailstation.com
Phone: 610-459-5443
Schedule of Performances Listings
Louis' Trumpet (Swensson)
Saturday, March 04, 2000 - OperaDelaware

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