MONROE, LA — ULM School of Visual and Performing Arts proudly presents Rusalka, the enchanting fairytale opera by Antonín Dvořák, directed by Justin Havard. Performances will take place October 23–25 at 7:00 PM at Northminster Church, 2701 Lamy Lane, Monroe, Louisiana. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.com — $15 General Admission. Free for Students with a valid student ID.
In a statement from the director, Justin Havard, this opera is based on Hans Christian Anderson's The Little Mermaid, the one with a sad ending, and some other Czech folktales. For many people, this might be their opera to go to. This would be a great introduction. This would be a great introduction to the world of opera if you have never been to an opera before.
With a little more added things than the original opera, it has an added narrator making the show more approachable to people who have never been to an opera before. So make sure to purchase tickets and to come and enjoy an evening of music, romance, forgiveness, and of course Drama.
Make sure to buy tickets because seats are filling quickly! Tickets can be purchased online at eventbrite.com/rusalka-tickets
