Puss in Boots by X. Montsalvatge

Doors at 1:30pm Show at 2:00pm The perfect introduction to Opera: This beloved fairytale will have performances in English and in Spanish. It will feature Boulder’s very own opera singers and an ensemble orchestra. Just one hour long and followed by a Q&A with the cast. This February 2020, Boulder Opera announces the revival of the fairy tale Puss in Boots. Xavier Montsalvatge’s take on the classic story of an ingenious and quick-witted feline with magical talents is sure to entertain the whole family. Can Puss win the princess’ hand for his master? Will he outwit the evil ogre? Don’t miss the talented Boulder Opera singers and orchestra that will turn this fairytale into an afternoon of magical and adventurous opera. Just one hour, and followed by a Q&A with the cast. Ages 3 and up Stage Director: Michael Travis Risner MICHAEL TRAVIS RISNER has been involved in music, theatre, and opera all along the Front Range for nearly three decades. He holds a Bachelor's degree in music and theatre along with a Master's degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy from Colorado State University. Mr. Risner is also in the final stages of completing his Doctoral degree in music from the University of Northern Colorado. Mr. Risner's work has been seen on the stages of the University of Colorado (Boulder), Colorado State University, the University of Northern Colorado, Opera Colorado, Emerald City Opera, Empire Lyric Players, Performance Now Theatre Company, Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, Vintage Theatre, the Aurora Fox Theatre, Boulder Music Institute, Boulder Symphony, Boulder Opera, and the Lone Tree Arts Center. No stranger to the stage himself, Mr. Risner's voice straddles the baritone/tenor line, having appeared in such varied roles as Monostatos (Die Zauberflöte) and Don José (Carmen) to both Mozart's and Rossini's Figaro, Sweeney Todd, Caiaphas (JC Superstar), and Anatoly (Chess). Sponsored by Community Foundation Boulder County