THE ELIXIR OF LOVE

Stewart School presents 79th annual opera


Stewart School presented its opera production, “The Elixir of Love” on January 19th. This the 79th time the school has produced an opera.

Stewart School presented its opera production, “The Elixir of Love” on January 19th. This the 79th time the school has produced an opera.

Congratulations to Stewart School’s fifth grade cast and crew, parents and teachers, especially music teacher and director Kelly Grace, on another successful opera production! On Thursday, January 19th, two casts presented Gaetano Donizetti’s “The Elixir of Love” to packed audiences in Stewart’s auditorium. The familiar story of mistaken love fulfilled through an elixir – of course, only after several twists and turns of the plot – was the 79th opera production the school has presented. Here are a few photos from this year’s show. To view an entire album of images from both casts, visit Stewart’s website (gc.schoolwires.net/Domain/10) and click on the “Photo Gallery” dropdown at the top of the page.




The villagers are not optimistic about Nemerino’s prospects to wed the beautiful Adina (Cast 1).

The villagers are not optimistic about Nemerino’s prospects to wed the beautiful Adina (Cast 1).

Adina and Sergeant Belcore (Cast 1) sing a joyful wedding song, although Adina has misgivings.

Adina and Sergeant Belcore (Cast 1) sing a joyful wedding song, although Adina has misgivings.

Adina (Cast 1) sings the lovely “Tristan Adored Isolde.”

Adina (Cast 1) sings the lovely “Tristan Adored Isolde.”

A new suitor, Sergeant Belcore, arrives on the scene to ask for Adina’s hand (Cast 1).

A new suitor, Sergeant Belcore, arrives on the scene to ask for Adina’s hand (Cast 1).

Convinced he needs twice the elixir power to make Adina fall in love with him, but with no money to buy more, Nemorino enlists with Sergeant Belcore (Cast 2).

Convinced he needs twice the elixir power to make Adina fall in love with him, but with no money to buy more, Nemorino enlists with Sergeant Belcore (Cast 2).

All’s well that ends well when Sergeant Belcore is called away on military business and Adina marries Nemorino - thanks to Doctor Dulcamara’s “Elixir of Love” (Cast 2).

All’s well that ends well when Sergeant Belcore is called away on military business and Adina marries Nemorino – thanks to Doctor Dulcamara’s “Elixir of Love” (Cast 2).

Adina sings “Tristan Adored Isolde,” with secret interest in Nemorino’s advances.

Adina sings “Tristan Adored Isolde,” with secret interest in Nemorino’s advances.

The crew did an excellent job under the direction of Mr. Tim Schoelle.

The crew did an excellent job under the direction of Mr. Tim Schoelle.

Expertly directed by music teacher Kelly Grace (far left), Stewart’s entire fifth grade presented “The Elixir of Love” on January 19th. Note the beautiful backdrop created by art teacher Melissa Pashayan and her students.

Expertly directed by music teacher Kelly Grace (far left), Stewart’s entire fifth grade presented “The Elixir of Love” on January 19th. Note the beautiful backdrop created by art teacher Melissa Pashayan and her students.

Members of Stewart’s fifth grade class comprised the opera chorus.

Members of Stewart’s fifth grade class comprised the opera chorus.

Doctor Dulcamara (Cast 1) arrives in the village to sell his magic, cure-all elixir.

Doctor Dulcamara (Cast 1) arrives in the village to sell his magic, cure-all elixir.

Nemorino (Cast 2), smitten with Adina, sings “She’s a Darling.”

Nemorino (Cast 2), smitten with Adina, sings “She’s a Darling.”

With a second bottle of the elixir in hand, Nemorino (Cast 1) is certain Adina will fall for him over Sergeant Belcore.

With a second bottle of the elixir in hand, Nemorino (Cast 1) is certain Adina will fall for him over Sergeant Belcore.

Nemorino buys a bottle of the elixir from Doctor Dulcamara (Cast 2) to help Adina fall in love with him.

Nemorino buys a bottle of the elixir from Doctor Dulcamara (Cast 2) to help Adina fall in love with him.

Lovesick for Adina, Nemorino reflects on his bleak chances for marriage to the beautiful maiden.

Lovesick for Adina, Nemorino reflects on his bleak chances for marriage to the beautiful maiden.

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