FULL THE FOX AND THE COOKIE (Corley) El Paso TX 2023 Fernanda Mendoza, Jada Granados, Javier Loya, Abner Astudillo
Information on the Performance
- Work Title: The Fox and the Cookie
- Composer: Corley Maria Thompson
- Libretto: Maria Thompson Corley. Libretto Text, Libretto Index
- Venue & Opera Company: Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall, University of Texas, El Paso, UTEP
- Recorded: March 27 & 28, 2023
- Type: Staged Opera Live
- Singers: Fernanda Mendoza, Jada Granados, Javier Loya, Abner Astudillo, Emily Gonzalez, Connie Gonzales, Millennia Perez
- Conductor:
- Orchestra: Esequiel Meza, PIANO
- Stage Director: Cherry Duke
- Costume Designer: Miguel Escontrias
Information about the Recording
- Published by: Opera UTEP
- Date Published: 2024
- Format: Streaming
- Quality Video: 4 Audio:4
- Subtitles: nosubs
- Video Recording from: YouTube FULL VIDEO
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS PERFORMANCE
Opera UTEP has commissioned a new opera, based on Aesop’s Fables, which will be premiered March 27 and 28, 2023 in Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. The words and music are by acclaimed Black female composer Maria Thompson Corley. Dr. Corley will visit UTEP for the premiere and will also participate in several on-campus discussions and events open to the public.
In the 30-minute musical drama (called, THE FOX AND THE COOKIE), Grandma and Grandpa entertain their grandchild withs four fables of the Fox’s trickery. In the end, the family and the animals whom the fox tricked confront the fox about his behavior, and all enjoy Grandma’s cookies, together. The story explores themes of bullying, kindness, forgiveness, and sharing.
The public is invited for the two premiere performances and are encouraged to bring the young people in their lives!
CAST:
Grandma: Fernanda Mendoza (3/28), Erin Zuzunagha (3/27)
Jordan: Jada Granados (3/28), Ana Lucía Garcia (3/27)
Grandpa: Javier Loya (3/28), Taelon Stonecipher (3/27)
Fox: Abner Astudillo (3/28), Dendre Wright (3/27)
Goat: Emily Gonzalez (3/28), Isabella Ramirez (3/27)
Stork: Connie Gonzales (3/28), Jessica Broaddus (3/27)
Crow: Millennia Perez (3/28), Esmeralda Hernandez (3/27)