Suor Angelica / Gianna Schicchi (2026)
Produced by
Composer: Giacomo Puccini
Librettist: Giovacchino Forzano,
Director: Jessica Derventzis
Venue
Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace
Run
June 3rd, 2026 – June 7th, 2026
Synopsis
This production shines a light on the emotional range of Puccini’s work: from the quiet, aching spirituality of Suor Angelica to the sharp wit and joyful chaos of Gianni Schicchi. By weaving emerging voices with seasoned performers in an intimate musical setting, Opera 5 offers a moving, funny, and deeply human evening that highlights the power of ensemble storytelling and incredible Canadian opera talent. (opera5.ca)
Cast
| Rachel Krehm | Suor Angelica |
| Krisztina Szabo | La Zia Principessa / Zita |
| Patricia Wrigglesworth | Suor Genovieffa |
| Angelique Brown | La Zelatrice / Zita (Cover) |
| Paige Robinson | Suor Osmina / Prima Cercatrice / Gherardino / Lauretta (Cover) |
| Elizabeth Fast | Una Novizia |
| Hannah Mikita | Suor Dolcina / Guccio |
| Michal Aloni | La Badessa / La Zia Principessa (Cover) |
| Mackenzie Sechi | La Maestra delle Novizie / La Ciesca |
| Marissa Lake | Infermiera / Prima Conversa / La Ciesca (Cover) |
| AJ Gauger | Seconda Ceratrice / Seconda Conversa / Pinellino / Nella (Cover) |
| Kate Fogg | Suor Lucilla / Lauretta |
| Daniela Agostino | Suor Caterina / Nella |
| Keira Beasley | Il Bambino |
| Gregory Dahl | Gianni Schicchi |
| Jeremy Scinocca | Rinuccio |
| Aaron Dimoff | Simone |
| Ryan Nauta | Gherardo |
| Tristan Pritham | Betto di Signa / Simone (cover) |
| Christopher Pitre-McBride | Marco |
| Liam Dooley | Maestro Spinelloccio / Ser Amantio di Nicolao |
Creative Team
| Giacomo Puccini | Composer |
| Giovacchino Forzano, | Librettist |
| Jessica Derventzis | Director |
| Evan Mitchell | Music Director |
| Christopher Pitre-McBride | Assistant Director (Suor Angelica) |
| Len Crino | Assistant Director (Gianni Schicchi) |
| Carlyn Rahusaar Routledge | Production Designer |
| Siobhán Sleath | Lighting Designer |
| Emilie Trimbee | Associate Lighting Designer |
| Brianna Love | Intimacy Direction (Gianni Schicchi) |
Music
| Evan Mitchell | Conductor |
| Allene Chomyn | Violin 1 |
| Elizabeth Loewen Andrews | Violin 2 |
| Rebecca Diderrich | Viola |
| Rebecca Morton | Cello |
| Eric Lee | Harp |
| Trevor Chartrand | Pianist |
| Trevor Chartrand | Music Staff |
| Stephane Mayer | Music Staff |
| Spencer Kryzanowski | Music Staff |
Production
| Tamara Vuckovic | Stage Manager |
| Liam Dooley | Assistant Stage Manager (Suor Angelica) |
| Tristan Pritham | Assistant Stage Manager (Suor Angelica) |
| Marissa Lake | Assistant Stage Manager (Gianni Schicchi) |
| Brenden Lengsfeld | Assistant Stage Manager (Gianni Schicchi) |
| Patrick Lynn | Production Manager |
| Rachel Krehm | Festival Producer |
| Chris Faris | Head of Wardrobe |
| Brenda Quynh Diep | Head of Properties |
| steph raposo | Technical Director |
| Agustine Correa Scarpa | Costume Cutter |
| Eleanor Gillies-Nielsen | Costume Cutter |
| Isabella Affe | Costume Stitcher |
| Robin Kadirgamar | Wardrobe Assistant (Suor Angelica) |
| Will Conlon | Scenic Painter |
| Curtis Whittaker | Scenic Carpenter |
| Daniela Aguilar Villasẽnor | Scenic Stitcher |
| Elizabeth Koch | Role Preparation / Diction Coach |
| Daniela Agostino | Intern Program Italian Diction Coach |
| Christopher Sutherland | Technician |
| Pascal Simmons | Technician |
| Rowan Jones | Technician |
| Landon Carletti | Technician |
| Carlos Varela | Technician |
| Elio Legault | Technician |
| Johnson Wang | Technician |
| Maximillian Milian | Technician |
| Jay Reinstein | Technician |
| Micah Champagne | Technician |
Staff
| David Fisher | Head Technician, Theatre Passe Muraille |
