Tickets
$20 / FREE for Children 12 and under
On a bitterly cold Christmas Eve, a poor woodcutter and his two children have no gifts, barely enough to eat, and are in danger of losing their home to an impatient landlady. The surprise discovery of a large, but gentle arachnid leads to a seemingly miraculous turn of good fortune for the family, reinforcing the importance of love and togetherness.
Inspired by a Ukrainian legend (which resulted in the placing of spider ornaments on Christmas trees for a lucky New Year), THE CHRISTMAS SPIDER is the third operatic collaboration between composer Clint Borzoni and librettist John de los Santos following When Adonis Calls and The Copper Queen. Their goal is to dramatize a new tale for all ages, complete with an original yuletide carol, that adds to the rich musical tapestry of the holiday canon.
Join AOP for a heartwarming holiday event that will include:
An introduction to Christmas carols – composer Clint Borzoni leads audiences through the history and variety of carols, culminating in learning the brand-new carol composed for THE CHRISTMAS SPIDER.
A vibrant reading of THE CHRISTMAS SPIDER accompanied by violin. Listen as our narrator conjures forth the characters in this new retelling of a Ukrainian holiday classic, and get ready to put your new carol to use, complete with piano and violin!
Holiday treats and refreshments, both adult and kid-friendly.
*Please note that The Players Club has a strict dress code and expects all guests to dress Business Casual. No sneakers, flip-flops, shorts, tee shirts, jeans. Guests who do not adhere to the dress code may be denied entry.
Dramatis Personae
Liam O'Brien as DIMITRI
Ray Felsenfeld as ZOYA
Mick O'Brien as FEDOROV (PAPA)
Dina Rose Rivera as OLGA PETRIN
with Nicole Mitchell as the NARRATOR
Violin: Leah Asher, Piano: Mila Henry
CLINT BORZONI - Composer
JOHN DE LOS SANTOS - Librettist