By GIACOMO PUCCINI
Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa
First performed: January 14, 1900, Teatro Costanzi, Rome
Last performed by Florida Grand Opera in 2014
Both a political thriller and timeless romance, Puccini’s Tosca is a tale of courage, patriotism, and selfless love in the face of tyranny. Through the lush melodies, we feel every moment of corruption, heartbreak, and love. Join Floria Tosca, Puccini’s fieriest heroine, as she loves ferociously, speaks truth to power, and triumphs as only a diva can.
CAST
Floria Tosca Toni Marie Palmertree*
Mario Cavaradossi Arturo Chacón Cruz
Scarpia Todd Thomas
Sacristan Neil Nelson
Sciarrone Matthew Cossack
Spoletta Charles Calotta
Angelotti/Jailer Phillip Lopez
Conductor Gregory Buchalter
Director Jeffrey Marc Buchman
Production Sarasota Opera Association
Set Design David P. Gordon
Lighting Design Rick Fisher*
Costume Design Howard Tsvi Kaplan
Wig and Makeup Designer Sue Sittko Schaefer
Chorus Master Jared Peroune
Production Stage Manager John Lipe
Projected English Titles Karl W. Hesser
Projected Spanish Titles Dreambay Enterprises
Age Appropriateness: The minimum age to attend is 6 years old, however, themes and scenes are adult in nature.
Teens and young adults ages 13-22 can buy tickets for $5 using the Get Tickets button below. With the purchase of one $5 ticket for someone within the age range, a second $5 ticket can be purchased for an individual of any age to join them.
Regular priced tickets for all other ages available at http://www.fgo.org
