Carlisle Floyd: Susannah
2017 · 105 min
Music · Drama
“Carlisle Floyd is one of America’s foremost composers. Though he has written in other forms, he is renowned for his operas, for which he also writes the libretti. The most famous and popular is his third opera, Susannah, premiered in 1955 and the second most preformed in all American operas. Updated and set in Tennessee, it is loosely based on the Apocryphal tale of Susannah and the Elders. The work is rooted in vernacular folk melodies, hymns, and contains soaring melodic beauty.” In the opera 'Susannah;’ Susannah Polk becomes the target of false accusations and scandalous rumors spread by the local church community. Her innocence is challenged, leading to tragic consequences as Susannah fights to defend her honor and integrity in the face of small-town prejudice and bigotry.
Crew
- Director Michael Unger
- Writer Carlisle Floyd
Cast
- S
Susan Hellman Spatafora
Susannah
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Todd Donovan
Olin Blitch
- S
Scott Wichael
Little Bat
- A
Anthony Wright Webb
Sam
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Brian Wehrle
Elder McLean
- B
Benjamin Bloomfield
Elder Ott
- S
Stanley Wilson
Elder Hayes
- F
Fred Frabotta
Elder Gleaton
- M
Melissa Misener
Mrs. McLean
- R
Robyn Rocklein
Mrs. Ott
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Stefanie Izzo
Mrs. Hayes
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Aleksandra Ritums
Mrs. Gleaton
Crew
- Director — Michael Unger
- Writer — Carlisle Floyd
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