The Gift of the Magi

(reduced orchestration)

Music by David Conte; Libretto by Nicholas Giardini

November 30 - December 8, 2024

A chamber opera sung in English, based on a short story by O. Henry.

This holiday classic is a touching reminder that gift-giving is not about the receiving of goods, it’s about the sacrifice we make to show others the immensity of our love for them. Bring the whole family to PSU Opera’s heartwarming, operatic version of O. Henry’s beloved short story, “The Gift of the Magi.” A loving tale for young and old!

Saturday, November 30, 7pm
Sunday, December 1, 3pm
Saturday, December 7, 7pm
Sunday, December 8, 3pm

Location
Lincoln Hall Studio Theater (LH 115)
1620 SW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97201

Cost:
General Admission $45
Seniors 65+ $30
Any Students $20
Group (10+) $40

Run time is 72 minutes without an intermission.

Pictured above: Jim (Johnny Derby) and Della (Serena Mason) exchange gifts. Photo credit: Chad Lanning.

Jim opens a gift from Della in "Gift of the Magi"

Jim (Johnny Derby) is surprised by the gift Dell (Serena Mason) bought him. Photo credit: Chad Lanning.

Maggie helps Della in PSU Opera's "The Gift of the Magi"

Maggie (Sequoia Robinette) attempts to help Della (Serena Mason). Photo credit: Chad Lanning.

Jim sings to Della in PSU Opera's "Gift of the Magi"

Della (Serena Mason) is surprised by Jim's (Johnny Derby's) gift. Photo credit: Chad Lanning.

Artistic Team

Artistic Director: Kelley Nassief
Director: Brenda Nuckton
Music Director: Claire Forstman
Costume Design: Annie Scriven
Wigs and Make-Up: Diane Trapp
Technical Director: Kayla Scrivner
Stage Manager: Kallin Leenhouts
Lighting and Set Design: Kayla Scriver

Cast

Jim - Johnny Derby
Della - Serena Mason/Lily Foster
Maggie - Squoia Robinette
Henry - Izaak Thoms
First Magi - Kathryn Thomas
Second Magi - McKenna Nowak
Felipe Araya - Felipe Araya

Parking Information: www.pdx.edu/transportation/hourly-visitor-parking

Questions: music@pdx.edu; (503) 725-3011

Opera graphics created by Bologna Sandwich.

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