UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY
UVU OPERA
THE OLD MAID AND THE THIEF
By Gian Carlo Menotti
Jamie Peterson, Director
AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS
By Gian Carlo Menotti
Isaac Hurtado, Director
UVU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Cheung Chau, Conductor
November 5–8, 2025 7:00 p.m.
Scott & Karen Smith Theatre
PROGRAM
The Old Maid and the Thief Gian Carlo Menotti
In a small American town of the 1930s, the lives of two respectable women are turned upside down by the arrival of a handsome vagabond. Miss Todd, a wealthy but lonely spinster, and her young maid Laetitia take in the charming Bob when he comes begging for food. Enchanted by his presence, both women compete for his attention — soon finding themselves lying, stealing, and breaking the law to keep him comfortable. When they discover that Bob may not be who he claims, their morality unravels in a swirl of jealousy and deception. Menotti’s witty and biting satire exposes the hypocrisy of “respectable” society, with humor, charm, and a touch of melancholy.
Intermission (15 minutes)
and the Night Visitors Gian Carlo Menotti
On a starry night long ago, a poor, crippled boy named Amahl lives with his mother in a humble home. When three mysterious kings knock at their door seeking rest on their journey to bring gifts to a newborn child, Amahl’s world fills with wonder. Though they have little to give, Amahl and his mother offer what they can. Tempted by the kings’ treasures, the mother’s desperation leads to a moment of theft — and forgiveness. In the end, Amahl offers his crutch as a gift to the Child and finds himself miraculously healed. Menotti’s beloved Christmas opera celebrates faith, generosity, and the transforming power of love.
Amahl
CAST
The Old Maid and the Thief
Miss Todd Sariah Holmes
Miss Pinkerton Mallory Keele (Wed/Fri)
Sasha Andrews (Thurs/Sat)
Laetitia Tamara Rasmussen (Wed/Fri)
Charlee Fetzer (Thurs/Sat)
Bob Jamen Zohner (Wed/Fri)
Joshua Scott Schilling (Thurs/Sat)
Policeman CJ Miller
CAST
Amahl and the Night Visitors
Amahl
Mother
Balthazaar
Melchior
Kaspar
Page
Shepherds
Ella Lamoreaux (Wed/Fri)
Hélène Loosli (Thurs/Sat)
Boston Bean (Wed/Fri)
Bethany Rasmussen (Thurs/Sat)
Jordan Sabey (Wed/Fri)
Benjamin Brown (Thurs/Sat)
Jamen Zohner (Wed/Fri)
Joshua Scott Schilling (Thurs/Sat)
Anthony Ruiz (Wed/Fri)
Kegan Bjornn (Thurs/Sat)
Jonathan Peterson
Boston Bean, Kegan Bjornn, Benjamin Brown, Sawyer Daniel, Charlee Fetzer, Makenzie Gerlach, Charlotte Hill, Sariah Holmes, Mallory Keele, Ella Lamoreaux, Hélène Loosli, CJ Miller, Kathryn Murdock, Madi Partridge, Bethany Rasmussen, Tami Rasmussen, Olivia Robbins, Anthony Ruiz, Jordan Sabey, Rachel Schmutz, Jamen Zohner
Dancers Makenzie Gerlach, Rachel Schmutz
1st Violins
Nathan Phillips
Valentin Torres
Elsa Saunders
Amber Griffin
Brian Rowe
Joshua Sharp
Ashlyn Smith
2nd Violins
Mikayla Billings
Elizabeth Allred
Sophie Lewis
Brett Sorensen
Gretchen Kuhlman
Mauriele Stokes
Levi McKell
Lacie Frampton
Violas
McKinley Lucas
Hailey Staker
Brennon Clinton
Ava Lillywhite
Jonah Collier
Sariah Holmes
Serena Kanig-Benish
Josh Goehring Peterson
UVU Symphony Orchestra
Cheung Chau, Conductor
Cellos
Nathan Mills
Elise Johnson
Andrew Marett
Rosamae Norton
Salomé Passaruab
Avery Snarr
Thayne Heywood
Basses
Maxwell Hansen
Gabriel Rayback
Isabella Beckenbach
Flutes
Cami Bartholomew
Jennifer Swanson
Piccolo
Jennifer Swanson
Oboes
Ayden Wiggins
Emily Adams
PRODUCTION TEAM
Clarinet
Kaydence Butler
Julia Taniguchi
Bassoon
Joshua Magnusson
Horns
Andrew Williams
Michael Rodeback
Trumpets
Hugo Thompson
Jordan Toomey
Trombones
Michael Ferrier
Declan Cottle
Percussion
Sofina Child
Stephen Tullis
Piano
Marissa Curtis
Costume Designer
Costume Assistant
Lighting designer