Our Town
Classification added May 23, 2016Premiered February 24, 2006
Bloomington, Indiana. Indiana University Opera Theater
Composer:
Ned Rorem
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
J. D. McClatchy
Description:
Opera in Three Acts
Notes:
based on the play by Thornton Wilder
Time Period:
Early 20th Century
Place:
Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Emily Webb | Soprano | L |
| Stage Manager | Tenor | L |
| George Gibbs | Tenor | L |
| Mrs. Myrtle Webb | Mezzo-Soprano | F |
| Mrs. Julia Gibbs | Mezzo-Soprano | F |
| Mrs. Louella Soames | Mezzo-Soprano | F |
| Simon Stimson | Tenor | F |
| Mr. Charles Webb | Baritone | F |
| Dr. Frank Gibbs | Bass | F |
| Joe Crowell | Tenor | S |
| Frank | Tenor | B |
| Sam | Tenor | B |
| Lady in the Balcony | Soprano | CB |
| Man in the Audience | Tenor | CB |
Minimum Chorus: 20
Divisi: SATB