Rhoda and the Fossil Hunt
Classification added October 23, 2018Premiered September 23, 2017
New York, New York. American Museum of Natural History
Composer:
John Musto
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Eric Einhorn
Description:
Opera in One Act
Notes:
Based on the real-life experiences of Rhoda Knight Kalt and her trips to the AMNH with her grandfather, naturalist artist Charles R. Knight
Time Period:
The present
Place:
The dinosaur hall at a Museum of Natural History
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Rhoda | Soprano | L |
| Dr. Henry Osborn | Tenor | F |
| Charles R. Knight | Baritone | F |
| Neanderthal Cavewoman | Spoken | S* |
| T. Rex | Mezzo Soprano | B* |
| * Should the roles of T. Rex and Neanderthal Cavewoman be combined, the classification would be Featured. |
Minimum Chorus: No chorus