RINALDO | “Lascia ch’io pianga”

RINALDO is a pastiche of an enigmatically historical rendition of the 1099 Siege of Jerusalem, peppered with classical Greco-Roman references, and set in a world inhabited by sorcerers, kings, mermaids, and an entire bestiary’s worth of dragons and assorted monsters. “Lascia ch’io pianga” is Almirena’s plea for freedom and mercy to her captor, Argante. Cast: Goffredo, a general: David Trudgen Rinaldo, a mighty knight, serving Goffredo: Andrey Nemzer Almirena, Goffredo’s daughter: Stéphanie Lessard Herald: Nolan Kehler Argante, King of Jerusalem: Christopher Dunham Armida, a wicked sorceress, Argante’s mistress: Jennifer Taverner Fury/Siren: Jennifer Turner Fury / Mermaid: Jessica Wagner Fury / Mermaid: Allison Ward Magician/Sorcerer: Bruce Kelly Creative Team: Conductor: Timothy Vernon Director: Glynis Leyshon Set and Costume Designer: Pam Johnson Lighting Designer: Eric Champoux Projection Designer: Corwin Ferguson C