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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Theatre presents two, one-act operas April 19 and 20 at the historic Playhouse Theatre on UofL’s Belknap campus.

First on the bill is “,” a folk-opera by composer Kurt Weill and librettist Arnold Sundgaard. It tells the tragic story of a teenage boy who falls in love with a girl, Jennie, after an��Appalachian prayer meeting. Jennie’s father wants her to go to a dance with a shyster creditor who the father thinks will bail him out of his money troubles. Jennie disobeys and goes to the dance with the boy, setting a series of tragic events into motion.

The second program will be “,” an��opérette by the French composer��Georges Bizet.��This hilarious opera is about a young man’s quest to marry his true love, the mayor’s daughter. Trying to win her hand, he disguises himself as a servant, who makes a poison omelet, and, later, as a doctor who saves the family.

Michael Ramach, co-director of the opera theatre program, said these shows beautifully suit the cast of 17 vocal students accompanied by members of the University Symphony Orchestra. ��

“Audiences will enjoy seeing these operas together, both musically and thematically because you’re getting a tragedy and a comedy,” Ramach said. “And, they’re accessible for everyone. For people who’ve considered opera and want to dip their toes into the experience, this is a great exposure.”

The shows are 8 p.m. April 19 and 20 at, 1911 S. 3rd St. Tickets are $20, $10 for students and seniors, free for all UofL students, staff and faculty. For tickets, call 502-852-6907.

For more information, contact Ramach at 502-852-0544 or michael.ramach@louisville.edu.

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