glory denied: a new american opera

Friday, February 24, 2023 | 7:30pm

Sunday, February 26, 2023 | 2:30pm

Jefferson Center

Length: 80 minutes with one 20-minute intermission

Sung in English

Based on a book by Tom Philpott, Glory Denied tells the true story of Col. Jim Thompson, America’s longest-held prisoner of war. The story chronicles Jim’s life for nine years as a captured soldier during the Vietnam War and the aftermath that followed his return home. 

An opera that explores family relationships during a difficult time in our nation’s history, Glory Denied is a compelling and heart-wrenching story of loss, hope, and one man’s will to survive. 

Creative Team: 

Steven White, conductor

Dean Anthony, stage director

Tláloc López-Watermann, lighting and projection designer

Glenn Breed (Wardrobe Witchery, costume designer

Jennifer Ruhland, costumer

Sondra Nottingham, hair/wig and makeup designer

Joey Neighbors, technical director

Carson Gilmore, stage manager

Elizabeth Dion, asst. stage manager

Elieen Downey, rehearsal pianist

Cast:

Older Jim Thompson, Peter Kendall Clark

Younger Jim Thompson, John Riesen

Older Alyce, Caroline Worra

Younger Alyce, Emma Marhefka

Amici Muiscorum:

Akemi Takayama, concertmaster, violin

Bernard DiGregorio, viola

Kelley Mikkelsen, cello

Julee Hickcox, flute

Carmen Eby, clarinet

Abigail Pack, horn

Annie Stevens, percussion

Al Wojtera, percussion

Colleen Potter Thorburn, harp

Elieen Downey, keyboard