Plummer House
July 25th - August 3rd
Greed, Deceit, and a Dead Man’s Will...
What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Step into the chaos and comedy of Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi at the historic Plummer House, reimagined as 19th-century Florence for this immersive operatic experience. When the wealthy Buoso Donati dies, his greedy relatives are horrified to learn he’s left his entire fortune to the church. Desperate to reclaim the inheritance, they enlist the clever and unorthodox Gianni Schicchi to impersonate the deceased and rewrite the will—setting off a whirlwind of scheming, deception, and musical brilliance.
Ease into the evening with a relaxed-Italian-style Aperitivo Hour, featuring hors d’oeuvre and a signature Italian cocktail curated by Bitter & Pour. Enjoy signature bites from local Italian restaurants, Terza and Pasquales before settling in for Puccini’s one-act comic masterpiece.. With razor-sharp wit, vivid characters, and the unforgettable aria “O mio babbino caro,” Gianni Schicchi promises an evening of laughter, intrigue, and unforgettable artistry.
Pre-show Aperitivo: 60 Minutes
Show Run Time: 60 Minutes
Location: Plummer House
English supertitles displayed / wheelchair accessible
Artists
Dr. Darius Gillard
Gianni Schicchi
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Erin Haefner
La Vecchia
Jordan Brown
Gherardo
Grant Holsinger
Simone
Paul Hart Cochran
Rinuccio
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Victoria Erickson
Nella
Joshua Eidem
Marco
Paula Breid
Guccia
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Stefanie Tranchida
Lauretta
Blanka Melbostad
La Ciesca (Lauretta US)
Tyler Blume
Betto di Signa
Spencer Ketterling
Mo. Spinelloccio/ Ser Amantio Di Nicolao
** Student Apprentice
Marinda Carey
Pinellina (Nella US)
Hollis Johnson
Gherardino
Connor Mohrenweiser
Swing
Jocelyn Boe
La Ciesca US
James Gilkey**
Testimonio
Ryan Shen
Gherardino
Saffron Makoutz**
Testimonio
Production/Creative Team
Kate Rogers
Production Manager
Jake Gustine
Director
Jan Matson
Rehearsal Accompanist
Emilie Pentico
Stage Manager
Mindy Gilkey
Rehearsal Accompanist
Jordan Brown
Production Manager
Ryan Deignan
Vocal Director
Nancy Chiou
Outreach Pianist
Grace Robertson
Assistant Stage Manager
John Collins
Technical Designer
Stefanie Tranchida
Production Manager
Marilyn Yennie
Orchestra Director
Beth Hauser
Costume and Prop Master
Blanka Melbostad
Website & Graphic Design
Theresa LaValla
Volunteer Coordinator
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.