Join Hometown Opera Company for The Miller's Daughter, a captivating new one-act opera by Jodi Goble inspired by Franz Schubert's Die schöne Müllerin. Performed in English and set to Schubert's timeless music, the opera follows a young woman determined to forge her own path while a young wanderer's love for her grows increasingly consuming.
Please note: This production explores themes of love, loss, and suicide and may not be suitable for all audiences.
Opening Night Only — August 8 at 6:45 PM ✨
Experience The Miller’s Daughter like never before!
Join us before the opening night performance for a special conversation with Victoria Erickson, librettist of The Miller’s Daughter, and discover the inspiration, creative process, and story behind this powerful
new opera.
Performance Dates: August 8–16
Venue: Rochester Civic Theatre Black Box
Duration: 60 min.
Reserved Seating: $37
Cabaret Table for Two: $95
Enhance your evening with a private cabaret table for two and enjoy bottles of wine available for purchase before the performance.
Cast & Creative
Cast
The Daughter: Josephine Barstad
The Wanderer: Rhylan Peterson
The Hunter: Tim Botswick
The Miller: Grant Holsinger
The Brook: Abby Johnson
The Brook: Stefanie Margaret Tranchida
The Brook: Marinda Carey
The Brook: Erin Haefner
The Brook: Eva Kraske
Apprentice Tenor: Henry Roth
Apprentice Baritone: Connor Mohrenweiser
Apprentice Baritone: Benjamin Hilgers
Apprentice (student): Knox Goundry
Apprentice (student): Jillian Howe
US Hunter: Nate Benish
US Wanderer: Jordan Brown
Orchestra
Piano: Nicholas Shaneyfelt
Violin: Kerstin Suby
Cello: John Osborne
Creative
Production Manager: Stefanie Margaret Tranchida
Production Manager: Nancy Chiou
Box Office: Jayna Hartzell
Regista / Director: Carla Thelen Hanson
Maestro / Music Director: Pat Anderson
Stage Manager: Taylor Royle
Set Builder: Em Haugen
Props / Costumes: Beth Hauser
Marketing / Social Media: Blanka Melbostad
RCT Liason: Lorone Outlaw
Technical Design: John Collins
Technical Associate: Cameron Harris
Social Media Marketing Intern: Jillian Howe
Costume Assistant: Saffron Makoutz
Costume Assistant: Kari MakoutzRehearsal Accompanist: Nicholas Shaneyfelt
Choreographer: Ashlyn Meyer
Crew
Crew: Jason Lauborough
Crew: Paula Breid
ASM: Ivan Deyle
Crew: Kristie Lauborough
Technical Associate: Liam Condos
Crew: Lyric Dryden
Crew: Jayna Hartzell
Emergency Crew: Em Haugen
Technical Associate: Cameron Harris
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.