Opera Theater to present free performances

Wichita State University Opera Theater to Present Free Outdoor Performances

Wichita State University Opera Theater, under the direction of Opera Director Alan Held, will present two one-act operas by Gian Carlo Menotti at 7:30 p.m. April 23-24 at Miller Auditorium inside of the Duerksen Fine Arts Center. The performances of “The Old Maid and the Thief” and “Amelia Goes to the Ball,” with the Wichita State University Orchestra, will be conducted by Dr. Mark Laycock. The comedies are favorites of audiences and will be presented in English. 

The performances are free, but tickets need to be reserved. Each performance is limited to 250 audience members.