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La Rita to offer WT’s ‘Doctor Miracle’ opera Feb. 8


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La Rita to offer WT’s ‘Doctor Miracle’ opera Feb. 8

CANYON, Texas — West Texas A&M University Opera is hitting the road for a special performance in Dalhart.

The student opera singers will perform Georges Bizet’s “Doctor Miracle” at 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 8 at the La Rita Theatre, 311 Denrock Avenue, as part of WT’s Showcase in a Suitcase program.

All admission is free and seating is not reserved.

In the opera, Captain Silvio tries to woo Laurette, the daughter of the town’s mayor, who dislikes military men and forbids the relationship. So, Silvio dons a few disguises, including the eponymous Doctor Miracle, in order to stay close to Laurette. In one of his disguises, he even flirts with Laurette’s mother, Véronique.

WT Opera staged “Miracle” in September to open its 2024-25 season. Performing in Dalhart will be Joshua Moreno, a senior music education major from Canyon, as Silvio/Pasquin/ Doctor Miracle; Oscar Hample, a graduate student in vocal performance from Wasilla, Alaska, as Podestat; Andrea Sandor, a graduate student in vocal performance from Sfantu Gheorghe, Romania, as Veronique; and Kanani Crandall, a graduate student in vocal performance from San Diego, as Lauretta.

“We are thrilled to remount our ‘Doctor Miracle’ production and take it on the road to the gorgeous La Rita Theater,” said Sarah Beckham- Turner, WT Opera director and assistant professor of voice. “The cast had a blast presenting this show last fall, and it is a delightful treat to revisit this hilarious short opera.”

Showcase in a Suitcase began in 2011 as a way to offer educational and cultural experiences to rural Texas Panhandle residents through performances, workshops, lectures and clinics from the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities. In 2022, Louise and Gene Rahll of Dalhart gave $300,000 to establish a permanent endowment to support the Showcase in a Suitcase program.

“The opportunity to share the talents and excellence of our students and faculty in Dalhart and with other communities across the Panhandle is an important part of the purpose of the College,” said Dr. Dan Peterson, dean. “We are grateful for the Showcase in a Suitcase endowment that makes this possible and furthers our mission of sharing the fine arts and humanities.”

The majority of events have taken place in the La Rita, but performances and master classes also have been conducted in Boys Ranch, Channing, Pampa, Panhandle, Perryton, Quitaque and Vega, as well as Midland and Odessa.

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