Linda Dobbs Quotations

This is very definitely an opera -- there's no spoken dialogue at all, but because of the use of folk songs, it's a very unique type of performance.

When the witch is done away with at the end, all the gingerbread kids turn back into children, so they really are the finale, the good triumphing over evil.

The story, of course, is the well-known children's tale, and the music is appropriate for very young children, who are able to follow the story, and the more sophisticated musical audience. There's definitely an appeal for families who might be nervous about viewing opera for the first time, and the seasoned audiences who are more experienced with traditional musical scores.

This is a really important opportunity for us. It's something we've talked about and had on our wish list for years. It's also a wonderful opportunity for our students to be able to perform on a fully functioning stage rather than a recital hall stage. It's important in their pre-professional training. We're all thrilled.