The Shining

The iconic Stephen King thriller, theatrically adapted as a riveting opera.  
Composer Paul Moravec
Librettist Mark Campbell
Stage Direction by Brian Staufenbiel
 

Alliance Theatre and The Atlanta Opera present Stephen King’s iconic, supernatural tale of possession and murder. Jack Torrance, a father with a troubled past, finds new employment as the winter caretaker for the Overlook Hotel. But as the family settles in to their new accommodations, demonic spirits from the hotel’s past begin to take hold of Jack as he becomes a vessel for their murderous intents. Composer Paul Moravec and librettist Mark Campbell masterfully adapt this riveting story as an opera that will keep you on the edge of your seats from start to finish.

 

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Co-produced with the Atlanta Opera

The Atlanta Opera

 

 

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The iconic Stephen King thriller, theatrically adapted as a riveting opera.

Sep 15 – Oct 1, 2023

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The iconic Stephen King thriller, theatrically adapted as a riveting opera.  
Composer Paul Moravec
Librettist Mark Campbell
Stage Direction by Brian Staufenbiel
 

Alliance Theatre and The Atlanta Opera present Stephen King’s iconic, supernatural tale of possession and murder. Jack Torrance, a father with a troubled past, finds new employment as the winter caretaker for the Overlook Hotel. But as the family settles in to their new accommodations, demonic spirits from the hotel’s past begin to take hold of Jack as he becomes a vessel for their murderous intents. Composer Paul Moravec and librettist Mark Campbell masterfully adapt this riveting story as an opera that will keep you on the edge of your seats from start to finish.

 

See a full list of production support staff and run crew for The Shining.

Co-produced with the Atlanta Opera

The Atlanta Opera

 

 

Creative Team

Director

Brian Staufenbiel

Brian Staufenbiel

Stage Director
Nora Winsler

Nora Winsler

Assistant Director

Creative

Paul Moravec

Paul Moravec

Composer
Timothy Myers

Timothy Myers

Conductor
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Jacquelyn Scott

Scenic Designer
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Alina Bokovikova

Costume Design
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Jim French

Lighting Design
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David Murakami

Projection Design
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Jon Summers

Sound Design
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Melanie Steele

Wig & Makeup Design

Cast

Craig Irvin

Craig Irvin

Jack Torrance
Thomas Glass

Thomas Glass

Jack Torrance
Kelly Kaduce

Kelly Kaduce

Wendy Torrance
Kearstin Piper Brown

Kearstin Piper Brown

Wendy Torrance
Kevin Deas

Kevin Deas

Dick Hallorann
Aubrey Allicock

Aubrey Allicock

Dick Hallorann
Victor Ryan Robertson

Victor Ryan Robertson

Delbert Grady/Stuart Ullman
Malcolm MacKenzie

Malcolm MacKenzie

Mark Torrance
Andrew Gilstrap

Andrew Gilstrap

Horace Derwent
Adrienne Ocfemia

Adrienne Ocfemia

Danny Torrance
Max Walls

Max Walls

Danny Torrance
Gabrielle Bennett

Gabrielle Bennett

Mrs. Grady
Tabitha Lawing

Tabitha Lawing

Grady Girl 1
Phoebe Rose Claeys

Phoebe Rose Claeys

Grady Girl 2

Crew

Liz Campbell

Liz Campbell

Stage Manager

Ensemble

Kameron Lopreore

Kameron Lopreore

Lloyd the Bartender/Bill Watson
Eva Lukkonen

Eva Lukkonen

Mrs. Massey
William Green

William Green

Crooner
John Arnold

John Arnold

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