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Victor Herbert's Prince Ananias (Theatre for Young Audiences Version)

Great Lakes Operetta's exclusive Theater for Young Audiences (TYA) adaptation of Victor Herbert's first operetta, "Prince Ananias" - never before recorded! Presented in Collaboration with the Devonshire Cultural Center & the Skokie Park District in August 2025 ABOUT THE SHOW On August 23-24 and August 30-31st, 2025, Great Lakes Operetta presented a one-hour classical music performance of a never-recorded, rarely-performed production of "Prince Ananias" (1894) at Devonshire Cultural Center in Skokie, Illinonis. "Prince Ananias" was the first operetta ever composed by Victor Herbert (1859-1924), the “Grandfather of American Musical Theater” [the Library of Congress]. Our original version is approximately one hour and is specially adapted for children, with a short preshow talk to educate children and their families about this important work of American musical history. After the show, kids can take photos and chat with the cast…plus enjoy a mini Renaissance Faire with games, crafts, and face-painting! THE STORY In a faraway kingdom long ago, a small traveling theatrical troupe, La Fontaine’s Fabulous Folktale Players, struggles to attract audiences. That’s okay for George le Grabbe, an infamous outlaw who is currently hiding out with the theatrical troupe…but not for La Fontaine, the leader of the troupe, who desperately wants her troupe to perform for King Boniface and successfully make him laugh (which no one has been able to do for years). Enter Louis, a small-time con man and former friend of George. George and Louis hatch a scheme to infiltrate the Court of King Boniface and to pretend to turn George in to the King for the reward money, with Louis posing as the fake “Prince Ananias.” Can Louis and George successfully carry out their scheme? Can La Fontaine and her troupe make the King laugh? And will anyone discover that “Prince Ananias” is a fake? With mistaken identities, silly disguises, and complex schemes gone hilariously wrong, this madcap story – peppered with delightful music and top-notch singing – is sure to make kids and adults laugh… even if King Boniface doesn’t! THE CAST Louis (a.k.a. Prince Ananias), an Adventurer – Alexander Quackenbush George le Grabbe, the Famous Outlaw – Katherine Dalin La Fontaine, Manager of a Band of Strolling Players – Jamie Woodhull Eugenia, La Fontaine’s Assistant – Isabel Schmitz Idalia, La Fontaine’s Leading Lady – Eunice Ayodele Ninette, a Village Belle – Mary Buckingham King Boniface – Jack W. Ellis THE CREATIVE TEAM Stage Director & Lighting Design – Elijah McTiernan Music Director – Jade Dasha Hardy Collaborative Pianist – Andrew Milliken Educational/Preshow Talk & Adaptation – Eunice Ayodele Producers – SarahAnn Sutter & Kristin Weed Stage Manager – Isabel Schmitz Scenic Design – Ryan Ellis, Eugenia Bouboudakis Costumes – SarahAnn Sutter Videography – Peckham Media Productions