Salt Marsh Opera Gives Mozart's 'The Abduction from the Seraglio' New Life

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It's warp speed ahead in this exuberant production of Mozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio. Recast as a Star Trek parody, this grand opera plays this October in Old Saybrook and Mashantucket, CT.

Stardate 14-20.27. The beauteous Konstanze and her lovely maid, Blonde have been whisked away by pirates to the Klingon slave markets. Captain Belmonte and crew track their beloved companions to a harem, but how will they ever steal the women away from the now enraptured Selim and slave master, Osmin?

Commissioned by the Emperor Joseph II, The Abduction from the Seraglio premiered in July 1782 to wide acclaim. The new translation--heavy on laughs and iconic lines--was written by stage director Josh Shaw and premiered in March 2015 to sold-out audiences. Along with Klingons and alien slave girls, favorite characters from the much-loved original series sing and dance their way through Abduction accompanied by a 21-piece orchestra.

"The Abduction from the Seraglio brims with vocal fireworks featuring some of the most thrilling arias and ensembles in all of opera," explained Salt Marsh Opera Artistic Director Simon Holt. "No substantial knowledge of either opera or Star Trek is required. It's a perfect opera for first timers and a perfect way to celebrate Star Trek's 50th anniversary!"

Sung in English, the opera will run just over two hours with an intermission.

The Abduction from the Seraglio is playing at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (300 Main Street Old Saybrook, CT) on Friday, October 7 at 7pm; Saturday, October 8 at 7pm; and Sunday, October 9 at 3pm. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling The Kate at 877.503.1286.

It's also playing at The Pequot Museum Auditorium (110 Pequot Trail Mashantucket, CT) on Friday, October 14 at 7pm and Sunday, October 16 at 3pm. Tickets may be purchased online here or by calling Salt Marsh Opera at 860.535.0753.

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