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OVERVIEW

Long ago in 4th century Egypt, the monk Athanaël resolves to convert the seductive Thaïs to a life of piety. After first mocking his conversion attempt, she meditates and determines to follow him, rejecting the luxurious trappings of her former life. As Thaïs enters the convent and her new life, Athanaël recognizes that he loves her desperately—but it may be too late for them.

With an opulent set, shimmering costumes, and artists from Repertory Dance Theatre joining on stage, this lavish production is a feast for the senses.

Rating: PG-13 for depictions of slavery and mild sexual content.

Run Time: Approximately 3 hours.

Sung in French with English supertitles.

ARTISTS

Steven White conductor

Andrea Cigni director

Sharon Bjorndal Lavery chorus director

Nicole Heaston Thaïs

Troy Cook Athanaël

Dominick Valdés-Chenes Nicias

Seth Keeton Palémon

Jasmine Rodriguez Crobyle

Sarah Scofield Myrtale

Katrina Galka La Charmeuse

Aubrey Adams-McMillan Albine

Tshilidzi Ndou Servant

Repertory Dance Theatre dancers

Lorenzo Cutùli set & costume designer

Heidi Spesard Noble choreographer

Marcus Dilliard llighting designer

Kate Casalino wig & makeup designer

SPONSORS

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