The Matchbox Magic Flute

ADAPTED AND DIRECTED BY MARY ZIMMERMAN
BASED ON MOZART’S OPERA
IN ASSOCIATION WITH GOODMAN THEATRE
WEST COAST PREMIERE
RODA THEATRE

OCT 18–DEC 8, 2024
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Theatrical powerhouse Mary Zimmerman (Metamorphoses, The Arabian Nights, The White Snake) triumphantly returns to Berkeley Rep with a mesmerizing English language adaptation of Mozart’s iconic Magic Flute, using only 10 singers and five musicians. Join Tamino on a daring quest to rescue the captive princess Pamina. Encounter dragons, birdmen, and trials by fire in this enchanting microcosm of wonder where magic and music intertwine. Hailed as “a box of treasures, a haze of marvels, a banquet of dreams,” by The Chicago Reader, The Matchbox Magic Flute will transport you to realms of imagination and wonder.

Production information

Age recommendation: Suitable for ages 10 and up

See and hear

Mary Zimmerman returns with The Matchbox Magic Flute

Cast
(in order of appearance)

Reese Parish | The Spirit

Billy Rude* | Tamino

Lauren Molina* | First Lady, Papagena

Monica West* | Second Lady (through Nov 10)

Ann Delaney* | Second Lady (as of Nov 12)

Tina Muñoz-Pandya | Third Lady

Shawn Pfautsch* | Papageno

Emily Rohm* | Queen of the Night

Russell Mernagh* | Monostatos, Armored Guard

Marlene Fernandez* | Pamina

Fernando Watts | Sarastro, Armored Guard

Understudies
(in alphabetical order)

Alicia Berneche | Second Lady, Queen of the Night

Daryn Whitney Harrell* | The Spirit, Third Lady

Josh Houghton* | Papageno

Nathan Karnik | Sarastro

Elliott Litherland* | Tamino, Monostatos, Armored Guard

Emma Rosenthal* | First Lady, Papagena, Pamina

Musicians

Sheela Ramesh | Associate Music Director, Conductor and Piano, Keyboard Glockenspiel

Ellie Falaris Ganelin | Flute / Piccolo

Brietta Greger | Percussion

Joshua Mikus-Mahoney | Cello

Christina Walton | Violin

Creative team

Mary Zimmerman | Adaptor and Director

Todd Rosenthal | Scenic Design

Ana Kuzmanić | Costume Design

T.J. Gerckens | Lighting Design

André Pluess | Sound Design, Music Adapter and Arranger

Amanda Dehnert | Music Director, Music Adapter and Arranger

Charles G. LaPointe | Wig and Hair Design

Marne Anderson* | Stage Manager

Sofie Miller* | Assistant Stage Manager

* Indicates a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional stage actors and stage managers in the United States

Musicians in this production are members of Musicians United Local 6, American Federation of Musicians

Closed captioning
Closed captioning on your smartphone is available for the following performances: evenings Oct 25, 27, 29, 30, and Nov 7; and every matinee through Nov 24. See all closed captioning performances.

Audio description
Audio description is available for the matinee on Nov 30. Through individual headphones provided by our partner, Gravity Access, you’ll hear detailed narration of the onstage visual elements of the show. Advance reservation required.

Learn more about our accessibility programs

Events and extras

Halloween Costume Bash
Seeking a delightfully eerie and free escapade this Halloween? Join us for our Halloween Costume Bash! Step into our very own Narsai M. David Courtyard before the Oct 25 performance of The Matchbox Magic Flute, where the air will be filled with the sounds of laughter and music. Savor themed treats and potions and grasp a chance to win magical prizes in our costume contest! Doors creak open at 6:30pm. This event is free with RSVP required. Admission to the evening’s performance of The Matchbox Magic Flute requires a ticket.

Postshow discussions
Join us after the show on Nov 1, Nov 14, or Nov 19 for a postshow discussion, expertly guided by members of Berkeley Rep’s artistic team.

Docent-led postshow discussions
Join your fellow audience members after all matinees for a thought-provoking postshow discussion led by our knowledgeable docents.

Health and safety

Masks will be required in our theatres on Sunday and Tuesday performances for the first three weeks of a show’s run. Masks are encouraged but optional on all Wednesday through Saturday performances, as well as Sundays and Tuesdays after the first three weeks of performances. Visit our health and safety page for full details.