The Wreckers
Synopsis
Written by Dame Ethel Smyth, English composer and leader in the women’s suffrage movement, The Wreckers was first performed in Germany in 1906 and was mounted in the composer’s homeland in 1909. This powerful three-act opera about piracy, love, and betrayal in a community of religious fanatics received its U.S. premiere in 2015 at Bard SummerScape in a penetrating production directed by Thaddeus Strassberger, with the American Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Leon Botstein.
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THE WRECKERS • Bard SummerScape Opera 2015
Type: Clip • Published 2021-05-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 2015
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thaddeus Strassberger
- Screenplay & Story
- Ethel Smyth, Henry Brewster
- Original Score
- Ethel Smyth
- Original Title
- The Wreckers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- Bard Summerscape Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thaddeus Strassberger
Ethel Smyth, Henry Brewster
Ethel Smyth
Department Leadership Roster
Thaddeus Strassberger
Director
Kaye Voyce
Costume Design
Ethel Smyth
Writer
Henry Brewster
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wreckers
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What is The Wreckers about?
Written by Dame Ethel Smyth, English composer and leader in the women’s suffrage movement, The Wreckers was first performed in Germany in 1906 and was mounted in the composer’s homeland in 1909. This powerful three-act opera about piracy, love, and betrayal in a community of religious fanatics received its U.S. premiere in 2015 at Bard SummerScape in a penetrating production directed by Thaddeus Strassberger, with the American Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Leon Botstein.
Who directed The Wreckers?
The Wreckers was directed by Thaddeus Strassberger.
Who stars in The Wreckers?
The principal cast of The Wreckers includes Katharine Goeldner, Sky Ingram, Louis Otey, Neal Cooper, Michael Mayes.
When was The Wreckers released and how long is it?
The Wreckers was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wreckers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wreckers was composed by Ethel Smyth.