Teen Characters from Operas

Lead

Treemonisha

  public domain english language black composer composers of color black history african-american african-american cast african-american history slavery plantation freed slaves liberation religion superstition education coming-of-age mother-daughter father-daughter mother daughter relationships father daughter relationships african-american folk stories daughter folk stories educated leader adopted lyric soprano full lyric soprano light lyric soprano 

Ensemble

Les Troyens

  french language public domain grand opera trojan wars greek history troy carthage greek myth roman history roman myth trojan horse prophecy warrior ghost spirit priest religion ancient history ancient rome courtier soldier sailor slave nymph faun mythical creature 

Ensemble

Turandot

  chorus mandarin prince guards executioner handmaids musicians public domain italian language italian opera romantic opera grand opera chinese chinese culture chinese legend honor loyalty duty trial riddles 

Supporting

Un ballo in maschera

  pants role page confidant loyal young 

Ensemble

Un ballo in maschera

  chorus courtiers royalty a judge servants guards children officers 

Featured

The Vanishing Bridegroom

  english language scottish history scotland folk tales folklore fairy tale legend 20th century opera female composer new opera contemporary opera moral morality devil demon heaven hell folk stories scottish child role growth 

Lead

La Vestale (The Vestal Virgin)

Lead

Le Villi (The Willis)

Supporting

Werther

  sister teen sweet domestic joyful 

Ensemble

X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X

  english language contemporary opera black composer composers of color african-american cast religion islam violence peace conversion oppression racism biography biographical 20th century african-american history dancer student teen muslim african-american multiple roles 

X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X

  english language contemporary opera black composer composers of color african-american cast religion islam violence peace conversion oppression racism biography biographical 20th century african-american history neighbor activist sweetheart girlfriend muslim pilgrim african-american multiple roles