UAF Opera Workshop presents “The Filthy Habit” and “Lucinda y las Flores de la Nochebuena”

“The Filthy Habit” by Peter Hilliard tells the story of Susan and Gil, newlyweds who struggle with Mayor Bloomberg’s new smoking ban in 2003. This opera is loosely based on Il segreto di Susanna by Wolf-Ferrari – in this updated version, the musical and cultural references fly thick and fast. Susan is no longer allowed to smoke pretty much ANYWHERE except her own home, thanks to Bloomberg – and when she does, her health-nut husband thinks she’s having an affair, because after all, the smoker COULDN’T be Susan.

"Lucinda y las Flores de la Nochebuena" by Evan Mack is based on the popular Mexican folk tale of the first poinsettia, young Lucinda and her mother make a blanket together. They plan to give it as a gift at a Christmas Eve celebration, but Lucinda's mother grows very sick, and they cannot finish it in time.

Directed by Dr. Jaunelle Celaire
Accompanied by Dr. Chen Liang

Tickets are available on our website.