Aesopera

I loved the Frogs scene when Athena said "Quiet!" and then a frog said "Robbed" one last time. Most of the opera was sad but some of it was funny. I dressed up well for this special occasion. I hope you like my review. I am a kid but I still liked it. Thanks.... full review

I really liked the one with the frogs. It was a really fun opera. I had a really good time. I wish I could see it again. I also really liked the one with the lion. It was so awesome. Kids might like this because there is a lot of awesome stuff and it's very funny. ... full review

Where else can you find actors who turn into frogs? At the Hollywood Fringe Festival's dynamic production of AESOPERA at the Open Fist Theatre.,of course. Five fables by Aesop are wonderfully transformed into a combination of opera, drama and just plain slapstick with a talented cast that brings together all the skills that theater is made of. With music by the amazing Jonathan Price and libretto by Jeff Goode and Jan Michael Alejandro, AESOPERA is a delicious piece of entertainment,,,not to be missed. I also have to send kudos to cast member Kyle Hester who was a drama student of mine in middle-school. Kyle, you've come a long way. Loved it all.... full review

Having had the pleasure of working with a few people in the production before, I knew I was walking into a quality show. I was not in the least bit disappointed either. Such beautiful, operatic voices, and how clever to have adapted some of Aesop's fables into opera! Well done, cast and crew!... full review

I have now seen Aesopera 3 times and enjoyed it every time. It is very musical and I have found myself humming the melodies the next day. Great cast with consistently fine performances. The death scene in the Queen and the Dragon gets me every time. The final piece, Frogs, is a rockling joy. I have to give a huge shout out to Tania Solomon who was nothing less than fantastic (Full disclosure she is my wife!)... full review

After experiencing "AEsopera", I walked out of the theater smiling and feeling like, "This is what Fringe is about!" Elyse Cook and I were promoting our shows on Facebook and reached out to one another for comp exchanges, and I'm so thrilled we both followed up and made it happen! This was my first introduction to live Opera (as opposed to programs on PBS) and I'm quite happy for the experience. I'll admit my Opera ears took a bit to warm up, so I was lost in the first piece, The Lion & The Wood Nymph, except from what I interpreted through the very capable and effective acting. However, by the time we rolled to The Fisher & The Wives, I was in full swing and loved every moment of the hilarious The Frogs & The Crane...actually, I may hav... full review

And now for something completely different- 5 short operas based on Aesop's Fables. I can't imagine this would convert the non-opera-inclined, but the music is beautiful and the singers are pros. fringeblog.webs.com... full review

I enjoyed this show so much! I thought the music was beautiful and the libretti touching, clever and meaningful. I was really impressed with not only the singer's voices...but,their acting too! ... full review

Superb, Fun & Clever! I attended the June 25th performance. While I originally attended to see the outstanding soprano Tania Solomon perform- I thought the entire cast was wonderful & i thoroughly enjoyed all 5 acts. Both the singing AND acting was top notch. Hope to see these artists perform together again! Best show I've seen at Hollywood Fringe!!... full review