The Old Maid and the Thief

Originally commissioned for radio in 1939, The Old Maid and the Thief is a witty and satirical tale of gossip, deception, and the facades we maintain in the name of propriety. Set in a quiet American town, the opera follows the lives of Miss Todd and her housemaid Letitia as they take in a charming wanderer—only to find themselves entangled in increasingly outrageous moral compromises. This production brings Menotti’s lively score and sharp humor to life in a clever recreation of that first radio play that’s as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.

By Gian Carlo Menotti
Conductor, Damon Stevens
Director, Ann Woldt
Barnum Studio Theatre