The Tender Land

The Tender Land

by Aaron Copland & Horace Everett

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Waller Hall MainStage

CREATIVE TEAM:

Stage Director: Tania Arazi Coambs

Conductor: Jack Stamp

Music Director: T. Jordan McCarthy

Choreographer: Joan Van Dyke

Scenic Designer: Thomas Capone

Costume Designer: Cheryl Randal

Lighting Designer: Nicholas Quinn

CAST:

Laurie Moss: Elizabeth Damp

Martin: JWV

Top: Matthew Cyphert

Ma Moss: Megan Shaw

Grandpa Moss: Curt Scheib

Beth Moss: Stella Chepaitis

Mr. Splinters: Mitchell Jerko

Mrs. Splinters: Kelly Snyder

Mr. Jenks: Jordan Lamar

Mrs. Jenks: Alyssa Boxer

Sarah Jenks: Sarah Moore

Ensemble: John Clinton, Heather Heuft, Mitchell Mathews, Tyler Morgan, Anna Very, Alissa Walker, & MacKenzie Watkins

ORCHESTRA:

Violins: Kaitlyn Alford, Swana Chepaitis, Travis Fiem, Casey Williams Violas: Aaron Keith, & Noah Reik

Cello: Steven Moon

Bass: James Reiland

Flute: Brendan Goff

Clarinet: Marjorie Parish

Bassoon: Andrea Bragiel

Piano: Andrew Milliken

* Photos by Kelly Snyder

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  • “… mounted by a director of heart, skill and imagination. Ms. [Arazi] Coambs succeeds very well here, the production supported by an attractive set, lovingly lit, but especially by a strong cast that is able to realistically and naturally present the situations of the story. The tension between Laurie, who wants to leave to see the wider world, and the drifter Martin, who desires to settle down, is made real and believable—with not the hint of melodrama or overacting … making a solid case for this truly ‘American’ opera … especially when Copland’s gentle message is handled with as much evident devotion as it is here.”

    3rd Place Winner of The American Prize Stage Director Competition

  • “… a terrific production with an effective set, attractive period costumes, and strong staging. The story-telling aspect of the production was well conceived with committed performances from this young cast … It was always refreshing to see ‘natural’ and ‘unforced’ acting. This production is thoroughly entertaining!”

    2nd Place Winner of The American Prize Opera Production Competition