Opera Santa Barbara presents

El Gato Con Botas
Family-friendly opera sung in Spanish with English Supertitles

Directed by Josh Shaw
Musical Direction by Tim Accurso

December 1 - 3, 2023

Premiered in Barcelona in 1948 and rarely performed, this age-old children’s story tells of the wealth-seeking, match-making cat who, in return for a hat, a sword, and a pair of boots, secures for his young master (a lowly miller) a kingdom and a royal marriage to a princess, tricking a slow-witted ogre out of his castle along the way. From its opening, Montsalvatge’s music is energetic, tuneful, and full of catchy rhythms, lush melodies, and feline musical effects!

(via MidWalesOpera)

This one-hour production features current and former members of our Chrisman Studio Artist Program and is perfect for the whole family. Starring Christina Pezzarossi as the Cat, Omar Rodriguez as the miller, Michael Segura as the King, Sunwoo Park singing the role of the Princess, and studio artist alum, Colin Ramsey performing the role of the Ogre.

For additional information, click the link here: www.operasb.org/performances/el-gato-con-botas/

Performance Dates and Times:
Friday, Dec 1 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, Dec 2 at 2:30 pm
Sunday, Dec 3 at 2:30 pm

Ticket Prices:
Assigned Seats: $28
Preferred Tickets (Assigned): $35

Young Patron Free Tickets: $0 (ages 8 to 18 ONLY.)**

**Young Patron Free Tickets are not available online. Tickets must be reserved in person or over the phone by calling 805-963-0408. Limit two (2) tickets per patron. Other restrictions and conditions do apply.

Please visit the following link for details. www.operasb.org/the-company/young-patron-tickets

**All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.**

All seating is reserved seating (assigned) unless otherwise noted. For all performances, there is limited late seating once the performance begins. Please plan your arrival time accordingly.

There are no social distancing requirements in place for seating. There are no vaccine or testing requirements at this time. Masks are encouraged but not required. We are continuing our mitigation efforts. The HVAC system for the theater is set to bring in 100% fresh air. We are using CDC-recommended MERV-13 filters, the air is turned over 7.35 times an hour, and we also have portable HEPA air purifiers and our generous use of hand sanitizer. (thank you to the Santa Barbara Foundation!) Our staff are fully vaccinated, and performers are either vaccinated or tested negative before performing.

You can use either e-tickets, print-at-home tickets, or request Will Call tickets to be waiting for you at the Box Office. If you have any questions, please email Executive Director Teri Ball at info@centerstagetheater.org.

Thank you to everyone in the community who supported us through this prolonged intermission. We would not still be here without your support.