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Eastern to present 'The Reluctant Dragon' opera Dec.3

Willimantic, CT (11/27/2023) — Eastern Connecticut State University's music program will present John Rutter's comic opera "The Reluctant Dragon" on Dec. 3 at 2:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC) Concert Hall.

This performance will be a charming retelling of Kenneth Grahame's original story from 1898 about a fearsome dragon and the gallant knight St. George. The 30-minute program will be a treat for audience members of all ages. This event is supported by a grant from the Jeffrey P. Ossen Family Foundation.

Eastern voice students Manuel De La Flor (Dragon), Micah Dubitzky (St. George) and Sierra McElroy (Boy) will be joined by members of Eastern's Concert Chorale under the direction of David Belles, professor of music. "The Reluctant Dragon" is directed by Emily Riggs, associate professor of music, and accompanied by pianist Eric Ouellette.

Tickets are required for admission. Tickets are free for Eastern students and for attendees aged 18 years or younger. Adult tickets are $10.

For more information or to reserve your tickets, please visit

http://easternct.showare.com/reluctantdragon/

Eastern Students can reserve their free ticket (upon completion of a short survey). To reserve your Eastern Student ticket visit: https://forms.gle/F8jbmnFgz9p9PbW89

For reservations, phone the FAIC Box Office at (860) 465-5123 or email theatreboxoffice@easternct.edu

Food Drive

The Music Department will be holding a Food Drive for the Covenant Soup Kitchen in conjunction with their Dec. 3 performance of "The Reluctant Dragon." Please consider making a donation of any non-perishable food items. Collection boxes will be available before the performance. Thank you in advance for supporting our community.