——— INTERMISSION ———
ACT III
Scene 1 – a tent on a beach
Alone in his tent, Zurga is unable to sleep, knowing that his former friend and the woman they both
love must die at sunrise. He longs for them to forgive the rage that has overwhelmed him. When Leïla
is brought in, she asserts her willingness to die if Zurga will spare Nadir’s life. Zurga refuses, and, in her
anger and frustration, Leïla curses him, declaring that she will love Nadir forever. Nourabad announces
that the executions must soon take place. Leïla is ready, but before she is taken away, she gives a
fisherman her necklace and asks that it be taken to her mother when she is dead.
Scene 2 – a tent on a beach
The pearl fishers dance wildly as they prepare for the deaths of Nadir and Leïla. The two are about to be
executed when a sinister glow appears in the distance. Zurga rushes in, crying out that the encampment
has been set on fire. All rush off to save their belongings, leaving Zurga, Leïla and Nadir alone. Zurga –
the fugitive whose life Leïla once saved – reveals that he lit the fire himself in order to save their lives. The
lovers express their joy, but Zurga knows his own fate is sealed. Nadir hurries away with Leïla, leaving
Zurga alone to face certain death.
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The Cast in order of vocal appearance
Zurga – Head Fisherman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Timothy Renner
Nadir – A Fisherman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Samuel Hall
Leila – A Priestess of Brahma . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Hellman Spatafora
Nourabad – High Priest of Brahma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Langan
Cover:
Robert Amer (Nourabad)
Opera Tampa Chorus
Soprano
Amber Blair
Joy Leitner
Yetta Mae Hansell
Samantha Riling Lopez
Mayia Stevenson
Vanessa Tompkins
Lauren Williams
Sara Villa
Bass/Baritone
Robert Amer
Andrew Emery
Jack Kilbride
Jon Milton
Jordan Perillo
Luis Rivera
Glenn Sheffield
Tenor
Cory Allman
Mario Almonte III
Linden Gyunn
Christopher Longo
Logan Mies
Jose Santelices Ormazabal
Jonatan Rodriguez
Fernando Valdivia
Vincent Valentine
Mezzo-soprano
Jordan Blair Campbell
Nicole Evans
Kelly Gallagher
Julia Glicksberg
Melissa Misener
Simone Sirota Plotnikov
Victoria Stout
The Lighting Designer is represented by United Scenic Artists Local
USA 829 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employers.
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