Love, lust and revenge contend in this dynamic, site-specific production. Galatea, a young and beautiful goddess, is in blissful love with a handsome shepherd Acis, however the brutal giant Polyphemus has his eye firmly fixed on her. Determined to win Galatea for himself — he creates mayhem on discovering she is anothers. With a compelling libretto by the great English-language poets John Gay and Alexander Pope, the enchanting choruses, touching arias, and dramatic twists will transport you to another time and place.

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