Carlisle Floyd: Susannah (2017)
“Carlisle Floyd is one of America’s foremost composers. Though he has written in other forms, he is renowned for his operas, for which he also writes the libretti. The most famous and popular is his third opera, Susannah, premiered in 1955 and the second most preformed in all American operas. Updated and set in Tennessee, it is loosely based on the Apocryphal tale of Susannah and the Elders. The work is rooted in vernacular folk melodies, hymns, and contains soaring melodic beauty.” In the opera 'Susannah;’ Susannah Polk becomes the target of false accusations and scandalous rumors spread by the local church community. Her innocence is challenged, leading to tragic consequences as Susannah fights to defend her honor and integrity in the face of small-town prejudice and bigotry.
Cast
- Susan Hellman Spatafora - Susannah
- Todd Donovan - Olin Blitch
- Scott Wichael - Little Bat
- Anthony Wright Webb - Sam
- Brian Wehrle - Elder McLean
- Benjamin Bloomfield - Elder Ott
- Stanley Wilson - Elder Hayes
- Fred Frabotta - Elder Gleaton
- Melissa Misener - Mrs. McLean
- Robyn Rocklein - Mrs. Ott
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Carlisle Floyd: Susannah about?
- “Carlisle Floyd is one of America’s foremost composers. Though he has written in other forms, he is renowned for his operas, for which he also writes the libretti. The most famous and popular is his third opera, Susannah, premiered in 1955 and the second most preformed in all American operas. Updated and set in Tennessee, it is loosely based on the Apocryphal tale of Susannah and the Elders. The work is rooted in vernacular folk melodies, hymns, and contains soaring melodic beauty.” In the opera 'Susannah;’ Susannah Polk becomes the target of false accusations and scandalous rumors spread by the local church community. Her innocence is challenged, leading to tragic consequences as Susannah fights to defend her honor and integrity in the face of small-town prejudice and bigotry.
- Who directed Carlisle Floyd: Susannah?
- Carlisle Floyd: Susannah was directed by Michael Unger.
- Who stars in Carlisle Floyd: Susannah?
- Carlisle Floyd: Susannah stars Susan Hellman Spatafora, Todd Donovan, Scott Wichael, Anthony Wright Webb, Brian Wehrle, Benjamin Bloomfield.
- How long is Carlisle Floyd: Susannah?
- Carlisle Floyd: Susannah has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Carlisle Floyd: Susannah?
- Carlisle Floyd: Susannah is a Music, Drama film.