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Join us for a captivating outdoor summer experience with "Summer 2024 FAUST Mixed Precipitation," marking the 16th annual summer operatic adventure by Mixed Precipitation. This year, we bring you "Pickup Truck Opera Volume Four: Faust," a unique adaptation of Charles Gounod’s 1859 opera, Faust. The performances are set to enchant audiences from August 8 to September 15, 2024, across various locations throughout the metro and greater Minnesota, including the North Shore, Iron Range, and southeastern MN.

Reservations open on June 15th, with all performances offered for a suggested donation of $5 to $35, making this event accessible and recommended for all ages. This innovative production features the combined talents of music director Gary Ruschman, playwright and theologian Max Yeshaye, stage directors Scotty Reynolds and Jacob Miller, and the Mixed Precipitation ensemble. The story follows Dr. Johann Faust, a scientist and entrepreneur, as he embarks on a fanatical quest to save humanity, guided by the mysterious Méphistophélès and inspired by the love for the brilliant physicist Marguerite. The music of Depeche Mode, featuring the work of Vince Clarke and Martin Gore, is woven into this tale, adding a modern twist to the classic opera.

The cast includes tenor Maurice Fields as Faust, bass Justin Spenner as Méphistophélès, and sopranos Caroline Kouma and Corissa Bussian sharing the role of Marguerite, under the musical leadership of Ruschman. The touring spectacle also showcases the work of set designer Alex Hathaway, costume designer Rhiannon Fiskradatz, props designer Karly Bergman, and stage manager Ches Cipriano.

Performances will take place in sprawling parks, nature centers, and farms, inviting audiences to bring a lawn chair and beverages for comfort and hydration. The performance lasts approximately 75-90 minutes, all outdoors, ensuring a memorable experience under the open sky. Mixed Precipitation continues its tradition of mobile opera using a blue 2011 Ford Ranger Pickup Truck and a trailer as the stage, bringing pop-up performances to neighborhood streets, public squares, libraries, and care facilities.

Don't miss this extraordinary blend of opera, theater, and music in the great outdoors of Minnesota. Reserve your spot starting June 15th and be part of a summer adventure that inspires social engagement through festive theatrical events.

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Faust

Caponi Art Park

Whiteside Park

River Bend Nature Center

Finland Minnesota Historical Society

Grand Marais Recreation Area

Alexis Bailly Vineyard

Hovland Town Hall

Patton Park

Cedar Lake East Beach

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

Franconia Sculpture Park

Silverwood Park

Chateau St Croix Winery

Bronx Park Community Garden

Swede Hollow Park

Dodge Nature Center

Ojibway Park

DreamAcres Farm

Conductor

Gary Ruschman

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Aug 8 - Sep 15, 2024

Faust · Mixed Precipitation

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