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February 2020, Opera NOVA presented...
Monkey see, Monkey do
Local audiences thoroughly enjoyed recent performances of MONKEY SEE, MONKEY DO! This one-act bilingual opera was created for family audiences and is both a stirring musical and a visual treat. Based on the universal tale of The Hat Seller and the Monkeys,
the score blends elements of Mexican mariachi and traditional folk melodies with the contemporary style ofthe Texas composer, Robert Xavier Rodriguez. The opera depicts a Mexican theme with arias and dances derived from Mexican folk melodies and the tradition of mariachi music.
Performances at:
Gunston MS
2700 South Lang ST
Arlington, VA 22202
School-day performances:
10 AM; Feb 4, 6, and 7.
Public Performance:
Saturday, Feb 8.at 11 AM

The cast of MSMD 2020
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