Figaro & Susanna
Wedding Party
The Countess
The Countess
It's been said that the Countess Rosina is the only character in Le nozze di Figaro whose love-life isn’t complicated by her own narcissism. The countess is unhappily married to Count Almaviva. She complains about her husband's infidelity and his expectation that she remains faithful. She is beautiful, restrained, and determined, and feels a fondness for her maid, Susanna. In the end of the play, she dupes The Count and shows him the error of his ways. She is performed by Jodi Burns.
Count Almaviva
The Man of Dishonor
Count Almaviva is the Governor of Andalucia, the region of Spain of which Seville is the "capital." With a lot of help from Figaro (The Barber of Seville), The Count is now married to the countess Rosina. He has a well-deserved reputation for being a womanizer and a philanderer, but he is not malicious or evil. Almaviva is a philandering husband who tries to seduce Figaro's fiancée Susanna. He is devilishly played by Richard Ollarsaba.
Susanna
Bride
Spirited, smart, morally grounded, and daring describe our soprano Susanna, who will be performed by Cree Carrico. She is also the count's latest object of affection, and must resist his relentless seductions. She and fiance Figaro are well suited. Both are crafty and intelligent, and know how to strategize and maneuver to their own advantage within the court.
Barbarina
Cousin of the Bride/Naughty Bridesmaid
Barbarina is a young peasant girl who works on the estate of Count Almaviva. She becomes entangled in the romantic and comedic plot. She has a youthful innocence and is charming. She is played by Claire Griffin.
Antonio
The Uncle of the Bride
Antonio is the castle's tipsy gardener and Suzanna's uncle and guardian. He is sung by Lawrence Hall.
Figaro
Groom
Figaro! Figaro! F-I-G-A-R-O! Figaro is a young man engaged to Susanna, whom he loves very much. He does not know his family or his parents, and is often getting into trouble, but he always comes out on top. He is the count's valet and the former Barber of Seville. Figaro was key in enabling the count to marry the Countess Rosina. Figaro comes up with plans that are often complicated and convoluted and usually involve pulling the wool over the eyes of the count. Baritone Robert Balonek returns to Piedmont Opera to star in the title role.
Marcellina
Mother of the Groom
Marcelina is the Count's housekeeper and is in love with Figaro. However, half way through the show she learns Figaro is actually her long-lost son, and attributes her affection for him to this relationship between them. She marries the doctor, Bartholo, in order to allow Figaro to marry Susannna. She is sung by Janine Hawley.
Bartolo
Father of the Groom
HPU's Dr. Scott Macleod steps into the role of Dr. Bartholo. He was once the countess' guardian and wanted to marry her. He takes some joy in the fact that she is now unhappy in her marriage. He is angry at Figaro for masterminding the plan that enabled the count and the countess to marry, He's eager to get back at Figaro by sabotaging his wedding. When he discovers Figaro is his own son, his attitude changes and he marries Marcelina.