The Boy Who Grew Too Fast

The Boy Who Grew Too Fast is a "one-act opera for young people" with music and libretto by Gian-Carlo Menotti. It was first performed by OperaDelaware at the Grand Opera House in Wilmington, Delaware, on September 24, 1982.

Roles RoleVoice typePremiere Cast, (Conductor: ) Conductor soprano Evelyn Swensson Miss Hope soprano Denise Coffey Poponel tenor Phillip Peterson Mrs. Skosvodmonit, Poponel's mother mezzo-soprano Sara Hagopian Dr. Shrinck tenor Frank Reynolds Mad Dog, a terrorist bass-baritone Alan Wagner Nurse Proctor mezzo-soprano Joy Vandever Lizzy Spender Girl soprano Miriam Bennett Police Officer non-singing Children (treble chorus)

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