Bat out of Hell
Performance history
David Scott Marley’s Bat out of Hell (2004 revision) was first presented by Berkeley Opera in the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts. The cast was as follows (in some roles, two performers alternated during the run):
| Rosie Eisenstein soprano | Jillian Khuner |
| Adela soprano | Shawnette Sulker |
| Inez soprano | Molly Jacobs |
| Bill Orlofsky mezzo‑soprano | Sonia Gariaeff |
| Freddy tenor | Ross Halper & Stephen Rumph |
| Mr. Blind tenor | Nicolas Aliaga |
| Gabe Eisenstein soprano | Martin Lewis |
| Harry Falke baritone | Jason Sarten |
| Sgt. Frank baritone | Richard Goodman & Wayne Wong |
| Ms. Frosch spoken | Fé Bongolan |
| Ed spoken | Geri Monsen |
| Bogovanian refugee spoken | David Briggs |
| Servant of Bill Orlofsky silent | Charlotte Khuner |
| Chorus | Eli Anders, Michael Barrientos, Carol Been, Heidi Bendorf, David Briggs, Noelle Dexter, Toni Dine, Andrew Dolinko, Laura Epp, Rachel Erickson, Ryan Gillette, Erin Gray, Molly Jacobs, Alexis Lane Jensen, Steve Lockett, Geri Monsen, Miriam Rosenfeld, Heather Spain, Gerald Studier, Cathy Thompson, David L. Vargo, & David Zelenka |
The conductors were Jonathan Khuner and Jason Sherbundy. The stage director was Ann Woodhead. The chorus directors were Susan Swerdlow and Jason Sherbundy. Scenic design was by Kate Boyd. Lighting design was by Robert Anderson. Costume design was by Anke Osterburg. The stage manager and production manager was Michelle Thomas.
The earlier version was first presented on 13 July 1996 by Berkeley Opera in the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts. The cast was as follows (in some roles, two performers alternated during the run):
| Rosie Eisenstein soprano | Marcelle Dronkers & Claire Kelm |
| Adela soprano | Kathy McMillan & Krista Wigle |
| Inez soprano | Deborah Garrett |
| Bill Orlofsky mezzo‑soprano | Elspeth Franks & Tina Osinski |
| Freddy tenor | Steve Kinsella |
| Mr. Blind tenor | Michael Mendelsohn |
| Gabe Eisenstein soprano | Michael McCarty & John Rouse |
| Harry Falke baritone | Frank Kilarr & William Neely |
| Sgt. Frank baritone | Macatee Hollie |
| Ms. Frosch spoken | Elspeth Franks1 & Lisa Peers |
| Ed spoken | Michael Strange |
| Chorus | Lindsey Beavin, David Eimerl, Philip Flavin, Mary Gallahue, Roberta Gould, Carole Klokkevold, Jeremy Knight, Marian Kohlstedt, Debra Niles, Shawn Niles, Luanne Rogers, Malcolm Scott, Lynx Sheffield, Gary Smith, Jared Smith & Michael Strange |
| Dancers | John Allen, Mark Anderson, Sallyanne Ericksen, Philip Flavin, Lola Ganse, Mitch Koch, Christi Orr, Roberta Prince, Lisa Tateosian, & Don Wilson |
The conductor was Alexander Katsman. The stage director was Rhoda Klitsner. The assistant conductor and chorus director was Jude Navari. Scenic design was by Bill Doggett. Lighting design was by Elliot Welch. Costume design was by Dhyanis. Wigs and makeup were by Lisa Garbin. Bogovanian dance choreography was by Joe Miller. The co-production managers were Michelle Sullivan and Lance Tobey.
1Elspeth Franks played Bill Orlofsky and Ms. Frosch at alternate performances.