October 16, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Wyckoff ‘Hansel and Gretel’ to feature township woman Wyckoff resident Jacqueline Karle will be a featured performer in Opera 691 at the Wyckoff YMCA’s Oct. 25 presentation of “Hansel and Gretel.” Karle will be starring in the title role of Hansel. In 2012, she earned her master’s degree in vocal perfor- mance from Montclair State University and now teaches voice lessons in Studio 691 and has a private vocal studio. This mezzo-soprano recently performed in Washington, D.C. and will return in December to sing the role of Prince Orlofsky in Bel Cantanti Opera Company’s production of “Die Fledermaus.” Singing the role of The Witch will be former Wyckoff resident Alexis Rodda. She recently received her master’s degree from the Mannes School of Music and is currently performing with Opera Philadelphia. Rodda and Karle both made their debuts with Opera 691 last year in “Suor Angelica” and will now be joined by a stunning cast to bring this enchanting fairy tale to life. This performance will include professional opera singers and the Y Children’s Opera Chorus and Y-arts Studio 691 Ballet Company from the Wyckoff YMCA. “We are so fortunate to have some of our truly gifted talent right here in the town of Wyckoff,” said Stage Director Reegan McKenzie. “This is one of the finest casts I’ve heard for ‘Hansel and Gretel’ and it should not be missed!” “Hansel and Gretel,” a charming opera written by Engelbert Humperdinck, is perfect for adults and chil- dren and will be sung in English. Based on the Grimm’s fairytale of the same name, “Hansel and Gretel” is the perfect family show to introduce children to opera. The opera will include brightly-colored, dazzling scenery and lively songs. This production, which marks the Y’s fourth annual Opera Night, will be held at 7:30 p.m. on the Y’s Carl Pfeifer Performing Arts Stage, 691 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. Tickets are $30 for adults; $25 for seniors and stu- dents. The cost for children is $15. Add $10 to the ticket price, and attend a pre-show reception at 6 p.m. that will include champagne and light fare. Tickets are on sale at wyckoffymca.org. Call (201) 891-2081 for more informa- tion. Wyckoff YMCA is located at 691 Wyckoff Avenue in Wyckoff. Jacqueline Karle (Photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Burns.)