Breaking the Waves - Opera Philadelphia 2016 Directed by James Darrah
Breaking the Waves tells the story of Bess McNeill, a religious young woman with a deep love for her husband Jan, a handsome oil rig worker. When Jan becomes paralyzed in an off-shore accident, Bess’s marital vows are put to the test as he encourages her to seek other lovers and return to his bedside to tell him of her sexual activities.
Cast
Kiera Duffy
Bess
John Moore
Jan
Eve Gigliotti
Dodo
Patricia Schuman
Bess' Mother
David Portillo
Dr. Richardson
Zachary James
Terry
Marcus DeLoach
Minister