The Oberlin Opera Theater is back this fall with a social commentary comedy about finding your place in the world! Join us for Benjamin Britten's acclaimed chamber opera, 'Albert Herring,' presented in four performances from November 2 through 5 at Oberlin College's Hall Auditorium. This production is double-cast with students from Oberlin's Vocal Studies Division and will be performed with the Oberlin Chamber Orchestra. After the performance of Bernstein's 'Candide' last March, opera director Stephanie Havey is teaming up with music director Michael Sakir '06 to bring Albert Herring to life. "It’s an honor, a joy, and in some ways, a reset for my creative spirits," Sakir shares about returning to Oberlin. Experience the comedic tale of a timid and shy teenager named Albert as he longs for change amidst the town’s preparations for the annual May Day Festival. As the search for a May Queen turns to disaster when none of the young hopefuls are deemed virtuous enough, one contest judge ...