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The 'second' young couple nearly stole the show. A somewhat portly Gregory Brookes as Sigismund was extremely light on his feet in two charming dances with the Klärchen of Jessie Wright Martin. In one number, the two are in period swimming costume -- his almost too form-fitting red and white striped, hers blue -- and he uses her beach towel as a matador does his cape, swirling the two of them around in circles.

Jessie Wright Martin (Klärchen) and Gregory Brookes (Sigismund) in Ohio Light Opera's production of 'White Horse Inn'. Photo © 2005 Matt Dilyard
Jessie Wright Martin (Klärchen) and Gregory Brookes (Sigismund) in Ohio Light Opera's production of 'White Horse Inn'. Photo © 2005 Matt Dilyard

Jonathan Michie was a dignified yet humble Kaiser Franz Josef II, happily accepting greetings from his subjects and then handing out heart-felt advice to the lovelorn Josepha.

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Copyright © 26 July 2005 Kelly Ferjutz, Cleveland USA

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