In the Penal Colony

Based on a story by Franz Kafka, this Philip Glass opera is set at the turn of the 20th century on a remote island where a high-ranking visitor arrives to witness the use of a strange machine in the execution of a prisoner. It is a parable for the consequences of the abuse of power and corruption.

Cast

Robert Orth

The Officer

Javier Abreu

The Visitor

Michael Mohammed

The Prisoner

David Poznanter

The Soldier

Crew

Arturo Bejar

Director

Philip Glass

Sound