Carry My Own Suitcase

Music by Susan Kander
Libretto by Roberta Gumbel & Susan Kander

May 29 at 7:30 PM
May 30 at 7:30 PM
May 31 at 2:30 PM

Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center
701 Renaissance Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221

Cast and Production Team

Conducted by Matt Marco
Directed by James Beaudry

*Christian Boudreaux, Speaking Roger
*Gwen Daretany, Dancing Roger
*Quinn Patrick Ankrum, Diana
*TBD, Sam
*Reese Holahan, Billy
Sofia Scattarreggia, Laney
Julia Ebner, Neuroscientist
Nicholas Kilkenny, Mr. Zingone / James

*BOU Debut

Synopsis

The opera, Carry My Own Suitcase tells a story about a family living in the kaleidoscope that is Autism. At the center of the story of this super theatrical show is Roger, a 25 year old boy with full-on autism who yearns to be independent like his big brother. Roger alone, in the opera, does not sing: a dancer and an actor simultaneously portray Roger in all his exorbitance, charm, and impulsiveness. The story zigzags through time, space and memory after Roger and his family reach a crisis point one evening at home in a rollercoaster of comedy, chaos, pain, passion, and most of all love. 

Know Before You Go

• The performance takes place at the Canterbury Woods PAC, on the campus of Canterbury Woods Williamsville.
• Use the Western entrance driveway on Renaissance Drive; the PAC is the white building directly in front of you.
• Parking is free in the lots to the south of the building; please do not park in spots reserved for Residents only
• Handicap drop-off is available in the traffic circle.
• The auditorium and building are completely handicap accessible.
• The performance will last approximately 2 hours, with one intermission.