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The great Tito Merelli, dressed as Otello and played by Dave Rivas, gives advice to his new friend Max, played by David A. Ainsworth. Photo by Tony Eisenhower
Lend Me a Tenor, Ken Ludwig's hit farce, revolves around the Cleveland Opera Company production of Otello. Tito Morelli, a famous Italian tenor, is making his American debut in the title role. The success of the opera company depends on the tenor who has a weakness for wine and women. When the tenor's fiery-tempered wife finds an autograph seeker in the tenor's closet, she writes a good-bye note, grabs her fur and leaves. This starts a chain-reaction of hilarious confusion, plot twists, disguises, entrances and exits through the many doors, and non-stop laughter.

Acknowledgements

Special thanks to all spouses, family, friends, and loved ones without whose love and support the cast and crew could not have done this production.

City of Coronado
Elizabeth J. Benson Trust
Howard and Vivian Eddy
Debbie Riddle and The Coronets
Lamb’s Players
Perfect Penguin Tuxedo
Bob Mutch for his work in setting up our sound system.

Special Thanks to

Veronica Abell
David Robinson
Jack Hofeld for loaning us the console radio for the set
Greg Cox and The San Diego County Board of Supervisors