Here's what people have said about the first 3 performances of "A Fleeting Animal: An Opera From Judevine" created by Brookfield composer Erik Nielsen and Wolcott/Montpelier poet David Budbill:

"Mesmerizing - moving – glorious – Puccini with a Vermont accent - wonderful poetry – marvelous – brilliant – amazing - I just keep thinking about it – I want to see it again – a gift! – thank you – fantastic – a major undertaking – great libretto - exquisite - a treasure in words & music - soaring voices –– powerful – tragic and beautiful – authentic – real small town Vermont - vivid characters – imaginative and sensitive stage direction – I experienced “Judevine” with fresh emotions – evocative music – gorgeous - fabulous – great singing – excellent acting and direction – loved the light-hearted jazzy bits - a superb score – WOW! – kudos and laurel wreaths! - opera is not dead - astonishing – stellar cast and music - roots in Vermont that reach into all humanity - don’t miss it!"

The last 3 chances to see it are: Friday, Sept 18th at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept 19th at Vergennes Opera House, 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept 20th at Chandler Center for the Arts, 4:00 p.m. Tickets $25 at https://barreoperahouse.secure.force.com/ticket, call 476-8188, or at the door. Special $5 price at the door for veterans and students.