“Pepito” tells the story of a couple who go to an animal shelter hoping to adopt a puppy, but are met with surprise and uncertainty.
Is Pepito the right dog for them? What makes the perfect companion?
”Pepito” explores what it means to take a chance on love and family.
Composed by Nicolas Lell Benavides
Libretto by Marella Martin Koch
Animation Director: Esperanza Guevara
Animation Design: Connor Jacobs
Character Design: Chun Chun Chang
Angie: Alexandra Christoforakis, mezzo-soprano
Camila: Alexandra Nowakowski, soprano
Pepito: Samuel J. Weiser, bass
David: Joshua Blue, tenor
*For a full list of musicians, please see credits
*Commissioned by the Washington National Opera at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and first produced at the Kennedy Center during the 2018/19 season.
Support Opera and Senior Dogs!
You can help support two nonprofits at once!
New Opera West is thrilled to partner with Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco. Muttville is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with a mission to give senior dogs a second chance at life.
New Opera West greatly appreciates your tax deductible donations which will not only go towards “Pepito” production costs and the many artists involved in this first-of-its kind project, but will also go towards Muttville and all of the amazing work they do with their senior dogs!
