Crime and punishment appears in many forms in each of these one-act operas, all masterfully performed by the nationally renowned Maryland Opera Studio.

L’occasione fa il ladro: When two suitcases are switched at an inn, one of the travelers decides to assume the identity of the man whose suitcase he’s received — and steal his fiancée!

The Old Maid and the Thief: Two honest women attempt to woo an innocent man who they believe is a burglar. Overpowered by their desperation, they ultimately become the thieves.

L’enfant et les sortilèges: A naughty child throws a tantrum and goes on a destructive rampage. To his surprise, all things, plants and animals he has hurt join forces to seek revenge on him