vocal warm-ups, wigs, rehearsing in a basement, nymphs, geishas, kings, executioners, courtesans, bohemians, using your last breath to hit a high note, tragic flaws, misunderstandings, trouser roles, curtain calls
Music
A scene from Vanessa
Excerpts from our new production of Cendrillon, courtesy of L'Opéra national du Rhin.
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SPRING 2008 King Arthur
Camelot with less promenading around a maypole and more leaping. Madama Butterfly
Geisha with a heart of gold seeks philandering sailor to break it. Falstaff
Fatty makes mischief and causes misunderstandings worthy of any Three's Company episode. Tosca
Proof that even the most pious ladies can still kick your ass. Candide
Hopeful man brought down by reality. But unlike your life, he sings as he learns.
Who I'd like to meet: Opera fans. Theater geeks. Music lovers. You.
