It occurred to me that I usually only write about auditions, life on the road and the struggle to find more work. If an alien were reading this blog, they'd probably think I never get the chance to perform and am mitigated to the hallway of Nola Studios, but they'd be wrong! I recently sang a wonderful performances of Ralph Vaughan Williams Donna Nobis Pacem with Tower Hill Presbyterian Church under the direction of the fabulous Lauren Quigley Peithmann. The level of musicianship in the ensemble was truly refreshing. The choir had a rich full sound and the orchestra was just lovely to sing with. It made me wish I had more to sing. It's a beautiful piece but its all about the Baritone for this one wah-wah. It had been a while since I got to don my favorite concert dress (seen below) though I think it might be time for a new one....
There it is in 2006....
....and again in 2010.
I'm just glad it still fits! AND I finally got to wear this bright green number on St. Patrick's day!
Last week I arrived in Knoxville, TN to start rehearsals for Rossini's Cinderella and I am having way too much fun. Everyone in the cast is an absolute gem and a real pleasure to work with. There's a lot of running around and general Loony Tunes inspired goonerey. Which can be a bit of a challenge while wearing full mettle panniers:
Now THAT is some serious hip acton.
What's a real treat for me, is that one of our cast members was in the first Cinderella I saw at Opera Philadelphia when I was in middle school. They sing there a lot, so I essentially grew up watching this person. So in my mind I'm now on stage with a celebrity. Never in a million years would I have thought that one day I'd get to share the stage with such an experienced thespian and someone I watched for so long. It's a real treat. And a little bit meta.
Off to rehearsal! Act 1 brought Looney Tunes, Three Stooges gags and muppet arms, can't wait to see what Act 2 brings!
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