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PROGRAM Schumann Spanische Liebeslieder, Op . 138 (1849) Brahms Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 52 (1868- 69) Brahms Four Songs from Quartets for Four Voices and Pianos, Ops. 64 & 92 (1862- 84) Brahms Neue Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 65 (1874)

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Th e Official MagaZine WELCPME of the Detroit Opera Hous e L ETTER FROM D AVID DICHIERA ...... 4 BRAVO is a Michigan Opera Theatre publication. ON STAGE Rebekah Johnson, Editor Mitch Carter, Contributing Editor T HE MIKADO ...... 5 THE DYNA MIC Duo: Two MEN WHO CH ANG ED ENG LI SH OPERA ...... 7 Contributors Fred Buchalter Mitch Can er l-A B OHEME ...... 10 Karen V DiChiera Rebekah Johnson THE CAFE MOMUS, STILL FRESH AFTER 30 yEARS...... 12 Tim Lentz

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NATIONAL • m ;,h ;g"" """,··;t f~ · ENDOWMENT 9" ",·",,,,d ",1" ,,·,1 ajJ";n FOR THE ARTS A great nation desefves great art. Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre Detl"oit Opera H o use www.MichiganOpera.org BRAVO 3 FROM THE DIRECTOR

Welcome to Michigan Opera Theatre's 40th season of opera.

Over its 40 year history, MOT one of the country's leading young has become known for presenting tenors. opera standards while integrating Performing the role of Mimi is groundbreaking new works, American soprano Kelly Kaduce, fulfilling our mission through four who since her MOT debut as decades of performance excellence Caroline Gaines in the world and community involvement. premiere of Margaret Gamer in 2005 , Through the years opera has been has become a major star. She will a force for positive change in our alternate with Italian soprano Grazia city, the most visible being the Doronzio, who will make her MOT opening of the Detroit Opera House debut following her performances as in our reborn Theater District. We Liu in Turandot at the Met. have also witnessed three world As the home of dance in Detroit, premieres, including the landmark the 1yh season of dance at the Margaret Gamer, Andrea Bocelli's Detroit Opera House is marked operatic debut in Werthe,; and the with audience favorites and beginnings of many opera careers. unprecedented collaborations that Stars who graced our stage early in highlight Michigan's regional dance their careers include Gregg Baker, talent. Marcello' Giordani, Leona Mitchell, Maria Ewing, The Nutcracker comes home to the Detroit Opera Kathleen Battle, and Leah Partridge. House in November with the Grand Rapids Ballet. A I'm immensely proud of what we, as a company and a beloved Detroit holiday tradition, we are pleased to community, have been able to accomplish in our 40 year welcome the company back to our stage following widely history, but there is so much work left for us to do. Main acclaimed performances of Aladdin, Where the Wild stage works that entertain, inspire, and move us are at Things Are, and Peter Pan. Another favorite returning this the core of what we do as a company. year is Too Hot to Handel, presented in partnership with As the curtain rises on Michigan Opera Theatre's 40lh the Rackham Symphony Choir. Now in its eighth year anniversary season, we commemorate this occasion with on the Detroit Opera House stage, this jazz and gospel a season of audience favorites. infused rendition of Handel's Messiah has become a Celebrating the 12yh anniversary of Gilbert and holiday tradition that lifts spirits and inspires danCing in Sullivan's most famous operetta, our season opens with the aisles. The Mikado - one of our most requested works, and On this, our 40lh anniversary, it is paramount to one that has not been seen on the MOT stage since 1991. thank our donors, friends, and volunteers - those who Journey to the fictitious town of Titipu, Japan as we have supported us and believed in our vision. Without witness a beloved satire of a bureaucratic society gone you, these 40 years would never have been possible. We haywire. The musical score contains some of the best still have much work to do, but I know that with your loved songs of all time, including "Three Little Maids," support we will continue to serve as a cultural resource "The Flowers that Bloom in the Spring" and ''I've Got for the State of Michigan for years to come. a Little List." The cast includes some familiar MOT In these difficult economic times, we espeCially favorites, including conductor Mark Flint and mezzo appreciate the continued and unwavering support of our soprano Melissa Parks as the fiery Katisha; along with fall opera season sponsor, Ford Motor Company. I would several MOT debuts, including Canadian tenor David also like to thank individual donors whose generosity of Curry in the role of Nanki-Poo and Andriana Chuchman time and investment in our vision is truly unparalleled. as Yum-Yum. And of course, our hardworking volunteers who serve as In November, by popular demand, Giacomo Puccini's ushers, envelope stuffers, and tour gUides, among many timeless, tragic, La Boheme returns to the Detroit Opera other duties, a heartfelt thanks to all of you. House stage. We are delighted to present the MOT debut We are delighted that you have decided to join us for of Sardinian tenor Francesco Demuro in the role of this exciting anniversary season. Enjoy the performance! Rodolfo, who has become a major tenor to watch. He will alternate in the role with Noah Stewart, who made his MOT debut in fall 2009 in Nabucco and has become

THE MIKADO is presented in two acts World Premiere in London, England, March 14, 1885 Sung in English with English supertitles Running time: 2 1/2 hours

CONDUCTOR DIRECTOR CHORUS MASTER CHOREOGRAPHER MARK FLINT MICHAEL SCAROLA SUZANNE MALLARE ACTON DAN KNECHTGES

SET AND COSTUME DESIGN LIGHTING DESIGN HAIR &: MAKEUP DESIGN THIERRY BOSQUET CHRIS RYNNE JOANNE WEAVER

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR STAGE MANAGER SUPERTITLES ALAN E. HICKS KEN SALTZMAN ROBERTO MAURO

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Made possible by Ford Motor Company Special thanks to Arizona Opera for use of marketing production materials. Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre 5 BRAVO www.lVlicbiganOpera.olo g Detroit Opera House THE MIKADO

When Ko-Ko goes to Nanki-Poo for help, the minstrel explains that he originally disguised himself in order to escape THE CAST Katisha's attentions, and he has no intention of being anything In order oj vocal appearance but "dead" until she is married to someone else. To save his Nanki-Poo ...... David Curry* own neck, Ko-Ko woos and wins the lady in record time. When the Mikado returns from lunch to find his son still alive, A Noble ...... Kurt Frank* and Ko-Ko married to Katisha, he declares that "nothing could Pish-Tush ...... Edward H a~ l o n+ possibly be more satisfac tory." Pooh-Bah ...... Andrew Gray# Co urtesy oj Th e New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players Ko-Ko ...... Michael Wanko Yum-Yum ...... Andriana Chuchman * Director's Notes It is always a great pleasure to come back to a work in Peep-Bo ...... Jacqueline King+ my repertory that I know will hold many pleasures for both Pitti-Sing ...... Monica Sciaky+ performers and audiences alike. It is also very special when Katisha ...... Melissa Parks that piece is one that I don't get the opportunity to work on as often as I would like. The Mikado is one such piece and this The Mikado ...... J amie Offenbach is only the third time in my twenty year career that I have had the great fortune to direct one of Gilbert and Sullivan's most * Michigan Opera Th eatre debut witty and popular pieces. + Barbara Gibson Yo ung Artist Apprentice When The Mikado first premiered on March 14, 1885 in # Joyce H. Cohn Young Arti st London, it ran at the Savoy Theatre for 672 performances; this Last Michigan Opera Th eatre production oj The Mikado: was the second longest run for any work of musical theatre November 1991. FeatwingJeffrey Lentz, Zale Kess ler and and one of the longest runs of any theatre piece up to that Mary Callaghan Lynch. Conducted by Suzanne Acton and time. By the end of 1885 it was estimated that at least 150 directed by Greg Ganakas. companies were producing the opera in Europe and America. So, what accounts for the incredible popularity of the piece? Like many of the other works in the G & S canon, The Mikado manages to satirize British politics and institutions -SYNOPSIS with a cutting wit that few before or since have been able to do. The biting lyrics of W. S. Gilbert and the sometimes truly ACT r sublime music of Arthur Sull ivan attain a level of sophistication Nanki-Poo, a wandering minstrel, comes to the town of almost unequaled in the lyric theatre. By clothing their piece Titipu in search of Yum-Yum , a girl with whom he has fallen in the guise of an exotic locale, in this case the fictional town in l o~e. Ko-Ko , her guardian, was condemned to death under of Titipu in Japan, Gilbert and Sullivan were able to take aim the Mikado's capricious law against flirting, but has since been at the very people that flocked to see their shows. appointed Lord High Executioner, on the assumption that he But the essence of their genius is in how timely their work will be unwilling to enforce a law of which he himself must be still is even today. At the heart of The Mikado is a story of moral the fi rst victim. While Ko-Ko plans to marry Yum-Yum himself, repression and class structure, things that we still encounter Nanki-Poo woos the beautiful girl. Yum-Yum returns his on a day-to-day basis. Let's face it; there is as much talk about affection, but she is unwilling to defy her guardian. death, torture and execution in The Mikado as we hear in an hour of news reporting on CNN! Of course these very serious Meanwhile, Ko -Ko learns that his post is to be abolished subjects are couched in a series of brilliant parodies and by the Mikado fo r non-performance of duty. His search for wordplay thereby rendering the serious nature of the subject a victim is interrupted by the appearance of the despondent almost unnoticeable. But it is these very subjects that also Nanki-Poo, bent on suicide. The two men strike a deal that make the piece so relevant today--all the more so because of Nanki-Poo may marry Yum-Yum, if he will agree to become the tradition of changing lyrics and adding verses to Ko-Ko's Ko-Ko's fi rst victim at the end of a month. brilliant " List Aria" in Act One and the title character's second The general rejoicing that follows this announcement is act aria " A more humane Mikado." halted by the arrival of Katisha, an elderly lady of the Mikado's Allow me to thank my incredibly talented choreographer court. Thwarted in her efforts to claim Nanki-Poo as her lover, Dan Knechtges who worked side-by-side with me these past she attempts to reveal his true identity, but the en tire town few weeks to create the staging, my brilliant lighting designer shouts her down as the act ends. Chris Rynne and our wonderful conductor Mark Flint. This show would not be what it is without their unflagging support . ACT II and dedication. Act II finds Yum-Yum and Nanki-Poo preparing for their And I would be remiss if I did not take this opportunity wedding. But Ko-Ko produces a surprise - "by the Mikado's to acknowledge Michigan Opera Theatre's General Director law, when a married man is beheaded, his wife is buried alive !" David DiChiera and not only thank him for assembling the Yum-Yum is having second thoughts when the approach of brilliant cast of singing actors you are about to see and the Mikado himself is announced. Ko- Ko panics and decides for trusting me to create this production with them, but to that a dead body will not be needed if the proper papers are congratulate him on the honor of being named one of this produced. He sends Nanki-Poo away to marry Yum-Yum and year's recipients of the prestigious National Endowments for the Arts Award. I know you will all join me in saluting him on prepares a "certificate" of Nanki-Poo's execu tion. receiving this honor and wish him all the best as we open the The Mikado is delighted to receive the news until he sees the 40th Anniversary season of this very special company. name of the victim. Ko -Ko now learns for the first time that Now please sit back and enjoy. I hope we are able to give Nanki-Poo is the son of the Mikado. Along with Pooh-Bah and you as much pleasure watching the show as we have had Pitti-Sing, who have ac ted as witnesses to the fa ke execution, preparing it. Ko-Ko is sentenced to be boiled in oil for "compassing the -Michael Scarola, Stage Director death of the Heir Apparent." Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre 6 BRAVO www.Mic higanOpera.org D etroit Opera H o use THE MIKADO The Dynamic Duo: Two Men Who Changed English Opera

By KAREN V ANDERKLOOT O ICHIERA , n 19 th Century England, lots of As a stage director, based on the complexities comic opera was performed , but Gilbert was meti cul ous, of complying with co urt I mostly written by Jacques Offenbach working tirelessly with etiquette and avoiding from France. Italian Grand Opera was each performer to perfect execution, is actuall y a performed too, but very few ori ginal his concept of how each sendup of British customs. English operas or comic operas were character was to move and The popularity of created or performed. Things were about pronounce everything. He Gilbert & Sullivan's operas to change. worked out his bl ocking led to some new issues. The partnership of Gilbert and Sullivan beforehand by using a For some years, audience was actuall y a partnership of four peopl e: miniature stage and small and orchestra members William Gilbert, Arthur Sulliva n, Ri chard wooden blocks representing with acute ears were O'Oyly Carte, and Helen Lenoir (O'Oyly the performers. pirating G&S operettas and Carte's assistant and eventual Wife). Sullivan's compOSitional prodUCing them throughout Both Gilbert and Sullivan initially tried techniques invo lved first the British Isles and to establish themselves as seri ous artists. mapping out the rh ythm of America. These "thieves" In spite of this initial goal, Gilbert began each piece. Aft er creating the realized that there were not to write for the magazine Fun whi ch melodi es, he gave the music yet international copyri ght published his comic poetry ca ll ed The Bab to the Singers and would laws, and money could be Bal/ads. This changed his directi on. In improvise accompaniments made by mounting these turn, Sullivan eventuall y reali zed that his at the pi ano during popular pi eces and keeping one grand opera, Ivanh oe , although greeted rehea rsal s. He would not the profits. Gilbert and the with cheers and excell ent revi ews, was not start to orchestrate until a O'Oyly Cartes tri ed to stop going to give him the fame and fortune few days before opening the practi ce, but were ruled that the comic opera would bring him. night, often givin g the orchestra only one against by the Ameri can Courts. Their first collaboration was a pi ece rehearsal of a brand new score. Gilbert and Sulliva n's famous call ed Th espis, or The Gods Grown Old . Following the opening of the Savoy partnership ended when Sullivan di ed of Gilb.ert knew the ma nager of the Gaiery Theatre, Arthur Sullivan began to express heart and kidney failure in 1900 and was Theater in London, who asked Gilbert to that he wanted to create more logical given a state funeral by Queen Victori a. write Th es pi s for the Christmas season and operas, ones without fairi es, witches or Ri chard O'Oyly Carte had been ill for some asked Sullivan to write the music. sorcerers - something different than what time and died several months late r. In the meantime, Richard O'Oyly they had done. Gilbert took issue; why Gilbert purchased a large estate and Carte, managing director of the Royalty change a successful formula? began coll ecting automobiles and going Theater, was presenting O ffenbach's La To understand the difficulty Sullivan to moti on pi ctures. While trying to save a Perici1Ole, and wanted an English curtain was facin g, we need to consid er the d rowning girl one day, Gilbert d rowned. raiser. In 1876, as fate would have it, Trial feeling of being a child prodigy in music. Today, we must give thanks to Helen by Jury was the outcome of the second Sullivan had won many honors during his O'Oyly Carte for keeping alive the works "G & S" co ll aboratio n. Gilbert, educated childhood, in cluding the Mendelssohn of these men. It was she who ran the Savoy in the practice of law and noted for hi s Award , enabling him to study music with Theater and the Savoy Hotel. She kept invo lvement in laws uits , had great fun fine pro fessors in Germany. As a result, tours running throughout The British writing it. Thus began one of the most people in England had great expectations Isles, Europe, America, in fact - the world , infamous partnerships in music. Gil bert for him to write symphoni es and grand all owing us to enjoy these operas today. and Sullivan's musical relationship was opera. Instead , he was writing comic opera In a book published in 1899 by a often fill ed with many disagreements with bouncy rhythms. fri end of Sullivan's, Arthur Lawrence, although no one can doubt the quality of Sullivan felt that if Gilbert could give entitled Arthur SuI/i van , LiJe Story, Letters music that resulted! him longer phrases and opportunities to and Rel11ini scnces, Lawrence answered O'Oyly Carte long wanted to set up expand his musical style, that there could questi ons put to him about break-ups an annual seri es of English comic opera. be a growth in their work instead of going and make-ups of the pair this way: "It is, In 1879, with the su ccess of the one-act back to what had already been done. indeed , a private and personal matter, and Trial by JUlY , he found investors to create Neither Gilbert nor Sullivan wanted to end is therefore questionable whether there the Comic Opera Company that would their partnership. will ever be any sufficient justifica ti on perform in the Opera Comique Theatre. Their differences were fin ally settled for a relati on of the incidents which The next step was to build a new in their next opera, Th e MiJwdo, whi ch is preceded dissolutions in their profeSS ional theater exclusively for the works of Gilbert also known as The Gilbert and Sulliva n relati onship." and Sullivan. O'Oyly Carte and some Masterpiece. ot like our 21" century reporters ! wealthy investors bo ught land in the With the Japanese Exposition Ah for the good old days! Sa voy area. Here, the new Savoy Theatre in London in 1884, Engli sh society was built, thus Gilbert and Sullivan developed a keenness for anything Karen V Di Chi era is the Direc tor operas were call ed Savoy Operas and the Japanese. This enthusiasm extended to oj Community Programs at Mi chigan performers were called Savoyards. Gilbert G&S's new "Japanese" opera even though Opera Th eatre. and Sullivan's Iolanth e opened the theater. it is rather British. 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PERFORMANCE BY Shen Yun must first be inner purity. Thus, they are is traditional Chinese culture as sure to include study and meditation into A it was meant to be- a profound the ir rigorous training regimen. study in grace and wisdom d istilled from Choreographers find an inexhaustible 5,000 years of civilization. source of inspiration in China's many dy Shen Yun features one of the most nasties and ethnic groups. They bring to expressive, and also one of the most de life tales of well-known legends and time "Brilliant choreography... manding, art forms in the world: classical honored values, displaying goodness and extravagantly beautiful." Chinese dance. It is a complete system loyalty, courage and tragedy. of dance refined through thousands of This winter, Shen Yun wi ll again debut - Broodll'ayWoridcolII years. The classically trained dancers, a spectacular original production with all musicians, and singers of Shen Yun dedi new dances, costumes, and music. cate themselves to reviving the essence of humanity's divinely inspired culture. Experience the extraordinary. "A visually dazzling tour T hey believe that to create true art, there of 5,000 years of Chinese history and culture."

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LA BOHEME is presented in four acts World Premiere in Turin, Italy, February 1, 1896 Sung in Italian with English supertitle translation Running time: 3 hours

CONDUCTOR DIRECTOR CHORUS MASTER GIULIANO CARELLA MARIO CORRADI SUZANNE MALLARE ACTON

SET DESIGN COSTUME DESIGN LIGHTING DESIGN HAIR &: MAKEUP DESIGN CLAUDE GIRARD CLAUDE GIRARD &: KENDALL SMITH JOANNE WEAVER ANDRE PREVOST

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR STAGE MANAGER SUPERTITLES RICHARD GAMMON KEN SALTZMAN ROBERTO MAURO DTE Energy FoundatiOn Production originally created for l'Opera de Montreal. Made possible by Ford Motor Company Nov. 13 Performance Sponsor Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre 10 BRAVO www.Mic higanOpe l"a .org D etroit O pe ra Ho use LA BOHEME

THE CAST Rodolfo touches her hand. They begin to confide in one In order oj voca l appearance another, sharing their hopes and dreams. Rodolfo's friends call from below, asking him to join them at Cafe Momus. Rodolfo Marcello ...... Marian Pop (13, 17, 20) takes Mimi's arm, and they leave for the cafe. Corey McKern C19, 21) * Rodolfo ...... Francesco Demuro* (13, 17, 20) Act II Noah Stewart (19, 21) Outside th e CaJe Momus, the street is bustling with holiday shoppers and vendors. Colline ...... Andrew Gray# Schaunard ...... Lee Gregory* On the way to the cafe, Rodolfo buys Mimi a bonnet. The Benoit ...... Jason Budd two join his friends at a sidewalk table outside Cafe Momus. The toy seller Parpignol is followed by a crowd of children. Mimi ...... Kelly Kaduce (13,17,20)/\ A little while later, Musetta, Marcello's old flame, arrives Grazia Doronzio (19, 21)* accompanied by Alcindoro, a wealthy, older gentleman. Parpignol...... Bernard Holcomb Although Marcello feigns indifference, he finds it increasingly difficult to ignore Musetta. To gain his attention she sings A Child ...... Anne Koziara (13, 17, 20) about her captivating beauty. No longer wanting Alcindoro's Lauren Hackett (19, 21) company, Musetta cries out that her shoe pinches her. She Musetta ...... Kimwana Doner demands that Alcindoro run and buy her a new pair. The moment Alcindoro is out of view, Musetta runs into Marcello's Alcindoro ...... Jason Budd arms. They join their friends and are swept up in celebration. Sergeant ...... Christopher Vaught By the time Alcindoro returns, the group has left the cafe and Custom House Officer ...... Edward Hanlon+ he is left with the check. * Michigan Op era Th eatre debut Act III + Barbflra Gibson Young Artist Apprentice Early dawn on a bitter, cold February morning outside a tavern nea r one oj th e city ga tes. # Joyce H. Cohn Young Artist /\ Kelly Kaduce's perJormances made possible by a generous Customs officers search people coming into the city for giJt Jrom the Jos ephine Kleiner Foundation work. Mimi, in a weakened state, seeks out Marcello to ask . Last Michigan Opera Th eatre performance oj La Boheme: for his help. She confides in him that Rodolfo 's jealousy is the November 2005. Featuring Charles Castronovo, Attila cause of their constant fighting. Rodolfo comes looking for Fehete, Liping Zhang and ErmonelaJaho. Conducted by Marcello, and Mimi hides. She overhears Rodolfo explain why he is so tormented. Mimi is ill, and his poverty is weakening Steven Mercurio and directed by E. Randahl Hoey. her condition. Rodolfo hears Mimi cough and rushes to her. At the same time, Marcello hears Musetta laugh and goes inside the tavern to find out what she is up to . At first, Mimi and SYNOPSIS Rodolfo try to end their relationship but they are still deeply in love. They decide to stay together until the springtime, when Act I it will be easier to separate. Meanwhile Marcello's worries are An attic apartment in Paris's Latin Quarter on Christmas Eve. confirmed; he catches Musetta flirting with a stranger. He drags her out of the tavern to confront her, they quarrel, and Musetta The poet Rodolfo and his roommate, Marcello, a painter, are storms off leaving Marcello behind. Meanwhile, Rodolfo and trying to work but it is too cold to concentrate. Rodolfo offers Mimi depart arm and arm, blissfully reunited. to burn his manuscript to stay warm. Colline, a philosopher, arrives as the play burns. All three try to warm themselves. Act IV Schaunard, a musician, arrives soon after with a bounty of Th e Jo ll owing summer in Marcello and RodolJo's attic apartment. food and wine. As the four toast their good fortune, Benoit, the landlord, arrives to collect rent, which is past due. The Marcello and Rodolfo are trying to work but each is four friends invite him in, offer him wine and reassure him distracted by thoughts of the woman he loves. The somber they will pay what is owed. With ingenuity they distract and mood changes when Colline and Schaunard arrive to share a confuse Benoit, ultimately forcing him out before he is able to paltry meal. The four of them forget their worries, improvising collect. To celebrate the holiday and their luck, they decide to a sword fight when suddenly, Musetta arrives with Mimi. dine at Cafe Momus. Rodolfo stays behind to finish an article, Mimi is dying and wants to be with Rodolfo again. Musetta promising to join them shortly. and Marcello leave to find a doctor. Colline leaves to sell his There is a knock on the door. Rodolfo opens it to find a overcoat. Schaunard follows them out. Rodolfo and Mimi are beautiful young woman, Mimi at the threshold. She asks left alone. They recall their first meeting. The others return Rodolfo for a light for her candle. He invites her in. She faints with medicine, but it is too late. Mimi has died. At first, no suddenly, dropping the key to her apartment. When she one dares tell Rodolfo. Looking at their faces , he realizes she is recovers, they begin to search for her key but both of their gone. candles go out. They are left with only moonlight to guide them. The two search for Mimi's key, and in the darkness, Courtesy oj Boston Lyric Opera Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre Detroit Opera House www.M ichiganOpera.org BRAVO II LA BOHEME

" THE CAFE MOMUS,. STILL FRESH AFTER 30 YEARS The musical travels of a seasoned chorister

By FRED B UCHALTER

have never actually been to Paris but I have traveled there many I times. The same can be said for Rome, Cairo, Saint Petersburg, Seville, Peking, and Charleston. I have been a death row inmate and the 108 year- old Emperor of China. In fact, I have inhabited the souls and lives of priests and peasants, noblemen and villagers, soldiers, prisoners, a slave owner and a Hebrew slave. The vehicle for these amazing journeys was, and remains, opera. At a young age I discovered the transformative power of music: it's ability to move me both phys ically and emotionally. I attended my first opera in the spring of 1979 (La Tra viata with Catherine Malfitano), I was on stage in the chorus of my first production six months later, and now, 30 years later, I have the great fortune to continue my journey as a member of the Michigan Opera Theatre Chorus. Before the days of the Detroit Opera House, my journey also included venues in Detroit's Theater District: the Music Hall , the Fisher Theatre and Masonic Temple. Throughout my career I have Yo urs truly (circl ed) celebrating another Christmas Eve at t he Cafe Momus. Nicole taken part in many operas and hundreds Cabell (foreground) was our M usetta. of performances. Among the productions were the classics, A ida, La Boheme, one of this season's our very firs t production. While the Turandot, Carmen and Madame Butterfly; productions, has played a special part theater itself was open for music, our a new opera, Dead Man Wall?ing, and in my career and travels as a chorus dressing rooms and rehearsal facilities two world premieres, Margaret Gam er member with Michigan Opera Theatre. were not. So for that first production, and Cyrano. I have sung some of the I have been in four productions of the chorus had to rehearse, warm-up, most beautiful chorus music ever La Boheme, in several diffe rent cities and and get into costume and make-up at written, with one of the most venues. And in 1996 when we opened the YWCA several blocks away. When memorable, Va Pensiero, coming in our the magnificent Detroit Opera House, we were ready, we were taken by bus to production of Nabu cco las t season. La Boheme was the loading dock and waited back stage for our entrance. And when we completed our second act scene at the IIWho knows, there may be someone in the Cafe Momus, we marched directly on to the bus and were taken back to the audience that evening seeing their first YWCA. Despite having to make our opera as I did those many years ago. II entrance by shuttle bus, after so many seasons as gypsies moving from theater

to theater, we were finally home. involvement in the chorus. I often find maybe to Titipu and Ko Ko's palace in One of the questions I am often myself'in the wings where I have a Th e Milwdo. Whatever and wherever it asked is whether it gets boring doing "front row seat" for the great music and might be, Lkn ow it will find a special the same shows over and over again. drama of the opera. I have been place next to the memorable journeys I My answer - unlike each performance privileged to be in two diffe rent have already taken. And I applaud you - is always the sam e. Whether it is productions of Porgy & Bess as the for joining us. W hether it's your first opera, musical theater, or a stage play, coroner and in each performance, after time or one of many, I know you too no two productions or performances are my role on stage was finished, I would will have a wonderful trip. After all, you ever the same. Every time I step onto a stand offstage watching that final scene. don't need to pack a suitcase, there is no stage it is a unique opportunity to And as Porgy wheeled himself off to charge for your carry-on and every seat recreate and rediscover. It's like getting New York to find his Bess, I was with is a window seat with a spectacular to know an old friend all over again. him every time. But the first act of La view. Each time I walk the streets of Paris, Boheme, with Rodolfo and Mimi's each time I witness Musetta's tantrum poignant arias, Che geUda manin a and Fred Buchalter joined the Mi chigan Opera and hear her marvelous Quando men vo, Mi citi amaJ10 Mimi , and their haunting Th eatre CholLl s in 1979, and has each time L celebrate Christmas Eve at duet, 0 soave Ja nciulla at the end of the participated in many producti ons and the Cafe Momus and sing the beautiful act, is still one o f my favorites and never hundreds oj peljonnances. He has also music of Mr. Puccini, it is a new and fai Is to move me. perJonned with Meadowbrooh Th eatre, exciting adventure. W ho knows, there As Michigan Opera Theatre embarks Jewish Ensemble Th eatre, Rachham may be someone in the audience that on its 40th year with the 2010-2011 Sy mphony Choil; Greenfield Village evening seeing their first opera as I did season, 1 look forward to new Holiday Nights and many loca l dinner those many years ago. adventures and travels. th eaters. The joy ~ nd gift of being a part of a Perhaps 1 will be off to the court of production goes beyond my specific the Duke of Mantua in Rigo /etto, or

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The Nutcracker Story Russian variations. She is captivated by ACTI the beautiful Reed Flutes and thrilled PARTY AT THE STAHLBAUM Our story begins in a German town when the clowns bring Mother Ginger RESIDENCE in 1860, in the darkening hours of deep in and invite her to dance with the Clara December, at the annual Christmas Bonb~ ns. The Flowers waltz in her Fritz Eve party of head town councilor, Nanny honor and the Sugar Plum Fairy and Herr Stahlbaum, and his charming Frau Stahlbaum Nutcracker Prince perform a beautiful wife, Frau Stahlbaum. Clara and Fritz, Herr Stahlbaum dance before all friends come together the Stahlbaum children, are full of Dr. Drosselmeyer in a final farewell. Before long, as with excitement as the time for the party Maid all dreams, Clara's must come to an draws near! When the guests arrive, the Party Girls end, and she returns home to her loving Party Boys children dance with each other and with family. Party Women their gifts while the adults converse and Party Men dance with one another. Where did The Nutcracker Young Couple Dr. Drosselmeyer, godfather to Clara, Butler arrives at the party. Renowned as a ballet come from? Grandmother manufacturer of clockwork dolls and a The first staged performance of The Grandfather bit of a magician, he delights young and Harlequin Dolls Nutcracker took place in St. Petersburg, old alike with two life-sized dancing Soldier Dolls Russia on December 18, 1892, and was dolls. As a special gift for Clara, Dr. a collaborative effort between the great Drosselmeyer has brought a Nutcracker. JUST BEFORE MIDNIGHT ... composer Peter Tchaikovsky, and the Soon it begins to grow late, and the Adult Mice legendary choreographer Marius Petipa. Mice guests depart. Clara leaves her beloved Petipa fell ill shortly into the rehearsal Mighty Mouse Nutcracker alone and goes upstairs to process and the choreography was Nutcracker sleep. completed by his assistant Lev Ivanov. Lieutenant It is approaching midnight. Clara It is hard to believe, recognizing the Sergeants awakes and goes downstairs to look popularity of the ballet today, that The Soldiers for her Nutcracker. Dr. Drosselmeyer Nutcracker was dropped from the St. Mouse King returns as strange and wondrous things Petersburg repertoire after only fourteen begin to take place. Clara's Nutcracker THE LAND OF SNOW performances I The ballet didn't even grows to tremendous size, as do the Snow Queen premiere in Moscow until twenty-seven mice and her brother's toy soldiers! Wind King years later, and didn't make it to the The Mouse King appears and threatens Wind west until 1934 when Nikolay Sergeyev Snowflakes Clara. The Nutcracker and his soldiers brought his notes with him from St. battle the Mouse King and his mice Petersburg to the Sadler Wells Ballet until the Nutcracker is overcome. Clara of London. In 1954, in creating the ACT II throws caution to the wind, and her first full-length ballet for the New York THE KINGDOM OF SWEETS shoe at the enemy, mortally wounding City Ballet, Balanchine asserted The Sugar Plum Fairy the Mouse King. Dr. Drosselmeyer's Nutcracker's hold over the American Nutcracker Prince magic transforms the fallen Nutcracker Angels public. into a handsome prince. As the Mouse Spanish The actual tale of The Nutcracker King is taken away, Clara is led by her Arabian dates back to 1816, and was written by Nutcracker prince and Dr. Drosselmeyer Chinese E.T.A. Hoffmann. Now, almost 200 years into a glorious land of wind driven Russian later, the story of a little girl's Christmas Reed Flutes snowflakes. adventure with her mysterious Clowns Clara's journey continues to another Godfather, evil Mouse King, and Mother Ginger land in the second act. The Sugar handsome Prince continues to enchant Bon Bons Plum Fairy and the Nutcracker Prince and enthrall audiences the world over! Rose welcome Clara and Dr. Drosselmeyer Flowers to their Kingdom of Sweets. The Nutcracker tells of Clara's bravery and the defeat of the dreadful Mouse King. The Sugar Plum Fairy's friends, from all different lands, dance in her honor. Clara watches with delight as dancers perform Spanish, Arabian, Chinese, and

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GRAND RAPIDS BALLET History of the Grand Rapids Ballet throughout the state - totaling over 50 COMPANY DANCERS Company performances per season. The Company Celebrating its thirty-ninth season, has performed in Quebec, Canada, Chelsea Clow, from Illinois, currently the Grand Rapids Ballet Company Lansing, Detroit, Kalamazoo, Boyne in her sixth season with the Company. (GRBC) remains committed to its City, Midland, St. Joseph and more; and mission, to lift the human spirit with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Kateryna Derechyna, from the through the art of dance. A proud Grand Rapids Symphony, Opera Ukraine, currently in her fourth recipient of the ArtServe Michigan Grand Rapids, the Jackson Symphony, season with the Company. Governor's Arts Award for Outstanding Richmond Symphony, Midland Dawnell Dryja, from Detroit, Cultural Organization, Michigan's only Symphony, and West Shore Symphony, currently in her ninth season with the professional ballet company has a rich among others. Company. history marked by steady growth, a Through the generosity of an arts commitment to excellence, and strong conscious community, The Next Step Leonid Leonidovich Flegmatov, from community support. Campaign allowed the Company to Russia, currently in his second season In 1971 the Grand Rapids Civic transform an old abandoned bus garage with the Company. Ballet began under founding Artistic into a well-designed dance rehearsal Anton Kandaurov, from the Ukraine, Director Sally Seven. Summerfest space and school facility. Since its currently in his third season with the School of Grand Rapids, a conservatory opening in 2000, this permanent home Company. school for development of professional has allowed the Ballet to add new Alexey Kulpin, from Russia, currently dancers, began in 1983 and later opportunities for the community such in his sixth season with the Company. merged with the Grand Rapids as the popular Dancers' Theatre Series, Civic Ballet. Subsequently the two an expanded school schedule, and a Francis Lawrence, from Australia, reorganized to form the Grand Rapids popular field trip for students, "Escape currently in his second season with Ballet Company along with the to the Ballet," where children learn the Company. School of the Grand Rapids Ballet what it takes to run a professional ballet Oksana Maslova, from the Ukraine, Company. Under the artistic direction company. currently in her third season with the of Charthel Arthur, GRBC moved into Responding to the demand of the Company. regional status and joined the Midwest Dancers' Theatre Series and tremendous Regional Ballet Assoc'/Regional Dance growth of the Company and School, Attila Mosolygo, from Hungary, America. During the 1993-1994 season, GRBC announced another exciting currently in his fourteenth season professional dancers were placed under $7.5 million expansion in September with the Company. contract for the first time. 2006. Stage 2: A Campaign for Ballet Rachael Riley, from Florida, currently Today, the professional company included the addition of the 300-seat in her second season with the consists of fourteen professional Peter Martin Wege Theatre adjacent Company. dancers and three apprentices; the to the current faCility, creating the School of the Grand Rapids Ballet Meijer-Royce Center for Dance. Stephen Sanford, from Missouri, Company has an enrollment of over The LEED-Certified theatre opened currently in his tenth season with the 250 students taught by instructors in September 2007 and houses the Company. from professional dance backgrounds; Company's Dancers' Theatre Series, as Laura Schultz, from Grand Rapids, an additional 500 students receive free well as performances by the students of currently in her eighth season with introductory classes through the award the School of the Grand Rapids Ballet the Company. winning "Steps in a New Direction" Company. The 300-seat design keeps Nicholas Schultz, from Grand Rapids, program; and the educational programs the intimate feel of the Dancers' Theatre currently in his eighth season with the GRBC offers to the community Series that audiences have come to Company. are outstanding ways to foster the love, while also allowing access to the connection between the arts and Series for more patrons. The space Larissa Tanis, from Illinois, currently education. also offers expanded opportunities for in her sixth season with the Company. After the appointment of Artistic educational programs and any number Kyohei Giovanni Yoshida, from Japan, Director Gordon Peirce Schmidt and of new ventures the Company wishes to current guest artist with the Company. Associate Artistic Director Laura undertake. Berman in 1999, the Company saw Original programming, innovative Apprentice - Martha Bellamy, from tremendous growth and presented more choreography, and a commitment Grand Rapids, currently in her first than fifty new works. The 2010 - 2011 to excellence are hallmarks of the season with the Company. season welcomes Patricia Barker as Grand Rapids Ballet Company. With Apprentice - Katie Brown, from Interim Artistic Director. Ms. Barker artists invested in the community and Grand Rapids, currently in her first brings a world-class talent and a plan a community that supports the arts, season with the Company. to add renowned works to GRBCs the Grand Rapids Ballet Company Apprentice - Sadie Brown, from repertoire. has created a nourishing arts center Indiana, currently in her first season Grand Rapids Ballet Company for all of Michigan, and continues to with the Company. regularly performs at DeVos provide the highest level of excellence Performance Hall, the Peter Martin in dance, theatre and education for all Apprentice - Marisa Fazzari, from Wege Theatre, Forest Hills Fine individuals. Washington, currently in her first Arts Center and various tours season with the Company. Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre 16 BRAVO www.MichiganOpera.org Detroit Opera House THE NUTCRACKER

Patricia Barker, Interim Artistic Ms. Barker is a judge for international Grand Rapids Ballet Company Director and former principal dancer ballet co mpetitions and teaches at with Pacific Northwest Ball et, is nationally renowned ballet schools. Production Staff: consid ered one of the wo rld's most She collaborated with Freed of London, gifted ball erinas. She received her early producing an instructional video Interim Artistic Director - Patricia ballet training fro m Lynne Williams in answeting dancers' most frequently Barker Ri chl and, WA, studied on scholarship as ked questions about the art of wearing Production Manger - John Ferraro both at Boston Ballet School with E. Pointe shoes. As a member of the Company Stage Manager - Mellissa Virginia Williams and Violette Verdi and artistic team of Broadway Bound, she Slack Paci fi c Northwest Ballet School with choreographed full scale productions Francia Russell, Perry Brunson and performed by children between the ages Costumer - Jamie Tinker Heeringa Janet Reed . of 5 to 18. Costume Assistants - Clare Gardeski, Ms. Ba rker has danced in many Ms. Barker's entrepreneurial and Melissa Leitch of the great full length ballets and management experi ence includes co ntemporary works fro m renowned product design and development for Ballet Mistress - Mindy Mosolygo choreographers. She performed with her own dancewear company; a patent Rehearsal Director - Kara Taylor Pacific Northwest Ballet extensively award while consulting with a leading thro ughout Europe, As ia, Australia and dancewear manufac turer; and product No rth America. She appea red as a guest development consulting for a dance artist with national and international accessories co mpany. ballet companies and performed in Ms . Barker's involvement in many ga las thro ughou t the world. fundraising includes Capital Campaigns, Ms. Barker danced the lead role of Endowm ents and Scholarships. She Grand Rapids Ballet Company Clara in Nutcracker the Mo ti on Picture, is currently a board member of the and starred as Titania in the BBC's Tateuchi Center, a performing arts Upcoming Events fil m, A Mids ummer N i g ht ~ Dream in a center in Bellevue, Washington and celebratory re-opening of the Sadler's on the advisory boards for Pointe N ine Sinatra Songs Wells Theatre in London. She graced Magazine, CriticalDance.com, California Featuring Twyla Tharp's glamorous the covers of Dance Magazine, Danser, Ballet and Broadway Bound. She has classic, Jose limon's The M oor~ PaVQ ne Pointe Magazine, Dance Australia, previously served on the advisory and more! Dance Teacher, Dance Pages, Ballet boards of The Marion Olive r McCaw January 28 - 30 & February 4 - 6 Review and Dance Internati onal. Hall, Seattle's premiere performance Peter Martin Wege Theatre - Grand She stages, rehearses and coaches hall, and Minnesota Dance Theater. Rapids, MI ballets for pro fessional companies She is also dedicated to bring greater in cl uding staging works for the awareness to bone and joint health by Mother Goose Suite & The Boy Who Balanchine Trust on the Slovak Na ti onal acting as a spokes person for the United Wouldn't Do His Homework Ball et and the Hungarian Na ti onal States Bone and Joint Decade. Ms. GR Ballet and Grand Valley State Ba llet. In her role as Artistic Advisor Barker has been instrumental in creating University co llaborate to introduce for the Slovak ational Ballet, she also Fit to a T programs for young dancers to children to ballet and opera. advised on programming and fund spread awareness about bone health and February 19 - 20 & 25 - 26 raising. osteoporosis. Peter Martin Wege Theatre & Louis Armstrong Theatre - Grand Rapids, MI

Spring Breal? for Kids! The popular Spring Break event re turns with a new ballet for children. April 5 - 9 Peter Martin Wege Theatre - Grand Rapids, MI

Romeo and Juliet A passionate world premiere by Mario Radacovsky May 13 - 15 & 20 - 22 Peter Martin Wege Theatre - Grand Rapids, MI

TOO HOT TO HANDEL RACKHAM SYMPHONY CHOIR he Concordia Orchestra of New Now entering its 60th year, Rackham Symphony Choir (RSC) is considered one TYork City commissioned Too Hot of Michigan's major choral organizations. RSC has enjoyed a rich musical heritage To Handel in 1993, from arrangers Bob of performing with many of the world's most celebrated artists ranging from Christianson and Gary Anderson. Since conductors Thomas Schippers and Antal Dorati to singers Luciano Pavarotti and the first performance at Lincoln Center, Joan Sutherland. Under the visionary leadership of Artistic and Music Director crowds have smiled , cheered and Suzanne Mallare Acton, the choir has distinguished itself with a repertoire danced in their seats (and sometimes of groundbreaking works with timely themes, multi-media experiences and in the aisles l). Too Hot captures the innovative programs. Recognized for its artistic contributions to the community, essential core of Handel's famous RSC was awarded Michigan's 2008 Governor's Arts Award. masterwork and reinterprets it with chords of rhythm and blues, jazz and To learn more about the non profit membership organization and its current gospel. The end result? A dynamic schedule, visit www.rackhamchoir.org. and uplifting celebration that must be experienced. Simply pur: Too Hot To Handel is Messiah re-created.

Music on loan from the archives of the Concordia Orchestra, Malin Alsop, fOLlI1ding music director and conductor

PART I Sinfony Comfort ye Every valley And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed ' Thus saith the Lord But who may abide the day of His coming And He shall purify Behold, a virgin shall conceive o thou that tellest good tidings to Zion For behold, darkness shall cover the earth The people that walked in darkness For unto us a child is born There were shepherds abiding in the field Contributors to Too Hot To Contributors t o Rackham Patron $1 00-$249 And suddenly there was with the angel Handel: Symphony Choir: Robert Bomier Dennis & Marjorie Glaza Glory to God Friends Impresario $1,000 Frank & Nancy Glover Phillip & Maureen Abele and above Ron & Sara Gurdjian Intermission Fran Bachmann & Bruce Richard & Susan Bingham Ken & Judy Pardonnet Bisballe Bill & Pamela Day Jonathon & Betsy Baron DeRoy Testamentary Fund PART II Family $25-$99 John & Janice Bernick The Fred A. & Barbara M. Erb Rejoice greatly Rudolph & Diane Bernick Richard & Susan Bingham Family Foundation Then shall the eyes of the blind be Steven & Carol Breshgold Arthur & Nola Chester Jeff & Germaine Fritz Suzette Chaiken opened Bill & Pamela Day Kresge Foundation Jenina Felici He shall feed his flo ck Emily & Joshua Eichenhorn Michigan Council for the Arts Arthur & Nancy Krolikowski His yoke is easy Susan A. Fox and Cultural Affairs Kenneth & Anne Miller Behold the Lamb of God Jeff & Germaine Fritz Michigan Humanities Council Victor Pytko & Barbara Porter Surely He hath borne our griefs * * Robert & Teresse Krause State of Michigan Marion Priebe All we like sheep have gone astray Denise Kurowski Bud Uhl La ve rne & Lois Schenk Bud Uhl John V. Wickey Behold, I tell you a mystery Wine for Humanity The trumpet shall sound John V. Wickey Lula C. Wilson Trust Mary Lou Zieve The Lord gave the word In Kind Conductor $500-$999 Why do the nations so furiously rage John & Janice Bernick Patrons Suzanne Mallare Acton & Hallelujah l Canoe Circle Graphics Joan McCaskill David Osborne Robert Cucuzza Ronald Michalak & Barbara Verizon Tom Cucuzza * * with David Vaughn, bass-baritone Frankel Tom & Beth Deuel

ARTIST PROFILES Symphony at Ravinia under Erich to return to the Rackham Symphony Kunzel, Detroit Opera House, Rackham Choir, Detroit Opera house and Suzanne Mallare Acton Symphony Choir under the baton of Auditorium Theatre in Chicago From opera to Handel's Messiah Suzanne Acton, Milwaukee Symphony under the baton of Suzanne Acton. to contemporary jazz, conductor Orchestra, Prague Symphony Orchestra, Visit www. tenorroddixon.com. Suzanne Mallare Acton is recognized Umbria ¥usic Festiva l (Italy) , for her versatility TodiMusicFest (USA), Lancaster Karen Marie Richardson and dynamic style. Festival, Grant Park Music Festival, Alto Karen Marie Richardson's voice For Michigan Opera Millennium Park Gala, Kennedy Center, has been described by Edgec hicago.com Theatre, Ms. Acton's Chicago Opera Theater, Auditorium as "A gift from God" and "her ability to conducting credits Theatre (Too Hot to Handel ), Chorus express every facet of rejection th ro ugh include: Wes t Side Angelorum and Chicago land Pops the subtlety of her musicality", as "simply Story, The Barber oj Orchestra, among others . Ms . Burke gorgeous. " Richardson returns in 2010 Seville, Music Man, performed in the National Tour of to the Detroit Opera House after her The Pirates oj Penzance, The Mikado, Die Jerome Kern's Show Boat at the Kennedy debut in last year's Too Fl edermaus, La Traviata, Th e Daughter oj Center and Auditorium Theatre directed Hot To Handel. Her the Regiment, La Boheme, El Capitan , and by Harold Prince. Her recordings background includes The Tender Land. Additional conducting include her solo CD, From the Heart theatre, music, and credits include My Fair Lady and La (2002); Hallelujah Broadway (2010, voice-over work Traviata for Dayton Opera, Th e Merry EM!). Ms. Burke recorded and including the LLl sters Widow and Madame Butterfly for Anpark , performed the Chicago OlympiC Silk Smooth Touch radio and Tasca for Augusta Opera. Ms. Acton 2016 Bid Anthem, "1 Will Stand"(2008). campaign. Among her has served as guest conductor for The Upcoming 2010-12 engagements recent stage appearances are Ragti me Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings, include Alex North's Negro Motl1el; the Mu sical at Drury Lane Oakbrook Birmingham-Bloomfield Symphony Beethoven Mass in C, Hallelujah featuring Quentin Earl Darrington, Th e _Orchestra, Lake St. Clair Symphony Broadway airings and national tour. Mistress Cycle at Chicago'S Auditorium Orchestra, the Lexington Bach Festiva l, She received Master and Bachelor of Theatre, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story at and the Saginaw Bay Symphony Music degrees from Roosevelt Drury Lane Theatre, and Hairspray the Orchestra. University and currently serves on Mu sica l at Fireside Theatre of Wisconsin. As a leader in the' Michigan art the RU CCPA Advisory Board. Visit In addition to her singing career she scene, Ms. Acton is known for her bold www.sopranoalfredaburke.com. works assisted the visually impaired, repertqire and ventures into multi- most recently helping them participate media programming. As artisti c/music Rodrick Dixon in Chicago's 2009 city elections. She is director of Rackham Symphony Choir, Rodrick Dixon filmed in 2010 the currently wo rking on a new solo music she has presented Carmina Burana with PBS special "Hall eluj ah Broadway" in project, fu sing the genres of jazz , so ul , the Eisenhowe r Dance Ense mble at the Prague. The DVD and CD were released and pop to create a new sound. She Macomb Center for the Performing in September by EMIIManhattan received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Arts, AJrican Sanctus with the English records. Mr. Dixon's other extensive Musical Theatre from Millikin Uni ve rsi ty composer David Fanshawe, and the television credits Detroit premiere of Voi ces oj Light , a work include the PBS for soloists, orchestra, choir and the specials: US Air Force UPCOMING RACKHAM historic silent film "The Passion of Joan of 60th Anniversary SYMPHONY CHOIR EVENTS Arc" at the State Theater, with composer Gala, Cook, Dixon &: Too Hot To Handel Richard Einhorn. Young One, Volum e January 15 &: 16, 2011 Washington Opera Auditorium Theatre, Chicago Alfreda Burke Gala at Constitution Soprano Alfreda Burke's vocal artistry Hall, The Marl~ Twain Awards Honoring A Gershwin Rhapsody has been described as "voluptuous, Whoopi Goldberg at Kennedy Center March 12, 2011 creamy and luxuriant" (Howard Reich, and My Favorite Broadway: Th e Love Detroit Opera House Featuring Alvin Waddles in Chicago Tribun e). Songs at City Center. In 2010, Rodrick Dixon made his Sydney Festival debut Rhapsody in Blue and a concert She has appeared in version of Porgy and Bess highlights as Oedipus Rex directed by Peter Sellars, concert throughout with Kimwana Doner, soprano, North America and in joined the Metropolitan Opera roster, Rackham Symphony Choir and the Europe; filmed 2010 returned to the Cincinnati May Festival Detroit Opera House orchestra. Prague PBS special, and appeared in concert with Madison Hallelujah Broadway Opera. InJuly 2010, Albany Records An Evening of Theatre Favorites: and recorded it on released a new classical CD titled Opera to Broadway EMlIManhattan Records label (Czech "Recorded Mus ic oj th e AJrican Diaspora ." May 6, 2011 Roya l Oak Presbyterian Church National Symphony Orchestra Studios). Mr. Dixon performs the tenor role in the song cycle titled "OJ Vis ions and A benefit for Rackham Choir's High Ms . Burke made her Carnegie and School Intern Program Orchestra Hall debut in Strauss' Elektra Truth " composed by Oily W. Wilson. with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra This is the 9th year of appearances For more information, visit: led by Daniel Barenboim. Highlighted in the production of "Too Hot to www.rackhamchoir.org performances include the Chicago Handel. " Rodrick Dixon is very happy Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre 20 BRAVO www.1\'\ic higanOpera.olo g Detroit Ope,"a House TOO HOT TO HANDEL

RACKHAM SYMPHONY CHOIR ADMINISTRATION Suzanne Mallare Acton Artisti c & Music Directo r Melissa Bunker Ju li e Mc Farl and Joseph Jackson Admini stra ti ve & Marketi ng Director Administrative Assista nt Acco mpanist

RACKHAM SYMPHONY CHOIR BOARD OF TRUSTEES Bud Uhl, President William Day Susan Fox Patricia Minnick Scott Maggart, Vice President To m Deuel Marj orie Glaza Laverne Schenk Suzanne Mallare Acton Emily Eichenhorn Lynnjovick Gail Sobecki Victoria Bigelow j effrey Fritz Ray Lilt Angela Vo hs Thomas Cucuzza

RACKHAM SYMPHONY CHOIR SOPRANO Beth Smith Deuel Clarence j ones Victori a Isabell Arthur j ones Victoria Bigelow* Judi Sze fi j eff Krueger * Wendy Keebler Joseph Leppek** Kathy Boettcher LaNyck Washington James M. Moore Amy Kucera Gary Lindell Joan Crawford Deborah Webb Clifton Shaw Anne Maters Ray Lin Nora Curiel Ka te Williams Bill Steiner Milly Matis Scott Maggart Edith Faires Kim Witten Stephen Stewart Andrea Mills Homer Ma tthews Vanessa Ferriole Brett Thompson Patricia Minnick Steven P. Pej uan Emily Gay TENOR Harry Williams,Jr. Nancy Nelson Laverne Schenk Avital Granos Philip Abele Deborah Nero Alan Sebastian Conda Green Mi chael Boettcher ALTO Sarah Piper Brandon Spencer** Kate Huttenlocher*** Tony Camilletti Maureen Abele Regina Steiger Lawrence Stepney Noelle j acquez Patrick Clampitt Beth Adams Patricia Stewart Bud Uhl j essica Knott Nate Clements Fran Bachmann Abiga il Strub*** David Vaughn Kathleen Koomen*** Michael Covert Laura Bayley Linda Van Buren Will Yea ts Denise Kurowski Terrance Crandall Sandra Bomar Barbara Wilson Mijung Lee j oseph Dluzniewski Katherine Carr Ruth Zaromp * Section leader Morgan Lorkowski ** Eddie Dunn Karshibia Davidson ** Recipient of Jennifer Pasha j eff Fritz Emily Eichenhorn BASS Rackham High Christine Noel Pelot Donald Gay Louise Fisher * Tim Cholyway School Intern Kathy Sampson Erik Hernandez** Susan A. Fox Douglas Cox Award 20lO-20ll Giles Simmer Daniel Inglese *** Yvonne Friday Tim Doty * *** Student Member of j anice Simon Chris Jones Kimberly Henderson Gary Hasley Rackham

TOO HOT TO HANDEL ORCHESTRA VIOLIN I VIOLA SAXOPHONE TROMBONE ORGAN Charl otte Merkerson, john Madison Chris Coll ins Edward Gooch Fred R. Hughes, jr. Concertmaster Scott Stefanko Russell Mallare Maury Okun Velda Kelly j ames Greer George Benson Greg Near BASS Bryan j ohnston julianne Zinn Jose Ma ll are Marion Hayden Andrew Wu Keith Kaminski TIMPANI Beth Kirton CELLO j ohn Dorsey ELECTRIC GUITAR Molly Hughes Nadine Deleury HORN Alan Ayoub Diane Bredesen Andrew Pelletier PERCUSSION VIOLIN II Robert Reed Susan Mutter Donnie Lewis ELECTRIC BASS Victoria Haltom j ohn latzko Tamara Kosinski GUITAR Daniel Stachyra DRUM SET james Simonson Kevin Filewych BASS TRUMPET David Taylor Anna Weller Derek Well er David Ammer MUSIC Elizabeth Rowin Gordon Simmons PIANO CONTRACTOR Maurice Davis Alvin Waddles Diane Bredesen

REFLECTIONS and Hammerstein Organization, 1065 Symphony #3 - Movement 2 &: 4 Choreography by GERALD ARPINO Avenue of the Americas #2400, New composed by Philip Glass, Performed Music by PETER ILYICH York , NY 10018. All Rights Reserved. by Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, TCHAIKOVSKY Conducted by Marin Alsop and courtesy Costumes by A. CHRISTINA GIANNINI SEA SHADOW of Naxos of America Choreo,graphy by GERALD ARPINO Lighting Design by JACK MEHLER "The Poet Acts" by Philip Glass, Music by MAURICE RAVEL* Published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing Set by MING CHO LEE BALLET NOTES: A neoclassical, pure LLC. dance ballet and a perfect example of Costumes by A. CHRISTINA GIANNINI the "Arpino" style - high lifts, a flying Lighting by JACK MEHLER aJter The Poet Acts composed by Philip Glass pace, and classic beauty. This fast-paced THOMAS SKELTON from the motion picture "The Hours". and physically challenging ballet is Michael Riesman, Piano; Lyric Quartet; set to Tchaikovsky's "Variations on a BALLET NOTES: Sea Shadow, which Nick Ingam, Conductor. Rococo Theme for cello and Orchestra, has been called "a poem-in-dance," is Little Children -EndTitle written by op. 33." Arpino recreated the ballet in a pas de deux inspired by the romantic Thomas Montgomery Newman 1985, after having been out of active Ondine fable. The late Walter Terry, dean All rights owned or administered by repertoire since 1976. of American dance critics, described this © SONGS OF UNIVERSAL, INC. on WORLD PREMIERE: Thejoffrey Ballet, lyric work as "one of the most beautiful behalf of NEW LINE MUST C CORP. February 3, 1971, Auditorium Theatre, duets in all ballet." This was the third (BMI) Chicago, IL ballet created by Gerald Arpino, and Terry wrote, "[Arpino] introduced a Used By Permission. " ... smile with my heart" synthesis of torso-oriented modern Pretty BALLET Choreography by LAR LUBOVITCH movement with classical ballet that was a Gan. 30, 20ll) ©(2002) special quality he gave to ballet." Choreography by JAMES KUDELKA Music by MARVIN LAIRD , "Fantasie on WORLD PREMIERE: The Joffrey Ballet, Music by BOHUSLAV MARTINU Themes by Richard Rodgers" December 12, 1962, Damascus, Syria. Costumes by DENIS LAVOIE Costumes by ANN WHITLEY * Concerto in G for Piano and nd Lighting Design by JACK MEHLER after Re-staged by SANDRA BROWN Orchestra, 2 Movement, Adagio Assai MICHAEL MAZZOLA Lighting by JACK MEHLER after BRIAN MUSIC CREDITS: By arrangement with MACDEVITT Boosey &: Hawkes, Inc., publisher and BALLET NOTES: In a collision of Pianist PAUL JAMES LEWIS copyright owner. worlds, Pretty BALLET explores the balance between romantic ideals and l) "Do 1 Hear A Waltz?" and "It Might AGE OF INNOCENCE industrial ideas as they relate to art. As Well Be Spring" Gan. 29, 201l) Choreography by EDWAARD LIANG WORLD PREMIERE: The Joffrey Ballet, April 28, 2010, Auditorium Theatre, 2) "The Sweetest Sounds" Music by PHILIP GLASS and THOMAS NEWMAN Chicago, IL MUSIC CREDITS: Bohuslav Martinu, 3) "I Didn't Know What Time It Was" Costume Design by MARIA PINTO Symphony #2, Performed by the and "Where Or When" Lighting Design by JACK MEHLER aJter MARK STANLEY National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Arthur Fagen, conductor and 4) "My Funny Valentine" BALLET NOTES: This ballet, inspired Courtesy of Naxos of America. By arrangement with Boosey &: Hawkes, BALLET NOTES: " ... smile with my by the novels ofJane Austen, tells the Inc., publisher and copyright owner. heart" (from the lyric by Lorenz Hart story of females of the late eighteenth from "My Funny Valentine") was century and early nineteenth-century. created for American Ballet Theatre in It's a story of societal repression and collaboration with the Lar Lubovitch of the strength of the human spirit. Dance Company, which deeply Age oj Innocence was created with appreciates the generous support of the funds from the Prince Prize for Rodgers Family Foundation, the Harold Commissioning Original Work, . &: Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust and which was awarded to Edwaard the Irene Diamond Fund. Liang and The Joffrey Ballet in 2008. MUSIC CREDITS: "It Might As Well WORLD PREMIERE: TheJoffrey Be Spring," Music by Richard Rodgers, Ballet, October 15, 2008, Chicago, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. "The lIlinois, The Auditorium Theatre of Sweetest Sounds," Music and Lyrics by Roosevelt University Richard Rodgers. "Do I Hear A Waltz?," Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics MUSIC CREDITS: by Stephen Sondheim. "My Funny Movement 2 &: 4 from Symphony Valentine, " "Where Or When" and "1 No.3, The Secret Agent by Philip Didn't Know What Time It Was, " Music Glass Miguel Angel Blanco and Christine Rocas. by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Lorenz © 1995 Dunvagen Music Publishers Hart. These selections are used by Inc. Used by Permission. special arrangement with the Rodgers Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre Deu'oit Opera House \vww.MichiganOpelo a.org BRAVO 23 JOFFREY BALLET

History of The Joffrey Ballet Ashley C. Wheater The joffrey Ballet has been hailed Ashley C. Wheater has dedicated his life to dance. He was born in Scotland as "America's Company of Firsts." and trained at the Royal Ballet School in England. While at the school he worked The joffrey Ballet's long list of "firsts" with Frederick Ashton in Benjamin Britten's Death in Venice, and performed at includes being the first dance company Covent Garden in numerous productions such as Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, to perform at the White House at Giselle and The Dream. Jacqueline Kennedy's invitation, the Having graduated to the upper school of the Royal Ballet, Mr. Wheater danced first to appear on television, the first in many of the full-length productions and performed with Rudolph Nureyev in American company to visit Russia, the Nureyev and Friends at the London Coliseum. first classical dance company to go After leaving the Royal Ballet, Mr. Wheater joined the London Festival Ballet multi-media, the first to commission where he continued to work with Nureyev in his Romeo and Juliet and Sleepil1g a rock 'n' roll ballet, the first and only Beauty and Glen Tetley in SphirtX and Greening along with a huge repertoire of dance company to appear on the cover of classics and new creations. Under the artistic direction ofJohn Field he was Time magazine, and the first company to promoted to principal dancer at the age of 20. have had a major motion picture based In 1982 he joined the Australian Ballet where he continued dancing principal on it, Robert Altman's The Company. roles in both classical and contemporary work, especially in the john Cranko For more than a half-century, The full-lengths. Joffrey Ballet's commitment to taking At the invitation of Gerald Arpino in 1985, Mr. Wheater joined Thejoffrey world-class, artisticall y vibrant work to Ballet. For the next four years he performed various works by American a broad and varied audience has created choreographers including William Forsythe, Gerald Arpino Mark Morris, Paul a solid foundation that continues to Taylor, and Laura Dean, as well as repertoire by Ashton and Cranko. support the company's unprecedented joining the San Francisco Ballet in 1989 he continued to cultivate his creative capacity for achieving important career while working with Helgi Tomasson,James Kudelka, David Bintley and "firsts. " Today, the Joffrey, which has many more. In 1997 he retired from dancing and was appointed ballet master at been hugely successful in its former the San Francisco Ballet and later named assistant to the artistic director. residences in New York and Los Angeles, Since his appointment in 2007 as artistic director of The j offrey Ballet, his lives permanently in its brilliant new passion and commitment to the joffrey have been evident in the quality that facility, Joffrey Tower, in the heart he has brought to the dancing as well as the repertoire. Under his direction of America, Chicago, Illinois. The he has brought world-class choreographers as well as young, up-and-coming company's commitment to accessibility choreographers to create for the company. Mr. Wheater has added a new full is met through the most extensive length to the Joffrey's repertoire, Lar Lubovitch's ground-breaking Othello. This touring schedule of any dance company season alone will feature two world premiers. in history, an innovative and highly In 2008 Mr. Wheater was the recipient of the Boeing Game-Changer Award effective education program including in recognition of his commitment to reaching out to Chicago communities the much lauded Academy of Dance, promoting diversity through the many forms of dance. Official School of The joffrey Ballet, and I coll aborations with myriad other visual m 0:> and performing arts organizations. '"m '"--< Classically trained to the highest >:: standards, The Joffrey Ballet expresses G\ o a unique, inclusive perspective on r= dance, proudly reflecting the diversity of America with its company and audiences and repertoire which includes major story ballets, reconstructions of masterpieces and contemporary works. Founded by visionary teacher Robert Joffrey in 1956, guided by celebrated choreographer Gerald Arpino from 1988 until 2007, The Joffrey Ballet continues to thrive under internationally renowned Artistic Director Ashley C. Wheater and Executive Director Christopher Clinton Conway. The Joffrey Ballet has become one of the most revered and recognizable arts organizations in America and one of the top dance companies in the world.

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" Michigan Opera Theatre: 40 Years c

1981 MOT continues its commitment to Detroit's Armenian community by presenting the American premiere of Armen Tigranian's Anoush.

1963: David DiChiera and Karen V. DiChiera 1971: David DiChiera outside Music Hall.

Michigan David David 1971 1979 1963 Opera Theatre is founded DiChiera is elected DiChiera becomes in fall 1971 by Dr. David as president of MOT director of Overture 1986 DiChiera. The company Opera America, a establishes itself to Opera, an establishes a Board of position he would as the nation's education-oriented Trustees and reopens the hold for four years. tenth largest program of the Music Hall, saving the opera company. Detroit Grand Opera historic theater from the 1981: Ellen Kerrigan in As_sociation. wrecking ball. the American premiere of Anoush.

1988 1978 Michigan MOT Luciano Pavarotti Overture 1976 Opera Theatre's 1970 presents its first makes his Detroit to Opera presents its Department of world premiere, concert debut at first full-length opera, Community Programs 1984 Joe Louis Arena. Washington Square. A stunning Rossini's The Barber oj is founded by nationally production of Seville, starring Maria prominent composer Ewing making her and arts educator Karen Anna Bolena, professional debut. VanderKloot DiChiera. starring Dame Joan Sutherland, features the Midwest premiere of English _II ur"I.. supertitles.

1974 Detroit Mayor Coleman Young declares a citywide Michigan 1978: Karen V. DiChiera. Opera Theatre Day.

Ov('rlurl' To Opera

1970: Poster from Overture to Opera's first full-length opera, 1984: Dame Joan Sutherland in Anna Bo/ena The Barber of Seville.

1974: Detroit Mayor Coleman Young and David DiChiera.

1996 The Detroit Opera House opens to international acclaim with an inaugural gala on April 21 , 2007: Marian Pop and Leah Partridge featuring Luciano in Cyrano. 1991 Pavarotti returns Pavarotti and Dame 2005: Gregg Baker, Denyce Graves for an encore performance Joan Sutherland. and Angela Brown in Margaret Gamer. atJoe Louis Arena and 2007 Michigan announces he will return to Opera Theatre presents perform at the opening of 2005 Six years in the David DiChiera's very the Detroit Opera House. making, MOT hosts the own opera, Cyrano, world premiere of Margaret to wide acclaim and Garner, a powerful American immense Detroit pride. opera written by Richard Danie1pour, libretto by Toni Morrison and starring Denyce Graves.

1997 MOT 1992 Polish inaugurates its first opera King Roger season of dance at makes its American the Detroit Opera Midwest premiere, House with two and the Polish special presentations community responds by American Ballet with an international Theatre. Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras and Luciano Pavarotti. 2006 The Ford outpouring of support. Center for Arts and Learning opens, 1999 MOT hosts The Three making facilities Tenors at Tiger Stadium in the trio's available to expand only North American performance the Community that year. Massenet's Werther makes Programs and Dance many exciting firsts at the Detroit Departments. Opera House, marking Andrea Bocelli's North American opera debut and the first webcast of an American operatic production. 2010 MOT General Director David DiChiera is honored by the National Endowment for 1999: Andrea Bocelli and the Arts with the Opera Denyce Graves in Werther. Honors Award, the highest honor the United States government bestows in opera.

5 UZANNE MALLARE ACTO world in a wide range of repertoire toire. Sin ce 1995 he has returned nearly Chorus Master, The Mihado, La Boheme from Paisiello to Ferrero, and all the every year to stage opera at MOT and From opera to Handel's Messiah most important works in the Italian and hopes to continue to do so. to contemporary jazz, Conductor French repertoire. Upcoming engage Suzanne Mallare Acton is recognized ments include Nabucco at Staatsoper DAVID CURRY for her versatility and dynamic style. Stuttgart, Puccini's Messa di Gloria with Nanki-Poo, The Mikado For Michigan the Orchestra della Toscana in Florence, Canadian-born David Curry makes Opera Theatre, Ms. Rigoletto at Opera de Monte Carlo, Un his MOT debut in the role of Nanki-Poo Acton's conducting Ballo in Maschera at Oper Frankfurt, in The Mihado. He is renowned for ~ \ credits include: La Traviata at the Nederlandse Opera his recent perfor "· in Amsterdam, Cavalleria Rusticanall West Side Story, The mances as Henrick Barber oj Seville, Pagliacci and ~Ita1iana in Algeri at Opera in A Little Night Music Man, The de Marseille, and multiple productions Music at Theatre du f· Pirates oj Penzance, over the next several seasons at Opera Chatelet in Paris, The Mihado, Die Toulon Provence Mediterranean. and Franz in the Fledenl1aus, La Traviata, Th e Daughter British Premier of oj the Regiment, La Boheme, El Cap itan, ANDRIANA CHUCHMAN Offenbach's Die and The Tender Land. Additional Yum-Yum, The Mikado Rheinenixen at conducting credits include My Fair Canadian soprano Andriana Cadogan Hall in London. Over the past Lady and La Traviata for Dayton Opera, Chuchman makes her MOT debut in Christmas season he sang Tassilo in The Merry Widow and Madame Butterfly the role of Yum-Yum in The Milwdo. She Countess Maritza for Toronto Operetta ror Artpark, and Tosca for Augusta recently sang the Theatre and was featured in the 125th Opera. Ms. Acton has served as guest title role in Flora, Anniversary Concert of The Milwdo at conductor for The Detroit Chamber an Opera at the London's Royal Festival Hall. Future Winds and Strings, Birmingham Spoleto Festival engagements include a return to Theatre Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra, USA. Other recent du Chatelet for My Fair Lady. lake Sl. Clair Symphony Orchestra, engagements have the Lexington Bach Festival, and the included Alinda FRANCESCO DEMURO Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra. in G iasone and Rodolfo , La Boheme (13, 17, 20) Dorinda in Orlando Sardinian tenor Francesco Demuro JASON BUDD at the Chicago Opera Theater, an makes his MOT debut in the role of Benoit &: Alcindoro, La Boheme appearance at the Ravinia Festival as a Rodolfo in La Boheme following his Bass-baritone Jason Budd made his guest on the Prairie Hom e Companion acclaimed U.S . MOT debut in 2005 as the Sacristan radio show, a recital with the Dame debut with Seattle in Tosca. His recent performances Myra Hess Concert Series, and Handel's Opera last fall include Sacristan in Tasca with Virginia Messiah with the International Music in La Traviata. Opera, Dulcamara Foundation of Chicago. This season, Demuro's voice in ~Elisir d'Amore Ms. Chuchman returns to the Lyric has an extraordi with Cedar Rapids Opera of Chicago, appears with nary timber and Grand Opera, the Manitoba Opera as Pamina in Die is characterized title role in FalstaJJ ZauberJlote and in performances of by an incred- with Opera in the Handel's Messiah for her debut with the ible clarity. This, combined with his Heights, Frank in Toronto Symphony. desire to study and perform rarely Die Fledermaus heard traditional Sardinian song, has with the Mississippi MARIO CORRADI made him unique. Recent engagements Opera, the title role in Gianni Schicchi Stage Director, La Boheme include Cos i Jan tutte at Suntory Hall in and Major General in Pirates oj Penzance Mario Corradi made his MOT debut Tokyo, La Traviata in Valencia, Lucia di with the former Orlando Opera, and in 1996 staging Cannen and returns Lammermoor in Hamburg and Sassari, BenoitiAlcindoro in La Boheme with the in the spring 2010 season to direct La and Lelisir d'amore in Wien. Arizona Opera, Opera Cleveland and Boheme. He began the Princeton Festival. his theatrical career KIMWANA DONER with the Yale Musetta, La Boheme GIULIANO CARELLA University Theatre, American soprano Kimwana Doner Conductor, La Boheme but as he could returns to play the role of Musetta in Italian conductor Giuliano Carella not get rid of his La Boheme. She returns to Michigan Opera Theatre Italian accent, he made her Michigan after conducting moved from acting Opera Theatre Tosca in the spring to directing. In debut in La Rondine 2010 season. Since 1977, he metJean-Pierre Ponnelle and in 2008 as Yvette. making his debut for the next five years worked as his A native Detroiter, in 1987, Maestro assistant all over Europe. After his debut she is an alumna Carella has led oper in Palermo in 1982 with Cimarosa's II of Cass Technical atic productions in Matrimonio Segreto , he has worked on High School and the most prestigious all continents except Australia and has the University of Michigan. Doner is venues around the added more than 50 titles to his reper- a former Adler Fellow with the San Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre 28 BRAVO www.MielliganOper"a.org Detroit Ope loa House ARTIST PROFILES

Francisco Opera. She has been seen LEE GREGORY ning beauty, and superb acting ability, on opera stages across the country Schaunard, La Boheme Ms. Kaduce has recently performed including Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Baritone Lee Gregory makes his the title role in Madama Butterfly with Opera No rth, Seattle Opera, Boston Michigan Opera Theatre debut as Sa nta Fe Opera, Nedda in I Pagliacci Lyric Opera, and San Francisco Opera. Schau nard in La Boheme. He has a wide with Teatro Municipal de Santiago, Ms. Doner has also been seen in concert and varied reper Princess Lan in Tea: A Mirror of Soul with several organizations including toire that includes with Opera Company of Philadelphia, Modesto Symphony, Yakima Symphony, his recently and the Countess in Le nozze di Figaro Napa Valley Opera House, Rackham acclaimed role of with Eugene Opera. Upcoming engage Symphony Choir, and Saint Louis Mercutio in Romeo ments include the title role in Ruslaha Symphony. et Juli. ette. Recent with Opera Colorado and Catherine engagements Earnshaw in Wuthering Heights with the GRAZlA DORONZIO include Th e Rape of Minnesota Opera. Mimi, La Boheme (19, 21m) Lucretia as Junius Italian soprano Grazia Doronzio with the Toledo Opera, 1 pag/iacci in DAN KNECHTGES makes her MOT debut as Mimi in the the role of Silvio with Opera Omaha, Choreographer, The Mihado fall 2010 production of La Boheme. A the title role in Le nozze di Figaro with Dan Knechtges is a Tony Nominated recent graduate of Eugene Opera, A Little Night Musi c as choreographer and director working the Metropolitan Carl Magnus with Opera Theatre of St. in theater, opera, television, film and Opera's Lindermann Louis, Th e Fall of the Hous e of Usher music videos. Young Artist performing William with Nashville Mr. Knechtges Development Opera, and La Grande-Duchesse de has directed and Program, she is Gero/stein as Prince Paul with Opera choreographed for also a winner of the Boston. numerous theatres First Prize at the across the country Elardo International BERNARD D . HOLCOMB on shows ranging Opera Competition. Recently, Ms. Parpignol, La Boheme from Gilbert and Doronzio ,performed in Turandot as American tenor Bernard D. Holcomb Sullivan to Rodgers Liu at the Metropolitan Opera and recently sang the role of Alfredo in and Hammerstein to Brecht. His chore in Cavalli's Giasone as Isifile with the Verdi's La Traviata with the Pine ography has been noted for its excep Chicago Opera Theatre. Future engage Mountain Music tional storytelling, deft humor and good ments include appearances with Atlanta Festival, and was "show biz. " Dan's Broadway credits Opera, Portland Opera, Deutsche featured as Paolino include Xanadu (directed by Chris Oper Berlin, Deutsche Oper am Rhein, in II Matrimonio Ashley, Tony nomination, Drama Desk Duesseldorf, Frankfurt Opera, and the Segreto with the nomination), 110 in Th e Shade (starring Canadian Opera Company. festival in the 2009 Audra McDonald) and The 25th Al1l1ual summer season. Putnam Coul1ty Spellil1g Bee (directed by MARK FLINT He is also a winner James Lapine. ) In addition to his exten Conductor, Th e Mihado of the Michigan sive Broadway experience, he had the Conductor Mark Flint has led District Metropolitan Opera National unique experience of choreographing the majority of orchestras in world Council Auditions. As an apprentice Leonard Bernstein's Mass for the Dallas renowned opera houses throughout the with Sarasota Opera he sang the role of Symphony to commemorate the 40th United States and the Villager in 1 Pagliacci, and Federico anniversary of the assassination of JFK. Canada, including in I..:Amico Fritz. Mr. Holcomb's leading the New York City roles include Rodolfo in La Boheme, COREY McKERN Opera, I..:Opera Jenik in The Bartered Bride, Lyric Tenor Marcello, La Boheme (19, 21m) de Montreal, in Postcard from Morocco, and Lensky Baritone Corey McKern's recent Opera Company in Eugel1e Onegin. At Michigan Opera engagements include Marcello in La of Philadelphia, Theatre, he was featured in the roles Boheme at Opera Hong Kong, Masetto Florida Grand of Nelson and Crabman in Michigan in Don Giova l1ni Opera, Opera Opera Theatre's production of Porgy & and Marcello in Theatre of St. Louis, Fort Worth Opera, Bess and as Gastone in La Traviata. La Boheme with Arizona Opera, and Hawaii Opera Santa Fe Opera, Theatre, among others. He conducted KELLY KADUCE Papageno in Di e the international premiere of Tobias Mimi, La Boheme (13, 17,20) Zaube'f!ote with Picker's Therese Raquin at I..:Opera de American soprano Kelly Kaduce Arizona Opera, Montreal, the premiere of Ned Rorem's returns to Michigan Count Almaviva Our Town at Lake George Opera, and Opera Theatre after in Le Nozze di orchestrated Cy rano , a new opera her most recent Figaro with Opera Cleveland, Valentin composed by David DiChiera and libret MOT performance in Faust with Opera Carolina, Figaro tist Bernard Uzan, which he conducted as Donna Elvira in II Barbiere di Siviglia with Opera at the Michigan Opera Theatre's world in Don Gioval1l1i Birmingham, Morales in Carmel1 with premiere in 2007, and will conduct the in 2010. With New York City Opera, and John Rutter's upcoming production of Cyrano at the her warm and Mass of the Childrel1 and Mozart's Florida Grand Opera. rich voice, stun- Requiem at Carnegie Hall. Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre Detroit Ope.oa House www.Mic higanOpe.oa.o .og BRAVO 29 ARTIST PROFILES

JAMIE OFFENBACH Grand Opera, Ping in Turandot with designed lighting The Mikado, Th e Mihado Cincinnati Opera, Figaro in II Barbiere for more than 60 Bass-baritone Jamie Offenbach's di Siviglia at the Arizona Opera, Silvio productions with most recent engagements include in I Pagliacci at Portland Opera, and the the company, The Grand Inquisitor in Don Carlo Black Cat and the Grandfather Clock making his debut and Basilio in II in [Enfant et les Sort il eges in a return to in 1988 with The Barbiere di Siviglia Opera Corhpany of Philadelphia. Ballad of Baby Doe , at Hawaii Opera and most recently Theater, Sciarronel CHRIS RYNNE designing lighting Angelotti in Tosca Lighting Designer, The Milwdo for the company's spring 2010 produc at the San Diego Chris Rynne makes his MOT debut tion of Don Giovanni. His work has been Opera, Dr. Engle in designing lighting for The Mihado. featured in numerous productions by The St L!dent Prince He last collaborated with director respected opera companies, theaters at the Nashville Michael Scarola and festivals, including Florida Grand Opera, and T.j. Rigg in Elmer Gantry , at Madison Opera Opera, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Capellio in I Capuletti ed [ Mo ntecc hi on a production of Indianapolis Opera, the Weston and Angelotti in Tosca at Florentine Fly ing Dutchman Playhouse, Geva Theatre, and Boston Opera of Milwaukee. Next, he performs earlier this year Lyric Opera. Mephistopheles in Faust and Dr. Grenvil and lit Scarola's in La Traviata at Hawaii Opera Theater, production of Lucia NOAH STEWART and Salome at the San Diego Opera. di Lammermoor Rodolfo, La Boheme (19, 21m) in 2008, also at American tenor oah Stewart made MELISSA P ARKS Madison Opera. Mr. Rynne's designs his MOT debut as Ismaele in Nab ucco in Katisha, The Mihado have been seen at other opera and the fall 2009 season and returned in the American mezzo-soprano theatre companies of note, including spring 2010 season Melissa Parks has appeared with the Houston Grand Opera, San Diego as Cavaradossi in Metropolitan Opera in both Daughter Opera, The Old Globe, Pasadena Tosca. His recent of the Regi ment Playhouse, South Coast Rep and the engagements r'~-- -... and Th e Rise and San Diego Repertory Theatre. In addi include Macduff ~~ . Fa ll of the City tion to his theatrical design work, Chris in Macbeth at San of Mahagonny designs lighting for art installations and Francisco Opera, 16 · and debuted this museum exhibitions. Augustus Gloop i ~ summer with in The Golden the New York MICHAEL S CA ROLA Tich et and Rodolfo in La Boheme at the Philharmonic as Stage Director, The Mihado Wexford Festival in Ireland, Narraboth V Mescalina in Ligeti's The Mikado marks stage director in Salome at the Arizo na Opera, Rodolfo Le Grande Macabre. This pas t season Michael Scarola's debut with Michigan in La Boheme at Opera Carolina, and she made her Italian debut as Mrs. Opera Theatre. Recent engagements The Prince in John Adams' A Flowering Lovett in Sweeney Todd with the Teatro include La Rondine Tre e at Chicago Opera Theater and Communale di Bologna, Teatro Luciano at the Dallas Opera, in concert with the Gulbankian Pavarotti di Modena, Teatro Rossini [Elisir d'Amore with Symphony in Paris and Lisbon. He di Lugo and Teatro Municipale di Tulsa Opera, Regina joined the Metropolitan Opera roster Piacenza. Recent engagements include and Bernstein's in 2008 covering Arturo in Lucia di Dritte Dame in Elehtra with Seattle Mass with Utah Lammennoor. Opera, Azucena in II Trovatore with Symphony and Michigan Opera Theatre, Dame Quickly Opera, La Boheme CHRISTOPHER VAUGHT in Fa lstaff with Cleveland Opera and with the former Sergeant, La Boheme Erda in Das Rheingo ld with New Orleans Opera Pacific, Macbeth at the Dayton Christopher Vaught hails from San Opera. Opera, The Fly ing Dutchman with Angelo, Texas where he received his Madison Opera, Anna Bolena at the Bachelor's degree in Music from Angelo M ARI AN P OP Academy of Vocal Arts, "Evening with State University. Marcell o, La Bo heme (13, 17, 20) Cole Porter" concert with the Boston He also holds a Romanian baritone Marian Pop Pops, and Elijah with the Collegiate Master of Music made his U.S. debut as Malatesta with Chorale at Carnegie Hall. He was on the degree in Vocal the Portland Opera, and now performs Metropolitan Opera directing staff for Performance from regularly in the five seasons with productions including Bowling Green States. Recent La Cenerentola starring Cecelia Bartoli, State University engagements conducted by James Levine and telecast where he studied include the title on PBS, among many other high-profile with Andreas role in the world productions. Poulimenos. Mr. Vaught's perfor premiere of David mance experience includes leading DiChiera's Cyrano KE DALL SMITH roles in The Marriage of Figaro, Albert at Michigan Opera Lighting Designer, La Boheme Herring, Merry Wives of Windsor; Gianni Theatre and at Kendall Smith returns to Michigan Schicch i, La Boheme, Don Giovanni, Opera Company of Philadelphia, Opera Theatre this fall to design and most recently as Enrico in Lucia di Dandini in La Cenerentola at the Florida Copyrightlighting for 2010, La Boh Michiganeme. At MOT Opera, he haTheatres Lammermoor. He and his wife Tamara 30 BRAVO www.IVl ichiganOpera .org D etroit Opel'a House ARTIST PROFILES currently reside in the Detroit Metro area. Christopher has performed with the Michigan Opera Thea tre Chorus Barbara Gibson Young Artist Apprentice Program since the spring of 2001 and has performed roles in MOT's productions EDWARD H ANLON as Papagena with New York Lyric of Cyrano, Margaret Gamer; II Tro vatore, Pish-Tush, Th e Mikado; Custom Opera Theatre, reprised The Boy in Otello, Don Pasquale, La Boheme, and La House Officer, La Boheme Rackham Symphony Choir's outreach Traviata. Edward Hanlon, a 20lO presentation of The Reluctant Dragon , Metropolitan Opera National Council and took on the role of Despina with MICHAE L WANKO Auditions Semi-Finalist , returns The Primo Passo Ensemble in Ann Ko-Ko, The Mikado to Michigan Arbor. A few of her favorite roles American bass-baritone Michael Opera Theatre include Gretel in Hansel and Gretel Wanko makes his MOT debut in the for his second and Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance. role of Ko-Ko in Th e Mikado. With the season after Jacqueline received her education at unique ability to last performing the University of Wisconsin-Madison perform within the ro le of and Viterbo University in laCrosse, the dramatic Sciarrone in last Wisconsin. She currently studies repertoire in addi spring's Tosca. A voice with mezzo-soprano Kathleen tion to the major recent graduate Segar. buffo and comedic of the University of Michigan with a roles in bel canto SpeCialist in Vocal Performance, high MONICA SCIAKY works, Mr. Wanko lights from his time on the university Pitti-Sing, Th e Mikado performs regu stage include the title ro le in Le nozze Mezzo-soprano, Monica Sciaky, larly across the country in these roles. di Figaro, Bottom in A Midsummer recently received her Master's Recent engagements include Tosca in Night~ Dream, CoUine in La Degree in Vocal Performance from New Orleans and Salt Lake City, The Boheme and Prince Gremin in Eugene the University Pirates of Penzance in Louisville, Gianni Onegin. He has also taken part in of Michigan Schicchi in Salt Lake City, and Th e Elixir several young artist programs in the where she of Love in Santa Barbara. past year, singing as an Apprentice sang the roles Artist with Ash Lawn Opera and a of Cherubino JOANNE WEAVER Studio Artist with Chautauqua Opera. in Le nozze di Hair & Makeup Design, Th e MihadolLa Figaro, Beppe Boh.eme J ACQUELl E KING in LAmico Fritz, Originall y from England,Joanne Peep-Bo, The Mikado and La Haine Weaver returns to Michigan Opera American soprano Jacqueline in Gluck's Annide. In 2008 and Theatre after most recently designing King first performed with Michigan 2009, she performed as an artist in wigs and makeup residence at the Castleton Festival - Opera Theatre as for the world a bridesmaid in in Loren Maazel's production of the t·:'·· premiere of David Le nozze di Figaro B eggar~ Opera at his private estate DiChiera's Cyrano in the fall 2007 in Castleton, VA. This past summer, in 2007. Having season. This past Monica was a member of the if.··•... ~~- ... made her company season, Jacqueline Victoria]. Mastrobuono emerging debut with Tosca in artists program at Opera New Jersey. ;\ made her New . 1995, Ms. Weaver York City debut . ~ • has designed wigs and makeup for numerous Michigan Opera Theatre productions since, including Werther with Andrea BoceHi and Denyce Graves and the Joyce H. Cohn Young Artist world premiere of Margaret Gamer. Additionally, Ms. Weaver frequently A DREW GRAY designs wigs and makeup for notable Pooh-Bah, The Mikado; CoUine, La Boheme opera companies throughout the United Australian-American bass-baritone Andrew Gray States, including Washington National made his MOT debut as the Sacerdote di Belo in Opera, Opera Company of Philadelphia, Nab ucco in 2009. His most recent engagements include Sarasota Opera, Palm Beach Opera, and Masetto in Don Giovanni with Michigan Opera Theatre Glimmerglass Opera. and AngelottilThe Jai lor in Tosca with Michigan Opera Theatre and Arizona Opera; The Imperial Commissioner in Madame Butterfly with Phoenix Opera; Gianni Schicchi in Gia nni Schicchi with Oberlin in Italy; the King in Aida with Phoenix Opera; and Baron Duphol in La Tra viata. Mr. Gray studied voice at the University of Arizona. After receiving wonderful reviews, he was accepted into the Marrion Roose Pullen Arizona Opera Studio. FollOwing that, he was invited to sing the title role in Gianni Schicchi for the Oberlin in ltaly program in Arrezo, Italy.

Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre Detl'oit Opera House www.MichiganOpe .oa.olog BRAVO 31 F News from the Department of Community Programs and Learning at the Opera House COMMUNITY Karen V DiChierq, Director PROGRAMS

Chase Foundation Grant Helps Students Experience Don Giovanni Made possible by a grant from the Chase Foundation, the Department of Community Programs had the opportunity to work with students in two new Detroit Public schools: Detroit International Academy for Young Women and Fredrick Douglass School for Young Men. During classes twice a week, Karen V DiChiera, MOT's Lecturer Lamar Richardson speaks before a performance of Footsteps to Freedom director of community programs, assisted by educator Lamar Richardson, had the opportunity to prepare the Karen DiChiera, David DiChiera, MOT shop. We can provide a boxed meal or students for attending Mozart's opera board member Marianne Endicott and a sit down dinner prepared by our chef bon Giovanni. Lamar Richardson. and served by our wait staff. The students were amazed that in We can arrange to have our Touring the courts of Europe in the 18,h century, Bring Opera to Your Home, Artists sing or orchestra members play. You can learn about public relations, social behavior had a great deal to do Work, School, or Community with affairs of the heart, and gossip, ticket sales, how our repertoire is and "gangs" would fight to defend their Group! chosen, and how the opera house is beliefs.' Detroit International Academy Would you like to have a group of run. professional singers entertain right To find out how a club or school in your own home or office, club or group can come to the Detroit Opera school? We have a lot of great programs House and learn, or to arrange to bring to tempt you! a performance to your area, please The touring artists from Michigan contact Dolores Tobis, Community Opera Theatre's Department of Programs Marketing Manager, at (313) Community Programs travel all over 237- 3429 or [email protected]. Michigan, from Cheboygan to Jackson, from Marine City to Benton Harbor, Upcoming Events from Mackinaw to Detroit, from Ann • Join us on Wednesday, December 8 Arbor to Marine City, from Flint to at 7:30 p.m. for Holi.day Fun with Escanaba and every place in between. MOT at the Farmington Players We have performed in private homes, Barn Theater (32332 W 12 Mile new and restored theaters, school Rd ., Farmington Hills) . For more Kimwana Doner in Don Giovanni auditoriums, places of worship, office information and tickets, call buildings and on a few yachts! Farmington Hills Cultural Arts at students became fascinated with the Performances are for every age, and (248) 473-1848. personalities of court life and how can be one- act operas, educational these were used in the opera; depicting shows for elementary school children • Our celebrated performance of haughtiness, flirtatiousness, seduction, and workshops plus a performance The American Songbook , a Broadway depression, bragging and spying. for middle and high school students. Revnue celebrating great composers Jennifer Rowley, who performed the We can create sophisticated revues for from American Musical Theatre, role of Donna Anna, and Kimwana adults and we can have sing-alongs will be performed on Saturday, Doner, who sang the role of Donna for senior citizens, clubs members and November 20, at the Marine City Elvira, visited the school and spent families. Performing Arts Center at 7:30 time talking to the girls prior to the Or, if your group would like to visit p.m. The performance will include performance. In all, over two hundred the Detroit Opera House in person, familiar melodies from your students and faculty from both schools we offer tours for all ages throughout favorite Broadway hits! For more attended Don Giovanni. our building. You can learn about the information and tickets, call the Following the performance, students architect and the beautiful plaster work Marine City Concert Series at presented a "thank you" performance to and go back stage and into the costume (810) 765-9688. Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre 32 BRAVO www.MichiganOpel·a.org Denoit Opera House o I Master Classes Offer Z Gl Learning Opportunities '" »Gl Learn from professional dancers when =i Vi they come to Detroit to perform on the Detroit Opera House stage I This is a great opportunity for any level of dancer looking to learn from the professionals. This November, the Grand Rapids Ballet will hold a BeginnerlIntermediate Ballet Class for Ages 11-15 on Saturday, November 27, 2010 from ll:OOam- 12:30pm. In addition, when The Jaffrey Ballet visits in January, they will hold an Intermediate/Advanced Ballet Class for ages 14 and up on Saturday, January Members of Ballet Hispanico teach salsa classes in the Ford Center for Arts and 29 , 2011 from ll:OOam -12:30pm. Learning. In spring 2011 , Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will hold a master class includes refreshments. No reservations 313.469.0694 or visit www.balletren. on Saturday, March 5, and Eisenhower are required. For more information, call org. Inner City Dance Scope offers ballet, Dance Ensemble will conduct a class on 313.237.3426. hip hop, jazz and modern classes on Saturday, March 19. Saturdays. For more information, call All classes are' open to the public and Revelations Project 313-926-6654 or visit www.innercity free with a corresponding ticket stub or dancescope. webs. com. $25'without a stub , and take place in to Inspire Students the Margo V Cohen Center for Dance With grants from the Shirley Schlafer Upcoming Auditions or the Chrysler Black Box Theater in Foundation and JP. Morgan Chase, the Ford Center for Arts and Learning. Alvin Ailey is bringing their Revelations EDE Performance of "Get Ready" Pre-registration is required. To register, Project, a 2 week reSidency, to Detroit Eisenhower Dance Ensemble please send your name and contact International Academy Jan. 24 - Feb. 4. January 9,2011 information to [email protected] or This reSidency helps students take their When: call 313.237.3251. life experiences and create movement. January 9,2011 , from 2:00pm - 4:00pm Students not only become inspired by Information: Enjoy Dance Film, working closely with the Ai ley teachers, Select dancers will be chosen by audition to perform in "Get Ready" to the music Refreshments, and they also learn diSCipline , self-esteem and ways to express their own uniqueness. of The Temptations, choreographed by Discussion! During that time evening outreach classes EDE Associate Artistic Director, Stephanie Dance lovers from all over Detroit will also be offered Jan. 25 &. 27 and Feb. Pizzo. Dancers for this work must be 16 come together for dance films, food, 1 &. 3 6:00-7:30p open to the public, or older to participate. drink, and discussion on Tuesday Intermediate/Advanced Modern, ages 14 evenings. The series opens on October and up ($20 per person, the "free with ABT Summer Intensive Audition 12, at 7:00 p.m. with "Great Partnerships ticket" does not apply to these evening When: January 15 , 2011 in Dance," featuring examples from classes). For more information or to lOOp-ages 12-14 Fonteyn and Nureyev, Martins and register, contact [email protected] or 3:00p- ages 15 and up Farrell, and Fracci and Bruhm. call 313.237.3251. Continuing November 9, is a series enti Interlochen Center for the Arts When: tled "Dance Scenes in Taverns, including Year-Round Dance Classes at scenes from Golden Age, Merry Widow, January 29, 2011 , 10:00am - 12:00pm the Detroit Opera House Fancy Free and more. Diaghilevs Ballet Russes highlights the January 18th film Ballet Renaissance and Inner City For information on auditions, contact series, featuring wonderful choreography Dance Scope, two of Detroit's best dance Kim Smith at [email protected] or by Fokine and Nijinska including The schools make their home here at the 313-237-3251. Rite of Spring, Petrouchka and Les Noces. Detroit Opera House, offering year-round All dance films take place at the dance classes for students of all ages. All auditions take place at the Detroit Detroit Opera House in the Ford Center Ballet Renaissance offers classes Monday Opera House. Please visit our website, for Arts and Learning. A $10 dona- through Friday from 5:00-8:00 p.m. www.MichiganOpera.org for more infor mation regarding audition requirements. tion is payable at the door, and this CopyrightFor more 2010, information Michigan or to Opera register, Theatre call D e u"oit Opera House www.MichiganOpera.org BRAVO 33 - News from the Michigan Opera WiII_I'lMIe' Theatre Children's Chorus ~f51 ~CHILDREN ' S CHORUS} Suzanne Mallare Acton, Director

The MOTCC is Celebrating Detroit Opera House Four Seasons! NovembeI 29th, 2010 6pm Silent Auction 7:00p.m. Concert 2010-2011 The evening will include: Performance Schedule · Cash Bar ·Silent Auction and Concert at Franklin Community SO/SO Raffle Church, Franklin, Michigan • Beautiful Music Sunday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. Doors Open at S:30pm [or Adult Tickets Including La Boheme Strolling Hors d'oeuvres Detroit Opera House $28.00 November 13-21, 2010 Maggie Malaney and Veronica Battersby in the 2008 • Children (16 & Under) production of The Maker of Illusions. Including Strolling Hors A Winter Fantasy: MOTCC d'oeuvres $lS.00 Winter Concert and Fundraiser Concert at Ida Holiday Festival A Holiday Concert • Doors open at 6pm [or general Adult Friday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m. Ring in the season with beautiful Tickets $18.00 St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Ida, Michigan choral music sung by the children of • Children (16 & Under) $S.OO ~h e Michigan Opera Theatre Children's Chorus. Treat yourself, family and friends • Children 4 & Under Free when The Maker of Illusions accompanied by an adult to an elegant evening at one of Detroit's by Seymour Barab cultural gems, at an unbelievable price! For more information and to order A light children's opera with moral tickets call 248-914-1966 or visit lessons about inner beauty www.motcc.org Invited Student Dress Rehearsal: Friday, March 2S, 2011 at 11 :00 a.m. at the Detroit Opera House Tickets: $10/Student; 1 FREE Chaperone Ticket for every 10 Students Public Performance: Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. at the Detroit Opera House Tickets: Child - $lS.00 Adult - $30.00 Patron - $SO.OO

Grand Valley celebrates the imagination, creativity, and beauty BACKSTAGE TOURS of the Detroit Opera House of the fine arts. We appreciate the performances that inspire and available following the enlighten us. And, we applaud the artists who share our passion Friday Invited Student Dress Rehearsal! for excellence and our commitment to personal achievement. Enhance your cultural gvsu.edu I (800) 748-0246 experience! Reserve your spot quickly - at only $2 per person, tours are filling quickly!

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Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre 34 BRAVO www.MichiganOpera.org Detroit Opel"a House Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra Violin I James Greer Clarinet Harp Charlotte Merkerson, Kathleen Grimes+ Brian Bowman * + Patricia Terry-Ross* + Concertmaster + Barbara Zmich+ J. William King+ Laura Leigh Roelofs, Suzanne Rozmary Timpani Assistant ConcertmasteH Cello Keith Claeys Velda Kelly+ Nadine Deleury"+ Bassoon Terence Farmer Bryan Johnston+ Diane Bredesen+ Pawel Wnuk*+ Beth Kirton+ Robert Reed+ Roger Maki-Schramm Percussion Mo lly Hughes+ John Iatzko John Dorsey*+ AndrewWu Eugene Zenzen Horn David Taylor Kevin Filewych Bass Andrew PelletieH Dan DeSena Derek We ller*+ Carrie Banfield+ Violin II Clark Suttle+ Susan Mutter Keyboard Victoria Haltom * + Greg Sheldon Tamara Kosinski Jean Schneider Daniel Stachyra + Henrik Karapetyan+ Flute Trumpets * Principal Anna WelleH Laura Larson+ David Ammer*+ + Michigan Opera Theatre Janet Sullins Dennis Carter Gordon Simmons+ Core Orchestra Elizabeth Rowin Helen Near Mark Flegg Detroit Federation of Viola Oboe Trombone Musicians Local #5 American John Madison*+ Sally Pituch+ Maury Okun*+ Federation of Musicians Scott Stefanko+ Geoffrey Johnson Greg NeaH Kristin Reynolds Bryan Pokorney Gary Hellick

Michigan Opera Theatre Chorus MOT Children 5 Chorus Heidi Bowen Amy Malaney November 13, 17,20 Christina O'Neil Lauren Hackett Errin Duane Brooks Stacey Mason Isabell e Bepler Kristine Overman Cheyenne Johnson Kim W Brooks Peter Morgan Alex Capeneka Madeline Reardon Ryan Kotlinski Cynthian Brundage Kim Mill ard Hosey Cusumano Sam Slocum Leah Linenfelser Fred Buchalter Annie Radcliffe Matthew Ebaugh Taylor Stark Kaila Madison Elizabeth Cedroni Monica Sciaky Ursula Fuller Jessica Tifft Dylan Marcero Laurie DiSabatino Dustin Scott Natali e Gratsch Christina Wallag Emily Michielutti Ken Ebaugh Ken Shepherd Aurora Haziri Claire Yonkus Rachel Miltimore Brandy Ellis Gregory Stinson Caroline Hofman Grace Muawad . Olivia Ferguson Curtis Storm Ryan Hurley November 19, 21m Avey Rausch Michael Fowler Lucy Thompson Brittany Johnson Jamila Ammary Isabel Rocha Kurt Frank Christopher Vaught NyjaeJones Elena Bakaluca Steffi Roche Yvonne Friday Mari Voelkar Anne Koziara Tyler Bouque Ameerah Shakoor Conda Green Tiffanie Waldron Natalie Krauss Cassia Burley Arielle Sturr QuiShaun Hill Justin Watson Teagan Lewis Emily Crombez John Vandevert Rosaline Guastella Tamara Whitty Alaina Matthews Elena Dsouza Edward Hanlon Kylie McGuirk Miles Eichenhorn Bernard Holcomb The American Guild of Olivia Motzer Klara Eichoff Richard Jackson Musical Artists is the official DeAnna Johnson union of the Michiga n Opera Tom Kabala Theatre Chorus Jacqueline King Brian Leduc Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre Deu'oit Opera House www.MichiganOpera.org BRAVO 35 THE AVANTI SOCIETY MEMBERS Ensuring the Future Mr. Robert G. Abga ri an Mr. & Mrs. Erwin H. Kloprer*# Mr. & Mrs. Roben A. All esee # Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Ko lto n Mrs. Adel Amerman* # + Misses Phyllis & Sel ma Korn * a gift that outlives you- that touches future Dr. Lourdes V Andaya* Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Krolikowski * Imagine Mr. & Mrs. Agustin Arbulu* Mr. Max Lepler & Mr. Rex generatIOns In your absence- to expenence Chester & Emelia Arnold * Dotson and enjoy the world of opera. Mr. & Mrs. Lee Ba rthel Mr. Philip Leon Thats the goal of the Avanti Society, Michigan Opera Theatre's M ,: & Mrs. ]. Addison Bartush*# Mrs. Wade H. McCree* Mr. & Mrs. Brell Ballerson* Ms. Jane McKee* Planned Gift Recognition Program . Mr. & Mrs. Mand ell Berman Mrs. Lucie B. Meininger The Avanti Society represents a designated group of friends Mr. & Mrs. Art Blair* Drs. Orlando & Dorothy Mi ll er* of Michigan Opera Theatre who have made plans to include the Mr. Robert Bomi er Monica Morrat & Pat McG uire Gwen & Richard Bow lby Mrs. Ella M . Mo ntroy organizati on in their estate plans- whether by will, trust, insurance, or Mary C. Caggegi Mr. Ronald K. Morrison * li fe income arrangement. Membership in the Avanti Society is open to Roy E. & Use Calcagno* Ru th Rawlings Molt all. Gladys Ca ld ro ney* Mrs. Belly ]. Muell er Dr. & Mrs. Victor]. Cervenak* Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Munk Members of the Avanti Society receive a beautifully designed lapel M,: Allen B. Christlllan j onathan f Orser pin , recognition at the annual Avanti Evening and invi tations to special Pro f. Kenneth Collinson Ms. julie A. Owens events and performances, and are listed as members in our program Mr. & Mrs. Roben C. Mr. Dale ]. Pangonis* Comstock# Mary & Charles A. Parkhill ~ooks throughout each season. Dr. Robert A. Cornelle* # Mrs . Eli zabeth Pecsenye Mr. & Mrs. Tarik Daoud* # CIa lice Odgers Percox Mr. Thomas ]. Delaney Mr. Thomas G. Po rter AN AVANTI FOR TOMORROW Ms. Marjorie Adele DeVli eg Mr. Richard M. Raisin * The growth of Michigan Opera Theatre's permanent Endowment M,: & Mrs. Robert E. Dewar* # Mrs. Ruth f Rattner* # Fund ensures the growth and future vitality of one of the region's M':j ames P Diamond Mr. j oshua Rest Dr. David Di Chiera # Marguerite & james Ri gby* greatest cultural assets. You are invited to create your own legacy Karen VanderKl oot Di Chi era* # Mr. Brya n L. Ri ves your Av'anti- through Michigan Opera Theatre. Ms. Mary jane Doerr # Ms. Patricia Rodzik* You may use the attached con fidential reply card to indicate your Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Duncan* Mr. Mitchell). Romanows /li Mrs. Charl es M. Endicoll* # Ms. j oanne B. Rooney gift , or contact Kim-Lan Trinh at (313) 237-3408 to discuss gift Mrs. Char/otte Bush Fa iling Ms. Susan Schooner* options that may benefi t yo u, your heirs and Michigan Opera Theatre. Mr. & Mrs. Herb F isher* Drs. Heinz & Alice PIa ll Mrs. Anne E. Ford ** Schwarz* Pamela R. Francis* Mrs. Frank C. 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Huss Kristinjaramillo* Keys: Mr. DonaldJensen * * Founding Members Ms. Helen Barbara j ollll stD n # Touch the Future donors Mr. Patrick]. & Mrs. Stephani e + Avanti Society Sponsors Ge rmack Kerzic** ltalics = deceased members Mr. & Mrs. Roben Klein# ** New Mrs. j osephine Kl ein er Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre 36 BR AVO www.MichiganOpe ,·a,o"g Detroit Opel'a Ho us e Contributors to Michigan Opera Theatre's Campaign to Restore the Detroit Opera House

Michigan Opera Theatre extends appreciati on to the many donors who Opera House (1989 - 1998), Th e New Centwy Funcl Campaign (1999 - 2001) contributed so generously to the three phases of the Detroit Opera House and Th e Crow ning Achievement Ca mpaign (2002 -2004). fundraising initiati ve [rom 1989 to 2004. Fo ll owing is a cumulative lis ting We also thank the many donors who contributed gifts below $5,000 for of gifts of $5,000 and above to Th e Ca pital Campaign to Restore th e Detroit their commitment and beli ef in the Detroit Opera House projecl.

$5,000,000 + Mr. &: Mrs. Alvin Anne E. Ford Ernst and Young Gloria &: Fred Clark Ford Motor Company Wasserman Mr. &: Mrs. Stanley Frankel M r. &: Mrs. Herbert Fisher Mr. &: Mrs. Peter D. The Kresge Foundation Mr. R. Jamison Willi ams Mr. Edward P. Frohlich Mrs. Aaron H. Gershenson Cummings The GM Card Andrew &: Wanda Mr. &: Mrs. Donald Cutl er $2,000,000 to $4,999,999 $100,000 TO $249,999 Mr. &: Mrs. Alan L. Gornick Gian camilli Mr. &: Mrs. John W Day, Jr. The Chrysler Foundation Ms. Jane E. Agostinelli Mr. &: Mrs. John C. Griffm The Gilmour Fund David &: Joanne Denn General Motors Corporati on Dr. &: Mrs. Donald C. Austin Handleman Company Hilda &: Joel Hamburger Mrs. Karen Va nderKloot The State of Michigan Ms. Anne Lomason Bray David &: Rose Handleman Mr. &: Mrs. Kenneth E. Hart DiChiera Mr. &: Mrs. Ri chard A. M r. &: Mrs. E. j. Hartmann Julius &: Cynthia Huebner Mr. &: Mrs. John R. Ed man $1,000,000 to $1,999,999 Brodie Ali ce Kal es Hartwick Foundation Mr. &: Mrs. Burton D. Mr. &: Mrs. Robert A. All esee Vicki &: Tom Celani Foundation Mario &: Jane Iacobelli Farbman Eugene Applebaum Family The Hon. &: Mrs. Ave rn L. Mrs. David B. Hermelin The Hon. &: Mrs. Joseph N. Elaine Fontana Foundation Cohn Humington National Bank Impastato Mr. Kenneth H. Fox Lee &: Floy Barthel Comau Pico Mr. &: Mrs. Verne G. Istock Kenwal Steel Corporation Ann &: Larry Garberding Mr. &: Mrs. John A. Boll , Sr. DaimlerChrysler Se rvices Mr. &: Mrs. Ri chard Janes Mr. &: Mrs. Ronald C. Keith &: Eileen Giffo rd Herman &: Sharon Frankel Mr. &: Mrs. Iarik Daoud Mrs. Sy bil Jaques Lamparter Great Lakes Exteriors Danialle &: Peter Karmanos DeRoy Testamemary Johnson Controls Robert &: Vi cto ri a Li ggett Mrs. Robert M. Hamady John S. and James L Knight Foundati on Foundation Magna International Mrs. Robert Hamilton Foundation Dickinson Wright PUC William &: Ellen Kahn The Hon. Jack &: Dr. Beuye Eugene &: Donna Hartwig The Skillman Foundation Dowmown Developmem Chaim , Fanny, Louis, Arrington-Martin Louise Hodgson Autho rity, City of Detroit Benjamin &: Anne Florence Ann &: William McCormick, Gordon V Hoialmen Trust $500,000 TO $999,999 DIE EnergylM ichCon Kaufman Memorial Trust Jr. Mrs. David Jacknow Anonymous Foundation M r. Gera ld Kn echtel Mr. &: Mrs. E. R. Milner Mrs. William E. Johnston Ban k of Ameri ca EI Paso Energy Foundation Mr. &: Mrs. Mike Kojaian Mr. &: Mrs. E. Michael Mr. &: Mrs. Maxwell Jospey J PMorganChase Mr. &: Mrs. Roland C. Nancy &: Bud Li ebler Mutchler Mr. &: Mrs. John Kaplan The Cohen Fa mily Eugenio Mr. Alphonse S. Lucarelli Mrs. Jennifer Nasser Bruno &: Molli e Leonelli Philamhropic Fund of the Mr. &: Mrs. Paul E. Ewing Mr. &: Mrs. Eugene A. Miller Mr. &: Mrs. Harry Mr. &: Mrs. David Baker Community Foundation Jennifer &: Dav id Fischer Milliken &: Company Nosanchuk Lewis for Southeastern Mi chigan Barbara Frankel &: Ron Neiman Marcus Mr. &: Mrs. Roben T Mr. &: Mrs. Walton A. Lewis Comerica Michalak Linden D. Ne lson O'Connell Richard &: Florence McBrien Detro it Grand Opera Mr. &: Mrs. Preston B. Foundati on Frances H. Pa rcells Memorial Dr. &: Mrs. Stephen A. Munk Association Happel Mr. &: Mrs. Irving Nusbaum Mr. &: Mrs. Hughes L. Mr. &: Mrs. Henry Nickol DTE Energy Foundation Mr. &: Mrs. Robert Kl ein Mr. &: Mrs. Graham A O rl ey Potiker Mr. &: Mrs. Eino Nurme Mr. &: Mrs. Max M. Fisher Mr. &: Mrs. Thomas M. Mr. &: Mrs. Joseph O rl ey Mr. &: Mrs. W James Prowse Mr. &: Mrs. Spencer Panrich Herman &: Barbara Frankel Krikori an Mr. &: Mrs. Donald E. Mr. &: Mrs. Ll oyd Reuss Mr. John E. Perry Mr. &: Mrs. Samuel Frankel O liver Dewey Marcks Petersen Roy &: Maureen Roberts Phillips Service Industries, Mr. David Handleman, Sr. Foundation Mr. &: Mrs. Harold A. Poling Mr. &: Mrs. Jack Robinson Inc. Lear Corporati on Nati onal Cit y Bank of Mr. &: Mrs. David Poll ack Mr. &: Mrs. Richard H. Roge l Dr. Charlolle &: Mr. Charl es Mr. &: Mrs. Harry A. Michigan PVS Chemicals Inc. Mrs. Louis R. Ross Podowski Lomason Opus O ne Mrs. Ruth Rallner/A nn f Dr. Hershel &: Lois Sandberg Me ye r &: Anna Prentis McG regor Fund Karen &: Drew Peslar Katz &: Norman D. Katz Mr. Richard Sanders Family Foundation, Inc. Mr. &: Mrs. Roger S. Penske Foundati on Mr. &: Mrs. Alan E. Schwartz The Sandy Famil y Antonio &: Suzanne Rea Ralph L &: Winifred E. Polk Mr. &: Mrs. Irving Rose Mr. &: Mrs. Donald E. Foundation Family Foundation Mrs. Carolyn L. Ross Schwendemann Mrs. Emma L. Sc haver Mr. &: Mrs. Mark Schmidt Mr. &: Mrs. R. Jamison Mr. Anthony L. Soave Mrs. Rosemary Skupny Mrs. Shirley K. Schlafer Sl. John Health Care Systems Wil li ams, Sr. Walbridge Aldinger Mr. &: Mrs. S. Kinnie Smith , Diane &: Monon Sc holnick Roberta &: Dick Com pany Jr. Mr. &: Mrs. Gregory j. Starkweather $250,000 TO $499,999 Mr. &: Mrs. Charl es L Mr. Ri chard A. Sonenklar Schwartz Mr. Frank D. Stell a AAA Wilson, Jr. Mr. Stan ford C. Stoddard Mr. Joseph Schwanz Mr. Ronald f Switze r AT &:T World Heritage Foundation Thyssen Inc. , NA Mr. &: Mrs. Frank C. Shaler Dr. &: Mrs. Anthony R BASI" Corporation Mr. &: Mrs. George M. Mr. &: Mrs. C. Thomas Mr. Mickey Shapiro Tersigni Mr. &: Mrs. Philip E. Bemon, Zeltzer Toppin Elham Shayota Mr. &: Mrs. Roben C. J r. Mr. &: Mrs. Herbert Tyner Mr. &: Mrs. Richard Sloan VanderKl oot Mandell &: Madeleine H. $50,000 TO $99,999 The Samuel L. Westerman Mr. &: Mrs. William H. Mrs. Richard Va n Dusen Berman Foundation Dr. &: Mrs. Roger M. Aj luni Foundation Smith Ve nture Industries Blue Cross and Blue Shield AlliedSignal Foundation , Dr. &: Mrs. Clyde Wu Mrs. Mark C. Stevens Mr. &: Mrs. Gary L. of Michigan Inc. United Ameri can Health Wasserman Dayton Hudson Foundation! Dr. Lourdes V Andaya $25,000 TO $49,999 Care Corporation Richard &: Kathleen Webb Hudson's Anonymous Mr. &: Mrs. Douglas f Mr. &: Mrs. Melvin C. Mr. &: Mrs. Ke ith Weber Mr. &: Mrs. Robert E. Dewar Dr. &: Mrs. Agustin Arbulu Allison Va nderBrug Dr. Marilyn L. Wi ll iamson Ghafari Associates, Inc. Mr. Willi am P. Baer Anonymous Mr. &: Mrs. An Van Mrs. Beryl W inkelman Robert &: Ali ce Gustafson Mr. &: Mrs. Don H. Barden Mr. &: Mrs. Gebran S. Amon Elslander Mr. &: Mrs. Donald E. Hudson-Webber Foundati on Mr. &: Mrs. j. Addison Mrs. John V Balian Mr. and Mrs. Steven I. Victor Worsley Kmart Corporation Bartush Mrs. Loris G. Birnkrant Neva Wi lliams Arts The Y &: R Group Mr. &: Mrs. Paul Lavins Mr. Thomas Cohn The Wayne Booker Foundation Dr. &: Mrs. Dieter Zetsche Masco Corporation Consumers Energy Charitable Foundation Matilda R. Wilson Fund Nonprofit Facilities Center Foundation The Budd Company Mrs. Pa ul Zuckerman $10,000 TO $14,999 Ra ymond C. Smith Mr. &: Mrs. Marvin I. Danto Covansys Corporation Mr. &: Mrs. Thomas V Foundation Fund of Lhe Deloille &: Touche LLP Crain Communicati ons Inc. $15,000 TO $24,999 Angoll Community Foundation The Detroit News/Gannett Julia D. Darl ow &: John C. Alcan Aluminum Anonymous for Southeastern Michigan Foundation O'Meara Corporation Mr. &: Mrs. Chester Arnold Mr. &: Mrs. George Strumbos Dr. Dav id DiChiera Larry &: Dodie David Aldoa Company Mrs. Irene M. Barbour Mr. &: Mrs. Lynn A. Rosanne &: Sandy Duncan Dr. &: Mrs. George A. Dean Dr. &: Mrs. Robyn J . Barris, SOlt , Denn &: Driker, Townsend Mrs. Charl es M. Endicott De lphi Foundati on Arrington , Sr. P.LLC. TRW Foundation Mr. &: Mrs. Alex Erdeljan Mrs. Margaret Demant Mrs. Donald j. Atwood Bethlehem Steel Corporati on Mr. &: Mrs. George C. Mr. &: Mrs. Alfred j. Fisher, Detroit International Bridge Mr. &: Mrs. Gerald Bright Mr. Charles A. Bishop Vi nce m Jr. Company Belly &: Bill Brooks Mr. &: Mrs. Berna rd 1. Dr. Marjorie M. Fisher Eat on Corporation Mr. David Chi vas Brodsky Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre D etroit Opera House www.MichiganOpera.org BRAVO 37 Mrs. Pea rl Brodsky Mr. &: Mrs. Robert G. Vallee, Mr. &: Mrs. j oseph Gualtieri Mr. &: Mrs. jeffrey Roth Anonymous Donor Mrs. Martin L. Butze l Sr. Mrs. Ali ce Berberian Ms. Lind say Roth &: Dr. Grand Lobby Dr. &: Mrs. j oseph L. Cahalan An n Kirk Warren Haid ostian Ha rvey Day Dr. &: Mrs. Donald C. Austin Mrs. Eleanor A. Christie Ronald &: Eil een Weise r Mr. Lawrence W Hall Mr. &: Mrs. Anthony Rugiero Grand Lobby Cen tral Mr. David A. Clark Mr. j. Ernest Wilde Margot &: jerry Halperin Mr. &: Mrs. Lee C. Sa perstein Chandelier Sheldon &: Barbara Cohn The Hon. j oan E. You ng &: Mr. &: Mrs. Mort Harris Mr. &: Mrs. Ri chard]. Lee &: Floy Barthel Co mmunity Counseling Mr. Thomas Schell enberg Mr. &: Mrs. Bernard Hartman Schlitters Costum e Centel; Cen ter Jar Services Co., Inc. Mr. &: Mrs. Theodore Derek &: Karen Hodgson Mark &: Sall y Schwartz Arts & Leaming Vo lunteer She ll y &: Peter Cooper Zegouras Mr. &: Mrs. I. Martin Ingli s Benjamin Schwegman &: Loun ge Mr. &: Mrs. Rodkey Colette &: Darnell Jackson Judith Tappero-Schwegman BASF Corporation Craighead $5,000 TO $9,999 GaTY E. &: Gwenn C. Lois &: Mark Shaevsky Flexible Classroom , Center Cherrill &: Richard Cregar &: The Randolph j. &: judith A. Johnson Mr. &: Mrs. Roger f Sherman Jar Arts & Leaming Fam il y Agley Foundation j ohnson &: johnson Dr. &: Mrs. Michael Short Mr. &: Mrs. john A. Boll Decision Consultants Inc. Albert Kahn Associates, In c. Ms. Rose mary Joliat Mr. Robert Sievers Marlene Boll Hall Ms. Mary jane Doerr Mr. &: Mrs. Paul Airasian Law rence &: Diane jones Barbara &: Roger B. Smith The Cohn Family Fund Mr. Don Francis Duggan Mr. &: Mrs. Assad Amine Elliot &: Carolyn Joseph Ms . Phyllis Funk Snow Dance Centel; Center Jor Drusilla Farwell Foundation Anonymous David G. j udge &: Laura A. Ms. Anne Markley Spivak Arts & Leaming Anthony f &: Sarah M. Mr. &: Mrs. Robert L. Tchorznski Mr. Edwa rd L. Stahl Come rica Charitable Earley An thony, IV Kater Foundation Ms. Mary An n Stella Foundation Rona &: Herbert Freedland j oseph E. &: Kathl ee n A. KDS Intern ational Mr. &: Mrs. Bob G. Stevenson Grand Dom e Lobby, Mrs. Roy Fruehauf Antonini Foundati on Dr. &: Mrs. Charles Kessler Joel &: Shell ey Tauber Ce nter Jar Produ ction & james &: Barbara Garavaglia Ms. Helen Arnoldi-Rowe Mr. Arthur H. Kirsh Lorn a Thomas, M.D. Administration Charl es &: Elaine Gunderson Dr. Robyn j. Arrington, jr. Harvey &: Ai leen Kl eim an Michael &: Nancy Timmis The Chrysler Foundation Mr. &: Mrs. Stephen A &: S Supply Company Mrs. Carolyn Kn echtel Mr. George C. Turek Co mmunity Pelfonnance Hagopian Dr. &: Mrs. Ingida Asfaw Barbara &: Michae l Universal Forest Products, Th eatel; Center Jar Arts & Miss Mary A. Hester Andrea &: j ames Balcerski Kratchman Inc. Leaming judith Hicks &: Eri c Mr. &: Mrs. Gerald Bardoot Dr. &: Mrs. Alfred M. Dr. &: Mrs. Leonard Van DaimlerChrysler Services Hespen heide Brian &: Heidi Bartes Kreindler Raaphorst Patron Elevator, Center Jar Alan &: Eleanor Israe l Dr. &: Mrs. j ohn G. Bielawski Dr. Ri chard &: Victori a Kulis Joseph &: Rosalie Vicari Al'ts & Lea rning Mr. &: Mrs. Albert A. jadach Mr. &: Mrs . W George Bihler Mr. &: Mrs. Lee E. Landes Victory ReSteel, In c. Mr. &: Mrs. Tarik S. Daoud Ms. Elizabeth judson Mr. &: Mrs. Dav id Bird Mr. &: Mrs . Ri chard M. Mr. &: Mrs. Willi am P Vititoe Grand Drape j ohnson Mr. &: Mrs. G. Peter Blom Larson Mr. &: Mrs. Ric hard C. Ward DeRoy Testamentary jPRNPeterhansrea Arc hitects Mr. &: Mrs. Richard Bockoff Dr. &: Mrs. Alden M. Lei b Mr. &: Mrs. Gary L. White Foundation The Hon. Mitche l.! I. Kafarski Mr. &: Mrs. Chester E. Borck Ch ristine &: Elmo re Leonard Mr. &: Mrs. William Co nJerence Room, &: Zo lla Drozdowska, M.D. Mr. &: Mrs. Douglas Borden Rita &: Lance Leonelli Widmyer Center Jar Production & wi th sons Erik M. Kafarski Mr. &: Mrs. Donald j. Bortz, Dr. &: Mrs. John M. Lesesne Chris &: Susan Wil helm Administration &: Konrad C. Kafa rski j r. Mr. &: Mrs. Charles E. Letts, Mr. &: Mrs. Eri c A. Wiltshire Detroit Edison Foundation Mr. &: Mrs . Stephen D. Kasle Loui s &: Carolyn Bruno jr. Mr. Todd A. Wyett Mezzanin e Level in Opera &:-Famil y Tracey &: Mark I. Burnstein Dr. &: Mrs. Murray B. Levin Ms. Shiao- Fong Yin Hall Mr. &: Mrs. Thomas,G. Kirby Sall y Ca rl son Ms. Mary Sirotkin Lewis Mr. &: Mrs. Robert E. Dewar Mr. &: Mrs. j ohn A. Kirlin CenTra, Inc. Lewis &: Thompson Age ncy, NAMED GIFTS Trustee Circle Lobby, Mr. &: Mrs. Eugene Kl ein Dr. &: Mrs. Victor j. Inc. We extend our gratitude to the Madison Mr. &: Mrs. Harvey Kline Cervenak Jodi &: Ivan Ludington, jr. Jollowing donors to all three Mary Sue &: Paul Ewin g Ms. Eleanor Korn Dr. Barbara Chapman &: Mr. Benard L. Maas Foundation phases oj th e capital ca mpaign Broadway Box OJfice Mr. &: Mrs. Robe rt C. Larson Frank Andrews Mrs. Ruth Mac Rae - the Campaign to Res tore th e Ford Motor Company La-Z-Boy Mrs. Maria M. Chirco Mrs. Barbara]. Mahone &: Detmit Opera House, th e New Backstage Renova ti on Mr. Raymond A. Lehtinen Mr. Willi am G. Clark Sarah Lou Simpson Fund CentUlY Fund Campa ign, and Broadway Lobby Dr. &: Mrs. Leonard Lerner Ms. Vi rgi nia M. Clementi Mr. Donald W Maine the Crowning Achievement Cente r Jar Arts & Lea rning Dr. &: Mrs. Kim K. Lie Dr. &: Mrs. Jul ius V Combs Ms. Mary C. MaZLIre Campaign - who have Barbara Frankel &: Ron Locni skar Group Dr. Mary Carol Conroy Mr. &: Mrs. Mark McCartin undenvritten deSignated areas Michalak Mrs. Law rence LoPatin Mr. John A. Conti Mr. &: Mrs. Angus j. in the Detroit Opera Hous e. Patmn Elevatol; Center Mr. Frank E. Mi ller Mrs. Rose mary Cotter McMillan Jar Production & Marsha &: jeffrey H. Miro Mary &: Sal Craparotta Mrs. Lucie B. Meininger AM Administration Glen &: Carmel Mitchell Dr. &: Mrs. Victor Curatolo Mexican Indust ri es In Proscen i u mArch Herman &: Barbara Frankel Foundation Barbara &: Paul W Michigan , Inc. Dr. &: Mrs. Roger M. Ajluni General Director's Circle Mr. &: Mrs. Theodore Czamanske, J r. Mr. &: Mrs. George Milidrag Grand Lobby Staircase Lounge Monolidis Mr. &: Mrs. jerry P D'Avanzo Rita &: Markus K. Mitrius Mr. &: Mrs. Robert A. Allesee Herman &: Sharon Frankel Mr. &: Mrs. Charl es R. Moon Mr. &: Mrs. David E. Davis Moni ca Moffat &: Patrick j. A/lesee Dan ce Patron Parking Garage Ronald K. Morrison Dr. &: Mrs. Anthony DeLuca McG uire Lounge General Motors Corporation Dr. &: Mrs. Moon j. Pak Mr. &: Mrs. Thomas D. Mr. &: Mrs. Fred Morganroth Albee Dance & Opera Ca dillac CaJe Mr. &: Mrs . j ules Pallone Demery Mr. Edwin Lee Morrell Resource LibrQlY Opera Pla za Dr. Robert E. L. Perk ins Dav id K. Diskin , M.D. &: Mr. &: Mrs. j oel Morris Plunkett &: Cooney Pc. Dorothy Diski n Mrs. Joan M. Mossner PricewaterhouseCoopers Mr. &: Mrs. Lawrence f Mr. &: Mrs. David C. L.L.P DuMouchelle Mulligan Mr. &: Mrs. Robert Rauth Frank G. &: Gertrude Dunlap A. Sandy Munro IN MEMORIAM Mr. james Reddam Foundation Mr. Charl es Nave Michigan Opera Theatre notes with Mr. &: Mrs. Dean E. Mr. &: Mrs. George R. Ehlen Sandra &: jeanne' Naysmith sadness the passing of Trustees and Richardson Mr. Ri chard Engel Frank &: Karen Nesi james &: Marguerite Rigby Mr. &: Mrs. Francis A. Dorothy I. &: George W General Director's Circle members this Mr. &: Mrs. William R. Engelhardt Nouhan past year. Their commitment and Roberts Dr. Fern R. Espino &: Mr. Dr. Marie C. Nowosielski Mr. &: Mrs. Peter Ronan Tom Short Oxford Automotive enthusiasm for the arts and cultural life Mr. &: Mrs. David P Ruwart Dr. Haifa Fakhouri , ACC PaineWebber of our community will be missed. Saturn Electronics &: Dr. &: Mrs. Herbert Feldstein Mr. &: Mrs. james Pamel Engineering Inc. Mr. &: Mrs. Paul Firnschild Manuel L. &: Louise ]. Dr. Norman &: Marilyn Ms. Linda Forte &: Mr. Papista Ric Hill Schakne Tyrone Davenport Mr. &: Mrs. David P Parr Dr. Barbara &: Mr. Laurence Mr. &: Mrs. Mitchell B. Foster Penna Family The Hon. Hilda Gage Schiff Mrs. Rema Franke l The Private Bank Dolores Lavins Mr. &: Mrs. Laurence Schultz Mr. &: Mrs . George E. Frost Mr. &: Mrs. Bernard Quinlan Simmons &: Clark jewelers Dr. &: Mrs. Juan Ganum Darrel &: Dawn Reece Maxwell Jospey Dr. &: Mrs. Sheld on Sonkin Mrs. Frank Germack, jr. Drs. Robert &: Patricia Reed Jacqueline N. Mularoni Mr. &: Mrs. Stephen Strome Mr. Michael Gerstenberger Mr. &: Mrs. John B. Reni ck Dr. &: Mrs. David Susser Mr. joseph Giacalone Suzanne &: Robert L. Rewey Lee C. Saperstein Dr. &: Mrs. L. Murray Dr. &: Mrs. Thomas The Ritz-Carlton , Dearborn Richard D. Starkweather Thomas Gianca rlo Pat ri cia Rodzik Thom pson-McC ully Co. Mrs. Ernest Goodman Du lc ie &: Norman Rosenfeld Frank D. Stella Dr. Roberta &: Mr. Sheldon Mr. &: Mrs. Carson C. Mr. &: Mrs. Ge rald f Ross Dr. Marilyn L. Williamson Toll Grunewald Mr. Thomas fRost Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre 38 BRAVO www.MichiganOpera.org Detro~t Opera Hou se Robert &: Ali ce Gustafson Wa lli s &: Robert M. Klein Oli ve r Dewey Marcks Mrs. Carolyn L. Ross Mr. &: Mrs. Alvin Ti1ird Floor l obby Alcove, Gmnd l obby Sta ircase Found ation Grand lobby Staircase Wasserman Mad ison Mirror Th ird Floor Prom enade Mirror Box Level Prom enade Dav id Handleman, Sr. Delores &: Paul Lavins Staircase lobby to 2"<1 Raymond C. Smith Dr. &: Mrs. Sam Will iams Media Studio, Cent er Jar Grand l obby Side Floor, Madi son Foundation Fund of the Barbam Gibson Stairway Arts & Leaming Chandel ier MichCon Foundation Com munity Foundation Exhibit, Broadway Daniall e &: Peter Karmanos Grand l obby Stai rcase Grand l obby BoutiqLle for World Heritage Foundation Broadway Fa(ade Mirror Th e Karen &: Drew Peslar Southeast Michigan Co nductor's Dress ing Room William &: Ellen Kahn Lear Co rporation Foundat ion Raymond C. Smith lobby Co-Star Dressing Room Rehearsa l St udi o I lobby Co-Star Dress ing Room Mr. &: Mrs. Lynn Townsend Chaim, Fanny, Louis , Tru stee C i rcl e l evel in Mr. &: Mrs. John Rakolta Tru stee Circle Lobby, Benjamin &: Ann Florence Opera Hall Rehearsa l Studi o 11 Broadway Kaufm an Memo rial Trust Th e Lomaso n Fam il y Mr. &: Mrs. Irving Rose Mr. &: Mrs. Geo rge C. Gmnd Lobby Side Ti1 e William K. & Neva Patron Elevato l;Jol1l1 R Vincent Chandeli er lomason Opera Lounge Tow er Madison lobby

Contributors to Annual Campaigns Mich igan Opera Theatre gratefull y acknowledges the generous corporate, foundat ion, gove rnment and indi vid ual donors whose contributions were made between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010. Th eir gene rosity plays an integral part in the company's finan cial stabilit y, necessary for prodUCing quality grand opera and dance, and award-winning educational acti vities.

CORPORATE SUPPORT Motor Ci ty Casino Hotel Politi ca ll y Smart , LLC PPG Foundation $5,000 - $9,999 OPERA &: DANCE All esee Lounge, Main BravoB ravo l Sponso r General Operating Arts Midwest Stage Ba r &: Entrance Resum e Writers.co m Support The Cincil1atti Ba llet Nutcracker Performance SIGNAL BENEFACTOR Lobby BravoBravo l Bravo Bravo! Sponsor Schrei ber Co rporation Sponsor $50,000 - $199,000 Sponsor RB C Wea lth Manage ment Go lf Outing Sponsor Herbert and Elsa Ponti ng Ford Motor Company Fund Don Giova nni Educational Special Evel1ls Party Rental Foundation Fa ll Opera Season Sponsor FELLOW Outreach Sponsor General Operat ing Elizabeth, Allan and Warren Ballet Hi spanico $10,000 - $14,999 Target Support Shelden Fund Educational Outreach Mack Avenue Records Communit y Program Mary Thompson Sponsor Too Hot to Handel Support Foundation J P Mo rgan Chase Production Sponsor Wolve rine Packing FOUNDATION &: GOVERNMENT $1,000 - $4,999 Don Giovanni Educational MGM Mi rage Voice Com pany SUPPORT Frank G. and Gertrude Outreach Sponsor Foundation Ge neral Operating OPERA &: DANCE Dunlap Fund Ballet Hispal1ico MOT Children's Chorus Su pport General Operating Educational Outreach Sponso r GOVERNMENT S u~r ort Sponso r PNC Foundation DONOR Michigan Council for Arts Go Outing SI)onso r Alvin Ailey Am erican General Operating Support $1,000 - $2,499 and Cultural Affairs Drusilla Farwel Fo undation James &: Lynelle Holden DCL/lCe Theater Educational The Private Ba nk As h Stevens National Endowment for the Arts Fund Outreach Sponsor Th e Nutcracker Co mmun ity Programs Frank &: Mary Lamberso n Community Programs Performance Sponsor Support $100,000 + Foundation Support Bar ri s, SOll, Denn &: Driker, The Com munity Lee &: Maxine Peck Masco Co rporation SUSTA INER PL.L.c. 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the MOT Board of don't do this, opera and ballet may Just Do It! Directors, contribute disappear from Detroit," said Lee. When it comes to as Dance Patron With 40 years of exciting perfor getting the work done at Circle and General mances and world class artists, the Detroit Opera House, Director's Circle MOT could not be the thriving, Floy and Lee Barthel members, serve well-respected organization that it is sound like an ad for Nike as MOT Volunteer without special donors such as Floy shoes: "Just Do It." Association and Lee Barthel, who firmly believe It is a motto that has members and that without the financial support of been followed through perform numerous many, world-class opera and ballet in the last 23 years or other functions. may not survive in Detroit. so that they have been As the owners of involved with Michigan Opera Barthel Contracting Company, Floy "Thank you, Flay and Lee, for all Theatre. From capital improvements, and Lee were the recipients of the that you've done for MOT" tables and chairs, air conditioning generosity of others who gave of - David DiChiera. system improvements to lighting their time and money before they and supertitles, lockers for musi became active in MOT. "Because of Note: Flay and Lee Barthel are cians and costume shop, there is the way others invested in us, we members of the Avanti Society, no task too small or too big that feel we should do the same for those MOT's group of friends who have Floy and Lee would not tackle. In who follow us to help ensure the made arrangements to include MOT addition, the Barthels volunteer on future of this important venue. If we in their estate plans.

Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre 42 BRAVO www.M ic higanOpera.ol·g Detroit Opera H o use Mr. and Mrs. Ra ben F CORPS DE BALLET IN TRIBUTE Mrs. Anne V Bi elawski Mr. 6;[ Mrs. Eugene Whitman $250 - $999 f ebru ary J, 2010 to Mr. 6;[ Mrs. Paul Blizman Hartwig Mr. Richard W il kes Mr. 6;[ Mrs. Wi ll iam Brooks Septembe r 24,2010 Mr. 6;[ Mrs.John A. Bo ll , Ms. Heather Hamilto n Mr. and Mrs. James D. 6;[ Dr. Mrs. Thomas E. In Memory of Mr. Armin Sr. Ms. Nancy B. Henk Wil king Carson Assad Mr. 6;[ Mrs. Donald Brasie Mr. 6;[ Mrs. Addison Mr. La wrence Williams Ms . Mary Mazure 6;[ Ms. Ka ri Wilson Mr. Ri chard Sonen kl ar 6;[ Mr.Joseph Assad Mr. Mrs. William C 19leheart Dr. Nila Wilson Mr. Gregory Haynes In Memory of Mr. Norman Brooks M r. 6;[ Mrs. Alan Israel Drs. Christine Winder and Booth Mr. 6;[ Mrs. C David Mrs. Ellen Kahn Russe ll Chevey RESTRICTED Janet Chernow Campbell Mr. 6;[ Mrs. Robert]. Ke ll y Mr. and Mrs. Jon Wojtala CONTRIBUTIONS R.A. Hill Dr. 6;[ Mrs. Thomas E. Mrs. Jo Kessler Mr. Alfred Wood,Jr. Darlene Makarski Carson Dr. 6;[ Mrs. Gerald Laker Mr. David D. Woodard 2009 "KEEP THE BALL Juanita Scott Mr. 6;[ Mrs. Michael Chirco Mr. Max Lepler 6;[ Mr. Rex Dr. and Mrs. Jose E. Yanez ROLLING" OPERA BALL In Honor of Dr. DiChiera's Mr. 6;[ Mrs. Frederick H. Dotson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas V PARTY HOSTS Yates Adel Am erman , Dr. David National Endowment for Clark Mr. Edward Levy J r. 6;[ Mr. John Ya vruian Ba ll e 6;[ Thomas Jo rdan the Arts Opera Honors Ha n . &: Mrs. Avern L. Mrs. Linda Dresner Levy Dr. and Mrs. Gregory Dr. Lou rdes Andaya, Don Award Cohn Mr. 6;[ Mrs. Arthur C Zemenick Jensen 6;[ Leo Dovell e, Florence LoPatin Mr. 6;[ Mrs. Peter Cooper Liebler Mrs. David B. Hennelin Jo Kessler, Mary Beth 6;[ S. Shell ey and J oel Ta uber Mr. 6;[ Mrs. Ethan Liebler Fa mily Foundati on Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baer Kinnie Smi th Helen Zuc kerman Davidson Mrs. Florence LoPatin Mi ss Annette M. De Lorenzo Betty 6;[ Bi ll Brooks In Honor of Dr. DiChiera's Mr. Kevin Dennis 6;[ Mr. Mrs. Ba rbara F. Maniscalco Mr. and Mrs. Wi ll iam R. Gretchen Davidson 6;[ 75'h Birthday J eremy Zeltzer Ms. Vera Mannhardt Hannon Dorothy Gerson John and Nancy Prince Marianne En dicott Dr. 6;[ Mrs . Roger M. Ajluni Ms. Ingrid Brit Eidnes Ms. Fl o rine Mark Herman 6;[ Sharon Frankel , Mr. 6;[ Mrs. Robe rt A. Mrs. Marianne Endicott McG regor Fund MAJOR GIFTS - DANCE Bill 6;[ Marjorie Sandy All esee Mr. 6;[ Mrs. Alex Erdelj an Ms. Helen Millen Maxine 6;[ Stuart Frankel Mr. 6;[ Mrs. Ri chard Alonzo Mr. 6;[ Mrs. David 1. Drs. Stephen A. 6;[ Barbara Sponsors All an Gilmour 6;[ Eric $25,000 Mrs. Adel Amerman Fischer Munk J irgens Betty, Marvin 6;[ Joanne Mr. William Austin Mrs. Shirley M. Flanagan M r. 6;[ Mrs. Allan Nachma n Paul Howoleski 6;[ John Mr. 6;[ Mrs. Lee Barthel Mr. 6;[ Mrs. Carl B. Fontana Ms. Joan Nagrant Damo Dance Endowm ent Jovanovich Production Mr. j. Addison Bartush Mrs. Ba rbara Frankel 6;[ Mrs. Mary J oan Nardi Slee ping Bea uty Barbara 6;[ Michael Sponsor Kratchman, Joy and All an Mr. 6;[ Mrs. Mandell L. Mr. Ron Michala k Mrs. Barbara Nickl es Mr. George M. Zeiter Nachman Berman Ms. Shirley Gray Mr. Joseph R. Pa pp Mary Lamparte r, Cann el Mr. 6;[ Mrs. Robert Hage Mary 6;[ C harles A. Parkhill $10,000 - $24,999 Mi tchell 6;[ Nora Ma roun Mr. 6;[ Mrs. John A. Bo ll , Sr. Nancy 6;[ Bud Li ebler, Ruth The Pri vate Bank Rattner 6;[ Ma ry Lou Zieve The Nt/temeller Denise 6;[ Bob Lutz Drs. Ali Moiin 6;[ Wi ll iam Tribute to David Handleman INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT Ku psky - DANCE PATRONS Lindsay 6;[ Matthew Moroun The Single most important consideration DIRECTOR Nora 6;[ Manuel Ma roun in David Handleman's decision to under Lin da Orl ans $5,000 - $9,999 write the Educational Resource Center at Joanne Damo 6;[ Dr. Arnold Dr. Charl otte 6;[ Charl es Weingarden Podowski the Detroit Opera House and to endow the Patri cia Radzik Drs. Ali Moiin 6;[ Wi lli am educational programs that take place in that Kupskey OPERA BALL PARTY space was his passion for arts education and "NON HOSTS" CONDUCTOR MOT General Director David DiChiera. $2,500 - $4,999 (DONORS) Mr. 6;[ Mrs. Robert A. Maggie 6;[ Robert All esee We are of course talking about the late Lil 6;[ Alex Erd e lj an Allesee David Handleman, of Handleman Company Mr. 6;[ Mrs. Thomas Mary Sue 6;[ Paul Ewing Ande rson Ba rbara Frankel 6;[ Ro n in Troy, whose beginning in wholesale Mi chalak Mr. 6;[ Mrs. Lee Barthel distribution of pharmaceuticals later evolved to cover computer soft Mr. 6;[ Mrs. Ri chard Aviva 6;[ Dean Fri edman Bingham Elham Shayota ware, videotape and book distribution. Karen 6;[ Rick Will iams Dr. David Di Chi era Charlene Handleman, his wife, speaks fondly of him. "David Mrs. Charl es M. Endicott Mrs. Ba rbara Frankel 6;[ Mr. MOT CHILDREN'S believed in arts education and loved the arts. We rarely went out in the CHORUS Ron Mi chalak evening. Instead, we talked. He was so very impressed with the hard Mr. 6;[ Mrs. R. Jamison Williams $25,000 + work of David and Karen V DiChiera and their educational programs. Mandell L. 6;[ Madeleine H. He was excited by the growing interest and participation by the city in CHOREOGRAPGER Berman Foundatio n $1 ,500 - $2,499 National Endowm ent for this program, not just the core opera fans. " Mrs. Kay Albertie the Arts And so, because of the vision of our speCial donor, MOT now has Dr. 6;[ Mrs. Cli fford Furgison the Marion and David Handleman Community Center for Lifelong $1,000 - $5,000 Mr. Lawrence Glowczewski Learning in the Arts, complete with classrooms, performance spaces, Mr. Jonathan Orser Dan Yessian Music Inc. Mr. Charl es Peters Lee 6;[ Maxine Peck and a media studio, where each year dozens of Handleman scholars Dr. Annette U. Ri ckel Foundati on will be able to participate in Arts Education. Ms. Susan Sill srrhe Sills Foundation $500-$999 Eleano r 6;[ Alan Israel "Thank you, Charlene, for sharing the memories and the thoughts . Th ank DANCE MEMBERS you, David, fo r your vision, your pass ion, and your generosity; you are $100 - $499 PREMIER DANCER truly missed." - Dav id DiChiera $1,000 - $1,4999 Suzanne Ac ton 6;[ David Mrs. Irving Berg Osborne Mrs. Sylvia Gardner Miles Eichenhorn No te: David Handleman was a member of the Avanti Society, MOTs Mr. Lawrence John 6;[ Dr. Lillian Li group of friends who have made arrangements to include MOT in Ms. Theresa Spear 6;[ Mr. their estate plans. Jeff Douma Mr. 6;[ Mrs. Joel D, Tauber Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre D e troit Opera House www.Mic higanOpe ra.org BRAVO 43 In Memory of Ruth In Honor of Dr. Ali Moiin Hospitality Sponsors Cuatro Cirios NWS Harrod Salazzi and Dr. Bill Kupsky Amy Kam insky D'Amato's O PT ICS Mr. &: Mrs. Garry Fix Ms. Mary Jane Deasy Productions Detroit Bee r Company O pus O ne Companies Ms. j anice Fix Kupsky Courtyard by Marri oll Display Group Patron Detroit Dowm own OJ Captn 20 Paxahau Promotions Group Mr. &: Mrs. Edward Ms. Barbara Martin The Designate OJ XIS Piece of Cake Li quer Henke In Memory of Mrs. Heid i Bashar Sa lon- Dragon Bleu Vodka Company Mr. &: Mrs.John Dorothy Papp Somerse t Eclipse Creati ve Pirate Rum Li ngenfelten Joseph Papp The Westin Book Cadill ac Espresso Jazzy Cafe PostNet Mr. &: Mrs. Mike In Memory of Mrs. Extreme Va let LLC Presid ent Tuxedo Lo masney Estelle Moggel In-Kind Donors Fashion in Detroit Proxi mo Spirits M r. &: Mrs. Peter Mary &: Charles Parkhill 7 Restaurant &: Ultra Flower to Flour Bakery Saltwater Tranchida In Memory of Mr. Richard Lounge Ga ll o Wines Sanders Fine Chocolatiers 1515 Broadway Cafe General Linen SEE Eyewear Mrs. Sophie Pearlstein Starkweather Absopure General Wine &: Liquor Sidney Frank Dr. Charlotte &: Mr. Ms. Laura Amendt Allegra Prim and Im aging Good People Popcorn Slows Bar BQ Charl es Podowski Mr. &: Mrs . 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For your Wurtz . BRAVOBRAVO! Mr. George M. Zeltzer 2010 Sponsors Mrs. Mary Lou Zieve Presenting Sponsor In Honor of Mrs. generosity, $50,000 Marianne Endicott and Bank of America Michigan Opera Theatre Jane R. Lehman $10,000-$20,000 In Memory of Mr. MotorCity Casino Hotel please take Coleman Friedman 1-800-LAW-FI RM G lori a and Fred Clark j o Kessler $5,000-$10,000 MGM Grand Detroit some credit. Ka ren and Ri ck Williams In Honor of Mr. jon $2,500-$5,000 G reen's 55'h Birthday Great Lakes Beverage Help ensure the future of the Michigan Opera Th eatre by Ms. Nancy Schreiber Greektown Casino contributing to our endowment fund at the Community Foundation In Memory of Dr. Phillip McDonald's for Southeast Michigan. State law entitles you t o a tax credit of 50 Hertz Mrs. Mi ldred Moss CabanalSkybox Sponsors percent of the amount you contribute, subject to certain limits. Just Di ane Rosenblum and $2,500 write a check payable to the Community Foundation for Southeast Boyle Burdell DiDio Mark Mitshkun DeLand &: Ke lso, Howe, Michigan, indica te the Michigan Opera Theatre endowment fund In Memory of Mr. George Kerwin Famili es in the "subject" line, and mail by December 31 to: Killoran - Support of Detroit Radiant Products! the Dance Series Alpine Acceptance Ri chard Sonenklar and Holdings Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Gregory Haynes Christina DiBa rtolomeo 333 W. Fort St., Suite 2010 In Memory of Mr. Dan Farbman Group/Garden M I CH l CAN Kolton Court Condominiums Detroit, M I 48226-3134 Kutinsky/Brager Cleo and james L. Po li ticall y Smart, LLC Hamilton ResumeWriters.com For more informatio n o n the Michigan In honor of Mr. Dennis t ax credit, ca ll 888-WE-ENDOW (933-6369). Labeau's Bar Mitzvah Couch Sponsor $2,000 Mr. James Stedman II and Opal E. 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Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre 44 BRAVO www.MichiganOpc.oa.o.og Detroit Opcl"a House Metromix Metro Times Mi Estilo Magazine Real Detroit Weekly Volunteers StyleLine Magazi ne WDET 101.9 FM Greetings from the Michigan Opera Theatre Volunteer Association! WGPR 107.5 Yelp! As we enjoy a 40th year of world class performances here at Mi chigan we want to take a moment to once again thank our volunteers. Our IN-KIND DONORS 20lO Golf O uting volunteer membership continues to be the "heart" of Michigan Opera Allegra Prim and Imagin g - Theatre. Their countless efforts help this organization maintain its rightfu Detroit Renaissance Cemer place as one of Detroit's finest cultural treasures. Beau Jack's Bi ll King Michigan Opera Theatre truly appreciates the support of its vo lunteer Centaur Martini Bar members who are critical to the success of each season. There are so Cranbrook Institure of Science Cra ve Restaurant + Sushi Bar many who contribute in such a va ri ety of ways - the hosts of our + Lounge night dinners, cast parties and soirees, our committees who create our Cueter Ch rysler Jeep Dodge hallmark BravoBravo ! event, our resident historians who conduct our Douglas ]. Aveda Institute Emery's Creative Jewelers Opera House tours, and of course , our extraordinary corps of ushers. To each of you as well Fire ny Phone as the many volunteers who support us through your ge nerous gift of time and resources, Flower to Flour please accept our sincere gratitude. Homedics Jeanne &: Jack Bourget! There isn't a better way to perpetuate Detroit's opera and dance scene than by engaging in ] &: J Impon ers one of our many vo lunteer groups. So, how can you get involved? By becoming a memberl Legends of lee Luigi Bruni Salon Birmingham Your tax-deductible membership entitles yo u to participate in as many of the individual Mario's Detroit vo lunteer groups as you wish . If you would like to join our orga ni za ti on, please contact LI S Mel Lester and we will help you engage with the groups of your choice. MGM Grand Detroit Michelle Deland &: Brent We look forward to working with you and thank you for your interest and involvement Kelso in the Michigan Opera Theatre Volunteer Association. Enjoy this season as we focus on Radrick Farms Golf Course honoring the past and launching the future! Sander's Fi ne Chocolates Soda J Handbags Ti cketmaster Vitamin Water A~ Wabeek Country Club Steven Marlette The Westin Book Cadill ac MOTVA President Ha rvey YatesfL B. Office Products Zllmba Mexican Grille ichi gan Opera Theatre and the Detroit Opera House present one of the finest and most Haunted in the House dive rse opera and dance se ries in the country This ambitious endeavor requires the Centaur Martini Bar M Detroit Beer Company coll aboration of many including those who help out behind the scenes. The talented , giving Mosaic hands of our corps of volunteers make a significant positive impact on the overall operation of the Pappy's Sports Bar &: G rille Pebbles Lil ' Edibles company We all thank yo u for your dedication and support I Pegasus Tubby's Grilled Submarines Southgate MOTVA Executive Committee 2010 OPERAtors (alphabetical) Steven Marlette, President Lee Barthel Alan Israel Haunted in the House Media Na ncy Moore, Secretary Sponsors Robert Bomier Amy Jidov 93.9 The Ri ve r Terry Shea, Treasurer Gwen Bowlby Virginia Joliet After5 Judith Slotkin, Past President Toya Chandler Charles Letts Fashion In Detroi t Real Detroit Dodie David, Past President Gloria Clark Steven Marlette Gloria Clark, Past President Dodie David Cindy Marriott In-Kind Miscellaneous Betty Brooks, Past President Marianne Endicott John ovak Allegra Prim &: Imaging - Detroit Ren Cen Barbara Frankel Eva Powers Dodie David MOTVA Board of Directors and Jane Fanning Committee Chairs (alphabetical) Haberman Fabrics 2009-2010 MOTVA Soiree Hosts Moffat McGuire, In c. Helen Arnoldi-Rowe, DivasfDivos Kenneth Hart and Dolores Levey Sander's Fine Chocalates Gwen Bowlby, Publicity &. Development Dr. Michae l Sherbin and Lenore Gimpert Gloria Clark, Opera League &. Soirees ACCESS Opera &: Dance Sandie and Joe Knollenberg Reception Hosts Dodie David, Opera League Debbie and Rick Partrich Centaur Martini Bar Danielle DeFauw, Boutique Comeri ca Kevin Dennis, Technology Thomas J Delaney &: BravoBravo! 2010 Co-Chairs Metropolitan Title Marianne Endicott, Community Programs Sander's Fine Chocolates Heather Hamilton, Special Projects Manage r Jennifer Knapp Media Sponso r - Between the Amy Jidov, Membership Jerrid Mooney Lines Ri chard Rice Cheryl Mcllh on, Dance Council Helen Millen, Ambassadors For more information on one of the Jerrid Mooney, C4 many ways to volunteer at Michigan Joan Nagrant, Office Voluntee rs Opera Theatre, please contact Jonelle Dr. Wallace Peace, Opera Lectures Curtis Posuniak, Footlights Bowers at (313) 237-3236 or email Jeremy Zeltzer, Board Member [email protected] Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre Det."o it Ope."a H o u se www.MichiganOpera.org BRAVO 45 Administration & Staff

DAVID DlCHIERA, FOUNDER & COMPUTER SERVICES DETROIT OPERA HOUSE PARKING GENERAL DIRECTOR John Grigaitis, Information Technology CENTER Manager Robert Neil, Manager DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS Shelly Ratliff, LAN Administrator Paul Bolden, Event Supervisor for Parking Karen VanderKloot DiChiera, Director of Community Programs & Learning at the DANCE PRODUCTION Opera Hous e Kim Smith, Administrative Assistant Carol Halsted, Director of Dance ADMINISTRATION Dewan Mitchell, Director of Bookings & DEVELOPMENT Elizabeth Anderson, Production Events Management Kim-Lan Trinh, Associate Director of Coordinator Rock Monroe, Director of Safety & Development, Planned Giving & Major Carolyn Geck, Production Administrator Security Gifts Ken Saltzman, Stage Manager Laura R. Nealssohn, Director of Danielle DeFauw, Boutique Manager Matt Jackson, Nan Luchini, Assistant Communications Michelle DeLand, Corporate Campaign Stage Managers David W. Osborne, Direc tor of Production Manager Nancy Krolikowski, Production Volunteer Mary Parkhill, Director of Development Carolyn Geck, Assistant Project Manager, Jason Warzecha, Director of Theatre and BravoBravo! 2011 MUSIC DEPARTMENT Parking Center Operations Heather Hamilton, Special Projects David DiChiera, Music Director Manager Suzanne Mallare Acton, Assistant Music ADMINISTRATION Jonelle Bowers, Annual Fund Manager Director & Chorus Master William Austin, Executive Assistant to the Katherine Kucharski, Foundation & Roberto Mauro, Artistic Consultant General Director Government Grants Managel; Database Diane Bredesen, Orchestra Personnel Timothy Lentz, Archivist & Director of Consultant Manager the Allesee Dance and Opera Resource Stephani Yates, Dance Patron Circle Jean Schneider, Repetiteur Library Campaign Manager & Project Manager, BravoBravo! 2011 TECHNICAL & DESIGN STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Daniel T. Brinker, Technical Director Kimberly A. Mogielski, Patron & Ticket FINANCE Monika Essen, Property Master & Scenic Services Manager . Derrick Lewis, Controller Artist Michael Hauser, Marketing Manager Kimberly Burgess-Rivers, Rita Winters, Kendall Smith, Lighting Coordinator Kimberly Gray, Ticket Services Assistant Accountants Andrew Griffin, Asst. Lighting DeSigner & Manager Nick Williams, Accounting Assistant Asst. Technical Director* Jane Kennedy Coe, Tichet Services Orsin Thanasi, Technical Assistant Assistant Manager DETROIT OPERA HOUSE Bobby Tacoma, Asst. Lighting Designer+ Tunisia Brown, Communication & Ticket Dee Dorsey, Supertitle Operator Rudi Lauermann, Recording Engineer Services Associate HOUSE MANAGEMENT Felicia Burgess, Administrative Assistant Randy Elliott, House Manager Mitchell Carter, Website Coordinator COSTUMES Suzanne M. Hanna, Costume Director Jeff Strayer, Communications Coordinator FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Laura Brinker, Cutter/Draper RebekahJohnson, BRAVO Editor Dennis Wells, Facilities Manager Alice Moss, Wardrobe Mistress John Grigaitis, Photographer Jesse Carter, Senior Building Engineer Katie Hein, First Hand Crystal Ceo, Account Executive, Solomon Ben Latimer, Building Engineer Susan A. Fox, Stitcher Friedman Advertising Robert Mettetal, Building Engineer Monika Essen, Costume Painter Toby Faber, BRAVO Sales Timothy Johnson, Building Maintenance Bill Carroll, Public Relations Volunteer Bernard Williams, Bui lding Maintenance MAKEUP & HAIR Elizabeth Geck, Assistant Wig & Makeup COMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOOD & BEVERAGE Designer Mark Vondrak, Associate Director & Tour Angela Donaldson, Food & Beverage Manager Manager STAGE CREW Betty Lane, Operations Manager & Lashanya Littlejohn, Assistant Food & John Kinsora, Head Carpenter Singing Voice Specialist Beverage Manager Robert Mesinar, Head Electrician Dolores Tobis, Marketing Manager Corey Scott, Executive Chef Alan Bigelow, Head Propertyman Edna Robinson, Sous Chef TOURING ARTISTS OF COMMUNITY Henry Ruiz, Head Sound Robert Martin, Head Flyman PROGRAMS SAFETY & SECURITY Gary Gilmore, Production Electrician Betsy Bronson, Maria Cimarelli, Dan Lt. Lorraine Monroe, Supervisor Mary Ellen Shuffett, Head of Wardrobe Greig, Bernard Holcomb,Joseph David Marshall, Dave Williams, Stage Jackson, Lois Kaarre, Betty Lane, Door Officers IATSE Local #38, Stage Crew Debbie Lannen, Amy Dolan Malaney, Darryl Gramham, Lamont McPhail, IATSE Local #786, Wardrobe Kim Parr, Michael Parr, Madelyn Pamela Scott, Sgt. Daryl Stuckey, Porter, David Pulice, Amanda Control Center Officers Sabelhaus, Karl Schmidt, Trish * The Mikado Shandor, Christopher Vaught, Mark + La Boheme Vondrak, Alvin Waddles, Karin White Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre 46 BRAVO www.MichiganOpera.org Detroit Opera House General Information

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