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elcome to the Detroit Opera elcome to MOT’s 45th season. WHouse (DOH) and the 2015-16 WAs always during these many Michigan Opera Theatre (MOT) Fall years I love to program familiar Season — sponsored by our friends alongside works that are either very at Ford Motor Company. This fall new or rarely produced. In that way marks the beginning of my second those who especially enjoy seeing season with MOT, and I am delighted works they already know can share to work with so many dedicated and their pleasure with those who like to enthusiastic supporters. experience unfamiliar works. So we The 2015-16 Season marks the open with an opera that is among the 45th year since Founder and Artistic most beloved and most frequently AMEEN HOWRANI Director Dr. David DiChiera created the Michigan Opera performed. This season’s La Bohème marks the ninth production Theatre, a company that is recognized as a major force in MOT history. Yes, we know and treasure Puccini’s amazingly among leading opera companies in the . Our beautiful music, but what makes each production unique is productions attract audiences not only from the greater the individuality and interpretation that each artist brings Detroit area, but also the state of Michigan, the Great to their roles. Over the years we have enjoyed a cavalcade of Lakes region, and the Canadian Province of Ontario. wonderful and often famous artists bringing Rodolfo and Mimi This season we also observe the 20th Anniversary of the to life. such as , Francesco Demuro, Detroit Opera House. Our home is a place of pride, and and Charles Castronovo are among the unforgettable Rodolfos, throughout the season we will launch a series of cosmetic while Helen Donath, Stella Zambalis and Kelly Kaduce were changes in order to enhance your performance experience. wonderful and touching Mimis. This season’s La Bohème is This summer, MOT paid tribute to Karen DiChiera, no exception with the return of internationally celebrated Founder and Director of Community Programs. We are , who thrilled us with her Violetta in La truly appreciative of the imprint that Karen has made in Traviata several seasons ago, and with , the lives of children and adults who seek to learn about who not only sings opera in many of the world’s great houses the art form of opera and the creativity that exists within but is well known with an even wider American audience as each of us. one of the three tenors known as . Another beautiful pair, September marked the launch of the Michigan Opera tenor Eric Margiore and soprano Lina Tetriani will bring the Theatre Studio, a resident artist program through which lovers to life at the Sunday matinee. Russian Rodion MOT has reaffirmed its commitment to community and Pogossov, who gave us one of the most memorable Barbers in education programs. In addition, this initiative coincides the in the fall of 2012, sings Marcello. Making her American with a new cast of individual artists who will join the debut as the flirtatious Musetta is the exciting Marina Costa- company and remain in residence throughout the year. Jackson. Bohemians Schaunard and Colline will be sung by two The internationally renowned tenor has very talented members of our newly formed Resident Artists been appointed director of this new initiative. Throughout program, Jeff Byrnes and Brent Michael Smith. the year, these young artists will be seen on our stage and Our season continues with an opera by Mieczysław throughout the community. Weinberg (1919-1996), the third in the Opera of Our Time Thanks to our devoted audience, MOT has been able series, following A View from the Bridge by William Bolcom to mount a robust opera and dance season in the DOH as and Frida by Robert Xavier Rodriguez. Weinberg was a well as our community initiative in regional venues. This Polish Jew who escaped to Russia after his family perished year, performances of Aaron Copland’s opera The Tender in a Polish concentration camp. In Russia he was mentored Land will be presented in Macomb and Wayne counties by Shostakovich and became a very successful and prolific and will feature our Studio Artists. composer, writing operas, symphonies and chamber music. Season subscribers enjoy the most generous range His lifetime ambition however, was to compose an opera about of benefits — including preferred seating, the largest the Holocaust in remembrance of his family. Shostakovich discounts, and advance notification for purchasing tickets introduced him to a novel written by Zofia Posmysz, a survivor to special events. Single ticket purchasers are invited to of Auschwitz. This novel, called Passenger, finally gave him the contact our ticket office and apply the value of your ticket opportunity to express in music of luminous beauty and tragic stub toward an opera or dance series so that you too may power, his own story and the stories of those who struggled to enjoy generous benefits. be free from the greatest inhumanity of his time. Unfortunately, We invite you to join us for our many program the Russian government would not allow the work to be offerings, and we hope that you will encourage your family performed, and it was not until 2010, 14 years after the and friends to share these experiences with you. Thank composer’s death, that it had its world premiere. Shostakovich you for coming! considered it a masterpiece saying, “I understand this opera as a hymn to humanity.” While the opera is a voyage into history, it is also very much a story of the present day in which man’s inhumanity to man Wayne S. Brown continues unabated. It is only with remembering that the President & Chief Executive Officer narrative for change can be possible.

Dr. David DiChiera Founder & Artistic Director

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R. Jamison Williams Margaret Allesee Marianne Endicott Nora Moroun Directors Emeritus Chairman Pernilla Ammann Paul E. Ewing Stephen Munk Dale Austin Joseph Angileri Jennifer Fischer Charlotte Podowski J. Addison Bartush Wayne S. Brown Lee Barthel Barbara Frankel Paul Ragheb Shelly Cooper President and CEO Richard A. Brodie Herman Frankel Ruth Rattner Marjorie M. Fisher Elizabeth Brooks Dean Friedman Roy S. Roberts Jennifer Nasser Enrico Digirolamo Robert Brown Richard G. Goetz Bernard Rubin Audrey Rose Chair, Finance Committee James Ciroli John P. Hale Ankur Rungta William Sandy Gloria Clark David Handleman Elham Shayota Richard Webb Cameron B. Duncan Joanne Danto Danialle Karmanos Terry Shea Treasurer Julia Donovan Darlow Barbara Kratchman Matthew Simoncini Ethan Davidson Thomas M. Krikorian Richard Sonenklar C. Thomas Toppin David DiChiera Harry Lomason II Lorna Thomas Secretary Sonal Dubey Alphonse S. Lucarelli Jesse Venegas Cameron Duncan Donald Manvel George Vincent Michael Einheuser Ali Moiin

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2015-2016 July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016

Kenn and Liz Allen John and Debbie Dingell Thomas and Deborah Patricia H. Rodzik TRUSTEES EMERITI Robert and Margaret Allesee Mary Jane Doerr Krikorian David and Jacqueline Eugene and Marcia Sarah Allison Dilip and Sonal Dubey Melvin A. Lester Roessler Applebaum Daniel and Pernilla Ammann Cameron B. Duncan Linda Dresner Levy and Audrey Rose Agustin Arbulu Lourdes V. Andaya Michael Einheuser Edward Levy Dulcie Rosenfeld Donald and Dale Austin Joseph and Julie Douse- Kenneth and Frances Kim and Mado Lie Carolyn L. Ross Marvin A. Frenkel Angileri Eisenberg Arthur and Nancy Liebler Bernard and Donna Rubin Preston and Mary Happel Harold Mitchell Arrington Marianne Endicott Harry and Mary Alice and Sabrina Rugiero E. Jan and Pat Hartmann Beverly Avadenka Alex Erdeljan Lomason II Ankur Rungta and Mayssoun Robert and Wally Klein Lee and Floy Barthel Fern R. Espino and Thomas James and Marion LoPrete Bydon Julius and Mary Pollone Mark and Caprice Baun Short Alphonse S. Lucarelli Hershel and Dorothy William and Marjorie Sandy Ginny Berberian Paul and Mary Sue Ewing Denise Lutz Sandberg Roberta Starkweather Mandell and Madge Berman Margo Cohen Feinberg and Donald Manvel Donald and Kim Schmidt Paul and Janet Victor Debra Bernstein-Siegel Robert Feinberg Florine Mark Alan and Marianne Schwartz Amelia H. Wilhelm Joseph and Barbara Bloch Oscar and Dede Feldman Ronald and Zvezdana Mark and Lois Shaevsky Barbara K. Wrigley John and Marlene Boll David and Jennifer Fischer Martella Arlene Shaler Gene P. Bowen Marjorie M. Fisher Jack Martin and Bettye Elham Shayota FOUNDING MEMBERS Richard and Gwen Bowlby Carl and Mary Anne Fontana Arrington-Martin Terry Shea Mr.† & Mrs.† Lynn A. Betty J. Bright Elaine Fontana Florence McBrien Matthew and Mona Townsend, Founding Richard and Joanne Brodie Barbara Frankel and Ron Eugene and Lois Miller Simoncini Chairman William and Elizabeth Michalak Monica Moffat William H. Smith Mr. & Mrs.† Avern L. Cohn Brooks Herman and Sharon Frankel Ali Moiin and William Phyllis F. Snow Dr. & Mrs. John H. DeCarlo Robert and Geraldine Brown Dean and Aviva Friedman Kupsky David and Cyvia Snyder Dr. & Mrs. David DiChiera Wayne S. Brown and Brenda Barbara Garavaglia Demetra Monolidis Anthony L. Soave Mr.† & Mrs.† Aaron H. Kee Yousif and Mara Ghafari Manuel and Nora Moroun Richard A. Sonenklar and Gershenson Thomas and Vicki Celani Richard and Aurora Goetz Stephen and Barbara Munk Gregory Haynes Mr. & Mrs. Donald C. Graves Michael and Mary Chirco Arnold and Carolyn Gordon E. Michael and Dolores Mary Ann Stella Mr.† & Mrs.† John C. Griffin James and Elizabeth Ciroli Harvey and Reva Grace Mutchler Christine Strumbos Mr. & Mrs. Harry L. Jones Frederick and Gloria Clark Samuel and Toby Haberman Allan and Joy Nachman Jonathan Swift The Hon.†& Mrs.†Wade H. Avern and Lois Cohn Alice Berberian Haidostian Irving Barbara Nusbaum Ronald F. Switzer and Jim F. McCree, Jr. Thomas Cohn John and Kristan Hale Juliette Okotie-Eboh McClure Mr. Harry J. Nederlander Peter and Shelly Cooper David and Rose Handleman Linda Orlans Lorna Thomas Mr. E. Harwood Rydholm† Joanne Danto and Arnold Eugene and Donna Hartwig Graham and Sally Orley C. Thomas and Bernie Mr. & Mrs. Neil Snow Weingarden Doreen Hermelin Richard and Debra Partrich Toppin Mr. & Mrs. Richard Helen Daoud Derek and Karen Hodgson Spencer and Myrna Partrich James G. Vella Strichartz Julia D. Darlow and John C. Alan and Eleanor Israel Daniel and Margaret Pehrson Jesse and Yesenia Venegas Mr.† & Mrs.† Robert C. O’Meara Una Jackman Robert E. L. Perkins Marilyn Victor VanderKloot Jerry and Maureen D’Avanzo Don Jensen and Leo Dovelle Brock and Katherine Plumb George and Inge Vincent Dr.† & Mrs. Sam B. Williams Lawrence and Dodie David Kent and Amy Jidov Charles and Charlotte Christopher and Susan Mr.† & Mrs.† Theodore O. Ethan and Gretchen Gary and Gwenn Johnson Podowski Wilhelm Yntema Davidson Ellen Kahn Waltraud Prechter Barbara Williams Kevin Dennis & Jeremy Peter and Danielle Karmanos Paul and Amy Ragheb R. Jamison and Karen Zeltzer Patrick J. Kerzic and John and Terry Rakolta Williams David DiChiera Stephanie Germack Kerzic Ruth F. Rattner Joan Young and Thomas L. Karen VanderKloot DiChiera Michael and Barbara James and Marguerite Rigby Schellenberg Enrico and Kathleen Kratchman Roy and Maureen Roberts Mary Lou Zieve Digirolamo

Michigan Opera Theatre www.MichiganOpera.org † Deceased BRAVO • Fall 2015 5 LA BOHÈME October 17 - 25, 2015 Music Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa World Premiere , , , February 1, 1896

Conductor Stage Director Chorus Master Leonardo Vordoni Mario Corradi Suzanne Mallare Acton

Set Design Costume Design Lighting Design Hair and Makeup Design Michael Yeargan Walter Mahoney Christopher Maravich Joanne Weaver

Assistant Director Stage Manager Surtitle Translation Kelsey Ross Ken Saltzman Roberto Mauro

Production originally created for San Franciso Opera

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ACT II. Cast Amid shouts of street hawkers, Rodolfo buys Mimì a bonnet near the Café Momus before introducing her to his friends. In order of vocal appearance They all sit down and order supper. A toy vendor, Parpignol, passes by, besieged by children. Marcello’s former lover, Marcello...... Rodion Pogossov Musetta, enters ostentatiously on the arm of the elderly, wealthy Alcindoro. Trying to regain the painter’s attention, she sings a Rodolfo...... Sean Panikkar (Oct. 17, 21, 24)* waltz about her popularity. Complaining that her shoe pinches, Eric Margiore (Oct. 25) Musetta sends Alcindoro to fetch a new pair, then falls into Marcello’s arms. Joining a group of marching soldiers, the Colline...... Brent Michael Smith†* Bohemians leave Alcindoro to face the bill when he returns. Schaunard...... Jeff Byrnes† ~ Intermission ~ Benoit...... Thomas Hammons ACT III. Mimi...... Nicole Cabell At dawn on the snowy outskirts of , a Customs Officer Lina Tetriani* admits farm women to the city. Musetta and revelers are heard inside a tavern. Soon Mimì walks by, searching for the place Alcindoro...... Thomas Hammons where the reunited Marcello and Musetta now live. When the painter emerges, she pours out her distress over Rodolfo’s Musetta...... Marina Costa-Jackson* incessant jealousy. It is best they part, she says. Rodolfo, who has been asleep in the tavern, is heard, and Mimì hides; Parpignol...... Jason Thomas Marcello thinks she has left. The poet tells Marcello he wants to separate from his fickle sweetheart. Pressed further, he breaks Custom Officer...... Kurt Frank down, saying Mimì is dying; her ill health can only worsen in the poverty they share. Overcome, Mimì stumbles forward to Sergeant...... Brandon C. Sharperson Hood bid her lover farewell as Marcello runs back into the tavern to investigate Musetta’s raucous laughter. While Mimì and Rodolfo Boy...... Kevyn Roessler (Oct. 17, 24) recall their happiness, Musetta quarrels with Marcello. The Natalie Wilson (Oct. 21, 25) painter and his mistress part in fury, but Mimì and Rodolfo decide to stay together until spring.

~ Intermission ~ * Michigan Opera Theatre debut † Michigan Opera Theatre Studio Artist ACT IV. Some months later, Rodolfo and Marcello lament their loneliness in the garret. Colline and Schaunard bring a meager meal. The four stage a dance, which turns into a mock fight. The merrymaking is ended when Musetta bursts in, saying SYNOPSIS Mimì is downstairs, too weak to climb up. As Rodolfo runs to her, Musetta tells how Mimì has begged to be taken to her lover ACT I. to die. While Mimì is made comfortable, Marcello goes with Paris, Christmas Eve, c. 1830. In their Latin Quarter garret, Musetta to sell her earrings for medicine, and Colline leaves to the painter Marcello and poet Rodolfo try to keep warm by pawn his cherished overcoat. Alone, Mimì and Rodolfo recall burning pages from Rodolfo’s latest drama. They are joined by their first days together, but she is seized with coughing. When their comrades — Colline, a young philosopher, and Schaunard, the others return, Musetta gives Mimì a muff to warm her hands a musician who has landed a job and brings food, fuel, and and prays for her life. Mimì dies quietly, and when Schaunard funds. But while they celebrate their unexpected fortune, the discovers she is dead, Rodolfo runs to her side, calling her landlord, Benoit, arrives to collect the . Plying the older name. man with wine, they urge him to tell of his flirtations, then — courtesy of throw him out in mock indignation. As the friends depart for a celebration at the nearby Café Momus, Rodolfo promises to join them soon, staying behind to finish writing an article. There is another knock: a neighbor, Mimì, says her candle has gone out on the drafty stairs. Offering her wine when she feels faint, Rodolfo relights her candle and helps her to the door. Mimì realizes she has dropped her key, and as the two search for it, both candles are blown out. In the moonlight the poet takes the girl’s shivering hand, telling her his dreams. She then recounts her solitary life, embroidering flowers and waiting for spring. Drawn to each other, Mimì and Rodolfo leave for the café.

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Suzanne Mallare Acton The Mikado, Daughter of the Regiment, Nicole Cabell Chorus Master , , Les Pêcheurs de Mimi (October 17, 21, 24) As Chorus Master Perles and with The Nicole Cabell’s of MOT, Suzanne Medium for MOT; and La current season includes Acton has received Traviata for Dayton Opera; Merry Widow her debut at the Grand wide critical acclaim and Madame Butterfly for Artpark; and Théâtre de Genève for her choral for Augusta Opera. As founding in the title-role of direction involving Director of the MOT Children’s Handel’s Alcina and more than 125 Chorus, Ms. Acton was instrumental returns to the Royal productions in seven in developing the inaugural 2007-08 Opera House, Covent languages. Conducting credits include season. She is also the Artistic and Music Garden as Violetta in La Traviata, to the Frida, , Il Barbiere di Director of ’s Rackham Atlanta Opera as Juliette in Roméo et Siviglia, Music Man, Pirates of Penzance, Choir. Juliette, and to the in a new role: Rosalinde in . Ms. Cabell will perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in Hiroshima and Nagasaki and a solo recital in Baltimore. Future projects include a debut with the Symphony and David Robertson SUPPORTINGSUPPORTING as Bess in and a return to the Cincinnati Opera. Ms. Cabell’s last season included semi-staged concerts THETHE ARTS ARTS of with Edo de Waart and the Milwaukee Symphony, her Opéra National de Paris debut (and role debut) as Mimi in La Bohème and Adina in L’Elisir d’Amore with the Minnesota Opera as well as a return to Washington Concert Opera as Giulietta in I Capuleti ed i Montecchi. In concert, she was heard with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in Villa-Lobos’ Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5, with the Orchestre National de Lille in Poulenc’s , with the San Diego Symphony in Strauss’ Four Last Songs, with the Symphony Orchestra in Debussy’s La Damoiselle HonigmanHonigman celebrates celebrates the the Elue, as Bess in an abridged version of Porgy and Bess at Ravinia with Bobby McFerrin and at the Oregon Bach MichiganMichigan Opera Opera Theatre’s Theatre’s Festival in Mahler’s Symphony No. 2.

Mario Corradi 2015-20162015-2016 season. season. Stage Director Mario Corradi made his MOT debut in 1996 staging Carmen and most recently directed the fall 2013 production of La Traviata for the company. He began his theatrical career with the Yale University Theatre but, as he could not get rid of his (slight) Italian accent, he moved from acting to directing. Beginning with his debut in in 1982 with Cimarosa’s Il Matrimonio Segreto, Mr. Corradi has worked on all continents except and has added more than 50 titles to his WWW.HONIGMAN.COMWWW.HONIGMAN.COM repertoire. Since 1995, he has returned to MOT nearly every year and hopes to continue to do so.

8 BRAVO • Fall 2015 www.MichiganOpera.org Michigan Opera Theatre Thomas Hammons the Giulio Gari Foundation, the Licia Benoit/Alcindoro Albanese- Puccini Foundation, the EXPERIENCE Thomas Hammons Mario Lanza Institute, the Sergio Franchi has been acclaimed Music Foundation, the George London DETROIT throughout the United Foundation, and the Giargiari Bel Canto States, Canada, and Competition. across Europe, for the depth and richness Christopher Maravich of his portrayals and Lighting Designer the strength and beauty of his singing. Christopher A versatile singing actor, Mr. Hammons Maravich is currently has an active repertoire of over 60 roles the Lighting Director spanning a variety of genres from the of the Lyric Opera of classical buffo repertoire, to the world Chicago, and served of contemporary music, to modern as San Francisco musical theater. He made his début at Opera’s Lighting The as Sacristan in Director from 2006 to 2012, where he Tosca during the 1996-97 Season, and has created lighting designs for many took part in the première of Jonathan productions including The Gospel Miller’s acclaimed production of Le nozze of Mary Magdalene, Cosi Fan Tutti, di Figaro. He has returned to The Met , Cyrano de Bergerac, Le Nozze in over 250 performances since, most di Figaro, , , Tosca, Simon recently for Lulu, Le nozze di Figaro, and Boccanegra, Don Giovanni, Nixon in La Bohème. This season, Mr. Hammons China, and . He has collaborated will perform the role of Benoit/Alcindoro on the lighting designs for Doktor in La Bohème and in the world première at Staatsoper Stuttgart, Tannhäuser for of Shalimar the Clown at Opera Theatre the Greek National Opera, and La of Saint Louis, and Candy in Of Mice and Fanciulla del West, The Makropulos Men at Austin Lyric Opera. Case, The Daughter of the Regiment, , , Ariodante, Marina Costa-Jackson and Delilah, and all for Musetta . Maravich has also Soprano Marina designed lighting for Florida Grand Costa-Jackson is Opera, Opera Colorado, San Diego a 2015 Met Opera Opera, Opera Santa Barbara, Lyric Opera National Council of Kansas City, Cal Performances, and winner. In the fall of Opera San José to name a few. 2015 she makes her professional debut as Eric Margiore Musetta with Michigan Opera Theatre Rodolfo (October 25) in La Bohème, sings Verdi’s Lyric tenor Eric with Teatro Municipal de Santiago and Margiore, who was debuts the role of Leonora in Il Trovatore praised by Opera News in Hong Kong. In 2017 she makes her for his “brilliance and European debut as Elisabetta in Don style, brio and high- Carlo with Opera Köln, followed by her octane vocalism,” last Park. Dine. Ride. Enjoy! debut with the as appeared with MOT in the company’s Mimi. With the Academy of Vocal Arts debut of A View from the Bridge in 2013. Dine at Coach Insignia and receive she has performed Amelia in Un Ballo in Mr. Margiore is establishing himself as an complimentary valet. Maschera and Liza in Tchaikovsky’s Pique international contender in the principal Receive tokens Dame, and performed various concerts Italian bel canto and romantic tenor to and from the Opera House. with the Delaware Symphony Orchestra repertoire. In the 2013-2014 season, Mr. Enjoy the show! and Opera . This past season Margiore performed his debut with the Must present dated Opera House at AVA, she sang Mimi in La Bohème and Canadian Opera Company as Rodolfo in * tickets to receive discounts. Marguerite in Faust, and performed in La Bohéme, and as Pinkerton in Madama concert with at Madison Butterfly at the .  313.567.2622 Square Garden in New York and with  CoachInsigniaDetroit.com in Moscow and Sean Panikkar Dining Room attire is business casual or country club casual. All attire welcomed in the Lounge. Minsk. Ms. Costa-Jackson studied Vocal Rodolfo (October 17, 21, 24) Performance at Utah State University, Sean Panikkar is recognized for his the University of Utah, and privately “surpassing musicality and passion, 248.646.0370 in Italy. Currently she studies with Bill commanding self-confidence and gorgeous TheEpicureanGroup.com Schuman and was a 2014 Belvedere expression.” The American tenor of Sri finalist. She has received grants from Lankan heritage made his Metropolitan

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ThirdPage Vertical.indd 1 9/23/2015 12:48:56 PM Opera debut under the baton of James Rodion Pogossov with pianist Iain Burnside, released in Levine in Lescaut and his European Marcello February 2014 and Adelson e Salvini operatic debut in Mozart’s Zaïde at the Russian born baritone with . Rodion will perform Aix-en-Provence Festival in a production Rodion Pogossov joined at the MET, before returning directed by and conducted by the Lindemann Young to the UK for Adelson e Salvini at Opera Louis Langrée. Mr. Panikkar opens 2015-16 Artist Development Rara and Carmina Burana with the Royal at Michigan Opera Theatre as Rodolfo in La Program at the Philharmonic Orchestra. Bohème and he continues the season with beginning of his early the Washington National Opera in Lost career, for the 2000-01 Lina Tetriani in the Stars, Kurt Weill’s gripping musical season. He went on to make his Carnegie Mimi (October 25) tragedy based on Alan Hall debut with The Metropolitan Opera Lina Tetriani has Paton’s classic 1948 Chamber Ensemble, singing Stravinsky’s been praised for her novel Cry, the Beloved Renard under the baton of glowing, rich timbre

Country.The tenor sings and the following season gave his first as well as her intense in the world premieres Carnegie Hall recital. From here, his dramatic abilities. of JFK at the Fort Worth outstanding career unfolded. Now based Recent successes Opera and as the title in New York, he regularly sings the roles include her interpretation of the role role of Shalimar the of Guglielmo in Così fan tutte and has of Lora in Wagner’s rarely heard first

Clown with Opera Theatre of St. Louis. done so with Glyndebourne and at the opera, Die Feen, under the baton of Marc Symphonic highlights include Berlioz’s MET. Other major operatic roles include Minkowski at the Théâtre du Châtelet, Roméo et Juliette with David Robertson and Figaro in Il Barbiere di Siviglia which Paris. She returned to the Châtelet for the the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Sean he has sung in houses across the world, world première of ’s opera Panikkar is a member of Forte, the operatic including at the Hamburg State Opera, , and in the title role of . tenor group created in 2013 and seen by Teatro Municipal de Santiago, Michigan Other engagements include Liù in Seattle tens of millions of television viewers in Opera Theatre and Metropolitan Opera. Opera’s Turandot, Magda Sorel in Menotti’s national broadcasts of America’s Got Talent As a recording artist, his discography The Consul at Opera New Jersey, the title on NBC. He holds Master’s and Bachelor includes his solo recital disc for EMI role in at Opera on the degrees in Voice Performance from the Debut Series which received great acclaim James, Cio-Cio San in University of Michigan. and was followed by Rachmaninov songs with Mobile Opera and Hawaii Opera

Volunteers

Dear Friends of Michigan Opera Theatre, Greetings from the MOT Volunteer Association (MOTVA) as we begin our 2015-2016 Season! I have been an opera lover for many years and Michigan Opera Theatre is very important to me. That’s why I have been a proud MOT volunteer for nearly 30 seasons. I am very proud to be a small MOTVA Executive Committee BravoBravo! part of our world-class company which showcases some of the most Terry Shea, President 2014 Co-Chairs diverse opera and innovative dance series in the country. As we are Cheryl McIlhon, Vice President Megan Davis all aware, these performances require the collaboration of many, Nancy Moore, Secretary Olga Gamburg especially those who help out behind the scenes. Our founder, Dr. Steven Marlette, Past President Will Robinson David DiChiera, has often said, “Volunteers are the lifeblood of our Dodie David, Past President company.” Betty Brooks, Past President If you are not yet a volunteer, please consider joining us! Volun- Gloria Clark, Past President 2015 OPERAtors teering is a great way to meet other interesting and involved people. Gwen Bowlby, Treasurer Helen Arnoldi-Rowe Our key volunteer groups do everything from ushering and guiding Gwen Bowlby tours, to hosting events and planning sold-out fundraisers. MOTVA Board of Directors Gloria Clark Your tax-deductible MOTVA membership entitles you to partici- and Committee Chairs Dodie David pate in our individual volunteer groups. For membership informa- Dominic Arellano, Marianne Endicott tion please view the MOTVA webpage at http://www.michiganopera. Young OperaHouse Council Sisinio Ferandos org/working-with-us/volunteer, or call Christina Wagner at (313) Helen Arnoldi-Rowe, Divas/Divos Alan Israel 237-3236. Christina would be very happy to discuss volunteer op- Kathie Booth, Ushers Amy Jidov portunities with you, and connect your interests with the appropri- Gloria Clark, Opera League Delphine Kerney ate volunteer group. Dodie David, Opera League Glen & Linda Moon To those of you who currently support us through generous gifts Leo Dovelle, Boutique John Novak of time and resources, I offer my sincere thanks. Don Jensen, Special Events and Soirees I hope you enjoy the 2015-2016 season. We look forward to Amy Jidov, Special Events working with you and thank you for your interest and involvement Annette Marchesi, Publicity in the Michigan Opera Theatre Volunteer Association. Myrna Mazure, Operations & Ambassadors Cheryl McIlhon, Dance Council Curtis Posuniak, Board Member Terry Shea, President, MOTVA

10 BRAVO • Fall 2015 www.MichiganOpera.org Michigan Opera Theatre Theatre, Marguerite in Faust at Opera Michael Yeargan Théâtre musical de Paris, the Frankfurt and in concert in , Magda Production Designer Opera, and Opera Australia. Mr. Yeargan’s in and Violetta in La Traviata Michael Yeargan Broadway credits include Seascape, the at Sarasota Opera, and Kupava in The designed his first Light in the Piazza, , Awake Snow Maiden for Wexford Festival Opera. opera production in and Sing, Ah, Wilderness, and Joe Turner’s 1970 — La Bohème Come and Gone, as well as numerous Leonardo Vordoni at the Opera productions Off-Broadway and in Conductor Company. His opera regional theatres throughout the United Maestro Leonardo Vordoni led a sets have been seen at the Metropolitan States. His set designs won the 2005 splendidly nuanced reading of verve and Opera, the , the LA Opera, Tony Award for Light in the Piazza and a melting grace,” raved Opera News of his the San Francisco Opera, the Houston Tony nomination and Drama Desk Award Chicago Opera Theatre début conducting Opera, Glimmerglass, and the New York for Awake and Sing. He is the resident set Mosè in Egitto. In recent seasons, City Opera, as well as designer at the Yale Repertory Theatre Vordoni made débuts at Covent Garden in London, the Welsh and is a long-time Professor of Stage at Houston Grand National Opera, the Scottish Opera, the Design at Yale School of Drama. Opera conducting I barbiere di Siviglia; Canadian Opera Company conducting La Cenerentola; and What’s in a Song? conducting Le nozze di Figaro, where the Chicago Martin Katz Tribune wrote “Mindful of the singers’ CURATOR AND PIANIST needs, he infused the orchestral Including appearances by playing with crisp vitality and shapely , mezzo-soprano phrasing.” He also conducted L’elisir Jesse Blumberg, baritone d’amore at Minnesota Opera and Janai Brugger, soprano L’italiana in Algeri at Lyric Opera David Daniels, countertenor Kansas City. This season, he will be William Ferguson, tenor returning to Opera Santa Barbara Frederica von Stade, for L’elisir d’amore. Abroad, Vordoni mezzo-soprano débuted at the prestigious Wexford Friday, January 8 // 8 pm Opera Festival conducting Pedrotti’s Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre Tutti in maschera giving what critics called a “scintillating performance.” Additionally, he led performances of SUPPORTED BY at Teatro Comunale di Maurice and Linda Binkow Bologna, and for Opéra Photo by Robert Recker National de Bordeaux.

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Michigan Opera Theatre www.MichiganOpera.org BRAVO • Fall 2015 11 a On the Edges of Our Seats for a New Operatic Adventure By Michael Yashinsky

ichigan Opera Theatre is a company unafraid of innovation. When Dr. David DiChiera founded MOT in 1971, there was no indication that an opera company could thrive in blue-collar Detroit Mas it has done. The splendid Detroit Opera House was created out of a moldering 1920s movie palace that had for years been ignored as a mere ruin. The theatre has now seen the successful world premieres of groundbreaking operas. In November, Detroit will be only the third city in America to host a full production of Mieczysław Weinberg’s The Passenger. And this season, the company is setting forth on another entirely new enterprise: an artists’ training program called the Michigan Opera Theatre Studio. The Studio provides advanced development and performance opportunities for a select group of young artists. From September to June each season, MOT’s Studio Artists will gain valuable experience through appearances in main stage productions and community programs, and will hone their vocal and dramatic craft by training with an array of brilliant guest coaches and performers. MOT has had an apprentice artist program for years, but never one so intensive as this, which amounts to a full-time job for the Studio Artists. Their schedules will be full with master classes, rehearsals, chances to interact with and perform for Detroiters of all stripes, and workshops in which the hope is that they will learn as much from each other as from their talented teachers.

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From left to right: Gordon Schermer, Raehann Bryce-Davis, Joseph Michael Brent, Angela Theis, Brent Michael Smith, Jeff Byrnes.

MOT is dedicating many hours and resources of New York is described by Leech as “the real deal” to the program, banking on the belief that such (and he would know!). Owosso, Michigan’s Brent investment in young talent today will foster a rich Michael Smith, though his name sounds a lot like and exciting operatic scene tomorrow. According to Brent’s, sings the opposite end of the male vocal Richard Leech, newly named Director of Resident spectrum, being possessed of a rich voice. Jeff Artist Programs and himself a celebrated lyric tenor Byrnes of Louisiana was once a bass, too, having who made his Metropolitan Opera début as Rodolfo sung the Old Servant in MOT’s Elektra in 2014, in La Bohème in 1989, opera is all about taking such but will be assuming a more youthful energy this chances, all about reaching ever increasing heights. year in the baritone role of the musician Schaunard The program will encourage the singers to do the in La Bohème. “The Studio environment will be a same. “Young artists are so talented and well-trained,” wonderful atmosphere for him to make the transition Leech tells us. “They could be surgeons by now, for and explore this higher repertoire,” says Leech. how long they’ve studied. But then, too often, they And mezzo-soprano Raehann Bryce-Davis of Texas, plateau. Along the way, they need opportunities, like is described by Leech as “a wonderful asset to the this one, to take a chance and rise to the next level. program. She absolute stole the night in the closing That’s what’s unique about opera: the importance concert of the Merola Opera Program this summer.” of taking chances, of going out on that stage and At the Merola Program, a San Francisco “proving trying something new, of being vulnerable and in the ground for the future of opera,” Bryce-Davis tells moment—that’s what grabs the audience.” us she was delighted to sing excerpts from Verdi’s And the inaugural Studio Artists, five singers and Don Carlo, but is “especially looking forward” to one coach-accompanist, are men and women who performing her first full Verdi opera this season at are ready to grab the proverbial bull by its operatic MOT. She is scheduled to sing the role of the Lady- horn-helmet. Vocal coach and accompanist Gordon in-Waiting in Macbeth, April 2016. “Nothing beats Craig Schermer of Pittsburgh has performed all the Verdian thrill of an incredible orchestra joining over the world—Canada, Austria, Italy, Israel— with exhilarating voices to bring edge-of-your seat but now his talents bring him back stateside as a excitement,” says Bryce-Davis. collaborative pianist here at the Detroit Opera House. Exciting, edge-of-your-seat, a brand-new Soprano Angela Theis of Woods is a venture…this merry mezzo might as well be hometown girl, admired by MOT audiences for such describing the MOT Studio itself! So plant yourselves roles as the jailer’s sprightly daughter Marzelline on that stage, newly dubbed Studio Artists. Sing out in 2013’s , but also quickly gaining regard and fill that glorious hall. Take chances. MOT shall throughout the country. Tenor Joseph Michael Brent be taking one right alongside you.

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Michigan Opera Theatre Studio Artists

he six resident artists of Michigan Opera Theatre Studio represent some of the most exciting emerging talent in opera today. Coming to Detroit from all different areas of the country, from September to June, these young opera professionals gain valuable experience through myriad performance opportunities in main stage and community productions, and hone their skills through master classes and training with an array of world class professionals, Tguest artists, and coaches. Throughout their residency, studio artists benefit from the advice and guidance of Dr. David DiChiera and receive advanced individual training from MOT’s newly named Director of Resident Artist Programs, celebrated American tenor, Richard Leech. Supported by a major grant from the William Davidson Foundation, the program will serve as a central component of MOT’s enhanced presence in the community through our productions in the Detroit Opera House, community venues, and through recitals and special events. An important and unique element of the program is that MOT’s community initiative productions are now selected and mounted specifically for the Studio Program. This season the studio artists will fill leading and featured roles in MOT’s production of Aaron Copland’s The Tender Land, the second installment, following last season’s Frida, of MOT’s community initiative to annually produce an opera outside of the Detroit Opera House in venues throughout metro Detroit. Marc Scorca, President and CEO of Opera America said the program “will add an important dimension to the American training infrastructure and another element to MOT’s broad community service.”

Angela Theis she also won the Audience Choice Award Media Jury prize, a master class with Soprano at the 2013 Meistersinger Competition in , and a gala concert at Soprano Angela Theis has captivated Austria. Of her Zerlina in Don Giovanni Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe in the attention of international audiences with the New England Conservatory Germany. She was a 2013-15 Florida and critics alike, while remaining active of Music, The Boston Globe referred to Grand Opera Young Artist and 2015 in her hometown Detroit area. She has her performance as “bright, bold, and Merola Opera Program Participant. appeared frequently with Michigan beguilingly sung.” Ms. Theis completed Opera credits include Lily in Porgy and Opera Theatre, a postgraduate fellowship in Salzburg, Bess at Grand Théâtre de Genève, Mama and this year will Austria, and holds degrees from New McCourt in The Ballad of Baby Doe with perform several roles England Conservatory of Music and the Chautauqua Opera, Albine in Thaïs at with the company. University of Notre Dame. Florida Grand Opera, the Owl in the A highlight of her American Premiere of Unsuk Chin’s Alice career was when Raehann Bryce-Davis in Wonderland with Opera Theatre David DiChiera, Mezzo Soprano Saint Louis, Zita in at founder of Michigan Raehann Bryce-Davis has been hailed the Aspen Music Festival, the Nurse Opera Theatre, by the New York Times as a “striking in Decoration by Mikael Karlsson with personally chose her to perform his own mezzo soprano” that “sang and spoke American Opera Projects, Countess in compositions both at his 2013 Kresge potently and moved Tchaikovsky’s Pique Dame with Russian Eminent Artist award presentation and vivaciously.” Of Opera Workshop at the Academy of his 2015 tribute concert at the Detroit her Santuzza at Vocal Arts, and Marcellina in Le Nozze Opera House. the Merola Opera di Figaro with Opera on the Avalon. Last season, Ms. Theis sang Pamina Program Grand With the Manhattan School of Music in School Programs Finale, the San Opera Theatre, credits include Begbick in Tour (The Metropolitan Opera Guild), Francisco Chronicle Weill’s Rise and Fall of Mahagonny, Albine Adina in L’elisir d’amore (Eugene raved of the in Thais, Candelas in El Amor Brujo, and Opera), and Clorinda in La Cenerentola “electrifying sense Carmela in La Vida Breve. (Opera Roanoke). Other operatic of fearlessness” to the singing and that roles have included Mabel in Pirates “Bryce-Davis infused her performance Joseph Michael Brent of Penzance (Eugene Opera), Johanna with a wealth of emotional and vocal Tenor in Sweeney Todd (Syracuse Opera), color — now insinuating, now ablaze In February of 2014 Mr. Brent made and Frasquita in Carmen with (Opera with righteous fury.” his role debut as Nemorino in the Roanoke). On the concert stage, Ms. Winner of the 2015 9th International University of Georgia Opera Theater’s Theis has been a frequent guest soloist Hilde Zadek Competition at the production of with Utah Symphony (including Musikverein in and the 2015 Donizetti’s Elixir Handel’s ), the soprano soloist for Sedat Gürel - Güzin Gürel International of Love (L’elisir Richard Einhorn’s Voices of Light at the Voice Competition in Istanbul, Ms. d’amore). Nemorino Detroit Institute of Arts, twice, a guest Bryce-Davis entered the European marked Mr. Brent’s artist with the AIMS Festival Orchestra in music scene this spring making quite a ninth leading Austria. splash. In addition to winning the Zadek tenor role with A district winner of the 2012 competition, she also walked away with the UGA Opera Metropolitan Opera Council Auditions, the Supporters and Sponsors Prize, the Theater, under the

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direction of Metropolitan Opera Baritone National Council auditions in 2014, sang Harry Easter in Street Scene. . Additionally, he and he was awarded the Encouragement Brent is a first-place winner in the was named the first recipient of the Carl Award in the New Orleans district in Grand Rapids Opera Competition Hoveland Opera Fellowship 2013/2014. 2010. Jeff has also participated in the (2012). Mr. Brent had two major debuts young artist programs at Dayton Opera, in November of 2013. He made his Des Moines Metro Opera, and the Gordon Schermer Carnegie Hall debut singing the roles Seagle Music Colony. He is a graduate Coach/Accompanist of Wagner and Nereo in The Collegiate of the University of Cincinnati College- Gordon Schermer is an extremely Chorale’s presentation of Boito’s Conservatory of Music and Louisiana versatile musician equally at home in and his role debut as Don State University. This season at MOT, he opera, art song, musical theater and Jose in Carmen with the UGA Opera appears as Schaunard in La Bohème and chamber music. His performances have Theater. In the Summer of 2013 Mr. Top in The Tender Land. taken him across the United States as Brent sang the title role in Jacques well as Canada, Offenbach’s fantasmagorical Les Contes Brent Michael Smith Italy, Austria d’Hoffmann () with Bass and Israel. He the Foundation’s Prelude As a Studio Artist with Michigan has performed to Performance program. Throughout Opera Theatre, this season Brent will in venues such the summer he performed excerpts from be singing Colline in La Bohème and as Weill Hall at the Les Contes d’Hoffmann, including the Grandpa in The Carnegie Hall three live-streamed master classes for Tenderland among and Steinway opera super-stars Eric Owens, Richard other roles. Hall in New York Leech and Maestro Tito Capobianco. He was an and the Salle Bourgie in Montréal. In Following the success of Mr. Brent’s Apprentice Artist Montréal, he helped recreate a unique Hoffmann, he was invited, by the New with Des Moines two piano transcription of Poulenc’s Les York-based Collegiate Chorale, under the Metro Opera this Mamelles de Tirésias originally arranged direction of James Bagwell, to sing at the summer, where by for the Aldeburgh Verbier Festival in Switzerland. Mr. Brent his performance as Festival. He has been a fellowship coach returned to the University of Georgia Billy Jackrabbit in at the Aspen Music Festival and School in August 2013 to complete a Doctor of received critical acclaim by Opera News where he served as the children’s chorus Music degree. as a “standout.” Colorado Music Buzz master for Puccini’s La Bohème and praised him for “making the most of his rehearsal pianist/coach for Britten’s The Jeff Byrnes brief appearances.” Rape of Lucretia. In addition, he was also Baritone This year, Brent sang Harry Hopkins in chosen to play the Verdi Requiem for Baritone Jeff Byrnes is excited to the world premiere of Daron Hagen’s A renowned conductor Leonard Slatkin. He return to Michigan Opera Theatre this Woman in Morocco, as a part of Kentucky was selected as the official accompanist season as a Studio Opera’s American Opera Initiative, and of the Metropolitan Opera National Artist. Last season, was an Apprentice Artist with Sarasota Council Auditions in the Central Jeff performed the Opera where he covered Charles V/The Illinois district in both 2006 and 2007. role of Old Servant Monk in as well as sang in Mr. Schermer has appeared in master in Elektra and The scenes from Fidelio, L’italia in Algeri and I classes given by , Sherrill Bonze in Madama Lombardi. Milnes, , Ben Heppner, Butterfly. Prior to In 2014, Brent sang the role Jim and Nathan Gunn joining MOT, he Larkens in Kentucky Opera’s production among others. A native of Pittsburgh, performed the role of La fanciulla del West, as well as Doctor PA, Mr. Schermer comes to us from New of Owen Hart in Grenvil in their touring production of York City. He has served as an adjunct Dead Man Walking with Dayton Opera, La Traviata. Additionally he made his professor at Montclair State University, and he covered Germont in La Traviata debut with Central City Opera, as an vocal coach at Manhattan School of and Balstrode in Peter Grimes with Des Apprentice Artist, singing in Music and staff pianist at the Bard Moines Metro Opera. Other operatic their production of Le nozze di Figaro. College Conservatory of Music. He holds highlights include Leporello in Don Brent sang Balthazar in Amahl and a Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Performance Giovanni and the title role in The Mikado the Night Visitors with the University of from the University of Illinois at Urbana- with the Natchez Opera Festival, and Northern Iowa, where he received his Champaign and a Master’s Degree in Figaro in Le Nozze di Figaro, Sprecher Masters of music under the tutelage of Accompanying from Manhattan School in Die Zauberflöte, and Pilate in St. John John Hines. He received his Bachelor’s in of Music. His teachers have included Passion with CCM Opera. He was a music in piano performance from Hope Ian Hobson, Kenneth Merrill and John regional finalist in the Rocky Mountain College (Holland, MI). While at Hope, Wustman. Region of the Metropolitan Opera he studied voice with Linda Dykstra and

Michigan Opera Theatre www.MichiganOpera.org BRAVO • Fall 2015 15 Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra — La Bohème Some of the world’s VIOLIN I BASS HORN most creative minds Andrew Wu+ Derek Weller+ Andrew Pelletier*+ Acting Concertmaster Clark Suttle+ Carrie Banfield+ suffer from one of Velda Kelly+ Robert Stiles David Denniston the most devastating Bryan Johnston+ Tamara Kosinski Acting Assistant BANDA conditions… Concertmaster Neil Mueller TRUMPETS Emily Barkakati+ Charles Saenz David Ammer*+ Charlotte Merkerson+ Charles Ricotta Gordon Simmons+ Beth Kaufman+ Derek Lockhart Molly Hughes+ FLUTE Jenny Wan Amanda Blaikie*+ TROMBONE Dennis Carter Tyler Vahldick*+ VIOLIN II Laura Larson+ Greg Near+ Haltom*+ Daniel Stachyra+ PICCOLO BASS TROMBONE Anna Bittar-Weller+ Laura Larson+ Gary Hellick Tracy Dunlop Bryan Pokorney Janet Sullins OBOE Judith Teasdle Nermis Mieses*+ TIMPANI Stephanie Shapiro Alison Chang*+ VIOLA Sally Heffelfinger-Pituch+ Scott Stefanko*+ PERCUSSION Be a source of hope. Help find Kathleen Grimes+ ENGLISH HORN John Dorsey*+ a cure for bipolar disorder. James Greer Sally Heffelfinger-Pituch*+ David Taylor Julianne Zinn Dan Maslanka Barbara Zmich-McClellan+ CLARINET What makes a person bipolar, Brian Bowman*+ HARP prone to manic highs and CELLO Chad Burrow Patricia Terry-Ross*+ depressed lows? We are advancing Nadine Deleury*+ J. William King+ research on the personalized Stefan Koch * Principal treatment of this illness that affects Daniel Thomas+ BASSOON + Michigan Opera Theatre Andrea Yun Pawel Wnuk+ close to 6 million Americans. Core Orchestra Eugene Zenzen Gregory Quick+ Detroit Federation of Musicians Local #5 American Federation of Musicians

Make your donation at: PrechterFund.org/help Michigan Opera Theatre Chorus —La Bohème 1-877-UM-GENES Soprano Michael Fowler Diane Schoff Brandy Adams Richard Jackson Tamara Whitty Alaina Brown Adrian Leskiw Alexandria Clark Brad Miller Bass Fidelia Esther Jason Thomas Kurt Frank Darmahkasih Jeffrey Wilkinson Branden Hood Danae Picklo Matthew Konopacki Jessica Pistor Alto Pette Moore Jennifer Zabelsky Yvonne Friday Paolo Pacheco Heidi Zook Helen Hass David Twigg Mimi Lanseur Justin Watson Tenor Rachel McIntosh Norman Weber Gregory Ashe Anna Nadasky Fred Buchalter Amanda O’Toole

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16 BRAVO • Fall 2015 www.MichiganOpera.org Michigan Opera Theatre THE PASSENGER Mieczysław Weinberg

SAT., NOV. 14, 2015 – 7:30 PM | WED., NOV. 18, 2015 – 7:30 PM SAT., NOV. 21, 2015 – 7:30 PM | SUN., NOV. 22, 2015 – 2:30 PM

Michigan Opera Theatre is honored to partner with more than 60 organizations and individuals throughout Southeast Michigan, whose joint mission is to raise awareness of The Passenger’s universal themes: The danger of denying the humanity of others and the importance of remembering victims of genocide.

For a complete list of partners and events, please visit michiganopera.org

“The combined power of all of these people is extraordinary. Art can unite. Music can make a difference; Opera can serve as a catalyst for productive dialogue. We honor our community partners who are joining us on this journey with The Passenger.”

—Wayne S. Brown, President & CEO of Michigan Opera Theatre

Michigan Opera Theatre www.MichiganOpera.org BRAVO • Fall 2015 17 Michigan Opera Theatre Children’s Chorus (MOTCC) is a ground breaking ensemble and first of its kind for Metro Detroit UPCOMING children. Founded in 2007, the MOTCC with children ranging from 8-16 years PERFORMANCES: old has charmed audiences of all ages, embracing diverse cultures and traditions in an extensive range of genres from folk songs La Bohème to opera. Come see the MOTCC perform! Giacomo Puccini Detroit Opera House October 17-25, 2015

Ethan Bortnick Live in Concert Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Dearborn Tuesday, October 27, 2015 7 PM

A Winter Fantasy: Holiday Concert & Fundraiser Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 3 PM Ring in the season with beautiful choral music sung by the MOTCC. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. to register for silent auction at 3 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults 18 and older, $50 for box seats, $15 for ages 5 MOTCC Principal Chorus and older, and free for children 4 and younger. Tickets include entrance to the concert, silent auction, and a variety of Michigan Opera Theatre Children’s Chorus delectable desserts. Performing in La Bohème The Mikado — MOTCC Children’s Opera Oct. 17, 24, 2015 Matteo Papadopoulos Jehnya Footitt By: Gilbert and Sullivan Melody Balos Owen Pichla Soleil Garcia-Johnson Synopsis: This beloved, hilarious Shiloh Beaton Samantha Radman Memphis Griffin Gilbert & Sullivan has been Brooke Bugajewski Kevyn Roessler Alexander Honablue re-imagined for a younger generation. Lacey Cooper Laura Rosales JT Langlas Be prepared for an explosion of fun Miranda Cancelosi Caitlin Simonds Molly Levin and color on stage with Japanese anime Katherine Fuller Noah Trudeau Reagan Marinucci mixed with Candyland. Lilly Geer Natalie Watson Stephanie Martin Nina Georgeff Rachel Miltimore Student Dress Rehearsal Jayla Granger Oct. 21, 25 Nadia Morman-Williams Friday, April 29, 2016 Emma Guzman Alexandra Beck Katherine Moses 11 a.m. at the Detroit Opera House Emma Huber Ryan Blankenburg Amber Ohlsson Tickets (must be purchased in advance): Aspen Jacobsen Armando Crespo Raquel Segars $10/Student; 1 FREE Chaperone ticket Mary Jordan Portteia Davidson Lauren Trainor for every 10 tickets, if purchased the Rebecca Lucksom Xaneveya Davidson Benjamin Ward day of rehearsal: $15 students; $25 Emily Mackinnon Kristen D’Souza Violet Whitmore adults Emma McDonald Edward Eichenhorn Natalie Wilson Public Performance: Elliana Michaels Jaeden Footitt Saturday, April 30 2:30 p.m. at the Detroit Opera House Tickets: Adult: $30, Children: $15 MOTCC Staff Suzanne Mallare Acton, Director For more information about the Dianna Hochella, Assistant Director, Principal Chorus Conductor MOTCC and to order tickets Annie Klark, Preparatory Chorus Conductor visit www.motcc.org or contact MOTCC Twannette Nash, Chorus Administrator Chorus Administrator, Twannette Nash Joseph Jackson, Principal Chorus Accompanist at [email protected] John Pavik, Preparatory Chorus Accompanist

18 BRAVO • Fall 2015 www.MichiganOpera.org Michigan Opera Theatre Ensuring the Future a gift that outlives you—that touches future generations in your absence—to Imagine experience and enjoy the world of opera. That’s the goal of the Avanti Society, Michigan Opera Theatre’s Planned Gift Recognition Program. The Avanti Society represents a designated group of friends of Michigan Opera Theatre who have made plans to include the organization in their estate plans—whether by will, trust, insurance, or life income arrangement. Membership in the Avanti Society is open to all. Members of the Avanti Society receive a beautifully designed lapel pin, recognition at the annual Avanti Evening and invitations to special events and performances, and are listed as members in our program books throughout each season.

AN AVANTI FOR TOMORROW The growth of Michigan Opera Theatre’s permanent Endowment Fund ensures the growth and future vitality of one of the region’s greatest cultural assets. You are invited to create your own legacy— your Avanti—through Michigan Opera Theatre. Estate of Mr. Douglas Allison Estate of Ms. Anne E. Ford Estate of Ms. Rema Frankel

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Michigan Opera Theatre’s Department of Education and Community Programs offers a variety of educational programming and workshops in opera and dance for students and audiences of all ages. To learn more about any of these programs go to www.MichiganOpera.org.

TOURING ENSEMBLE I, Too, Sing America by Dr. Emery Stephens (Grades 7-12) Taking opera to the community, last season The MOT This interactive lecture / recital highlights the achievements Touring Ensemble presented more than 100 performances of African-American musicians. Dr. Emery Stephens, for students, seniors, and adults throughout the state Assistant Professor of Voice at and of Michigan, bringing opera to over 20,000 individuals. Alvin Waddles, Award-Winning Concert Pianist give a Performances are 30-45 minutes in length and include history lesson on how various genres of music were created a Q&A session with the cast immediately following the and the world events surrounding their creation. (Subjects: performance. Our 15-16 Touring season will include a variety World History, African-American History, Social Studies, of performances which are listed below. Humanities, Music) FEATURED: Create & Perform: How Nanita Learned to Make Flan A program in which students ages 8-18 use improvisation to by Enrique Gonzalez-Medina. (Grades K-6) create their own unique musical drama. This program can This multi- be conducted as an in-school residency, based on any school cultural chamber subject. opera performed in English and Spanish COMING SOON: displays some of the La Pizza Con Funghi struggles of Hispanic by Seymour Barab (Grades 9-12 & Adult) immigrants. Nanita’s This spoof on will tickle your funny bone! papa is a shoemaker Voluptua is in love with Scorpio. In order to be free to marry who works so hard him, she plans to poison her husband, Count Formaggio. Her he doesn’t even have maid, Phobia, warns the count of his wife’s plans and for her time to make his own loyalty, she must lose her life. Eventually, of course, so must daughter a pair of all the other members of the cast. This opera is sure to keep shoes. Now Nanita’s you laughing. First Communion is coming up, but how can she appear before Our Lady of ALSO OFFERED EACH SEASON: Guadalupe in bare feet? So Nanita decides make the shoes for herself. But somehow, her odd little creations turn out to be Opera & Broadway Revues: From the American Songbook enchanted, and they sleep walk her far, far away. When she Classics of Irving Berlin and Jerome Kern to the operatic awakens, poor Nanita is lost. How this feisty heroine finds favorites of Bizet, Puccini, and Verdi, our Opera & Broadway her way back home is sure to delight all youngsters, as will revues continue to delight audiences of all ages! A favorite the recipe for magical flan. (Subjects: English Language Arts, in a variety of venues including: Schools, Libraries, Senior Spanish, Humanities, Social Studies, Arts Education — Music Living Communities, Theaters, and Community Centers. & Theater) Opera in the Parks: Michigan Opera Theatre hosts outdoor Little Red Riding Hood Grand Opera concerts throughout the Metro Detroit area. by Seymour Barab (Grades K-6) Recent concerts include venues such as Grand Circus Park, Seymour Barab’s Little Red Riding Hood is a delightful , and the . adaptation of the fairy tale classic, in which the scary wolf is transformed into a comedic character, and Little Red learns Operetta Workshop: Coming this summer! Students learn why she should have listened to her mother and kept her singing, acting, healthy vocal care, and stage movement. promises. Barab uses just the right mix of tradition; although This workshop culminates in a final performance of a kids know how the story should end, they’ll sit on the edge selected Gilbert & Sullivan operetta on the Main Stage of the of their chairs. (Subjects: English Language Arts, Humanities, Michigan Opera Theatre. Social Studies, Arts Education — Music & Theater) To learn more about any of these programs go to www.MichiganOpera.org.

20 BRAVO • Fall 2015 www.MichiganOpera.org Michigan Opera Theatre DANCE EDUCATION MASTER CLASSES All classes are held in the Detroit Opera House Margo V. Cohen Dance Studio. FREE with ticket to corresponding dance performance. Class fee is $25 without corresponding ticket. Pre-registration required: [email protected]. For information: (313) 237-3251 BalletMet Columbus Ballet master class – Ages 11 to 15 Beginner/Intermediate level Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Get Involved! Michigan Opera Theatre Volunteer Association Dance Council Do you love dance and have a desire to support the arts by volunteering? Become a member of the MOTVA Dance Council. This is a group dedicated to sharing dance and building audiences at the Detroit Opera House. The Dance Council is in need of highly motivated dance lovers with new ideas willing to host gatherings, come up with new fundraising ideas, and most of all enjoy dance in Detroit. For more information please contact [email protected]

Enjoy Dance Film, Refreshments, and Discussion Dance lovers from all over Detroit come together for dance films, popcorn, drink, and discussion on Tuesday evenings. All dance films take place at the Detroit Opera House in the Ford Center for Arts and Learning. A $10 donation is payable at the door, and this includes the film presentation, refreshments and beverages. No reservations are required. For more information, call 313.237.3251.

DANCE FILMS October 13, 2015 – Opening Spectacular November 10, 2015 – Highlights of Fred and Ginger

Michigan Opera Theatre www.MichiganOpera.org BRAVO • Fall 2015 21 Administration & Staff

Wayne S. Brown COMMUNITY PROGRAMS DETROIT OPERA HOUSE PARKING CENTER President & Chief Executive Officer Mark Vondrak, Associate Director of Community Robert Neil, Manager Programs Paul Bolden, Event Supervisor for Parking David DiChiera Pette Moore, Program Coordinator Founder & Artistic Director PRODUCTION TOURING ARTISTS OF COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS PROGRAMS Elizabeth Anderson, Production and Artistic Margarite Fourcroy, Chief Patron Officer Betsy Bronson, Maria Cimarelli, Dan Greig, Joseph Jackson, Brad Lieto, Annie Coordinator Richard Leech, Director of Resident Artist Programs Klark, Betty Lane, Dianne Lord, Pette Moore, Kathleen Bennett, Production Administrator Dewan Mitchell, Director of Bookings & Events Madelyn Porter, Ken Saltzman, Stage Manager Management Amanda Rodriguez Sabelhaus, Michael Peters, Nan Luchini, Assistant Stage Rock Monroe, Director of Safety & Security, DOH Karl Schmidt, Emery Stephens, Managers & DOHPC Brittania Talori, Mark Vondrak, Nancy Krolikowski, Production Volunteer David W. Osborne, Director of Production Alvin Waddles Shawn Taffinder,Director of Catering & Special MUSIC Events COMPUTER SERVICES Suzanne Mallare Acton, Assistant Music Director Jason Warzecha, Director of Theatre & Parking John Grigaitis, Information Technology Manager & Chorus Master Center Operations Chris Farr, LAN Administrator Jean Schneider, Repetiteur Molly Hughes, Orchestra Personnel Manager ADMINISTRATION DANCE Beth Kaufman, Librarian William Austin, Executive Assistant Kim Smith, Administrative Assistant Timothy Lentz, Archivist & Director, Allesee TECHNICAL & DESIGN STAFF Dance & Opera Resource Library FINANCE Daniel T. Brinker, Technical Director Dodie David, Human Resources Volunteer Derrick Lewis, Controller Monika Essen, Property Master & Scenic Artist Consultant Kimberly Burgess-Rivers, Rita Winters, Heather DeFauw, Assistant Lighting Designer & Bryce Rudder, Senior Librarian, Allesee Dance & Accountants Assistant Technical Director Opera Resource Library Lisa Berg, Technical Assistant Dee Dorsey, Supertitle Operator DETROIT OPERA HOUSE PATRON SERVICES HOUSE MANAGEMENT COSTUMES Felicia Burgess, Tunisia Brown, Patron & Ticket Randy Elliott, House Manager Services Associates Suzanne M. Hanna, Costume Director Katherine Nelson, Wardrobe Mistress Mitchell Carter, Website Coordinator FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Crystal Ceo, Account Executive, Real Integrated Craig P. Wickham, Fitting Assistant/Wardrobe Tim McCloud, Facilities Electrician Master Advertising Johnny Benavides, Building Engineer Leo Dovelle, Boutique Manager Susan A. Fox, First Hand Dennis Wells, Facilities Manager Jessica M. Herron, Stitcher/Crafts Christy Gray, Patron Services Associate, Jesse Carter, Senior Building Engineer Development Patricia Pratt, Maureen Abele, Mary Ellen Shuffett, Timothy Johnson, Building Maintenance Stitchers Kimberly Gray, Patron Services Manager, Bernard Williams, Building Maintenance Ticket Office MAKEUP & HAIR John Grigaitis, Photographer CATERING & SPECIAL EVENTS Elizabeth Geck, Assistant Wig & Makeup Designer Michael Hauser, Marketing Manager Angela Donaldson, Catering & Special Events Kristine Clifton-Higgins, Crew Leader Colin Knapp, Audience Engagement Associate Manager Corene Bridges, Erika Broderdorf, Mikko McKay, Kathi Kucharski, Corporate, Foundation & Edna Robinson, Culinary Manager Paige Parks, Alexis, Pravato, Cedasha Randolph, Government Grants Manager, Database Consultant Demetrius Skeens, Catering and Special Events Shannon Schoenberg, Denitra Townsend, Dayna Sean Martinez, Patron Services Associate, Coordinator Winalis, Wig & Make-up Crew Development Laura R. Nealssohn, Communications Consultant SAFETY & SECURITY STAGE CREW Christina Wagner, Patron Services Manager, Lt. Lorraine Monroe, Supervisor John Kinsora, Head Carpenter Individual Giving Willie Wicks, Stage Door Officer Frederick Graham, Jr., Head Electrician Michael Yashinsky, Audience Development Associate Darrin Cato, A.M. Hightower, Pat McGee, Head Propertyman Stephani Yates, Special Events Manager Delonie Knott, Demetrius Newbold, Henry Ruiz, Head Sound Jillian Zylinski, Communications Manager Sgt. Daryl Stuckey, Eric Strickland, Control Robert Martin, Head Flyman Austin Stewart, Audience Engagement Coordinator Center Officers Gary Gilmore, Production Electrician Shannon Ferguson, Medic Mary Ellen Shuffett, Head of Wardrobe

IATSE Local #38, Stage Crew IATSE Local #786, Wardrobe

22 BRAVO • Fall 2015 www.MichiganOpera.org Michigan Opera Theatre Michigan Opera Theatre Donor Honor Roll Michigan Opera Theatre gratefully acknowledges the generous donors who made major general operating support and restricted gifts of $25,000 and above between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. Their support plays an integral part in the company’s financial stability which is necessary for producing quality grand opera, dance and award-winning educational activities. $1,000,000 and above William Davidson Foundation $200,000 and above $150,000 and above Ford Motor Company Fund Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan DTE Energy Foundation McGregor Fund $100,000 and above $50,000 and above $35,000 and above Mrs. Elaine Fontana Mr. & Mrs. Lee Barthel Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Mr. & Mrs. Ethan Davidson Herman and Sharon Frankel Mandell and Madeleine Berman Marvin & Betty Danto Family Barbara Frankel and Ron Sally Mead Hands Foundation Foundation Foundation Michalak Mr. & Mrs. Peter Karmanos General Motors Foundation Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Richard Sonenklar and Gregory Oliver Dewey Marcks R. Jamison and Karen Williams Foundation Haynes Foundation The Kresge Foundation Masco Corporation Foundation Shirley K. Schlafer Foundation Lear Corporation J. Ernest & Almena Gray Wilde $25,000 and above Matilda R. Wilson Fund Michigan Council for Arts and Fund Mr. and Mrs. John Boll, Sr. Worthington Family Cultural Affairs DeRoy Testamentary Foundation Foundation Fred A. & Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation Contributors to Annual Campaigns Michigan Opera Theatre gratefully acknowledges the generous corporate, foundation, government, and individual donors whose contributions were made between July 1, 2014, and June 30, 2015. Their generosity is vital to the company’s financial stability, which is necessary to sustain MOT’s position as a valued cultural resource.

FOUNDATION & $5,000 - $9,999 James and Andrea Balcerski Mrs. Elaine Fontana Alphonse Lucarelli GOVERNMENT SUPPORT Alice Kales Hartwick Foundation Ms. Lindsey Barile Mr. & Mrs. Joe Fontana Mr. Jim Luckey Karen & Drew Peslar Foundation Mr. Ken Barrett Ford Motor Company Fund Donald Manvel GOVERNMENT Herbert and Elsa Ponting Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker, Barbara Frankel and Ronald Jack Martin and Bettye Foundation P.L.L.C. Michalak Arrington-Martin Michigan Council for Arts and Louis & Nellie Sieg Fund Ms. Debra Bernstein-Siegel Herman and Sharon Frankel Mr. Joey G Maruskin Cultural Affairs Young Woman’s Home Ms. Marta Blaga Dean and Aviva Friedman Mr. Bill Mcdad National Endowment for the Arts Association Paul and Lee Blizman Mr. Antonio Gagnon Ms. Rebecca McGrane Ms. Elizabeth Brazilian Ms. Carolyn Gammichia Mr. David McNulty FOUNDATION $1,000 - $4,999 Robert and Geraldine Brown Gasper Financial Group Jeff and Amy Messano Arts Midwest Touring Fund Wayne Brown and Brenda Kee Steve and Stephanie Gasper Dr. & Mrs. Alireza Meysami $1,000,000+ Detroit Industrial School Mr. Otto Buj Karen Gaudette MGM Grand Detroit William Davidson Foundation Drusilla Farwell Foundation Mr. Howard W. Burdett, Jr General Motors Foundation Mr. Phillip D. Minch James & Lynelle Holden Fund Jeff and Susan Cancelosi Ms. Laura Gerlants Ali Moiin and William Kupsky $100,000 + Legacy Foundation Natalka Cap Mr. Ehren Gonzales Joe and Myra Moreland Mandell and Madeleine Berman Michigan Humanities Council Mr. Richard D. Cavaler Lee and Brenda Gonzales Ms. Lisa Morin Foundation Lee & Maxine Peck Foundation Ms. Shirley Cetner James and Nancy Grosfeld Mr. Doyle Mosher Community Foundation for Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Frederick and Gloria Clark Mr. & Mrs. David Grossman Stephen and Barbara Munk Southeast Michigan Foundation Mr. Eric Clement Samuel and Toby Haberman Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mylod The Kresge Foundation Village Club Foundation Avern Cohn and Lois Pincus John and Kristan Hale Allan and Joy Nachman McGregor Fund Mr. Gordy Coleman Heather Hamilton Ms. Payam Naghshtabrizi CORPORATE SUPPORT Mr. Daniel A Collins Mr. Bryan L Hardaway Mr. Fred Nederlander $30,000 – $99,999 $100,000 + Conifer Holdings Ms. Dana Harper Netlink Marvin & Betty Danto Family DTE Energy Foundation Mr. Steve Cosgrove Mr. & Mrs. Corey Harris Mr. Michael Neuman Foundation Ford Motor Company Fund Crain Communications Inc. Doreen Hermelin Nexlink Communications Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher General Motors Foundation KC and Ashely Crain Derek and Karen Hodgson Northern Trust Bank Foundation Lear Corporation Maryann Cromwell Rich and Tracey Homberg Graham and Sally Orley Sally Mead Hands Foundation Alma Crossley Dr. Devon Hoover Robert and Marcie Orley J. Ernest & Almena Gray Wilde $50,000 - $99,999 Joanne Danto and Arnold Dr. Kairi L. Horsley Spencer and Myrna Partrich Fund Masco Corporation Foundation Weingarden Mr. Monte Huber Penske Corporation Julia Darlow and John O’Meara Ms. Minden Humphrey Mr. D. Roe Peterhans $10,000 - $29,999 $5,000 - $9,999 Ethan and Gretchen Davidson Rick and Elanah Hunger Platinum DeRoy Testamentary Foundation Comerica Charitable Foundation Kevin Dennis and Jeremy Ms. Kelle Ilitch Mr. David Plunkett Detroit Public Schools MGM Grand Detroit Zeltzer Andrey Ilyasov Charlotte and Charles Podowski Foundation Quicken Loans Chris and Trish Dewald Mr. Arthur Itkis Mrs. Waltraud Prechter Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Dilip and Sonal Dubey Kent and Amy Jidov W. James and Patti Prowse Family Foundation $1,000 - $4,999 Cameron Duncan Chacona Johnson Paul and Amy Ragheb Ann and Gordon Getty Antonio’s Cucina Italiana Ms. Maggie Durant Mr. George Johnson Mrs. Ruth F. Rattner Foundation KinderMorgan Foundation Eclipse Creative Peter and Danialle Karmanos Anthony and Suzanne Rea Hudson-Webber Foundation Target Stores Mrs. Natalia Emelianov Mrs. Alla Khankin Claude and Sandi Reitelman Knight Detroit Opera Fund of the Wolverine Packing Company Mr. Sean Emery Ms. Emily Krajniak Ms. Alina Rits Community Foundation Marianne Endicott John and Mary Krakowiak The Ronald & Fifi Levin Family Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation $500 - $999 Mr. Brian Enright Ms. Mary Kramer Fund Ralph L. and Winifred E. Polk IATSE Local 38 Ms. Aleksandra Epshteyn Mr. Jack Krasula Mr. Brian Roney Foundation Tuesday Musicale of Detroit Ms. Alla Epshteyn Michael and Barbara Kratchman Ms. Prudence Rosenthal Sage Foundation Olga Epshteyn Arthur and Nancy Ann Ms. Renee M Roth Shirley K. Schlafer Foundation OPERA BALL 2014 Fern Espino and Tom Short Krolikowski Bernard and Donna Rubin Ida & Conrad H. Smith Robert and Margaret Allesee Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Essad Lear Corporation Ankur Rungta and Mayssoun Endowment for the Michigan Mr. Joseph Amine Mr. Ernie Essad Ronald and Fifi Levin Bydon Opera Theatre Dr. Lourdes V. Andaya Ms. Taffey Everett Linda and Edward Levy Edith Ruscillo Mary Thompson Foundation Miss Samira Arkashevsky Paul and Mary Sue Ewing Mr. Derrick Lewis Dr. Alla Sakharova Samuel L. Westerman Foundation Ms. Kristen Armstrong Ms. Candice Faranso Arthur and Nancy Liebler Hershel and Dorothy Sandberg Matilda R. 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Fell Juliane & Donald McCann Dr. Irvin Reid & Dr. Pamela Rob & Mary Michielutti Nedda and Elham Shayota Mr. & Mrs. Carl B. Fontana Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Miller Trotman Reid Ms. Laurie Mickiewicz Mr. & Mrs. R Shirmer Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Freeman Dr. & Mrs. Van C. Momon, Jr. Reverend Henry Roodbeen Ms. Barbara Mitchell Ms. Wendy Silverman Mr. & Mrs. Dean Friedman Mrs. Theodore Monolidis Mrs. Norman Rosenfeld Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Moss William Smith Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Giancamilli Allan & Joy Nachman Mrs. Gerald F. Ross Robin & Gene Newman Richard Sonenklar and Gregory Mr. & Mrs. David Handleman Philanthropic Fund Mr. & Mrs. George Roumell, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. George Nicholson, III Haynes Dr. & Mrs. Gerhardt A. Hein Dr. & Mrs. Barry Nemon Mr. & Mrs. Kingsley Sears Ms. Lois Norman Southern Screw Mr. & Mrs. Derek Hodgson Dr. & Mrs. Peter Nickles Mrs. Steven Sell Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. O’Brien Ms. Mary Ann Stella Dr. Devon Hoover Dr. Juliette Okotie-Eboh Mr. & Mrs. Dante Stella Randall L. 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Sue & Alan Buratto Mr. & Mrs. William Sandy Elizabeth Kupsky Ronald Switzer & Jim McClure In Honor of Mr. Alvin Waddles William and Janis Wetsman Adult Learning Institute In Memory of Charles Muscat In Memory of Al Cimarelli In Memory of Gloria Donoher Len & Josi Busuttil In Honor of Joanne Danto’s Esther & Ron Robert Thibodeau & Richard Birthday Karasinski In Honor of Carol Halsted Gail Danto & Arthur Roffey Dr. Lourdes V. Andaya In Honor of Dr. David In Honor of Rick Williams DiChiera’s 80th Birthday James & Sandy Danto Kathy & Dan Mills In Memory of Mary Mitchell Mrs. Ms. Susan Tijerina In Memory of Patricia O. In Memory of Robert S. Kozar, Junker Mr. Russel Boismier In Honor of the Wedding Reverend Paul F. Chateau a lover of opera of Arthur White & Everton Ms. Margaret Beck Jeannette Kozar Mrs. Claire Harding Ms. Barbara Mitchell Swearing Desmond J. Lewsley Miss Surayyah Muwwakkil Richard Sonenklar &Gregory Mary Anne Pilette Mrs. Barbara Nussbaum Haynes General Information PHOTOGRAPHY, RECORDING & LOST & FOUND CONCEALED WEAPONS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES Lost and Found is located in the Safety and Be advised that, for purposes of Michigan Photography or recording during any Security Department. Please see an usher if you Compiled Laws, Section 28.425o(1)(f), this is performance is strictly prohibited. You are have misplaced an article, or call (313) 961-3500 an entertainment facility which has a seating welcome to take photographs in the lobby before if you have already left the theater. Items will be capacity of more than 2,500 individuals. It is or after a performance and during intermission. held in Lost and Found for 30 days. therefore against the law to carry a concealed As a courtesy to our guests, please switch all pistol on the premises. electronic devices to silent mode and refrain PARKING from using them during the performance. We encourage all our guests to take advantage RENTAL INFORMATION of the Detroit Opera House Parking Center, The Detroit Opera House is available for rent by IN CASE OF EMERGENCY located next to the Detroit Opera House. Pre- your organization. Please call (313) 961-3500, Doctors and parents are advised to leave paid parking is available for all guests and can and ask to speak with the Director of Booking & their seat location (located on ticket) and our be purchased with tickets online or through Events Management. emergency number, (313) 237-3257, with the Detroit Opera House ticket office. This their service or sitter in case of an emergency. facility is reserved specifically for Detroit Opera TICKET INFORMATION Please observe the lighted exit signs located House patrons during regularly scheduled The Detroit Opera House ticket office hours throughout the theater. In the event of an performances. Entrances and exits are located are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. emergency, please remain calm and walk – on both John R. Street and Grand River Ave. Call On performance days, hours are 10 a.m. through do not run – to the nearest exit. Our ushers are (313) 237-7464 for more information. the first intermission of the performance, except trained to lead you out of the building safely. A weekends, when the ticket office will open two trained Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is ACCESSIBILITY hours prior to curtain time. Tickets are available onsite during most events. Please see an usher or Accessible seating locations for patrons in online at www.MichiganOpera.org. Tickets for staff member to contact the EMT. wheelchairs are located in all price ranges on the all public events at the Detroit Opera House orchestra level. When purchasing tickets, please are also available through all TicketMaster RESTROOMS ask about these locations if you require special outlets, by phone at (800) 745-3000, or at www. Ladies’ restrooms are located off the Ford Lobby accommodations. TicketMaster.com. (Broadway Street entrance), down the stairs; and Assisted Listening Devices are available on on the third floor (Madison Street entrance) – a first-come, first-served basis. Please see an DETROIT OPERA HOUSE TOURS press “3R” on the elevator to reach this facility. usher to request this service, or visit the Guest Come join the Opera House Ambassadors for a Gentlemen’s restrooms are located under the Services desk located in the Vincent Lobby backstage tour of the Detroit Opera House! Learn Grand Staircase and also on the third floor (Madison Street entrance). Although this is a about the history of the Opera House and its (Broadway Street side) – press “3” on the elevator complimentary service, we will hold a piece restoration, meet the people behind the scenes, to reach this facility. All third floor restrooms of personal identification while you are using tour the stage and see how it operates. Tours are are wheelchair accessible. A unisex, wheelchair the device. Please contact the ticket office at $10 per person, for groups of 20 or more. For accessible restroom is located in the Cadillac (313) 237-7464 should you desire special more information, please call (313) 237-3279, or Opera Café. consideration. visit www.MichiganOpera.org.

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