The Druid City Opera Workshop at The University of Alabama

School of Music, Moody Music Building Sponsored by the UA Opera Theatre, Paul Houghtaling, director

May 20-28, 2015

FINAL PERFORMANCE

May 28, 2015

7:00 pm

Bryant-Jordan Hall

The Druid City Opera Workshop has come a long way in six short years. Founded in 2010, the program began with eight young singers from across the United States augmented by four UA students to fill out the roster. In 2015, over 100 young artists applied for 27 slots in the program. This year’s young artists come from 20 states and Canada. Druid City has gained recognition from the National Opera Association by awarding the program with one of its first Stage Directing Interns, Dr. Emily Martin-Moberley. Emily has returned to our faculty every year since, and this year we are very proud that our own Jen Stephenson was named the 2015 National Opera Association stage directing intern. Druid City has also received attention from Opera America and Classical Singer Magazine, since it has become a model for the successful establishment and growth of summer programs in the United States. For this, we are very grateful. Thank you all for your continued support!

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thank you to Skip Snead, Director of the School of Music; Dr. Susan Fleming, area coordinator of voice; the School of Music office staff; Michelle Harris, Courtney Fair, and Glenn Sharp in Music Services; Elizabeth Aversa and all of our friends on the Opera Guild @ UA; Nicholas Szoeke and Andrew Livingston; Amanda Johnston for her editorial help; and all who gave supplies,

time, and talent to make the 2015 Druid City Opera Workshop a success.

DRUID CITY 2015 - FACULTY ARTISTS

Ms. Bonita Elissa Bunt – soprano, senior stage directing intern (DMA candidate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas)

Dr. Kevin T. Chance – pianist and vocal coach (UA) www.music.ua.edu/faculty-staff/kevin-t-chance

Dr. Susan Fleming – mezzo-soprano, master classes in diction and repertoire; stage director (UA) www.music.ua.edu/faculty-staff/susan-fleming

Dr. Paul Houghtaling – Program director, bass-baritone, stage director, the business of opera (UA) www.paulhoughtaling.com

Ms. Taylor Hutchinson – vocal coach/collaborative pianist intern (MM candidate, Eastman School of Music)

Professor Amanda Johnston – pianist and vocal coach (University of Mississippi) www.amandajohnston.ca

Ms. Carolena Belle Lara – mezzo-soprano and junior stage directing intern (University of Oklahoma)

Dr. Richard Masters – pianist and vocal coach (Virginia Tech University) www.richard-masters.com

Dr. Emily Martin-Moberley – soprano, stage director, yoga class (Bucknell University) www.emilycmartin.com

Mr. Devon Newburn – vocal coach/collaborative pianist intern (MM, University of Mississippi; (Newburn Studios, Longmont, Colorado) www.newburnmusic.com)

Ms. Nicole Pietrangelo – dance instructor/choreographer (Cap 21 Musical Theatre Conservatory, New York; UA Alumna)

Professor Stacy Searle – actress, acting for singers, Stage Director Internship program (Aurora University) http://aurora.edu/academics/undergraduate/theatre/stacy-searle-panitch.html#.VSq6-fAYEsJ

Ms. Jen Stephenson – soprano, 2015 National Opera Association (NOA) Stage Directing Intern (DMA candidate, UA)

Dr. David Tayloe – tenor, coachings and “tenor class” (UA) http://music.ua.edu/faculty-staff/david-tayloe/

Mr. Matthew von Redlich – stage combat instructor, Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) (Tuscaloosa Academy)

Dr. Susan Williams – soprano, coachings and “soprano class” (UA) http://music.ua.edu/faculty-staff/susan-williams/

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS Mr. Nicholas Szoeke, University of Alabama Mr. Andrew Livingston, University of Alabama

DRUID CITY 2015 - YOUNG ARTISTS SOPRANOS: Jessica Albano, Davidson College, North Carolina Carolyn Dorothy Balkovetz, Georgia State University, Atlanta Ivy Calvert, Kansas State University Maria Caycedo, University of Virginia Sarah Forestieri, University of Toronto, Canada Megan Ree Hawkins, East Tennessee State University Shayna Isaacson, University of South Florida Kristin Lawler, Capital University, Ohio Madeleine Lowrey, University of Southern Mississippi (returning artist) Joanna Malaszczyk, Bucknell University, Pennsylvania Elaina Matthews, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Lauren Nash Silberstein, Binghamton University, New York Chloe Sturges, University of Mississippi Demi Vanderwerff, Alabama A&M University MEZZOS: Baylee Stracener, Arkansas State University Laura Jordan, East Tennessee State University Carolena Belle Lara, University of Oklahoma (returning artist, Stage Directing Intern) TENORS: Jackson Beaman, University of California, Santa Barbara Conor Murphy, University of Toronto, Canada Job Najera, West Texas A&M University Juan Polanco, Sam Houston State University, Texas Rene Vazquez, Sam Houston State University, Texas BARITONE and BASSES: Jack Chandler, Virginia Tech University Cody McDonnell, Plymouth State University, New Hampshire Lane Northcutt, Murray State University, Kentucky Obi J. Okechukwu, Southern Methodist University, Texas Joshua Sewell, University of Southern Mississippi

PROGRAM

PART ONE Patience, Gilbert & Sullivan, “If Saphir I Choose to Marry” Angela – Sarah Forestieri

Saphir – Joanna Malaszczyk The Duke – Rene Vazquez The Major – Lane Northcutt The Colonel – Cody McDonnell

Director – Jen Stephenson Coach-Pianist – Dr. Kevin Chance La Traviata, Verdi, Act II aria and scene: “De’ miei bollenti spiriti” Alfredo Germont – Nicholas Szoeke Directors – Nicholas Szoeke and Dr. Paul Houghtaling

Coach-Pianist – Professor Amanda Johnston The Magic Flute, Mozart, Act I Quintet: “Hm hm hm …” Papageno – Jack Chandler Tamino – Juan Polanco First Lady – Demi Vanderwerff Second Lady – Jessica Albano Third Lady – Carolena Lara Director – Jen Stephenson Coach-Pianist – Devon Newburn Movement Consultant – Nicole Pietrangelo Hansel and Gretel, Humperdinck, “Prayer Scene” Hansel – Laura Jordan Gretel – Lauren Nash Silberstein Sandman – Madeleine Lowrey Dew Fairy – Elaina Matthews Director – Carolena Lara Coach-Pianist – Taylor Hutchinson

Le Nozze di Figaro, Mozart, Recitative and Duettino: “Cosa mi narri...Sull’ aria”

Countess – Chloe Sturges Susanna – Carolyn Balkovetz Director – Dr. Susan Fleming Coach-Pianist – Devon Newburn

Amelia Goes to the Ball, Menotti, Trio: “What’s Right, What’s Wrong”

Amelia – Maria Caycedo Her Lover – Job Najera Her Husband – Lane Northcutt Director – Dr. Emily Martin-Moberley Coach-Pianist – Dr. Richard Masters

Stage Combat scenes – Created and performed by the young artists under the supervision of

Matthew von Redlich.

The Dress, Lane and Jack Drunk and in Love, Shayna and Cody I Wish That I was Josh’s Girl, Joshua, Madeleine, and Obi Merry Christmas, Carolyn and Laura The Average Audition, Chloe and Kristin Oklahoma!, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Act I Duet: “People Will Say We’re in Love” Curly – Lane Northcutt Laurey – Maria Caycedo Director – Dr. Susan Fleming Coach-Pianist – Taylor Hutchinson

Appomattox, Philip Glass, Prologue Julia Grant – Megan Ree Hawkins Mary Custis Lee – Chloe Sturges Agnes Lee – Shayna Isaacson Mary Lincoln – Carolyn Balkovetz Elizabeth Keckley – Baylee Stracener Director – Dr. Emily Martin-Moberley Coach-Pianist – Devon Newburn

The Merry Wives of Windsor, Nicolai, Act II, scene 6: “Fenton! My sweetheart” Anne – Ivy Calvert Fenton – Jackson Beaman Director – Dr. Emily Martin-Moberley Coach Pianist – Dr. Kevin Chance L’Italiana in Algeri, Rossini, Act I Finale Elvira – Sarah Forestieri

Isabella – Laura Jordan Mustafà – Obi Okechukwu Lindoro – Juan Polanco Zulma – Carolena Lara Haly – Joshua Sewell Taddeo – Jack Chandler Director – Jen Stephenson Coach-Pianist – Dr. Richard Masters

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PART TWO The Mikado, Gilbert & Sullivan, “Three Little Maids from School” Yum-Yum – Megan Ree Hawkins Peep-Bo – Lauren Nash Silberstein Pitti-Sing – Shayna Isaacson Director – Carolena Lara Coach-Pianist – Taylor Hutchinson Blue Horizon, cabaret song by Kooman & Dimond Soloist – Andrew Livingston Little Women, Adamo, Act II Aria and Quartet Jo – Baylee Stracener Meg – Laura Jordan Beth – Madeleine Lowrey Amy – Elaina Matthews Director – Professor Stacy Searle Coach-Pianist – Taylor Hutchinson The Merry Wives of Windsor, Nicolai, Quartet: “Oh, Tell Me” Anne – Maria Caycedo Fenton – Rene Vazquez Slender – Job Najera Dr. Caius – Obi Okechukwu Director – Bonita Bunt Coach-Pianist – Dr. Kevin Chance Dramatic Monologues – Written and performed by Demi Vanderwerff, Megan Ree Hawkins, and Carolyn Balkovetz under the supervision of Professor Stacy Searle Little Women, Adamo, Aria and Duet: “Joy Beyond Measure” Amy – Ivy Calvert Laurie – Conor Murphy Director – Professor Stacy Searle Coach-Pianist – Dr. Kevin Chance

Don Giovanni, Mozart, Sextet: “Sola, sola in buio loco” Donna Elvira – Demi Vanderwerff Donna Anna – Kristin Lawler Zerlina – Shayna Isaacson Leporello – Joshua Sewell Masetto – Cody McDonnell Don Ottavio – Jackson Beaman Director – Dr. Emily Martin-Moberley Coach-Pianist – Professor Amanda Johnston Manon, Massenet, Act II scene: “Adieu, notre petite table” and “En fermant les yeux” Manon – Madeleine Lowrey Des Grieux – Job Najera Director – Bonita Bunt Coach – Dr. Richard Masters Falstaff, Verdi, Duet: “Torno all’ assalto,”

Nannetta – Lauren Nash Silberstein Fenton – Conor Murphy Director – Bonita Bunt Coach-Pianist – Professor Amanda Johnston

Die Zauberflöte, Mozart, Aria: “Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen” Papageno – Jack Chandler Director – Dr. Paul Houghtaling Coach-Pianist – Dr. Richard Masters Der Rosenkavalier, Richard Strauss, Final trio: “Marie Theres’!...Hab’ mir’s gelobt” Marschallin – Kristin Lawler Sophie – Joanna Malaszczyk Octavian – Baylee Stracener Director – Jen Stephenson Coach-Pianist – Professor Amanda Johnston

West Side Story, Bernstein, Act I Duet: “One Hand, One Heart” Maria – Jessica Albano Tony – Conor Murphy Director – Bonita Bunt Coach-Pianist – Devon Newburn 2015 Druid City Finale: All that Jazz, Waltz on By, Getting’ Jiggy with It!! The Full Company under the supervision of Ms. Nicole Pietrangelo

THANK YOU!!!

Please greet the artists in the theater immediately after the performance.

Druid City 2014

Druid City 2014

The Druid City Opera Workshop at The University of Alabama

School of Music, Moody Music Building and Bryant-Jordan Hall

Sponsored by the UA Opera Theatre, Paul Houghtaling, director

May 20-28, 2015

DRUID CITY 2015 - FACULTY ARTISTS

Ms. Bonita Elissa Bunt – soprano, senior stage directing intern (DMA candidate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas)

Dr. Kevin T. Chance – pianist and vocal coach (UA) www.music.ua.edu/faculty-staff/kevin-t-chance

Dr. Susan Fleming – mezzo-soprano, master classes in diction and repertoire; stage director; “mezzo class” (UA) www.music.ua.edu/faculty-staff/susan-fleming

Dr. Paul Houghtaling – bass-baritone, stage director, the business of opera; “baritione/bass class” (UA) www.paulhoughtaling.com

Ms. Taylor Hutchinson – vocal coach/collaborative pianist intern (MM candidate, Eastman School of Music)

Professor Amanda Johnston – pianist and vocal coach; master classes (University of Mississippi) www.amandajohnston.ca

Ms. Carolena Belle Lara – mezzo-soprano and junior stage directing intern (University of Oklahoma)

Dr. Richard Masters – pianist and vocal coach; master class (Virginia Tech University) www.richard-masters.com

Dr. Emily Martin-Moberley – soprano, stage director, yoga class (Bucknell University) www.emilycmartin.com

Mr. Devon Newburn – vocal coach/collaborative pianist intern (MM, University of Mississippi; (Newburn Studios, Longmont, Colorado) www.newburnmusic.com)

Ms. Nicole Pietrangelo – dance instructor/choreographer (Cap 21 Musical Theatre Conservatory, New York; UA Opera Theatre Alumna)

Ms. Mary Ruth Pruitt – stage combat assistant (Emory and Henry College, Virginia)

Professor Stacy Searle – actress, acting for singers, Stage Directing Internship program (Aurora University) http://aurora.edu/academics/undergraduate/theatre/stacy-searle-panitch.html#.VSq6-fAYEsJ

Ms. Jen Stephenson – soprano, 2015 National Opera Association (NOA) Stage Directing Intern (DMA candidate, UA)

Dr. David Tayloe – tenor, coachings and “tenor class” (UA) http://music.ua.edu/faculty-staff/david-tayloe/

Mr. Matthew von Redlich – stage combat instructor, Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) (Tuscaloosa Academy)

Dr. Susan Williams – soprano, coachings and “soprano class” (UA) http://music.ua.edu/faculty-staff/susan-williams/

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mr. Nicholas Szoeke, University of Alabama

DRUID CITY 2015 - YOUNG ARTISTS SOPRANOS: Jessica Albano, Davidson College, North Carolina Carolyn Dorothy Balkovetz, Georgia State University, Atlanta Ivy Calvert, Kansas State University Maria Caycedo, University of Virginia Sarah Forestieri, University of Toronto, Canada Megan Ree Hawkins, East Tennessee State University Shayna Isaacson, University of South Florida Kristin Lawler, Capital University, Ohio Madeleine Lowrey, University of Southern Mississippi (returning artist) Joanna Malaszczyk, Bucknell University, Pennsylvania Elaina Matthews, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Lauren Nash Silberstein, Binghamton University, New York Chloe Sturges, University of Mississippi Demi Vanderwerff, Alabama A&M University MEZZOS: Baylee Stracener, Arkansas State University Laura Jordan, East Tennessee State University Carolena Belle Lara, University of Oklahoma (returning artist and Stage Directing Intern) TENORS: Jackson Beaman, University of California, Santa Barbara Conor Murphy, University of Toronto, Canada Job Najera, West Texas A&M University Juan Polanco, Sam Houston State University, Texas Rene Vazquez, Sam Houston State University, Texas BARITONE and BASSES: Jack Chandler, Virginia Tech University Cody McDonnell, Plymouth State University, New Hampshire Lane Northcutt, Murray State University, Kentucky Obi J. Okechukwu, Southern Methodist University, Texas Joshua Sewell, University of Southern Mississippi

CLASS, WORKSHOP, AND REHEARSAL SCHEDULE Some room locations are still TBA. The exact rehearsal schedule (which scenes when, music or staging, etc.) will be posted daily. Most classes are in the Choral Opera Room of the Moody Music Building, but a few are in other locations, as noted.

WEDNESDAY, May 20 – Various times Arrival, airport and bus pickups, dorm check-ins. Welcome to Tuscaloosa!

7:30 Reception and opening Meet-and-Greet for all young artists and

faculty who are in town (some faculty arrive later); tour of facilities, orientation. There will be food and drink, so no need for a big dinner before.

COLLABORATIVE PIANIST INTERN SCHEDULE

Ms. Hutchinson and Mr. Newburn Prof. Johnston, Dr. Chance, Dr. Masters Starting on Thursday, May 21 and through Tuesday, May 26, (excluding Sunday) a daily schedule of collaborative coachings and meetings/informal discussions will be prepared from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Collaborative pianist interns will coach their assigned repertoire with one or more of the three principal coaches, and are welcome and encouraged to sit in on any additional rehearsals to which they are not directly assigned, time permitting. Pianist interns are also welcome to sit in on, or participate in, all classes for the singers as well, and are encouraged to attend the master classes in which they don’t have playing duties.

STAGE DIRECTING INTERN SCHEDULE

In addition to the dedicated sessions listed below, stage directing interns will have opportunities for more informal discussion and gatherings with Stacy and the other directors, perhaps over lunch or between rehearsals. Stage directing interns will attend Professor Searle’s acting class, as either observers or participants, depending on the class needs, and are welcome to participate in other classes for the singers as well, time permitting. Stage directing interns should plan to attend the lunch session in which Social Media is discussed, but you are welcome to sit in on any other lunch session if you are not with Stacy or in preparation.

THURSDAY, May 21 – 9:00-10:00 Yoga for Singers I: Dr. Martin-Moberley

Asanas for Alignment and Enlivenment

Stage director and soprano Dr. Martin-Moberley offers the first of two yoga classes designed especially with singers in mind. Those new to yoga will fall in love with what it can do for your mind and body, your breathing and your nerves, and your comfort on stage.

10:10-11:25 Stage Combat I: Mr. von Redlich It’s Time for Fussing and Fighting My Friend Ms. Pruitt Introduction to Stage Combat techniques

including proper warm-ups, slaps, punches, kicks, and falls—the most common combat skills every actor needs.

10:10-11:10 Stage Directing Interns I: Professor Searle The Process of the Director Room 176

How does the director begin? What type of director are YOU? What will you bring to the process? Ms. Bunt, Ms. Lara, Ms. Stephenson

11:35-12:50 Acting for Singers I: Professor Searle Improve your Improv!

Get those creative juices flowing with a series of high-energy, applicable improvisation games and techniques.

12:50-1:50 LUNCH – provided for singers and interns! Dr. Houghtaling Room 176

During lunch periods, discussions will take place on The Business of Singing – résumés, headshots, websites, recordings, networking … singing is our BUSINESS !!!

2:00-3:45 Rehearsals and coachings TBA All coach/pianists Musical rehearsals for assigned scenes (stage directors welcome) Precise schedules of rehearsals and coachings will be posted daily.

4:00-5:30 DUAL MASTER CLASS SESSIONS The young artists will be divided into two groups. On Friday, these groups will then switch. Recital Hall

Master Class: English and German Diction Professor Johnston for Singers: A Comparative Approach Pianist: Ms. Hutchinson Professor Johnston, a highly regarded collaborative

pianist and vocal coach, will present a master class based on her important book by the same title.

Choral Opera Room

Master Class: From Tuscaloosa to Toulouse Dr. Fleming French Diction Pianist: Mr. Newburn Dr. Fleming is a specialist on French diction and has performed an impressive array of French repertoire to critical acclaim. She was in France throughout the Fall of 2014 to work on a new text on French lyric diction. 5:30-7:00 DINNER BREAK – Dinner on your own 7:00-10:00 Rehearsals and coachings TBA All coach/pianists Musical rehearsals for assigned scenes (stage directors welcome) Precise schedules of rehearsals and coachings will be posted daily.

FRIDAY, May 22 – 9:00-10:15 Dance I: All That Jazz Ms. Pietrangelo

Come on, babe, why don't we paint the town and learn some of Bob Fosse's original choreography from Chicago? Be ready to move and groove … you never know when you may need to do a dance call!

10:25-11:30 Stage Combat II: Mr. von Redlich Weapons 101: Sharpen Your Skills Ms. Pruitt This session is an introduction to effective sword work including foot work, defense, and attacks. Skills from Session I will also be reviewed.

Rehearsals begin for combat scenes. 10:15-11:15 Stage Directing Interns II: Professor Searle Communication and the Director Room 176

The Director is the great communicator. In this session we will discuss best (or different) ways to communication with Designers, Performers, Producers... helping you get your vision on the stage.

Ms. Bunt, Ms. Lara, Ms. Stephenson

11:40-12:50 Acting for Singers II: Ms. Panitch Monologue Madness Through understanding of structure and character development you will pour your heart out on paper … then on stage! 12:50-1:50 LUNCH – provided for singers and interns! Dr. Houghtaling Room 176 More Business of Singing

Headshots and bios

2:00-3:45 Rehearsals and coachings TBA All coach/pianists Musical rehearsals for assigned scenes (stage directors welcome) Precise schedules of rehearsals and coachings will be posted daily.

4:00-5:30 DUAL MASTER CLASS SESSIONS The young artists will be divided into two groups. Please attend the opposite session from Thursday. Recital Hall

Master Class: English and German Diction Professor Johnston for Singers: A Comparative Approach Pianist: Mr. Newburn Professor Johnston, a highly regarded collaborative

pianist and vocal coach, will present a master class based on her important book by the same title.

Choral Opera Room

Master Class: From Tuscaloosa to Toulouse Dr. Fleming French Diction Pianist: Ms. Hutchinson Dr. Fleming is a specialist on French diction and has performed an impressive array of French repertoire to critical acclaim. She was in France throughout the Fall of 2014 to work on a new text on French lyric diction. 5:30-7:00 DINNER BREAK – Dinner on you own 7:00-10:00 Rehearsals and coachings TBA All coach/pianists Musical rehearsals (Stage directors welcome) Precise schedules of rehearsals and

coachings will be posted daily.

SATURDAY, May 23 – 9:00-10:30 Dance II: Waltz on By Ms. Pietrangelo

Grab a partner and learn one of the most famous styles of ballroom dance, a must-learn for every opera singer.

10:45-Noon Acting for Singers III: Professor Searle How Do You Laban? In this session, singer-actors will begin to understand how our bodies work and how we can create multifaceted characters through this broad movement technique. 12:10-1:15 LUNCH – provided for singers and interns! Dr. Houghtaling Room 176 More Business of Singing

Networking and social media: general DO’s and DON’Ts

1:30-3:45 Rehearsals and coachings TBA All coach/pianists Staging rehearsals begin for most scenes and stage directors Precise schedules of rehearsals and coachings will be posted daily. 4:00-5:30 Class-Lecture Presentation: Dr. Masters

From the Top: Practice Makes Perfect In this session, Dr. Masters will walk you through every step of successfully preparing your music, from purchasing a score to taking full advantage of your private coachings/lessons. With these tips, you will feel more confident in tackling new music from Bellini to Boulez. 5:30-7:00 DINNER BREAK – Dinner on you own

7:00-10:00 Rehearsals and coachings TBA All coach/pianists Staging rehearsals begin for most scenes and stage directors

Precise schedules of rehearsals and

coachings will be posted daily.

SUNDAY, May 24 –

Morning Church on your own, for those interested. Warm up on your own. Late morning lunch on your own. Noon-3:45 Rehearsals and coachings TBA All coach/pianists Staging rehearsals continue for all scenes and stage directors Precise schedules of rehearsals and coachings will be posted daily. 4:00-5:30 Master Class: Bring Your Arias to Life: Dr. Houghtaling The Audition as a Complete Performance I Ms. Stephenson Pianist: Mr. Newburn

Singers have to make an audition a total performance if they are going to make an impression. This session will help you synthesize your work in the acting and movement classes and focus on how to clarify your character's objective, obstacles, actions, and subtext.

5:30-7:00 DINNER BREAK – Dinner on you own

7:00-10:00 Rehearsals and coachings TBA All coach/pianists Staging rehearsals continue for all scenes and stage directors Precise schedules of rehearsals and

coachings will be posted daily.

MONDAY, May 25 – 9:00-10:00 Yoga for Singers II: Dr. Martin-Moberley

Fighting Stage Fright and Finding Focus Stage fright is very real. This session will offer ways to help yourself relax through yoga in your dressing room, back stage, or even as you’re about to walk on stage. What a great way to start your Memorial Day!!!

10:10-11:25 Acting for Singers IV: Professor Searle Process First! Product Second! Dedication to your craft begins in the

rehearsal, not in the performance. Learn how to get the most out of your rehearsal, so your performance soars to new heights!

11:35-1:00 Dance III: Gettin’ Jiggy With It Ms. Pietrangelo

Hip hop dance + 90s music = The best dance class ever!!

1:10-2:05 LUNCH – provided for singers and interns! Dr. Houghtaling Room 176 Presentation: Professor Johnston

An Innovative Comparative Approach to English and German Diction

This multi-media lecture presentation will cover common phonemes in both languages, illustrating how the study of one greatly benefits the other.

2:15-3:45 Rehearsals and coachings TBA All coach/pianists Staging rehearsals continue for all scenes and stage directors Precise schedules of rehearsals and coachings will be posted daily.

4:00-5:30 Master Class: Bring Your Arias to Life: Dr. Martin-Moberley The Audition as a Complete Performance II Professor Panitch Ms. Bunt Pianist: Ms. Hutchinson This session will continue our work on how to enliven your best audition piece

so you can both sing and act your aria with ease … and win the job!

5:30-7:00 DINNER BREAK – Dinner on you own

7:00-10:00 Rehearsals and coachings TBA All coach/pianists Staging rehearsals continue for all scenes and stage directors

TUESDAY, May 26 – 9:00-10:15 Dance IV: “Breakin’ a Leg” Broadway Dance!! Ms. Pietrangelo

In this final dance session, you will prepare an upbeat musical theater combination as the grand finale!

10:25-11:45 Stage Combat III: Mr. von Redlich Is the Fight Ready for the Audience? Ms. Pruitt This will be a review of the combat skills studied through a polishing of the final scenes. The session will conclude with a performance of the final combat scenes for an invited audience. 10:30-11:30 Stage Directing Interns III Professor Searle What's my directing style? Room 176

What approaches and techniques do different directors use? What works best when? We will use direct application in this session so be prepared to move.

Ms. Bunt, Ms. Lara, Ms. Stephenson

11:50-12:45 LUNCH – casual lunch provided; time to warm up and change into audition attire 1:00-2:30 Putting it all together!! Ms. Stephenson

Win the Job With Your Audition Ms. Bunt FIVE simultaneous master classes Dr. Fleming on Audition Techniques Dr. Martin-Moberley

Dr. Houghtaling Exact rooms TBA Pianists Mr. Newburn Ms. Hutchinson

Dr. Masters Prof. Johnston Dr. Chance Five to six singers per room. You will perform an aria of your choosing, perhaps one which you’ve been working on during the week, or it could be another aria you regularly audition with. The entire audition package will be evaluated and discussed, including attire, walking into the room, introducing yourself and your selection, and overall presentation.

2:30 BREAK – prepare for performance! 3:15 Call at Bryant-Jordan Hall (three minute ride from music building;

Easy directions will be distributed and car pools arranged) 3:30-5:30 The Audition:

Performance of arias for mock audition panel. All singers audition with the aria or musical theater selection which was worked on earlier in the day in the Win the Job class. AUDITION PANELISTS: Dr. Beth Everett - Music Director, Natchez Festival of Music young artist productions; LaGrange College, Georgia Dr. Kristin Kenning – Stage Director, Birmingham Music Club Guild; Director of Opera, Samford University Dr. Ryan Landis – Tenor, Mississippi State University

5:30-7:00 DINNER BREAK – Dinner on you own 7:00-10:00 Rehearsals and coachings TBA All coach/pianists and stage directors Staging rehearsals; musical and

dramatic polishing. Final rehearsals before dress rehearsal.

WEDNESDAY, May 27 – 9:00-10:15 Acting for Singers V: Professor Searle Putting it Together Bit by bit, this session will combine all the elements we’ve learned into one fantastic product! 10:25-11:30 “Soprano Class” with Dr. Williams – Pianist: Mr. Newburn “Mezzo Class” with Dr. Fleming – Pianist: Ms. Hutchinson (Professor Johnston floating between soprano and mezzo sessions.) “Tenor Class” with Dr. Tayloe – Pianist: Dr. Chance “Baritone and Bass Class” with Dr. Houghtaling – Pianist: Dr. Masters These unique sessions are your chance to explore issues and ask questions unique to your voice part. Everyone will sing their hardest phrase – their scariest

note. Just a phrase, or even a measure, not a complete aria. The session will include honest discussions of things only a [soprano/mezzo/tenor/baritone/bass] can understand!

11:45-1:00 LUNCH – for everybody!!!!! Dr. Houghtaling Faculty and all!!! and all are welcome CHORAL OPERA ROOM A final roundtable discussion, a great big question and answer session. The tables are square, actually, but here is a chance to have open and honest discussions about anything and everything – our business, the state of opera today, summer programs,

graduate school, all of that!!

1:30-5:00 TECH and DRESS rehearsal All coach/pianists for final performance at and stage directors

Bryant-Jordan Hall. 5:30 EVENING FREE

THURSDAY, May 28 – Performance day. Sleep in a little bit. 11:00-12:30 Group warm up Dr. Houghtaling

Dr. Williams Stretching, moving, dancing to PH’s

favorite dance tune, getting focused together.

A chance to talk the day through …

what do singers do on performance days? Start some new habits!!

12:30 Final opportunity to polish anything needed – Stand by – TBA A scene, the dance segment,

or the stage combat segment. Afternoon Free – prepare for final performance. 5:30 Call – Bryant-Jordan Hall 7:00 THE 2015 DRUID CITY OPERA WORKSHOP Tutti Final Performance!! Closing reception and good-byes!!! FRIDAY, May 29 – Departures and return trips to airport and train station.