seagle music colony2018

candideLeonard Bernstein

julius caesarG. F. Handel

the great gatsbyJohn Harbison

mameJerry Herman

Vespers Concerts Billy Goats Gruff

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About Seagle Music Colony Notes from the Directors Seagle Music Colony Board of Directors History of Seagle Music Colony 2017-18 Seagle Music Colony Sponsors/Members Donor Opportunities 2017-18 Alumni Updates Seagle Music Colony Guild The Seagle Music Colony Gala The Productions Candide Billy Goats Gruff Julius Caesar The Great Gatbsy Mame 2018 Fall Season 2018 Faculty/Staff and Emerging Artists Faculty and Staff Emerging Artists

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Refreshments are provided in the theatre lobby by the Seagle Music Colony Guild.

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Thank you for attending today’s performance.

Our Mission To identify, train and develop gifted singers and to present

quality opera and musical theatre performances to the public.

Our Vision To be the pre-eminent summer vocal training program in the world, supported by an operating endowment and state-of-the-art facilities.

Seagle Music Colony 999 Charley Hill Road

PO Box 366 Schroon Lake, NY 12870

(518) 532-7875

www.seaglecolony.org info@seaglecolony.org

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Each year as we write this welcome letter, we are filled with excitement and joy at the mere thought of a new season at Seagle Music Colony. We spend all year planning: auditioning many singers, choosing the thirty-two emerging artists who will be a part of Seagle Music Colony, and finally getting the colony open and ready to receive this crop of amazing singers and our wonderful staff. Although this is our 103rd season, so many things are new here at SMC! With a fall season almost as robust as our summer season, we are well on our way to achieving one of the dreams we spoke about in last year’s program – that of being a company that operates longer each year.

We are extremely excited about the offerings this summer. In celebration of the great composer and conductor Leonard

Bernstein’s 100th birthday, we present his Broadway/Opera masterpiece Candide in a wonderful realization by Richard Kagey who is celebrating his own anniversary - 56 years at the Colony! Next we bring you, Julius Caesar (Giulio Cesare) by Handel: our first-ever Baroque opera. Stage director Candace Evans promises “no togas in this show” - it will be a modern telling of this ancient story. Following that is John Harbison’s The Great Gatsby after the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Premiered by the Metropolitan Opera in 1999, this grand opera will evoke the sounds and sights of 1920’s New York. Finally, the blockbuster musical Mame by Jerry Herman directed by Kyle Lang will have you singing along with some of the most famous tunes ever written. Mame has been portrayed by many great actresses including Angela Lansbury, Lucille Ball and our own dear Patrice Munsel. The summer also includes a tour of the children’s opera Billy Goats Gruff, two Vespers Concerts, an exciting Alumni Weekend and Concert and of course many special events like the Gala and Guild Luncheon.

This fall “the hill” will still be alive with song as we workshop two new pieces – an opera and a musical - as part of the

American Center for New Works Development. The Ghosts of Gatsby by Evan Mack and Joshua McGuire explores the tempestuous relationship between Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Pooch by Scott Eyerly examines what would happen if a tenor/dog walker had to impersonate Puccini to fool the new boss of a publishing company. We will also have in-school performances of Billy Goats Gruff and a revue called Hey Big Spender featuring the music of Cy Coleman. One of the most exciting projects of the fall is a tour of The Falling and the Rising by Zach Redler and Jerre Dye. This opera explores the lives of our wounded veterans and their recovery. Compassion, courage and conviction are at the heart of the opera, which honors the women and men who defend and protect us.

Last year we quoted Eleanor Roosevelt who said “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” It is

YOUR belief in our dreams that has led us to this wonderful point in the long life of Seagle Music Colony. We cannot do any of this without your support. Your gifts are imperative to continuing the successes we are experiencing now. Every dollar or minute you invest in Seagle Music Colony makes an impact not only on our future, but on the entire world of opera and musical theater. We are creating the future together because we believe in our dream. Together we will change the world.

Thank you for all that you do for Seagle Music Colony.

Tony Kostecki, General Director Darren K. Woods, Artistic Director

I am honored to welcome you to the 103rd season of Seagle Music Colony, our country’s oldest summer vocal training program, and the premier opera and musical theatre production organization in the North Country of New York State. As usual, this year’s summer season will feature some of the world’s most exceptional young vocal talent, but I am truly excited that the Colony has become much more than the premier vocal training program. Last year marked the introduction of the American Center for New Works Development, which, under the auspices of the Seagle Music Colony, is devoted to the creation of new American compositions, and the re-working of recently premiered works. Two such works were last year’s performances of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead and the chamber opera The Falling and the Rising. This year’s production of The Great Gatsby is a re-working of this recently premiered opera, using the talents of our emerging artists and renowned faculty. Not only have we expanded Seagle’s artistic scope, we have also begun the implementation of a master plan to enhance our campus. Our new faculty housing facility opened last year, and plans are in development for other building projects including the construction of a new state of the art theater. None of this would be possible without our outstanding leadership and faculty, led by our General Director Tony Kostecki and our Artistic Director/Development Director Darren Woods, who have once again assembled an array of vocal talent that will leave you spellbound during each performance. I would also be remiss if I didn’t mention our special group of volunteers led by the members of the Seagle Music Colony Guild, who work tirelessly to ensure the success of the Colony. While we at Seagle have much to be proud of, it is only through your continued support and generosity that our visions for the future can come to fruition. Please take the opportunity to speak with me, Darren, Tony or any of our Board members, about ways in which you feel you can become a member of our Seagle Family and contribute to our exciting future. Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the performance.

Seth D. Bader, President

President Seth Bader Executive Vice-President Joe Kelly V.P. for Development Julia Pitkin-Shantz V.P. for Renaissance Campaign Lisa Reid V.P. for Governmental Affairs Joel Friedman Treasurer Raymond McGee Secretary Barbara Repp General Director Tony Kostecki Artistic Director Darren K. Woods

James Allison Frank Cappabianca Mark Carpenter Sharon Hieber Judy Klitgaard Phyllis Shames Korn Robin Kulwin

Evan Mack Michael Mayes Ed Moore Matt Rowe James Seagle Nancy Strohmeyer Nathan Wentworth

Ana De Archuleta Kathryn Belles Bard Bunaes Robert Claus Barbara Coats-Wondrasch Eugene Coppola Anthony Dalto Barbara Foley Oliver Goodenough Charles Harste Richard Kagey Katherine Klykylo Joseph Lesley Joan Lomnitzer

Board of Directors Advisory Board

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Directors Emeritus: Irma Worrell-Fisher, Richard McManus, John Trainer

David Lowe Thomas Magee Jorge Martin Laurence Meltzer Ann Breen Metcalfe Warner North Peter Scott Oberdorf Ava Pine Jacqueline Posner Donald Rhodes Valerie Saalbach Tom Seagle Kempton Smith Joseph Steiniger Midge Woolsey

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Seagle Music Colony, the oldest summer singer training program in the country, was founded in 1915 by world renowned baritone, Oscar Seagle. Oscar made several concert tours in the United States and Europe, and recorded albums for Columbia, including the popular World War I hit "Dear Old Pal of Mine." He served from 1903-1914 as teaching associate in Europe with his teacher, the great Polish tenor Jean de Reszke. De Reszke was a star of the Metropolitan Opera as well as Queen Victoria's favorite singer. When Oscar returned home, he opened a studio in Hague, on Lake George, in 1915. He then moved to Schroon Lake and taught at the Brown Swan Club, which is now the Word of Life Inn. In 1922, Oscar bought the property where the Colony currently stands. The Colony was quickly nicknamed "Olowan," an Indian name meaning "Hill of Song." Mr. Seagle's reputation made the Colony a magnet for aspiring singers. During the 1920s, up to 125 students would come each summer, and in the winter many would follow him to Nice, France, for further study at the de Reszke-Seagle School. "There is about the name of Oscar Seagle a glow of brilliant years and extraordinary musical associations. His relationship with the immortal de Reszke and his own position as a master of many singers have made him unique among American artists." (New York Morning Telegram) Oscar's son John was among the most prominent of his pupils. Born in Paris, France, on February 15, 1906, he grew up hearing fine singing from morning to night. When the Seagles left Europe during World War I, John entered the Choir School of St. John the Divine in New York City, where he was the treble soloist for three years. John Seagle made recordings for Decca and RCA-Victor, and sang with a number of weekly network radio programs, including Beatrice Lillie, Burns and Allen, Palmolive, Firestone, Cities Service, Wildroot, Maxwell House, Showboat and Sal Hepatica. He began singing with The Cavaliers Quartet in the 1920s and recorded over 500 hymns with them for an NBC program called The Church in the Wildwood, which was broadcast in many countries.

The Seagle Music Colony Singers were one of the first groups to perform before television cameras. John Seagle served on the staff of WRGB in Schenectady, NY, where Colony singers were frequently called upon to perform. After Oscar Seagle's death in 1945, John directed and taught voice at Seagle Music Colony from 1945 to 1985. The old barn that was Oscar Seagle's studio in Schroon Lake was extended into a theatre in his memory. John also taught voice at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, and continued to sing on radio, television and the concert stage. He was honored in June of 1996 by the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce as Schroon Lake's Citizen of the Year. John died in 1997, and the John and

Helen Seagle Scholarship was established in memory of John and his wife, who gave many years of devoted service to Seagle Music Colony. Under the stewardship of John’s son Peter, his wife Dodie and their three sons, which continues to this day, the Colony carried on many of the same traditions. Then, in 1996,

Darren K. Woods was hired as General Director. Under his leadership, and with a core staff including Richard Kagey and Tony Kostecki, the Colony has grown to become the "Best Summer Vocal Training Program in the United States" (Classical Singer Magazine, 2000). Today, hundreds of applicants vie for

the opportunity to attend the Colony. In the past twenty years, the Colony has grown from two productions and eight performances per summer to five full productions, an early fall season, and over fifty performances. This growth mandated the need in 2008 for Tony Kostecki to move to full-time resident General Director and Darren Woods to transition to part-time summer Artistic Director. In 2017, Darren returned to the Colony full-time and added to his duties, leadership of the Colony’s fundraising efforts. From its beginning in 1915 and to this day, young singing actors travel from across the country to study with the wonderful faculty and staff who gather every summer "on the hill." In addition to invaluable performance experience in opera and musical theatre, each emerging artist receives weekly music coachings and private voice lessons by the exceptional faculty. Artists also take part in career development classes, acting and dance lessons. Further, they sing in master classes for famous singers and artist managers and learn the ins and outs of the world of opera and musical theatre.

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Leadership Circle Sponsors Mr. Joel Friedman Mr. Edward T. Moore Lisa Reid Premiere Circle Sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Boniol Wayne & Jennifer Goldberg Darren K. Woods & Steven W. Bryant Producers Mrs. Eileen Carnahan Cloudsplitter Foundation Ms. Margaret Deutsch Ann Oberdorf Durney Roger & Myriam Friedman Glens Falls National Bank & Trust Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Kaufman Ms. Terri King & Mr. Roger Peak Mr. & Mrs. William E. Klitgaard Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation Mr. Joseph D. Lesley New York State Council on the Arts Mr. Peter Scott Oberdorf Mr. David Schlansker Seagle Music Colony Guild Kempton & Nancy Smith Mr. John H. Stookey Triple B. Enterprises Composers Jim & Judy Allison Ms. Lucy Darden Mr. and Mrs. William Foley Ms. Ella Grimes-Babione John & Sharon Hieber The Kevin & Arlene Kaufman Foundation Martin & Phyllis Shames Korn Clifford & Robin Kulwin Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lomnitzer Laurence & Karen Meltzer Stewart's/Dake Family Mr. & Mrs. John Trainer Upstate Agency, Inc. Directors Ms. Alice Abramowicz Seth & Margo Bader Joe & Linda Bishop Mr. & Mrs. Bard Bunaes Linda & Frank Cappabianca Mr. and Mrs. Mark Carpenter Glenn White & Catherine Charlton White Dr. Carole Clifford & Mr. Gus Hubert Frank & Bobbie Coats-Wondrasch Cohoes Savings Foundation The Aaron Copland Fund for Music Janine Getler & Linda Gomes Mark & JR Labbe Evan & Kristin Mack

Raymond L. McGee & Carol A. Whitney Ann Breen Metcalfe Glenn & Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation Barry Pitkin and Teal Smith Joe Steiniger & Mary McDonald Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Taglieri Touba Family Foundation Triangle Community Foundation Nathan & Elizabeth Wentworth Conductors Adirondack Scenic, Inc. Advantage Building & Inspection Anonymous Ms. Cindy Kelly Barnes Floyd & Susan Barwig Joyce Castle Mr. and Mrs. William Christian Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Claus Community Fund for the Gore Mountain Region Allen & Susan Conroy Jock & Martha Coughlan Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Molly Lemeris & Carl Folta Fred & Gloria Gleave Mr. Peter Goldbecker David & Naomi Goltzman Mr. Randall Grossman Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harste Mr.& Mrs. Frank Herbst Mr. Brandon Himoff Mr. & Mrs. James Himoff Himoff Family Charitable Foundation International Paper Foundation Jewish Communal Fund Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kagey Thomas & Meta Katz Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kelly Ms. Katherine T. Klykylo Mr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Koch Mr. David Lowe Dr. Francis Mayle & Ms. Eileen Purdy Mr. Richard Newell Mr. and Mrs. Warner North Adirondack Foundation - Oberdorf Family Fund Peckham Family Foundation Julia Pitkin-Shantz & Mark Shantz Ms. Jacqueline A. Posner & Mr. Ken Posner Mr. & Mrs. Alan and Hanna Press Prudential Foundation Mr. Matt Rowe Ms. Valerie Saalbach Dr. Bret Sanders Dr. & Mrs. John Schutze Tom Seagle & Meghan McManus John P. & Dorothy Seagle Julian & Barbara Smetana Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith

Jan & Stan Smith Dr. and Mrs. Sidney Sobel Mr. Scott Soloway Mrs. Susan Stiehm Vera L. Trainer and Len Kannapell Mr. and Mrs. William H. Tribou III Mr. and Mrs. Brian Ward Ms. Suzy Williams Nick Zala & Becki White Singers Anonymous Mr. Eric Backman Arthur & Kathryn Belles Jeff & LouAnn Bode Boston Scientific Ms. A. Ruth Breen Ms. Amy Cahill Mr. & Mrs. William Casey Mr. Peter Coffin Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cunningham Rev. and Mrs. Peter Durkee Ms. Penny Edenfield & Mr. Doug King John & Margot Ernst Essex County Arts Council Flanagan's Inc Ms. Brenda Foley John & Janwin Goode Stuart Green & Jennifer Moses David & Nancy Hyman Tony Kostecki & Javier Aldaco-Solis Ms. Rhonda Krasselt Ms. Elizabeth D. Krell Mr. John T. Lange Mr. and Mrs. Paul Leah Lily & the Rose Catering Mr. Wendell G. Lorang & Ms. Sherry Gold Mr. William Madison Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Murphy Network For Good Mrs. Betty Organek Mrs. Fredericka Pereau Ken & Deb Peterson Dusty & Nancy Rhodes Mrs. Lillian N. Richardson Patt L. Rommer & K. Kelly Green Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Schultz Mr. Lester Speiser Ms. Roberta Staples Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Stec Mack & Sherry Streety Nancy Strohmeyer & Warren Harr Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard Urban Witherbee's Carriage House Ms. Meg Wood Mr. Richard D. Woolley Ms. Irma Worrell-Fisher Mr. Danny Zelibor Patrons Anonymous Jon & Mary Baum Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Bernstein Robert & Janet Cabat Mr. & Mrs. William Ciraco

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Seagle Music Colony thanks our Sponsors and Members for their generous support in 2017-2018

Ms. Louise Costigan-Kerns David & Carolyn Cramoy Pat & Deborah Cunningham Nicholas DeFlora & Amy Foy Ms. Laurie Edelman Mr. Zachary Engle Bob & Joan Guarnera Mr. & Mrs. Keith Hoskins Hudson Headwaters Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kelso Ms. Judith L. Klingebiel Daniel Larson & Victoria Wirth Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Lee Bob & Jane Lewit Mr. and Mrs. David Logan Mrs. Gloria P. Luczynski Tad & Abby Matley Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Meader, Jr. Mr. Joseph Millington Mrs. Evelyn Fogg Nelson Michael & Sandi Raymond Mrs. Barbara Repp Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Roach Mr. James Seagle Paul & Robin Setcavage Judith Metzner Shepherd Andrew J. & Harriet Singer Therese & Frank Tresco Partners Mr. Mark Adamo Mr. Russell Ames Ms. Jennifer Amstutz & Mr. Spencer K. Warnick Mr. and Mrs. Woodbury H. Andrews Anonymous (4) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Appleman Ms. Diane Balser Richard & Ruth Barney Mr. & Mrs. Timothy M. Barney Mr. and Mrs. Larry Belluscio Ms. Barbara Bernstein Bob Boehlert & Nancy Wells Mrs. Katherine Russell Bradshaw Mrs. Tammy Brown Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burbidge Julie & Scott Cappel Mr. and Mrs. David Chase Joy & Frank Cheung Neil & Julia Chippendale The Chronicle Mr. and Mrs. Will Clarkson Ms. Barbara Codd Mr. David T. Cohen Robert & Barbara Colegrove John Collis & Leslie Stevenson Paul & Ann Marie Conolly Gregory & Janet Coppola Ms. Geraradine Cox Dancing Ewe Farm Solange De Santis Ms. Jenifer H. Deming Ms. Therese Denton

Bob & Eileen DeSalvio Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dinger Josef & Joan D'Jay Mr. John Donovan Ms. Margot Dorn Dianne Dreyer Ms. Ruth Durkee Ellie Eldredge Ms. Joyce E. Falkenbury Fran Filshie and Joanne Treffs Mr. and Mrs. Doug Fish Mr. Robert K. Flachbarth Ms. Brenda Flynn Arthur & Kathleen Frank Mr. Richard Frank Wayne & Margaret Fuller Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Gentle Ms. Betsy Giguere Dale Gleason Dr. George A. Goldberg Ms. Christina Goldsmith Oliver Goodenough & Alison Clarkson Jim & Melissa Goodspeed Terry Gottesman Ms. Edith Grossman Ann & John Hall Ms. Barbara D. Hancher Ms. Gail Greet Hannah Peter & Dianne Healey Ms. Melanie Helton Mr. & Mrs. Frederick J. Holman Dr. Ronald & Carol Horowitz Richard & Sandra Horwitz Mike & Stephanie Hunter Eric & Kit Isachsen Ms. Ann Jackler Byron Jones & Ryan Romine Dr. & Mrs. Stewart G. Jones Steve & Peggy Jurow Mr. and Mrs. John Juzaitis John & Connie Kapner Mr. & Mrs. David Kaufman Jack & Kathy Kavanaugh Kathy B. Kelly Joseph & Patricia Kelly Diana M. Kline & Tina E. Minkowitz Carol & Bob Kobbe Ms. Elinor Koeppel Sandy & Peter Koppen Allan & Kathy Koritzinsky Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Koslov Mrs. Haydee A. Kostecki Richard & Cynthia Lacki Mr. Gary Lang Maureen Lawless & Todd Mestepey Mrs. & Dr. Rosalie Lewis Richard & Marian L. Lloyd Susan Long Mr. Marc Lustick Dr. Robert C. Mann & Dr. Charlotte Kroeker Mr. Jorge Martin Mr. David Mason & Mr. James Herman Lynn & Max Cooke

Mr. John E. McAuliffe Kathleen McCleary & Paul Bennighoff Mrs. Meredith McComb Noelle & Richard McCrum Bruce & Halina McKenney David & Margaret McKeown Paul & Suzanne McPhillips Ms. Debra A. Meier Alan R. Metcalfe & Margaret Klaw Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Milburn Diron Jebejian & Andrea Montalbano Ms. Jorie Moss Mr. & Mrs. Eric R. Munson, Jr. Julie & Irwin Nathanson Tadeusz and Kathleen Naumowicz Ms. Eileen J. Nessler Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Newell Lucia & Ken Nyeu Mr. Ralph F. Ocker Ms. Cindy Olsen Ms. Anne O'Neill Opera d'Montreal Mr. and Mrs. Gene Ostertag Ms. Kerriann Otaño Mr. Johnathon Pape Miklos & Ann Porkolab David & Susan Posner Tom & Mary Reagan Mr. & Mrs. Alan Redeker Andrew & Cynthia Rodman Jessica Rubin & Sam Caldwell Reverend & Mrs. Bruce E. Rudolf Mr. Mark T. Ryan Ms. Susan Sarvay Mr. & Mrs. Gary Schoelkopf Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scholes Ms. Karen Schoonmaker Jack & Melissa Scully Dr. & Mrs. Jay M. Shames Miriam F. Shelden & Lou Kinsey Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Sherrin Mr. John Shirley and Ms. Linda McClary Mr. and Mrs. Stan Sikorski Mr. Daniel Smith Ms. Catherine Smith Brian & Jackie Smith Mr. Eric Spann Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spitzner Diane Willis Stahl Mr. Marco Polo Stufano Tohru & Verena Takekoshi Chi Thiel Bill & Karen Thompson Mr. Nicholas Tomasulo & Ms. Brigitte Barrell US Charitable Gift Trust Sandy & Dan Vanno Mr. Anthony G. Victoria Katharina Volk & James

Zetzel Mr. Richard Wang Ed & Donna Welch Ms. Lora Wesner Liz Williams & Stan Hobbs Ms. Frances C. Williford Ms. Kelly Wright Ms. Tammy Zaiko Sharon & Elliot Zucker Friends Luc Aalmans & Abby Erdmann Adirondack Architectural Heritage Virginia & Michael Adler Robert Aldridge & Paula Stark Bill & Lorraine Altmann Douglas & Debra Anderson Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Bart Bisgrove Ms. Alice M. Bragg Henra Briskin Mr. John M. Brown, Jr. Ms. Judith West Bruce Mr. William Coover Ms. Sally Bixby Defty Mr. & Ms. Charles Dietz John & Mary Ann Dorlon Raymond & Carol Dornbush Chuck & Donna Drake Ms. Donna Duquette Environment One Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Gene Fader Ray & Sally Freud Mr. Herschel Garfein Ms. Camille Goodman Mr. Stephen Gratto Carl & Audrey Halvorsen Ms. Judith A. Hartley Mr. & Mrs. Heinz E. Hautle Ray & Katherine Henrikson Mr. Timothy Hill Mr. & Mrs. Roger Houck Charles & Sandra Iden Ms. Lorinda Ku Dr. and Mrs. Robert Marshall Mr. Stephen C. Messner & Ms. Elizabeth Prelinger Mr. and Mrs. William Nathan Mr. & Mrs. Bob Nelson Joan & Jack Osborne William & Meme Pittman Judy Rommer Poultney Mr. & Mrs. Scott Randall Dr. David A. Ray Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Reyer Charles & Anita Richards Ms. Betsy Ross Ms. Donna Schulte Lynn & Jane Snider Mr. and Mrs. Pete Spencer Mr. & Mrs. William Spreen Mr. Matthew A. Stephens Ms. Marjorie Tassi Ms. Lois J. Wilson Connie & Harry Wonham Ms. Janice Woodbury

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In Memory of Caroline Prince Anderson Pete & Dodie Seagle

In Memory of Anna Athanas Lisa Reid

In Memory of Margaret “Brix” & “Nat” Barrell Gitty Barrell & Nick Tomasulo

In Memory of Lucy Bixby Sally Bixby

In Honor of Steven Bryant John & Judy Juzaitis

In Memory of Clay Burroughs Dusty & Nancy Rhodes

In Honor of Eileen Carnahan Ken & Lucia Nyeu

In Memory of James Carnahan Frank & Joy Cheung Ann Oberdorf Durney Dominican Sisters of Peace Environment One Corporation Jerry & Mallory Fischer Fidelity Chaitable Gift Fund Deborah Friedson Pete & Judy Guzzo Joan Halstead Carl & Audrey Halvorsen Byron Jones & Ryan Romine Thomas & Meta Katz Lorinda Ku Gloria Luczynski Eric McConnell Tadeusz and Kathleen Naumowicz Ken & Lucia Nyeu William & Meme Pittman

Lisa Reid Barbara Repp Karen Schoonmaker Pete & Dodie Seagle Catherine Smith Tohru & Verena Takekoshi Chi Thiel John & Rosemarie Trainer Barbara Vivier Lawrence & Mu-Hao Wang Richard Wang Elizabeth Williams & Stan Hobbs Darren Woods & Steven Bryant Danny Zelibor

In Memory of Delores Christian Bill & Patty Christian & family

In Memory of William Christian Bill & Patty Christian & family Joel Friedman Roger & Myriam Friedman Bob & Kate Nelson Pete & Dodie Seagle

In Honor of Mr. & Mrs. E. M. Coppola Gregory & Janet Coppola

In Honor of Kathryn Drake-Hedlund Chuck & Donna Drake

In Honor of Ann Durney Marco Stufano

In Memory of David Eldredge Meg & Matt Wood

In Memory of Joyce M. Englund Eric Backman

In Honor of Susan Shames Feinstein Henra Briskin

Martin & Phyllis Korn Bob & Joyce Herman Alan & Hanna Press Rochester Area Community Foundation Jay & Phyllis Shames Irma Worrell-Fisher

In Memory of John A. Finch Mack & Sherry Streety

In Memory of Peter Foley Gerardine Cox

In Memory of Janet Friedman Diane Balser Joel Friedman Roger & Myriam Friedman Seagle Music Colony Guild Pete & Dodie Seagle

In Honor of Joel Friedman Meg Wood

In Memory of Caroline Goldbecker Irwin & Julie Nathanson

In Honor of Catherine Goode Melanie Helton

In Memory of Kerry Gotschall Joyce Castle

In Memory of Eugene Grisanti Liselotte Reid

In Honor of Richard & Betsy Kagey Lynn & Jane Snider

In Memory of Dorothy “Speed” and Harry H. Kelley Kathy Kelly

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This listing includes donations made from May 5, 2017 to June 8, 2018 If there have been any inadvertent errors or omissions, please accept our apologies.

For corrections, please contact Darren Woods at (518) 532-7875 or by email at darren@seaglecolony.org.

Members Ms. Maryjo Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Allan Becker Ms. Darlene Boykin Richard & Margery Coppola Ms. June Curtis Ms. Marjory Fish Mr. & Mrs. Fulton Fryar Pete & Judy Guzzo Mr. Eric McConnell Ms. Cathy Moses Ms. Marie Petrie Mrs. Mary M. Pratico Ms. Lynn Schmidt Marian Schwager & Roman Hedges

Ms. Carol Stegen Mrs. Margaret Strohmeyer Don & Gerry Tosti Ms. Martha Townley Lawrence & Mu-Hao Wang Drs. John and Barbara Webster Julian E. Yudelson

Participating Matching Gift Programs Amazon Smile Amica Companies Foundation Benevity Community Impact Fund Chevron Foundation General Electric Foundation IBM Foundation Johnson & Johnson Foundation Prudential Foundation

Seagle Music Colony is made possible in part by an Essex

County Arts Council CAP Grant supported by the Essex County

Board of Supervisors

Seagle Music Colony is made possible by The New York State

Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew

Cuomo and the New York State Legislature

Member ($25) Listing in the Seagle Music Colony Program Book

Friend ($50) Vote at our annual meeting in August Advance notice of performances Subscription to High Notes, A Contributor Newsletter

Partner ($100) + Members only ticket pre-sale for most events

Patron ($350) + Invitation to first day of the season auditions

Singer ($500) + Invitation to an annual member appreciation event Goods and Services valued at $20

Conductor ($1,000) + Invitation to ‘Coffee and Conversation’ preview events + Advance notice of season ticket sales & pre-purchasing Good and Services valued at $5

Director ($2,500) + Invitation to a dress rehearsal (an inside look into each mainstage production)

Composer ($5,000) + Two complimentary tickets (2 weeks in advance, based on availability) + Name on signage in Theatre and Rehearsal Studio + Invitation to breakfast & audition class with the Emerging Artists Goods & Services valued at $125

Producer ($10,000) + Recognition on supertitle screen prior to performances + Private lunch with the General Director or Artistic Director + Dinner at the Colony with Emerging Artists + Reception at a fall season performance with our composers and resident artists Goods and Services valued at $50

Premiere Sponsor ($25,000) + Open invitation to all rehearsals & classes + Two additional complimentary tickets (2 weeks in advance, based on availability) Goods and Services valued at $100

Virtuoso Sponsor ($50,000) + Private dinner in the home of the Artistic Director Goods and Services valued at $150

Leadership Circle Sponsor ($100,000) + Naming Opportunity on the Colony Campus + Recognition from the stage in curtain speech Goods and Services: invaluable

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Each membership category includes all of the benefits and the Goods and Services included in the prior levels. You may become a member of the Ostinato Club at any level by establishing automatic recurring contributions.

In Honor of Eric Kephart William Coover

In Memory of Christa Kerckhoff Lisa Reid

In Honor of Dr. Martin & Phyllis Korn Mrs. & Dr. Rosalie Lewis David & Susan Posner

In Honor of Tony Kostecki & Javier Aldaco Lisa Reid

In Honor of Tony Kostecki Timothy Hill Barbara Repp John & Rosemarie Trainer Irma Worrell-Fisher

In Memory of Geri Lowe Charles & Sandra Iden David Lowe Pete & Dodie Seagle Seagle Music Colony Guild

In Memory of Thomas R. McCleary, Jr. Paul & Kathy McCleary

In Honor of Laurence Meltzer Luc & Abby Aalmans Peter & Diane Healey Elinor Koppel Daniel & Victoria Larson Bob & Jane Lewit David & Margaret McKeown, Jr. Susan Sarvay

In Honor of Ann Metcalfe Joel Friedman Elinor Koeppel John McAuliffe Alan & Margaret Metcalfe Noel Moschetta Solange De Santis Meg Wood

In Honor of Peter Oberdorf Marco Stufano

In Memory of Victor S. Organek Betty Organek

In Memory of Claudine Parker Stan & Karen Skorski

In Memory of Arthur Petrie Marie Petrie

In Honor of Jacqueline Posner Dr. George Goldberg

In Honor of Alan & Hanna Press Arthur & Kathleen Frank

In Memory of Norman Radin Terry Gottesman

In Honor of Lisa Reid John & Leslie Collis

In Memory of Rosemarie Ritson Brenda Flynn

In Honor of Tess Robinson Fred & Gloria Gleave

In Honor of Erica Schoelkopf Gary & Joanne Schoelkopf

In Memory of Doris E. Schubin Ken & Deb Peterson

In Memory of John Seagle Susan Long

In Memory of John & Helen Seagle Kathy Bradshaw Carole Clifford & Gus Hubert John & Mary Ann Dorlon

In Memory of Yvette Simon Judith Bruce Walt & Sheila McIntyre Pete & Dodie Seagle Steven Simon

In Honor of Kempton Smith Thomas & Ann Connolly

In Memory of Vivyan Speiser Robert & Janet Cabat Bob & Jane Claus Joel Friedman Roger & Myriam Friedman Clifford & Robin Kulwin

Bob & Linda Marshall Alan & Hanna Press Liselotte Reid Darren Woods & Steven Bryant Irma Worrell-Fisher In Memory of Pete Streety Mack & Sherry Streety

In Memory of William D. Stiehm Bob & Eileen DeSalvio Joel Friedman Susan Stiehm

In Memory of Ed Terwilliger Chuck & Nancy Harste

In Honor of Wm. Clay Thompson Bill & Karen Thompson

In Memory of Marianne Tittmann Liselotte Reid

In Honor of John and Rosemarie Trainer Vera Trainer & Len Kannapell

In Memory of Jean Vanderzee Barbara Repp Lora Wesner

In Memory of Eunice Vickrey Robert Mann & Charlotte Kroeker

In Honor of Darren Woods & Steven Bryant Mark Adamo Stephen & Miriam Gentle Evan & Kristin Mack William V. Madison Janice Mayer Kerriann Otano

In Memory of Helga Zaluda Lisa Reid

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Interested in helping Seagle Music Colony flourish in our Second Century? We need your talent, time, and financial support. Please join us.

Whose Career Will YOU Launch ?

Clockwise from top-left:

Ian McEuen as Goro in Madame Butterfly at Glimmerglass Opera Matt Grills with Stephanie Blythe in Sweeney Todd at San Francisco Opera

Jonas Hacker as Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni at AVA Opera Vanessa Becerra as Papagena in The Magic Flute at LA Opera

Michael Porter as Steuerman in The Flying Dutchman in Frankfurt Sean Panikkar in The Death of Klinghoffer at the Metropolitan Opera

Holli Harrison in Lady Macbeth at the Metropolitan Opera Kerriann Otaño as Helmwige in Die Walküre at Washington National Opera

Over the 103 year history of Seagle Music Colony, many stellar singing careers have been launched. The pictures above represent just some of our recent successful alumni. While our world-class faculty and staff take the lead in providing the training necessary for them to be successful, it is donors just like you who provide the means necessary to launch their careers. Your financial support is critical to our emerging artists’ successes. In fact, donations account for a full 65% of our annual revenue. Which of our 2018 emerging artists’ career will YOU help launch this summer? One never knows who will become the breakout star each year, but one thing is certain—it won’t happen without your support.

For information on how you can make a gift, see our website seaglecolony.org, or call Darren today at (518) 532-7875.

THANK YOU!

As we have often said, our donors’ support is critical to continuing the excellence that is Seagle Music Colony. This is so true that we encourage you to consider endowing your annual gift in perpetuity through our Legacy Society. There are many ways to make a gift to Seagle Music Colony in your estate planning. You can name Seagle Music Colony as a beneficiary of a percentage of your IRA, retirement plan or life insurance policy. You could include a gift in your will or trust. There are many other options; which will be the best for you and your family? Please be in touch with Darren Woods to discuss how you can help Seagle Music Colony continue for many years to come.

Seagle Music Colony Legacy Society Members

Thea Casale Joel J. Friedman Jerome Hines

Marty & Phyllis Shames Korn Ann Breen Metcalfe

Lisa Reid Peter Scott Oberdorf Joseph C. Steiniger

Darren K. Woods & Steven W. Bryant

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The John and Helen Seagle Special Fund includes named funds that provide ongoing support for Seagle Music Colony. Gifts of any amount may be contributed to the Special Fund and will be dedicated to funding Emerging Artist scholarships or the purpose designated by the donor. Named funds may be established with a single or multi-year gift of $10,000 or more.

John and Helen Seagle Special Fund Contributors

Anonymous Janet & Moe Friedman and the Friedman Family

Marty & Phyllis Shames Korn Ruth H. Pelmas

The Phyrne & Ron Pitkin Family Lisa Reid

The Weinstock Family

Seagle Colony is well-managed and well-governed by a diverse group of passionate Seagle Music Colony supporters. Committee participation is encouraged for everyone with expertise they are willing to share. Skill sets we are actively seeking include project management, event planning, construction management, restoration experts, etc.

The Guild is a volunteer organization that raises funds and provides invaluable logistical support to the Colony and our Emerging Artists. More information about the Guild can be found on page 29. To participate, please contact Guild president Kay Belles at 518-532-9250.

For more information on these or any other ways in which you can become involved in Seagle Music Colony, please contact Darren Woods at 518-532-7875 or darren@seaglecolony.org

Seagle Music Colony is excited to announce a new program dedicated to development of new works. The program was initiated in 2017 and takes place annually after our regular season, in late summer and early fall (see p. 28 for details about this season). When fully implemented, the program will host three to four full workshop productions, piano-vocal musical readings, libretto workshops and mentoring programs for opera creators. New operas produced during our main season will also be a part of the program.

The Commissioners’ Club has been established to provide support for this new program and will have exclusive member benefits. Members who make a five-year commitment of $5,000 or more above current annual giving will be invited to attend any American Center for New Works Development rehearsal or performance free of charge. This benefit will provide members first-hand insight into how opera is created, from the writing of the text all the way through to a finished production.

Matching Gifts: Does your company provide matching funds for the donations you make? If so, please let us know so we can magnify the impact of your gift.

Candide Scottish Opera Version

Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN

Book by HUGH WHEELER, after VOLTAIRE Lyrics by RICHARD WILBUR, Additional Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM, JOHN LA TOUCHE,

LILLIAN HELLMAN, DOROTHY PARKER and LEONARD BERNSTEIN

Oscar Seagle Memorial Theatre - July 5, 6, 7 at 8 PM, July 6 at 2 PM

Stage Director Music Director/Pianist

Lighting Designer Costume Designer

Wig & Makeup Designer Choreographer

Assistant Music Director/Pianist Assistant Stage Director

Production Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager

Richard Kagey R. Jason Smith Zach Weeks Erik Flores Steven Bryant Hannah See John Cockerill Sam Meade Jerry Smith Madeleine Ash

Candide Cunegonde

Paquette Maximilian/Captain

Voltaire/Pangloss/Martin/Cacambo Old Lady

Governor/Vanderdendur/Ragotski Cosmetic Merchant/Inquisitor 1/Judge

Doctor/Inquisitor 2/Croupier/Judge Bear-keeper/Inquisitor 3/Judge

Alchemist/Crook Junkman Señor 1 Señor 2

Colin Campbell Jennifer Soloway Melaina Mills Dante Mireles Zachary Crowle Mackenzie Phillips Andrew McGowan Christos Kokkinis Nicholas Dankner Collin Power Brennan Meier Reno Wilson Anthony Rohr David Anderson

The Cast

Ensemble

Micaela Aldridge, Aryssa Burrs, David Catalano, Shelby Cox, Meghan Folkerts, Katarina Galagaza, Dylan Gregg, Jacqueline Kerns, Thomas Lynch, Francesca Mehrotra,

John Meyer, Shelley Mihm, Langelihle Mngxati, Guillaume Poudrier, Alicia Russell, Aaron Stepanek, Maria Vasilevskaya

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CANDIDE is performed by arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes, Inc., Sole Agent for Leonard Bernstein Music Publishing Company LLC, publisher and copyright owner

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Candide

Musical Numbers

Westphalia Chorale Life Is Happiness Indeed

Life Is Absolute Perfection The Best of All Possible Worlds

Universal Good Oh, Happy We It Must Be So

Westphalia Chorale Candide’s Lament

Dear Boy Auto-da-fé

Candide Continues His Travels/It Must Be Me Glitter and Be Gay

You Were Dead, You Know I Am Easily Assimilated

Quartet Finale

Chorus Candide Maximilian, Cunegonde, Candide, Paquette Pangloss, Cunegonde, Paquette, Candide, Maximilian Cunegonde, Paquette, Candide, Maximilian Candide & Cunegonde Candide Chorus Candide Pangloss & Chorus Candide, Pangloss, Inquisitors, Judges & Chorus Candide Cunegonde Candide & Cunegonde The Old Lady, Cunegonde & Chorus Candide, Cunegonde, the Old Lady, Captain & Chorus

Act 1

Act 1

Scene 1: Westphalia: Schloss Thunder-ten-Tronck Scene 2: Westphalia: a desolate heath

Scene 3: Westphalia: The Baronial Chapel at Schloss Thunder-ten-Tronck, and the battlefield

Scene 4: Everywhere in Westphalia Scene 5: A ship at sea

Scene 6: Lisbon: the central square Scene 7: Paris, Cunegonda ’s room

Scene 8: Cadiz: an inn

Act 2

Scene 1: Buenos Aires: the Governor ’s palace Scene 2: In the South American jungle, near a

Jesuit encampment Scene 3: Another part of the jungle

Scene 4: El Dorado Scene 5: Surinam, the waterfront

Scene 6: In the Atlantic Scene 7: Venice: the Casino, then at a house

Scene 8: Venice: near the Grand Canal Scene 9: Venice: the Casino

Scene 10: A small farm near Venice

Synopsis of Scenes

Act 2

My Love Maximilian’s Reprise

Quiet Alleluia

Ballad of Eldorado Words, Words, Words

Bon Voyage Money, Money, Money

We Are Women What’s the Use

The Venice Gavotte Nothing More Than This

Universal Good Make Our Garden Grow

Governor & Cunegonde Maximilian & Governor The Old Lady, Cunegonde, Governor Maximilian & Chorus Candide & Chorus Martin Vanderdendur & Chorus Croupier & Chorus Cunegonde & the Old Lady The Old Lady, Ragotski, Maximilian, Crook & Chorus The Old Lady, Candide, Cunegonde, Pangloss Candide Chorus Company

Words & Story Adapted by JOHN DAVIES Music by WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART, GAETANO DONIZETTI

and GIOACCHINO ROSSINI

Boathouse Theatre - July 14- 10:00 & 11:30 AM

Elizabethtown Social Center, July 10; The Sagamore Resort, July 13, Tannery Pond Community Center, July 17; Ticonderoga Festival Guild Pavillion, July 18;

Caldwell-Lake George Library, July 25; Hillview Free Library, July 26; Park Theater, July 27; Chester Municipal Center, July 28

Stage Director Music Director Set Designer

Costumer Director

Richard Kagey Anna McRay Richard Kagey Pat Seyller

Lucy Ernesto Dandini Osmin

Melaina Mills Jacqueline Kerns Brennan Meier Collin Power

The Cast

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Costumes Courtesy of Virginia Opera

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Honoring: Tony Kostecki - Seagle Music General Director

Vanessa Becerra, soprano - Seagle Music Colony Alumna

the purpose of the seagle music colony gala is to financially support the emerging artist program of seagle music colony

About Tony Kostecki Tony Kostecki has served as General Director of Seagle Music Colony since 2008 and guided the company

through its Centennial Celebration as well as new heights in organizational development. He first came to

SMC in 1996 as a junior vocal coach and pianist and transitioned to administration in 2006. Tony was the

first full-time year-round employee of the Colony but since he began, the staff has grown to three full-time

year-round, the Colony’s budget has increased by almost 40% and its standing in the North Country

region as well as the greater operatic world has continued to burgeon.

About Vanessa Becerra Vanessa Becerra was an emerging artist at Seagle Music Colony in 2011 and 2012 where she sang Lucy in

Billy Goats Gruff, Zerlina in Don Giovanni and Johanna in Sweeney Todd. Since her time at the Colony, she

has participated in young artist programs at Wolf Trap Opera, Des Moines Metro Opera, Glimmerglass

Festival and Los Angeles Opera. Last summer, she returned to Glimmerglass as a mainstage artist to sing

the role of Laurie in Oklahoma!, and returns this summer as Maria in West Side Story. Her many

engagements across the U.S. include debuts at companies including Fort Worth Opera, Opera San Jose,

Opera Delaware and Chicago Lyric Opera. Roles have included Musetta in La Boheme, Sophie in Werther,

and Papagena in The Magic Flute. Vanessa’s work in contemporary opera has brought her considerable

attention. At Fort Worth Opera, she portrayed Young Juana in the world premiere of With Blood, With Ink,

was featured on the Grammy Award winning recording of The Ghosts of Versailles at Los Angeles Opera, and made her Chicago

Lyric Opera debut as Miss Lightfoot in Fellow Travelers. Vanessa’s star continues to rise and all of us at Seagle Music Colony are

proud to have played a part in starting her career.

Gala Committee: Bard & Barbara Bunaes, Frank & Linda Cappabianca, Joel Friedman, Heidi Kelly, Joan Lomnitzer, Ann Breen Metcalfe, Jacquie Posner, Dodie Seagle, Nancy Strohmeyer

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and Roger & Myriam Friedman

silver sponsors Glens Falls National Bank & Trust Co./

Upstate Agency Dick & Joan Lomnitzer

Ed Moore Peter Scott Oberdorf & Ann Oberdorf Durney

Lisa Reid

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Seth & Margo Bader Bard & Barbara Bunaes

Frank & Linda Cappabianca Bill & Barbara Foley Bill & Judy Klitgaard Joseph & Linda Koch Phyllis & Marty Korn

Clifford & Robin Kulwin Ann Breen Metcalfe

Laurence & Karen Meltzer Matthew Rowe

Joe Steiniger & Mary McDonald John & Rosemarie Trainer

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Program for the evening: 6:00 Wine & Hors D’oeuvres Reception - 7:00 pm Elegant Dinner by The Lily & the Rose

Entertainment by the 2018 SMC Emerging Artists Premium Item Raffle - Live Auction conducted by Martin Seelye

Dessert & Dancing with The Frank Conti Band

Julius Caesar

GIULIO CESARE IN EGITTO (JULIUS CAESAR IN EGYPT)

Music by GEORGE FRIDERICH HÄNDEL Libretto by NICOLA FRANCESCO HAYM after Giacomo Francesco Bussani

Oscar Seagle Memorial Theatre - July 18, 19, 21 at 8 PM, July 20 at 2 PM

Sung in Italian with projected English supertitles

Stage Director Music Director/Pianist

Set Designer Lighting Designer

Costume Designer Wig & Makeup Designer

Assistant Music Director/Pianist Assistant Stage Director

Production Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager

Candace Evans Jennifer McGuire Jim Koehnle Zach Weeks Erik Flores Steven Bryant Anna McRay Sam Meade Madeleine Ash Jerry Smith

The Romans

Julius Caesar

Curio Cornelia

Sesto

The Egyptians

Cleopatra

Tolomeo Achilla Nireno

Cleopatra Cover

Achilla Cover

John Meyer (July 18, 20) David Catalano (July 19, 21) Dante Mireles Micaela Aldridge Shelby Cox (July 18, 20) Katarina Galagaza (July 19, 21) Francesca Mehrotra (July 18, 20) Shelley Mihm (July 19, 21) Guillaume Poudrier Langelihle Mngxati Aryssa Burrs Melaina Mills Dylan Gregg

The Cast

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Christos Kokkinis, Thomas Lynch, Jennifer Soloway, Maria Vasilevskaya

Supernumeraries

Julius Caesar

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SYNOPSIS

ACT I Caesar victoriously enters Egypt, but his celebration is interrupted by the arrival of Egyptian General Achilla, bearing the severed head of Pompeo, as ordered by his King, Tolomeo. Disgusted by this unwelcome ‘gift’, Caesar hears the laments of Pompeo’s widow Cornelia and son Sesto, who vow vengeance on Tolomeo. In the palace, Cleopatra, plots to remove her brother Tolomeo from power and take possession of the throne, with the help of Caesar. Achilla tells Tolomeo of Caesar’s displeasure and asks for Cornelia as a reward. At Pompeo’s funeral, Cleopatra, (disguised as Lidia, a palace handmaiden,) meets and quickly captivates Caesar. In a meeting with Tolomeo, Caesar cautiously accepts an invitation of hospitality. Cornelia and Sesto confront the king, who orders them both imprisoned. Achilla offers Cornelia her freedom in return for her favors, but she refuses. ACT II Cleopatra, disguised as Lidia, arranges a meeting with Caesar, using her servant Nireno as guide and confidant. Cornelia resolves to take her own life but is saved by Sesto. He has escaped from prison with the aid of Nireno, who tells them Tolomeo has commanded Cornelia to become his concubine. Nireno will smuggle Sesto into the king’s harem to kill Tolomeo. Cleopatra/Lidia meets and charms Caesar, but when she learns that assassins are searching for him, she reveals her true identity and begs him to escape quickly. Caesar refuses and goes to face his enemy. Cleopatra, now truly in love, prays for him. Sesto tries to kill Tolomeo, but is disarmed by Achilla, who summons the king to war. Caesar is believed to have died the previous night, and Cleopatra has fled to the Roman camp to gather an army of revolt. Tolomeo prepares to lead his troops, but tells Achilla that he now wants Cornelia for himself. Achilla realizes his allegiance should be to Cleopatra. ACT III Tolomeo’s troops are victorious and Cleopatra is taken prisoner. Caesar, meanwhile, has survived and prays for help. Sesto and Nireno find the wounded Achilla, who gives Sesto a seal that will give the bearer authority to command his troops. Caesar appears and takes the seal, leaving to storm the palace. Cleopatra, who has prepared to take her own life, is rescued by Caesar. Sesto at last seizes his chance and kills Tolomeo. The battle having been won, Caesar crowns Cleopatra Queen of Egypt. She declares her allegiance to Rome and to Caesar.

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Metropolitan Opera: Sean Panikkar, Kerriann Otaño Santa Fe Opera: Jack Swanson (principal), Terrence Chin-Loy, Nathan Milholin Glimmerglass Opera: Vanessa Becerra (principal), Michael Hewitt, Michael Miller, Michael Pandolfo, Clay Thompson Opera Saratoga: Quinn Bernegger, Meghan Deiter (stage director), Nathaniel Mattingly, Raphaella Medina, Garrett Obrycki, Nicholas Yaquinto San Francisco Opera: Anthony Reed, Reggie Smith Jr. Lyric Opera of Chicago: Vanessa Becerra, Jonas Hacker, Eric Ferring (Ryan Center), Kerriann Otaño, Christina Pecce, Stephanie Schoenhoffer, Reggie Smith Jr. Houston Grand Opera: Kerriann Otaño, Megan Samarin Florida Grand Opera: Hailey Clark, Mary Beth Nelson, Zaray Rodriguez, Nicholas Ward Seattle Opera: Michael Adams Los Angeles Opera: Jack Swanson Des Moines Metro Opera: Catherine Goode, James Held, Remy Martin, Kyle White Sarasota Opera: Anna (Bridgman) Medina, Garrett Obrycki, Andrew Surrena Palm Beach Opera: Andrew Simpson Minnesota Opera: Seth Carico, Clay Thompson Washington National Opera: Michael Adams, Michael Hewitt, Kerriann Otaño Tri-Cities Opera: Tascha Anderson, Kevin Bryant, Scott Purcell, Aaron Stepanek Utah Opera: Michael Adams Opera San Jose: Vanessa Becerra, Jonas Hacker Opera Santa Barbara: Kerriann Otaño

Chautauqua Opera: Rachael Braunstein, Brett Bode Central City Opera: Nate Hill, Chris Mosz Atlanta Opera: Vanessa Becerra Opera Omaha: Vanessa Becerra Opera Idaho: James Held Lyric Opera of Kansas City: Jack Swanson Aspen Opera: Eric McConnell, Zaray Rodriguez Wolf Trap Opera: Kevin Bryant, Anthony Reed, Megan Samarin Fort Worth Opera: Bridget Cappell Metropolitan Opera Chorus: Ned Hanlon, Remy Martin, Tom Mulder, Elizabeth Wentworth Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions: District Winners: Abigail Dock, Nate Hill, Anna Laurenzo, Shelley Mihm, Margaret Newcomb, Thomas Petrushka, Zaray Rodriguez, Matthew White; National Semi-Finalist: Terrence Chin-Loy Richard Tucker Competition Winners: Andrea Carroll, Eric Ferring, Jack Swanson Gerda Lisner Grand Prize: Matthew White New York Theater: Traci Baer, Stephanie Gray, Erin LeCroy

INTERNATIONAL

Deutche Oper Berlin: Seth Carico Vienna Stadts Oper: Andrea Carroll Opera Basel: Hailey Clark, Seth Carico Frankfurt: Michael Porter Opera Madrid: Sean Panikkar Grand Teatre de Geneve: Michael Adams

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The Great Gatsby

Music and Libretto by JOHN HARBISON after the novel by F. SCOTT FITZGERALD

Song lyrics by MURRAY HORWITZ, Tango lyrics by F. SCOTT FITZGERALD

Oscar Seagle Memorial Theatre - August 1, 2, 4 at 8 PM, August 3 at 2 PM

Stage Director Music Director/Pianist

Choreographer Set Designer

Lighting Designer Costume Designer

Wig & Makeup Designer Assistant Music Director/Pianist

Assistant Stage Director Production Stage Manager

Assistant Stage Manager

Richard Kagey John Cockerill Hannah See Jim Koehnle Danielle Verkennes Pat Seyller Steven Bryant Jennifer McGuire Sam Meade Jerry Smith Madeleine Ash

Daisy Buchanan Jordan Baker

Nick Carraway Tom Buchanan George Wilson Myrtle Wilson Radio Singer

Jay Gatsby Tango Singer

Meyer Wolfshiem Henry Gatz

Minister

Daisy Buchanan Cover Nick Carraway Cover

Jay Gatsby Cover

Alicia Russell Meghan Folkerts Aaron Stepanek Anthony Rohr Reno Wilson Maria Vasilevskaya Andrew McGowan David Anderson Jacqueline Kerns Dylan Gregg Zachary Crowle Nicholas Dankner Jennifer Soloway Thomas Lynch Andrew McGowan

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Chorus

Micaela Aldridge, Aryssa Burrs, Colin Campbell, David Catalano, Shelby Cox, Zachary Crowle, Nicholas Dankner, Katarina Galagaza, Christos Kokkinis, Thomas Lynch, Francesca Mehrotra, Brennan Meier, Melaina Mills, John Meyer, Shelley Mihm, Dante Mireles, Langelihle Mngxati, Mackenzie Phillips, Guillaume Poudrier, Collin Power, Jennifer Soloway, Madeline Thibault

The Cast (in order of vocal appearance)

THE GREAT GATSBY is performed by arrangement with G. Schirmer, Inc. publisher and copyright owner

Special Thanks to our Media Sponsor for The Great Gatsby:

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This production of THE GREAT GATSBY is a venture of The American Center for New Works Development at Seagle Music Colony

The Great Gatsby

Act I, Scene 1: Nick visits Daisy and Tom and meets her friend Jordan. Daisy tells Nick she misses the “old warm world” from her youth Act I, Scene 2: Tom drags Nick to Wilson ’s garage to “meet his girl,” Myrtle. When she talks about Daisy, Tom hits her. Act I, Scene 3: Amidst the revelry of Gatsby ’s party, Gatsby asks Nick to arrange a meeting with Daisy. Afterwards, Gatsby recalls their former love, and vows to win her back. Act I, Scene 4: Nick and Jordan flirt as they arrange tea. When Daisy and Gatsby meet, their initial awkwardness quickly dissipates.

Intermission Act II, Scene 1: Another party, where rumors about Gatsby circulate. Along w ith Daisy, Gatsby tries to convince her that they can be reunited. Tom finds them and invites Gatsby to his house. Act II, Scene 2: Bored and hot, the protagonists decide to go to the P laza Hotel. After Daisy and Gatsby leave together, Tom vents his annoyance. Act II, Scene 3: Tom forces Daisy to make a choice. Tortured, she decides to stay w ith Tom, who, exultant, contemptuously suggests Daisy and Gatsby return together to Long Island. Act II, Scene 4: Myrtle, thinking she sees Tom, rushes outside. A crash is heard. Tom, Nick, and Jordan enter, revealing that Myrtle has been killed. When Tom identifies the death car as Gatsby’s, Wilson is determined to take revenge. Act II, Scene 5: Gatsby tells Nick that Daisy was the driver. As he waits for word from Daisy, Wilson enters and shoots him. Act II, Scene 6: None of Gatsby’s former friends or guests attend his funeral, save Nick and his father, who reflects on Gatsby’s life and achievements, and the lives of the rich.

Synopsis

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Book by JEROME LAWRENCE and ROBERT E. LEE

Music and Lyrics by JERRY HERMAN Based on the novel by PATRICK DENNIS and the play Auntie Mame by LAWRENCE & LEE

Dance and Musical numbers for the Broadway production staged by Onna White, and Directed by Gene Saks.

Produced for the New York Stage by Fryer, Carr & Harris.

Oscar Seagle Memorial Theatre - August 15, 16, 18 at 8 PM; August 17 at 2 PM

Stage Director/Choreographer Music Director/Pianist

Set Designer Lighting Designer Costume Director

Wig & Makeup Designer Assistant Music Director/Pianist

Assistant Stage Director Production Stage Manager

Assistant Stage Manager

Kyle Lang Matthew Stephens Richard Kagey Zach Weeks Pat Seyller Steven Bryant R. Jason Smith Sam Meade Madeleine Ash Jerry Smith

The Cast (in order of appearance)

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MAME is presented through special arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc., 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022

Patrick Dennis, age 10

Agnes Gooch Vera Charles

Mame Dennis Ralph Devine

M. Lindsay Woolsey Ito

Dwight Babcock Madame Branislowsky

Beauregard Jackson Pickett Burnside Uncle Jeff

Cousin Fan Sally Cato

Mother Burnside Patrick Dennis, age 19-29

Junior Babcock Mrs. Upson Mr. Upson

Gloria Upson Pegeen Ryan Peter Dennis

Drake Belrose (Aug. 15, 17) Andrew Masiello (Aug. 16, 18) Jennifer Soloway Mackenzie Phillips Aryssa Burrs Langelihle Mngxati David Catalano Colin Campbell John Meyer Maria Vasilevskaya Christos Kokkinis Dylan Gregg Melaina Mills Francesca Mehrotra Micaela Aldridge Thomas Lynch Guillaume Poudrier Shelley Mihm Aaron Stepanek Shelby Cox Madeline Thibault Andrew Masiello (Aug. 15, 17) Drake Belrose (Aug. 16, 18)

Ensemble Micaela Aldridge, David Anderson, Colin Campbell, David Catalano, Shelby Cox, Zachary Crowle,

Nicholas Dankner, Meghan Folkerts, Katarina Galagaza, Dylan Gregg, Jacqueline Kerns, Thomas Lynch, Andrew McGowan, Francesca Mehrotra, Brennan Meier, Melaina Mills, Shelley Mihm, Dante Mireles, Langelihle Mngxati, Guillaume Poudrier, Collin Power, Anthony Rohr, Alicia Russell, Aaron Stepanek,

Madeline Thibault, Maria Vasilevskaya, Reno Wilson

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Plot Summary

Overture Scene 1 - Somewhere in New York, 1928 St. Bridget Agnes & Young Patrick Scene 2 - Mame’s Apartment It’s Today Mame, Vera & Chorus It’s Today (Reprise) Mame, Young Patrick & Chorus Scene 3 - Hallway of Mame’s Apartment Scene 4 - Mame’s Bedroom Scene 5 - Mame’s Living Room (and all around NYC) Open a New Window Mame, Young Patrick & Chorus Scene 6 - Mame’s Apartment The Moon Song Vera, Mame & Girls Scene 7 - Shubert Theatre—New Haven My Best Girl Young Patrick & Mame Scene 8 - Salon Pour Messieurs Scene 9 - Mame’s Apartment We Need A Little Christmas Mame, Agnes, Ito & Young Patrick We Need A Little Christmas Mame, Agnes, Ito, Young Patrick & Beau Scene 10 - Peckerwood The Fox Hunt Young Patrick, Uncle Jeff, Mother Burnside, Sally Cato, Cousin Fan & Chorus Mame Beau, Mother Burnside & Chorus Finale Act 1 Young Patrick & Chorus

Act 1

Synopsis of Scenes & Musical Numbers

Set in New York City and spanning the Great Depression to World War II, MAME focuses on eccentric bohemian Mame Dennis, whose famous motto is "Life is a banquet and most poor sons of bitches are starving to death." Her fabulous life with her wealthy friends is interrupted when the young son of her late brother arrives to live with her. They cope with the Depression in a series of adventures.

Entr’acte Scene 1 - Prep School and College (and Singapore) Opening Act 2 Young Patrick & Older Patrick My Best Girl (Reprise) Older Patrick Scene 2 - Mame’s Apartment Bosom Buddies Mame & Vera Bosom Buddies (reprise) Mame & Vera Scene 3 - Mame’s Apartment (six months later) Gooch’s Song Agnes Scene 4 - Upson Farm That’s How Young I Feel Mame & Chorus If He Walked Into My Life Mame Scene 5 - Mame’s Apartment It’s Today (Reprise 2) Mame, Vera & Chorus My Best Girl (Reprise 2) Older Patrick Scene 6 - Mame’s Apartment, 1946 Finale Act 2 Mame

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Enjoy a special performance of SERVICE PROVIDER by composer Christopher Weiss and librettist John de los Santos Monday, August 20 at the beautiful Lake George Club. This show is a collaboration between Seagle Music

Colony and Lake George Music Festival and will be a part of its LGMF Uncorked concert that evening. The opera features four SMC 2018 Emerging Artists. Information at lakegeorgemusicfestival.com

The Ghosts of Gatsby

a new opera by Evan Mack & Joshua McGuire Workshop Performance - Friday, August 24, 2018 at 3:00 pm

POOCH a new musical by Scott Eyerle

Workshop Performance - Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 7:30 pm

Hey Big Spender

A revue of the music of Cy Coleman featuring the SMC 2018 Fall-Season Artists:

Neill Campbell, Scott Clark, Meghan Folkerts, Shelley Mihm & Anthony Rohr

The Depot Theater, Westport - August 30, 5pm; August 31, 7 pm, September 1 pm Oscar Seagle Memorial Theater - September 8, 7:30 pm

Tannery Pond Community Center, North Creek - September 15, 7:30 pm Keene Valley Community Church - September 16, 4 pm

Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts, Blue Mountain Lake - October 5, 7:30 pm

by Zach Redler & Jerre Dye

Featuring the SMC 2018 Fall-Season Artists Neill Campbell, Scott Clark, Meghan Folkerts, Ryan Hill, Shelley Mihm & Anthony Rohr

View, Old Forge - Sunday, September 23, 3 pm

Charles R. Wood Theater, Glens Falls - Friday, September 28, 7:30 pm Hubbard Hall, Cambridge - Saturday, September 29, 2 pm & 7 pm

Tannery Pond Community Center, North Creek - Sunday, September 30, 3 pm Strand Arts Center, P lattsburgh - Saturday, October 6, 7:30 pm

The 2018 Fall-Season Artists will once again tour our children’s opera directly to schools across the North Country from September 5 to October 5, 2018. For information on how you can help bring a show to your child’s or

grandchild’s school, please contact Tony Kostecki at (518) 532-7875 or tony@seaglecolony.org

Managing Director & Technical Director

Summer Company Manager Fall Company Manager

Voice Faculty

Music & Coaching Faculty

Director of Productions Stage Directors

Assistant Stage Director Choreographers

Jim Koehnle Sarah Lockwood Jorie Moss Byron Jones Stephen Lusmann Chad Payton Neill Campbell John Cockerill Jennifer McGuire Anna McRay R. Jason Smith Matthew Stephens Richard Kagey Candace Evans Richard Kagey Kyle Lang Sam Meade Candace Evans Kyle Lang Hannah See

Jerry Smith Madeleine Ash Danielle Verkennes Zach Weeks Emily White Freeman Carla Rubio Ryan Bowman John Cason Erik Flores Pat Seyller Danielle Silfies Hannah See Steven Bryant Hannah Hiers Gervais Edwards Amanda Abrantes Eric Kephart John Trainer

Production Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager

Lighting Designers

Props Master

Master Carpenter Technical Interns

Costume Designers

Wardrobe Steward Costume Assistant

Wig and Makeup Designer

& Wigmaster Wig & Makeup Assistant

Executive Chef Assistant Chef

Custodian Piano Technician

Tony Kostecki Darren K. Woods

General Director Artistic Director

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In 2018, the Seagle Music Colony Guild will celebrate its 23rd season of supporting the Seagle Music Colony mission. The Guild raises funds to support emerging artist scholarships and provides a welcoming atmosphere for the emerging artists and audience members who attend each year. The profits raised by the Guild support the Seagle Music Colony Guild Scholarship Fund. Fundraising activities include winter and summer raffles, a scholarship luncheon (see below), and refreshment sales at performances. Volunteer activities

include ushering at performances and serving as host families for artists. Additional Guild events include a welcome dinner at the start of the season and the ‘Happy Endings’ reception following the final performance. After the 2017 season, the Guild was able to fund $17,000 in scholarships.

Linda Beers Kay Belles Nancy Belluscio Camille Burbidge Eileen Carnahan Barbara Casey Lenore Casey Bobbie Coats Wondrasch Ginnyann Coppola Diane D'Amico Eileen DeSalvio Shauna Dupuis Ann Durney

Ellie Eldredge Suzanne Fremon Naomi Goltzman K. Kelly Green Nancy Harste Joan Henshaw Sharon Hieber Christian Holt Char Hoskins Kathleen Kelly Marilyn Kelso Martin Korn Diane Koslov Paul Leah

Joan Lomnitzer Dave Lowe Noelle McCrum Janet McManus Ann Breen Metcalfe Mira Munson Kathy Naumowicz Peter Oberdorf Betty Organek Deb Peterson Ken Peterson Susan Purdy Barbara Repp Patt Rommer

Jane Roth Dottie Rudolf Wendy Ryan Dodie Seagle Judy Sheridan Pat Shrope Nancy Smith Susan Sweetser Amelia Taglieri Marge Tassi Sandy Vanno

2018 Guild Members

Guild Scholarship Luncheon

Wednesday

August 8, 2018 11:30 AM

Sagamore Resort

Bolton Landing, NY

2018 Guild Officers

President Vice-President

Secretary Treasurer

Kay Belles Kathleen Kelly Camille Burbidge Patt Rommer

To become a member, please contact Kay Belles, Guild President at 518-532-9250

DIRECTORS Tony Kostecki, General Director Tony Kostecki was appointed General Director of Seagle Music Colony in January of 2008. Previous to this appointment, Tony held the position of General Manager of the Colony from 2006-2007. Before moving into management, he was on the faculty of Seagle Music Colony as a vocal coach/pianist and conductor for ten years. Between 2002 and 2007, Tony was Director of Education at Fort Worth Opera and also Director of the Fort Worth Opera Studio.

During his tenure with Fort Worth Opera, Tony oversaw the creation of the Fort Worth Opera Studio Young Artists Program and all outreach aspects of Fort Worth Opera. From 2002-2007 he was also the Fort Worth Opera Chorus Master and writer of many of the supertitle translations for Fort Worth Opera. As a vocal coach/pianist, Tony worked for Fort Worth Opera, Shreveport Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Utah Opera, Kansas City Lyric Opera Express, and Kansas City Civic Opera. A native of Topeka, Kansas, he received his BA in Music from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, and his MM Degree in Piano Accompanying and Organ Performance from the University of Kansas in Lawrence.

Darren K. Woods, Artistic Director Darren K. Woods was appointed General Director of the Seagle Music Colony in the summer of 1996. Since that time, the Colony has experienced incredible growth in almost every aspect including budget, production quality, facilities and faculty/staff. Darren transitioned to Artistic Director in January 2008. In February 2017, Darren returned full-time to Seagle Music Colony and is now also leading the Colony's

development and fundraising efforts. Darren was General Director of the Fort Worth Opera, from 2001 to 2017. Under his leadership, the Fort Worth Opera increased subscription and donor bases and also moved from a full season to a festival format company. Expanding on Mr. Woods’ dedication to young artists, the Fort Worth Opera Studio was founded during 2002-2003 with members participating in main stage and outreach productions and receiving coaching and lessons from resident and guest artists. Prior to his appointment in Fort Worth, he was the General Director of the Shreveport Opera in Louisiana. While in Shreveport, Mr. Woods founded Shreveport Opera Express, or SOX, a touring, arts in education program that involved school children working with professional artists in the schools. Mr. Woods is a frequent vocal competition judge. Over the past few years, he has served as a panel judge for the Richard Tucker Foundation, the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, the Lieber Competition, the Denver Opera Guild Competition, the Dallas Opera Guild Competition and the Marguerite McCammon Competition. He has been a guest grant panelist for the State of Louisiana (Music, Opera and Theater), the National Endowment for the Arts, the State of Nevada and the Fort Worth Arts Council. Mr. Woods performed as a professional operatic tenor for twenty years prior to beginning his management positions in such venues as: The New York City Opera, Carnegie Hall, Washington Opera, L’Opera Madrid, Opera Trieste, Seattle Opera, Dallas Opera, Baltimore Opera, Santa Fe Opera and many others. Jim Koehnle, Managing Director/Technical Director Jim Koehnle joined Seagle Music Colony full-time in 2015 and his duties include oversight of all technical theater aspects of SMC's productions, as well as oversight of the Colony's buildings and grounds. Along with his creative expertise, Jim brings with him nearly 20 years of professional experience in the technical theatre industry. He spent two summers at SMC as the assistant technical director and scenic designer for Little Women, Sweeney Todd, and The Pirates of Penzance. In recent years at SMC, Jim designed the sets for Falstaff and the world premiere of Roscoe. He recently was associate set designer for the world premiere production of Voire Dire at Fort Worth Opera. Jim received his BFA in Production Design and Technology from Ohio University, and his MFA in Scenic Design from Kent State University. Academic work includes teaching technical theatre and design at Syracuse University, Kent State University, and Lindenwood University as well as a position as technical director and scenic designer for Lindenwood University. His professional work includes positions as props artisan/carpenter for The Virginia Stage Company and Syracuse Stage as well as props master for the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Idaho Shakespeare Festival and Porthouse Theatre. Additionally, Jim continues to work as a cabinetmaker and freelance furniture designer.

Richard Kagey, Director of Productions Richard Kagey began his career at Seagle Music Colony as a 16-year-old singer in 1963. Since then he has continued to act, direct, design and teach for colleges, universities, the Broadway Theatre, professional opera companies and regional and community theatres across the US. He has designed and directed more than 300 productions including standard repertoire, children’s operas, and world premiers. He considers himself to be lucky to have

spent his career discovering new works or new approaches to old works and then sharing them with an audience - “there is nothing better.” FACULTY & STAFF

Madeleine Ash, Assistant Stage Manager Madeleine is thrilled to be joining the production staff at Seagle Music Colony for the first time. She’s currently a student at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC and originally hails from Dallas, TX. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career in stage management. Previous credits include Spring Awakening, Macbeth, and Honk!, Jr. (Wake Forest University Theatre); A Bright Room Called Day

(Anthony Aston Players); and Hood: The Robin Hood Musical Adventure (Dallas Theater Center).

Steven Bryant, Wig & Makeup Designer/Wigmaster Steven W. Bryant has designed costumes, wigs and make-up for some of the most prestigious companies in the United States. He has designed for Seagle Music Colony for more than 20 years. His designs have also been seen on the stages of San Diego Opera, Fort Worth Opera, Dallas Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Houston Grand Opera and New York City Opera to name a few.

World premieres include Bernstein's Quiet Place, Picker's Emmeline, Jorge Martin's Before Night Falls and J.F.K. by David T. Little. His Broadway credits include Gentlemen Prefer Blonds and Julie Taymor's Green Bird. He has designed costumes for many operas, including Frau Margot by Thomas Pasatieri and Britten's The Turn of the Screw for Opera Omaha. He recently completed a project with Francis Ford Coppola called Distant Visions. Ryan Bowman, Technical Intern Ryan S. Bowman is enjoying his first summer at the Seagle Music Colony this year. He is a third year student in the BS Theatre program at Northern Arizona University, focusing his time and studies on Technical Direction/Scenic Design and Playwriting, with a minor in History. His largest passion outside of technical work is performing improvisational comedy and theatre, a craft he has been working at for a quarter of his young life.

Neill Campbell, Vocal Coach/Pianist Pianist Neill Campbell is a graduate of Michigan State University, where he received both his MM in Collaborative Piano, and his BM in Performance. He has been a pianist/coach at the Janiec Opera Company at Brevard Music Center, Pensacola Opera, and Shreveport Opera. At Shreveport, Neill was a Resident Artist, where he served for two years as chorus master, rehearsal pianist, and pianist for the

Shreveport Opera Xpress outreach and touring program. Neill has performed across the United States, and internationally in Italy and in Havana, Cuba.

John Cason, Technical Intern John Louis Cason is a sophomore theatre major attending Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. His experience in the department has been well rounded during his time there, including work on carpentry and lighting crews. With no experience in high school, John is very proud of the shows he has worked on, including Tigers Be Still and Peter and the Starcatcher, and is very eager to continue his work at

Seagle Music Colony this summer.

John Cockerill, Vocal Coach/Pianist Pianist and vocal coach John Cockerill is excited to be joining Seagle Music Colony. He holds an M.M. in Musicology from UNL and a M.M. in Collaborative Piano from CU-Boulder. Active in opera and musical theatre, he has served on the coaching staff at Des Moines Metro Opera, and he was the assistant music director and conductor at Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre in Grand Lake, CO for three seasons. He is a company

member of Chicago Fringe Opera and was featured on the recording of Ross Crean’s The Great God Pan (Navona Records, 2017). He is currently the musical associate at Tri-Cities Opera in Binghamton, NY.

Candace Evans, Stage Director Known for probing dramatic productions of traditional repertoire, as well as innovative new productions, Ms. Evans work has been seen at the opera companies of Fort Worth, Santa Fe, San Diego, Arizona, Dallas, Palm Beach, San Jose, North Carolina, Knoxville, Indianapolis, San Antonio and Grand Rapids. Among her international credits are the legendary Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires, the Montefeltro Festival and

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Teatro Petrarco in Italy. Dedicated to the education of young performers, she taught at Southern Methodist University, served as an acting coach for several young artist programs and now leads masterclasses regionally and internationally. Upcoming is a modern Marriage of Figaro at Carnegie Mellon and a return to Indiana University, where she will create a new production of the Bernstein Mass.

Erik Flores, Costume Designer Erik Flores has just completed his final year of graduate school at Pennsylvania State University. He will be graduating this fall with his Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theatrical Costume Production. He graduated in the spring of 2015 from the University of New Mexico with his BA in Theatre. He has previously designing costumes for the theatrical performance of American Idiot at Penn State and is excited to be returning for his second year in the costume

department at Seagle Music Colony. Emily White Freeman, Props Master Emily White Freeman is excited to join Seagle Music Colony for the first time this summer. She recently graduated from Ithaca College with a B.F.A. in Theatrical Production Arts. Credits include: Schoolhouse Rock Live!, Curious George: The Golden Meatball (Hope Summer Repertory Theatre), La bohème, L'Opera Seria, The Rape of Lucretia (Wolf Trap), Slashes of Light (Kitchen Theatre). Hannah Hiers, Wig & Makeup Assistant Hannah Hiers is from Orlando, FL but is currently working towards a BA in Design Technology with a focus on wigs and makeup from the University of West Florida. Some of her work has previously been seen in various UWF productions as well as working with the Pensacola Opera. She hopes to continue on to get her masters once graduated and this is her first summer with Seagle Music Colony. Dr. Byron Jones, Voice Teacher Washington DC area tenor Byron Jones is well-known to audiences, having performed regularly for more than two decades in opera, concert, recital and intimate cabaret settings, in such venues as the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, Opera House, and Millennium Stage, Lisner Auditorium, the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, and numerous regional theatres. A versatile artist, he continually seeks out new challenges. Jones has received critical praise for his warmth of tone and clear diction. He has

performed with the Washington Opera, Baltimore Opera, Opera Vivente, and Florentine Opera. He remains active as a singer and stage director. Dr. Jones is Associate Professor of Music (voice) at Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA, where his activities include directing, teaching, and coordinating opera activities. A specialist in languages, especially French, he has given master classes for the Washington National Opera Institute for Young Singers and the American Singers Opera Project. He holds degrees in French Language and Literature from the Universities of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and Massachusetts-Amherst and degrees in Vocal Performance from the University of Maryland-College Park (Maryland Opera Studio) and Shenandoah University.

Kyle Lang, Stage Director Kyle Lang’s directing credits include work at Virginia Opera, Wexford Festival Opera, Central City Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Tulsa Opera, Utah Opera, and more. Kyle has assistant directed for Santa Fe Opera, San Diego Opera, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Virginia Opera, Utah Opera, Fort Worth Opera, Central City Opera, Opera Omaha, Tulsa Opera, Opera Memphis, and Indiana University. He is privileged to have danced as a soloist and in the corps de ballet with

ZviDance, The Metropolitan Opera, The Lyric Opera of Chicago, The Washington National Opera, Santa Fe Opera, and with Christopher K. Morgan, performing in countries across Europe, South America, and the Middle East. He pursued music studies at the University of Southern Mississippi before earning a BFA in dance from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, and his home is now in North Bethesda, Maryland. This season, Kyle will be directing for San Diego Opera, Utah Opera, Virginia Opera, and Carnegie Mellon University.

Sarah Lockwood, Company Manager Sarah Lockwood, company manager, is excited to return to the hill for her second summer! She graduated with her Bachelor of Music in music industry with a minor in management from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio in May of 2017. She has previously worked with Golden Horseshoe the Musical in West Virginia, the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts, Jazz Arts Group Columbus, and the Capital University Conservatory choral department. Stephen Lusmann, Voice Teacher Stephen Lusmann has enjoyed a successful international career singing over forty leading baritone roles with major opera houses, including the Oper der Stadt Bonn, Opera de Monte Carlo, Stadttheater Luzern, Washington National Opera, Fort Worth Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Michigan Opera Theatre and Glimmerglass Opera among many others. As an active concert soloist he has performed at Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully Hall and with numerous symphony orchestras and festivals in the United States and Europe. On recordings, Mr.

Lusmann may be heard in Richard Strauss' opera Der Friedenstag on the Koch International label, Operngala on Tonstudio AMOS, and on E. E. Cummings: An American Circus, songs of Logan Skelton on the Centaur Records label. He also recorded two more CDs of Skelton's songs that were released in April 2013 on the Blue Griffin label: Ohr Songs: The Mad Potter, Clyburn Songs: A Kind of Weather and Anderson Songs: Through the Eyes of an Islander. His students are having tremendous success performing professionally in opera, concert, musical theater and young artist programs throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. They are performing with the Metropolitan Opera, Chicago Lyric Opera, San Francisco Opera, Washington National Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Oper Frankfurt, Bayerische Staatsoper München and on Broadway. In addition they are winning prestigious international vocal competitions and are members of university voice faculties. He is an Associate Professor of Music at the University of Michigan, was the voice teacher for the Fort Worth Opera Studio from 2010-2017, taught at Music in the Marché in Mondavio, Italy and has been a voice teacher at the Seagle Music Colony since 2001.

Jennifer McGuire, Vocal Coach/Pianist Jennifer McGuire is Senior Lecturer in Collaborative Piano at Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN) and music director of the Vanderbilt Opera Theatre. McGuire is an active recitalist, with recent engagements at Oakland University, University of Louisville, and the Eastman School of Music. She is a member of the Atlantic Ensemble, a group featured annually on the Accueil Musical de St.-Merry concert

series in Paris, France. McGuire has worked for Cincinnati Opera, Dayton Opera and the Nashville Symphony Chorus, and plays for the Metropolitan Opera National Council auditions in Tennessee. McGuire was a repetitor for the AIMS festival from 2008-10. In 2014, she co-founded a summer intensive for vocal coaches with collaborative pianist Roger Vignoles. McGuire made her conducting debut at Vanderbilt in November 2017 with The Marriage of Figaro. Upcoming conducting engagements include The Ghosts of Gatsby, with the Seagle Music Colony 2018 Fall Workshop, and Candide, with the Vanderbilt Opera Theatre.

Anna McRay, Vocal Coach/Pianist Anna McRay is a collaborative pianist who recently received her M.M. in Collaborative Piano from Florida State University. During her time at FSU, Anna was awarded a graduate assistantship in opera accompanying as well as studio accompanying. She served as rehearsal pianist for FSU Opera’s mainstage production of La Traviata in 2016. She has since worked as music director for the Student Opera

Society’s production of Mozart’s Der Schauspieldirektor and for the FSU Outreach production of Seymour Barab’s Little Red Riding Hood. Anna worked as a vocal accompanist at the Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts and interned as a vocal coach at the Georgia State University Harrower Opera Workshop last summer. Immediately after graduating with her BA in Music in 2015, Anna was employed as a staff accompanist at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. In the fall of 2018, Anna will begin her doctoral work at Florida State University with Timothy Hoekman. The Touba Family Foundation Coach/Pianist Sam Meade, Assistant Stage Director Sam Meade is an aspiring stage director. Sam is currently enrolled at Michigan State University studying theater and history. He is a member of the Honors College, History Scholars, and Citizen Scholars. He has directed works of theater and musical theater at regional, community, school and youth theaters across south eastern Michigan. He speaks German fluently and can read and write in basic Arabic (Levantine and Masri dialects).

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Dr. Chad R. Payton, Voice Teacher Dr. Chad R. Payton is excited to return to “the hill” for his eleventh summer! Previous to beginning teaching voice at SMC in 2016, he was a two-time young artist with Seagle Music Colony (2002, 2005) and served as General Manager (2010-2015). Dr. Payton is an Assistant Professor of Voice at Capital University in Columbus, OH. Since 2016, his private NYC Studio and SMC Young Artists have placed in various levels of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, and are singing with Merola Opera Program, Wolf Trap Opera

Company, Chautauqua Opera Company, Sarasota Opera, Central City Opera, Opera Saratoga, Opera Theatre St. Louis, Opera Philadelphia, Opera Delaware, Middlebury Opera, and have received Career Blueprint Awards from Opera America. His music theatre artists have been seen in Naked Boys Singing in NYC, have won the national music theatre NATS competition, and are singing at festivals such as the International Performing Arts Institute in Germany. Payton made both his Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center debuts in Michael Ching’s opera, Corps of Discovery: A Musical Journey, and has presented chamber music recitals with his professional ensemble, Payton and the Pipes, in Italy and throughout the United States. He has presented technique and audition masterclasses at The Boston Conservatory, University of Southern Mississippi, University of Texas El Paso, and Utah State University.

Carla Rubio, Master Carpenter Carla Rubio is an undergraduate student at the University of Southern California School of Dramatic Arts. There, she is pursuing a BFA degree in Technical Direction while working as a carpenter at the school’s shop. After graduation, she plans on either staying in Los Angeles or moving to New York City to launch her career. Her most recent project was West Side Story working as the student technical director. Hannah See, Choreographer/Costume Assistant Hannah See is a native of Kansas City where she was a competitive dancer and coach. She graduated from Wichita State University with a B.F.A. in Theatre. In 2011, Hannah’s choreography for Godspell was chosen as an invited production to the Region 5 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. Currently, she choreographs for multiple theater organizations in Kansas City and recently closed Shrek the Musical with Christian Youth Theater. Hannah also works in

marketing for Theater League. Previous choreography and theater credits include: Johnson County Community College, Wichita State University, The Theater in the Park, Guild Hall Players, Prairie Pines Playhouse, Music Theatre for Young People, and Lyric Opera Studio Weimar.

Pat Seyller, Costume Director/Designer Pat Seyller returns for her twentieth season with Seagle Music Colony. She is one of the most sought-after costumers in the United States today, having served as assistant to some of the top designers in the world. She is resident Costume Director of the Opera Theatre of St Louis and Virginia Opera. Ms. Seyller recently oversaw costumes for Isaac Mizrahi’s production of The Magic Flute and managed costumes for the world premiere of Ricky Ian Gordon’s 27,

starring Stephanie Blythe as well as Dialogues of the Carmelites, starring Kelly Kaduce. Her designs for the Colony have been seen in Cinderella, Candide, La Bohème, The Magic Flute, Lysistrata, The Merry Widow, Don Giovanni, A Little Night Music, Once Upon a Mattress, Dialogues of the Carmelites, Carmen and many others.

Danielle Silfies, Wardrobe Stewart Danielle Silfies is a junior at Sewanee: The University of the South. Danielle has worked for the past three years at the costume shop at Sewanee in the capacity of Advanced Costume Technician. She served as the costume designer for Crucible (Spring 2018) and technician and wardrobe assistant for Crucible (Spring 2018), Dancewise: Intersections (2017), Anton in Show Business (2017), Good Kids (2017), Dancewise: From the HeART (2017), Good Doctor (2016), among

other productions. She looks forward to exploring and expanding her knowledge of costumes while at Seagle Music Colony this summer.

R. Jason Smith, Vocal Coach/Pianist R. Jason Smith returns to the Seagle Music Colony faculty for his fourteenth season in 2018. He'll be remembered by audiences as Music Director and pianist for Crazy for You, The Fantasticks, The Barber of Seville, La Traviata, Most Happy Fella, Guys & Dolls, Carousel, Les Miserables and The Music Man. He is currently staff coach/accompanist at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. Previous to this

position, he was Principal Coach for the Fort Worth Opera, where his duties include being rehearsal accompanist for main stage productions as well as touring across the state of Texas with Children's Opera Theatre. Mr. Smith received a Master of Music degree in Opera Coaching from Florida State University after completing a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance from the University of Utah. Other experience includes work as an apprentice coach/accompanist for Utah Opera. Jerry Smith, Stage Manager Jerry K. Smith returns for his 6th season on the hill. From Rockaway, NJ with a BFA in Stage Management from Rutgers University, Jerry is active in regional opera working for companies such as The Dallas Opera, Michigan Opera Theater, and Austin Opera. Some favorite credits include Silent Night & JFK (Fort Worth Opera), The Flying Dutchman (Austin Opera), Into the Woods & The Falling and the Rising (SMC). In addition to his stage management credits, Jerry has worked in various technical departments at NBCUniversal, Montclair State University, and various other regional theaters.

Matthew Stephens, Vocal Coach/Pianist Thrilled to return to the Seagle Colony for his sixth season, Matthew Stephens is an in-demand music director and pianist based in New York City. Select 2017 engagements include recital appearances with world-renown soprano Deborah Voigt, cabarets at the Laurie Beechman Theatre and productions ranging from Bizet’s Carmen at Fort Worth Opera to Mel Brook’s musical The Producers at Theatre By the Sea. Matthew’s music direction credits include productions and workshops with the Abingdon Theatre Company,

The York Theatre Company, Theatre By the Sea, Light Opera of New York, American Lyric Theatre, College Light Opera, Fort Worth Opera and Kentucky Opera. Recently Matthew worked on The Mikado (New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players), Kurt Weill On Broadway (featuring Tony nominee Mary Testa) and Paris Through the Window (Abingdon Theatre Co). Matthew has served on the faculties of the Manhattan School of Music’s Precollege Division as well as Montclair State University, where he currently works as a vocal coach and pianist.

Danielle Verkennes, Lighting Designer Danielle Verkennes is a recent graduate of University of Connecticut with her MFA in Lighting Design. She received a Bachelor of Science from University of Michigan-Flint in Theatre Design and Technology. Her most recent Lighting Designs seen on stage have been The Crucible, The Importance of Being Earnest, and Eurdice (UCONN). Follow her work at www.danielleverkennes.com. Zach Weeks, Lighting Designer Zach Weeks is a lighting designer originally from northeast Kansas and currently residing in New York City. He returns to Seagle Music Colony for his second season in 2017. Zach worked under the guidance of Michael Lincoln to complete his MFA in Lighting Design at Ohio University. Zach's design credits at Ohio U. included The Penelopiad, Blood Knot, & bobrauschenbergamerica. Zach has been the Assistant Lighting Design for Thom Weaver on the U.S. Premier of Tom Stoppard's The Hard Problem. the Assistant

Lighting Designer for Michael Lincoln on the World Premiere of Beth Henley's Laugh, as well as The Christmas Carol. Last summer Zach worked for the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts (PCPA) in Santa Maria California as the Assistant Lighting Designer. While at PCPA Zach Assisted Jennifer "Z" Zarno on Man of La Mancha and Peter and the Starcatcher as well as assisted Michael "Fro" Frohling on My Fair Lady. Zach has been proud to have been selected for LDIs Internship for the past four years.

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Schroon Lake Arts Council 2018 Concert Schedules

2018 Boathouse Schedule - Adults $20, Students $5, 7:30pm

July 10 July 17 July 24 July 30

July 31 Aug 7

Aug 21

GET UP JACK ATWATER DONNELLY MONICA RIZZIO THE HAMPSTEAD STAGE CO. (TREASURE ISLAND - 1pm Free Children’s event)

PATCHOULI RUNAWAYHOME BEARTRACKS

Sundays In The Park - New FREE Series 12-3pm

July 1 July 8

July 15 July 22 July 29

Aug 5 Aug 19 Aug 26

BIG FEZ (5-9pm) TANGO FUSION STORY CREATION XINHAU LEE LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION ROY HURD COSY SHERIDAN PORCH FEST

ADIRONDACK FOLK FESTIVAL - Aug 12 - noon-5pm

OPEN JAM SESSIONS - Mondays 7-10 pm at the Boathouse

518-532-9259 ▪ slartscouncil@aol.com ▪ schroonlakearts.com

KEY: HT = Hometown ED = Education/Training RCT = Recent Engagements UP = Upcoming Engagements

Micaela Aldridge, mezzo-soprano Cornelia, Julius Caesar; Mother Burnside, Mame HT: Montclair, New Jersey ED: BM, Oberlin College and Conservatory; MM, University of Michigan RCT: Third Lady, The Magic Flute, SMC 2017; Hermia, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, University of Michigan; Central City Opera Studio Artist Program

George & Frances Weinstock Scholar

David Anderson, tenor Jay Gatsby, The Great Gatsby HT: Grand Ledge, Michigan ED: BM, MM, Michigan State University RCT: Sam Kaplan, Street Scene, Don Curzio, The Marriage of Figaro, Michigan State University; Borsa, Rigoletto, Opera Grand Rapids; Freddy Eynsford-Hill, My Fair Lady, Dudley, Little Red’s Most Unusual Day, SMC 2017

Laurence & Karen Meltzer Scholar

Aryssa Burrs, mezzo-soprano Nireno, Julius Caesar; Mame Dennis, Mame HT: Glenside, Pennsylvania ED: BM, University of Maryland RCT: Third Spirit, The Magic Flute, Mom/Granny, Little Red’s Most Unusual Day, SMC 2017; Kate, The Wild Party, University of Maryland Ella Grimes Emerging Artist Colin Campbell, tenor Candide, Candide; Ito, Mame HT: Medford, Oregon ED: BA, BS, S. Oregon University; MM, PSC Boston Conservatory at Berklee RCT: Monsieur Triquet, Eugene Onegin, Howard Boucher, Dead Man Walking, Boston Conservatory; First Cockney, My Fair Lady, Osric, Rosencrantz &

Guildenstern Are Dead, SMC 2017. Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation Emerging Artist

David Catalano, baritone Caesar, Julius Caesar; M. Lindsay Woolsey, Mame HT: Naperville, Illinois ED: BA, University of Illinois; MM University of Houston RCT: Taddeo, L’Italiana in Algeri, Charles Surface, School of Scandal, Farfarello, The Love for Three Oranges, Moores Opera Center; Priest/Armored Man, The Magic Flute, Laertes, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, SMC 2017

Ron & Phyrne Pitkin Scholar

Shelby Cox, mezzo-soprano Sesto, Julius Caesar; Gloria Upton, Mame HT: Raleigh, North Carolina ED: BM, The Julliard School John & Helen Seagle Scholar

Zachary Crowle, baritone Voltaire/Pangloss/Martin/Cacambo, Candide; Henry Gatz, The Great Gatbsy HT: Horseheads, New York ED: BM, New England Conservatory; MM, University of Michigan RCT: The Count, The Marriage of Figaro, Dan Packard, Dinner at Eight, Bottom, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, University of Michigan; Guildenstern, Rosencrantz &

Guildenstern Are Dead, Alfred Doolittle, My Fair Lady, SMC 2017 Lisa Reid Emerging Artist

Nicholas Dankner, baritone Doctor/Inquisitor 2/Croupier/Judge, Candide; Minister, The Great Gatsby HT: Carrboro, North Carolina ED: BM, U of N. Carolina Chapel Hill; MM, U. of N. Carolina, Greensboro RCT: Pandolfe, Cendrillon, Papageno, The Magic Flute, Music Academy International; John Sorel, The Consul,

Bartender, Speed Dating Tonight, Marquis de la Force, Dialogues of the Carmelites; UNCG Opera Janet & Moe Freidman Scholar

Meghan Folkerts, mezzo-soprano Jordan Baker, The Great Gatsby; Autumn, Service Provider; SMC Fall-Season Artist HT: Scottsdale, Arizona ED: BA, Wisconsin Lutheran College; MM, Indiana University RCT: Domme, Safe Word, Second Lady, The Magic

Flute, Shreveport Opera; Second Lady, The Magic Flute, Franca, The Light in the Piazza, SMC 2017; Dorabella, Cosi fan tutte, Portland Summer Opera Workshop Lisa Reid Emerging Artist

Katarina Galagaza, mezzo-soprano Sesto, Julius Caesar HT: Cypress, Texas ED: BM, Eastman School of Muisc; MM, Boston University RCT: Mrs. Webster, Sweets by Kate, Nancy, Albert Herring, Boston University Opera Institute; Dorabella, Cosi fan tutte, Prince Charmant, Cendrillon, Suor

Pazienza, Mese Mariano, The Nursing Sister, Suor Angelica, Eastman Opera Theatre Dorothy & Frank Shames Scholar

Dylan Gregg, bass-baritone Meyer Wolfshiem, The Great Gatsby; Uncle Jeff, Mame HT: Salisbury, Maryland ED: BM, Boston University RCT: Frank, Die Fledermaus, Tanglewood Young Artists Program

Jacqueline Kerns, mezzo-soprano Ernesto, Billy Goats Gruff; Tango Singer, The Great Gatsby HT: San Francisco, California ED: BA, Northwestern University RCT: Didymus, Theodora, Northwestern University; SongFest Studio Artist Christos Kokkinis, tenor Cosmetic Merchant/Inquisitor 1/Judge, Candide; Beau, Mame HT: Burke, Virginia ED: SM, Shenandoah University RCT: Danilo, The Merry Widow, Monostatos, The Magic Flute, Shenandoah University Seagle Music Colony Alumni Scholar

Thomas Lynch, baritone Patrick Dennis, Mame; Beau, Service Provider HT: Lynbrook, NY ED: BM, Westminster Choir College; MM, Boston Conservatory at Berklee RCT: Company Commander, Eugene Onegin, Guglielmo, Cosi fan tutte, Boston Conservatory; Don Fernando, Fidelio, Gran Sacerdote, Aureliano in

Palmire, Bel Canto at Caramoor; Falstaff, Falstaff, Westminster Opera Theater Seagle Music Colony Guild Scholar

Andrew McGowan, tenor Governor/Vanderdendur/Ragotski, Candide; Radio Singer, The Great Gatsby; Dallas, Service Provider HT: Dover, Delaware ED: BM, Towson University; MM, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama RCT: Rodolfo, La Boheme, Barefoot Opera; Scaramuccio, Ariadne auf Naxos, Berlin Opera

Academy; Amaryllus, The Poisoned Kiss, Bristol Opera Seagle Music Colony Guild Scholar

Francesca Mehrotra, soprano Cleopatra, Julius Caesar; Sally Cato, Mame HT: Ashburn, Virginia ED: BA, BS, Texas Christian University RCT: Tytania, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Suor Genovieffa, Suor Angelica, TCU Opera; Little Red, Little Red's Most Unusual Day, Second Spirit, The Magic Flute, SMC 2017.

UP: Gretel, Hansel and Gretel, Fort Worth Opera; Nanetta, Falstaff, TCU Opera Darren K. Woods Scholar

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Brennan Meier, tenor Alchemist/Crook, Candide; Dandini, Billy Goats Gruff HT: Newark, California ED: BM, Chapman University RCT: Albert Herring, Albert Herring, Henrik, A Weekend in the Country, Opera Chapman; Lt. Cable, South Pacific, Stage 1 Theatre John Meyer, baritone Caesar, Julius Caesar; Dwight Babcock, Mame HT: Leawood, KS ED: BM, University of Kansas; MM, Eastman School of Music RCT: Pandolfe, Cendrillon, Figaro, The Marriage of Figaro, Eastman Opera Theater; Papageno, The Magic Flute, ViVAce Summer Opera Workshop; Guglielmo,

Cosi fan tutte, Portland Summer Opera Workshop Seagle Music Colony Guild Scholar

Shelley Mihm, soprano Cleopatra, Julius Caesar; SMC Fall-Season Artist HT: Oronoco, Minnesota ED: BM, University of Minnesota; MM, U. of N. Carolina, Greensboro RCT: Magda Sorel, The Consul, Blanche, Dialogues of the Carmelites, UNCG Opera; Opera Saratoga Studio Artist; Rosabella, The Most Happy Fella, SMC 2016

Lisa Reid Emerging Artist Melaina Mills, soprano Paquette, Candide; Lucy, Billy Goats Gruff; Cousin Fan, Mame HT: Highlands Ranch, Colorado ED: BM, Stetson University; PC, University of Denver RCT: Barbarina, The Marriage of Figaro, Lamont Opera Theater; Celie, Signor Deluso, Denver Opera Collective; Miss Wordsworth, Albert Herring, Stetson University

Opera Theater Ruth A. Pelmas Scholar

Dante Mireles, baritone Maximilian, Candide; Curio, Julius Caesar HT: McAllen, Texas ED: BM, Texas Christian University RCT: Frontiers Artist, Fort Worth Opera; Chorus, Don Pasquale, Fort Worth Opera. Homecoming Soldier, The Falling & the Rising, Demitrius, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Priest, The Magic Flute, TCU Opera Studio; Mr.

Bigbad, Little Red’s Most Unusual Day, SMC 2017 Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation Emerging Artist

Langelihle Mngxati, baritone Achilla, Julius Caesar; Ralph Devine, Mame HT: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa ED: BM, University of Kwa Zulu-Natal; MM, Southern Methodist University RCT: Melisso, Alcina, Sarastro, The Magic Flute, Southern Methodist University; Balthazar, Amahl and the Night Visitors, Fort Worth Opera; Dulcamara, The

Elixir of Love, SMC 2016 Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation Emerging Artist

Mackenzie Phillips, mezzo-soprano Old Lady, Candide; Vera Charles, Mame HT: Auburn, Iowa ED: BM, Simpson College; MM, Stephen F. Austin State U.; DM, University of Kansas RCT: Regina, Regina, Old Lady, Candide, Mrs. Nolan, The Medium, University of Kansas; Hippolyta, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Third Lady, The Magic

Flute, Janiec Opera Company Kemp & Nancy Smith Emerging Artist

Guillaume Poudrier, counter-tenor Tolomeo, Julius Caesar; Junior Babcock, Mame HT: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ED: BFA, Carnegie Mellon University; MM, Manhattan School of Music RCT: Male Traveler, ID Please, Pittsburgh Opera; Oberon, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Maitre 1, Falling Angel, Janiec Opera Company; Endimione, La Calisto,

Carnegie Mellon University Kemp & Nancy Smith Emerging Artist

Collin Power, baritone Bear Keeper/Inquisitor 3/Judge, Candide; Osmin, Billy Goats Gruff HT: Towson, Maryland ED: BM, University of Maryland RCT: Sancho Panza, Don Quichotte auf Der Hochzeit des Camacho, Ben, The Telephone, Le Pedestadt, Le Docteur Miracle, Opera Terps Anthony Rohr, tenor Tom Buchanan, The Great Gatsby; SMC Fall-Season Artist HT: Lefor, North Dakota ED: BA, Northern State U. (SD); MM, DMA, University of Kansas RCT: Candide, Candide, University of Kansas; Chorus, Rigoletto, Barber of Seville, Lyric Opera of Kansas

City; Rinuccio, Gianni Schicchi, Northern State Opera Theatre Lisa Reid Emerging Artist

Alicia Russell, soprano Daisy Buchanan, The Great Gatsby; Charlene, Service Provider HT: Asheville, North Carolina ED: BM, Furman University; MM, Northwestern University RCT: Donna Elvira, Don Giovanni, Savitri, Savitri, Northwestern University; Pamina, The Magic Flute,

SMC 2017 UP: Resident Artist, Toledo Opera Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation Emerging Artist

Jennifer Soloway, soprano Cunegonde, Candide; Agnes Gooch, Mame HT: Marietta, Georgia ED: BM, Oklahoma City University; MM, Boston Conservatory at Berklee RCT: Zina, Dark Sisters, Morgana, Alcina, Stephanie, To Hell and Back, Boston Conservatory Ann Oberdorf Durney Scholar

Aaron Stepanek, baritone Nick Carraway, The Great Gatsby; Mr. Upson, Mame

HT: Hillsboro, Kansas ED: BM, Tabor College; MM, Wichita State University RCT: Fall-Season Artist, Rosencrantz, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, Signor Nacarelli, The Light in the Piazza, SMC 2017; Dandini, La Cenerentola, Papageno, The Magic Flute, Lyric Opera Studio Weimar; Adario, Les indes galantes, WSU

UP: Tri-Cities Opera Young Artist Jim & Eileen Carnahan Emerging Artist

Madeline Thibault, soprano Pegeen Ryan, Mame HT: Grosse Pointe, Michigan ED: BM, MM, University of Michigan RCT: Euridice, La descente d’Orphee aux enfers, Kitty Packard, Dinner at Eight, Emily, Higher Ground (premiere) University of Michigan; Clara, The Light in the Piazza, First Spirit, The Magic Flute, SMC 2017 John & Sharon Heiber Scholar

Maria Vasilevskaya, mezzo-soprano Myrtle Wilson, The Great Gatsby; Madame Branislowsky, Mame HT: Novosibirsk, Russia ED: BM, Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan; MM, Eastman School of Music RCT: Larina, Eugene Onegin, YAP of Armenian National Opera & Ballet Theatre; Berta, The Barber of Seville,

Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan UP: Mezzo II, Tibetan Book of Death, Eastman Opera Theatre Phyllis & Marty Korn Scholar

Reno Wilson, bass-baritone Junkman, Candide; George Wilson, The Great Gatsby HT: El Cajon, California ED: BA, Point Loma Nazarene University; MM, University of Kansas RCT: Antonio & Bartolo, The Marriage of Figaro, Baculus, Der Wildschutz, Point Loma Opera Theatre; Zuniga, Carmen, Santa Monica College; Lord Capulet,

Romeo et Juliette, Center Stage Opera David Schlansker Emerging Artist

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