Central City Opera Festival 2013 Program

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2014 Festival Administration Advertisers’ Index Annual Fund Donor Privileges Apprentice Artists Profiles Artists Training Program THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Board of Directors and Volunteer Leadership Central City Opera Guild Chairman’s Letter Company Profiles Contributors Credits/Acknowledgements Education and Community Engagement Festival Offerings Festival Orchestra Festival Schedule Flower Girls General/Artistic Director’s Letter L’Esprit de Noël Music & Martinis OUR TOWN Party for Preservation The Scene - Young Professionals Group Short Works/Lunch & a Song SHOW BOAT Special Thanks Studio Artists Profiles Tributes Yellow Rose Society

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2013 Central City Opera House Performances

SAT 29 JUNE

TUE 9 JULY

SUN 14 JULY

8:00 pm

1:15 pm Short Works

Central City Days

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

WED 3 JULY

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

11:45 am Lunch & a Song

WED 10 JULY

1:15 pm Short Works

11:45 am Lunch & a Song

2:30 pm

1:15 pm Short Works

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

FRI 5 JULY

2:30 pm

OUR TOWN

1:15 pm Short Works

THU 11 JULY

2:30 pm

8:00 pm

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

11:45 am Lunch & a Song 1:15 pm Short Works 2:30 pm

OUR TOWN

WED 17 JULY 11:45 am Lunch & a Song 1:15 pm Short Works 2:30 pm

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE BUS*

SAT 6 JULY

FRI 12 JULY

THU 18 JULY

Central City Days

1:15 pm Short Works

11:30 am Take a Child to the Opera Activities

8:00 pm

OUR TOWN

SUN 7 JULY 11:45 am Lunch & a Song 1:15 pm Short Works 2:30 pm

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE BUS*

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2:30 pm

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2:30 pm

OUR TOWN

2:30 pm

SAT 13 JULY

Nina Odescalchi Kelly Family Matinee

8:00 pm

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Après Opera**

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

8:00 pm

OUR TOWN

Festival Schedule

June 29–August 11 Central City Opera House Performances

denver Performances

FRI 19 JULY

FRI 26 JULY

TUE 6 AUG

8:00 pm

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

4:00 pm Performing Arts Intensive

7:30 pm

Après Opera**

8:00 pm

Buell Theatre, DPAC

SAT 20 JULY 8:00 pm

OUR TOWN Après Opera**

SUN 21 JULY 11:45 am Lunch & a Song 1:15 pm Short Works 2:30 pm

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

TUE 23 JULY 1:15 pm Short Works 2:30 pm

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

WED 24 JULY 11:45 am Lunch & a Song 1:15 pm Short Works 2:30 pm

OUR TOWN BUS*

OUR TOWN

SHOW BOAT

Après Opera**

WED 7 AUG

SAT 27 JULY

SHOW BOAT

1:15 pm Short Works 2:30 pm

7:30 pm

Buell Theatre, DPAC

THU 8 AUG

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

7:30 pm

7:00 pm Performing Arts Intensive

Buell Theatre, DPAC

SUN 28 JULY

SHOW BOAT

FRI 9 AUG 7:30 pm

11:45 am Lunch & a Song

SHOW BOAT

1:15 pm Short Works

SAT 10 AUG

2:30 pm

SHOW BOAT

OUR TOWN BUS*

Buell Theatre, DPAC

2 pm

Buell Theatre, DPAC

Riverboat Royale (follows the matinee)

*Bus leaves at 10:45 am from Sports Authority in Glendale and at 11:15 am from Simms Steakhouse.

7:30 pm

**Après Opera follows the show on select Fri & Sat night performances.

SUN 11 AUG

SHOW BOAT

Buell Theatre, DPAC

2:00 pm

SHOW BOAT

Buell Theatre, DPAC

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Festival Offerings The Operas opportunities than ever to enjoy truly world-class musical entertainment in your own backyard. See the Festival Schedule on page 12 for specific dates and times. For information on pricing and tickets visit CentralCityOpera.org or call the Box Office at 303.292.6700.

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The Barber of Seville Our Town Show Boat IN DENVER

This year’s Festival gives you more

Festival Offerings

Opera Notes FREE pre-performance talks 45 minutes before every main stage show in Central City.

Williams Stables Theatre.

Short Works A wide array of engaging short scenes for opera veterans or virgins. In Williams Stables Theatre.

Tickets $12 (Subscribers $8).

Riverboat Royale - Mardi Gras Ball in Denver August 10, 5:30pm At Dikeou Collection, after Show Boat matinee.

Party the night away with live jazz at an après show masquerade ball. Indulge in cocktails, creole cuisine and unleash your inner gambler. Experience modern art, pop-up opera, stilt walking and hare wonder.

Party + performance $95; Patron ticket $125 (open bar); Party + open bar, gift bag $80; Party only $50

Lunch & a Song A 30-minute performance to whet your opera appetite at the relaxed Teller House. Lunch precedes performance.

Tickets $30.

Après Opera July 13, 19, 20, 26 After select weekend evening shows, share cocktails and enjoy impromptu performances at the Teller House. FREE admission.

The Barber of Seville Nina Odescalchi Kelly Family Matinee

Central City Days July 6 & 14, 5:30-7:30 pm An extraordinary celebration of Our Town, this progressive party is anything but ordinary! Visit historic Central City locales based on the three acts of Our Town. Enjoy a country fair with food, beer, wine and live music; a wedding reception complete with cake, champagne and special performances; and a finale you won’t forget!

Central City Days only $40; CC Days + OUR TOWN $75

This kid-friendly matinee includes a narrator’s preview and an autograph session with the singers. Bring a picnic and enjoy fun pre-show activities. Ages 6-18 $15; Adult $20. Add pre-performance fun for $10.

Performing Arts Intensive Performances July 26 – 4:00pm, July 27 – 7:00pm See two special performances by the high-school kids attending this renowned 2-week summer opera camp.

Tickets $5. In Williams Stables Theatre.

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From the Desk of the Chairman of the Board

Nancy Parker Welcome to the exciting 2013 Central City Opera Festival. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I’d like to thank you for coming and hope you’ll enjoy our new format. This summer we offer the best of both worlds with two productions in the historic 550-seat Opera House and, for the first time, we will be presenting all performances of our third production in the 2,800-seat Buell Theatre at the Denver Performing Arts Complex.

There is a precedent for performing in Denver—in 1978, Central City Opera produced Salome, the first opera to be performed in the newly completed Boettcher Concert Hall. Last season we brought two performances of Oklahoma! to the DU’s Newman Center for the Performing Arts. Many of you attended A Journey of the Human Spirit in Denver last January. We collaborated on that project with the Colorado Symphony, Ballet Nouveau Colorado, Newman Center Presents and Mizel Arts and Cultural Center at the JCC. We hope to continue our year-round presence in both Central City and Denver to bring our patrons new and exciting offerings, as well as to attract a new and expanded audience.

Photo by Anne McGonagle.

We will open the 2013 Festival in Central City with Rossini’s The Barber of Seville followed by Ned Rorem’s operatic adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s classic American play Our Town. In August, we move to the Buell Theatre in Denver with Kern and Hammerstein’s popular musical Show Boat. We hope you will encourage your friends and neighbors to join you for these musical and theatrical experiences like no other.

Our history is built around our beautiful Opera House and our preservation efforts in Central City. We will continue performing world class opera in Central City, but need the advantage of a larger facility with more seating capacity in order to keep up with rising expenses.

We are also very proud to announce that our General/Artistic Director, Pat Pearce has just been awarded the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Award in Arts and Humanities. Congratulations to him on this prestigious honor.

Sincerely,

Nancy Parker Chairman of the Board

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Board of Directors/Volunteer Leadership

Board of Directors and Volunteer Leadership Nancy S. Parker, Chairman Maureen K. Barker, President Dr. Gregg Kvistad, Treasurer Michael Huseby, Secretary J. Landis Martin, Chairman Emeritus

Barbara Danos Hilton G. Martin Joanne Field Anne McGonagle The Honorable Robert Fullerton Todd Owen Gail Gordon Dave Palenchar Judith W. Grant Susan B. Rawley Chris Hansen, PhD Julia Secor Pamela Bansbach James R. Hilger, Jr. Joanne Sender Nancy P. Brittain Molly F. Jansen Phoebe Smedley William Browning Phyllis G. Knight Janet E. Swinburn Janette W. Chase Larry J. Manion Timothy White

Honorary Board Gerald Bader The Honorable Jack W. Berryhill Edward E. Bolle Robert A. Ellis Barbara Ferguson

Jeannie Fuller John Fleming Kelly Edward C. Nichols Daniel L. Ritchie Elizabeth Rostermundt

Terry Scholes Donald R. Seawell Robert D. Showalter George Ann Victor

Ex-officio Board Dr. Robert Coombe - Chancellor, University of Denver The Honorable John W. Hickenlooper - Governor, State The Honorable Ron Engels - Mayor, City of Central of Colorado The Honorable Michael B. Hancock - Mayor, City of Denver Denise Sanderson - 2013 Central City Opera Guild President

National Advisory Council Central City Opera continues to build its National Advisory Council which acts as representatives of the Company outside of Colorado, bringing an important national perspective regarding trends throughout the world of opera.

Elisabeth Armstrong - Denver, CO and Paso Robles, CA Alice W. Bass - Dallas, TX

Robert A. Ellis - San Francisco, CA Eva Womack - Austin, TX

Endowment Fund Board J. Landis Martin President Nancy S. Parker Secretary/Treasurer

Jeannie Fuller John W. Low, Esq. Julia Secor Donald E. Scott Bob Unger

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From the Desk of the General/Artistic Director

Pelham G. Pearce Hi and thank you all for coming to the 2013 Festival! Central City Opera faces challenges which are shared by most for-and non-profit companies in this country and around the world. How do we adapt to the new world in which we live? How do we change our approach to attract broader/newer audiences in order to fulfill our mission to provide this art form to future generations? Big questions, right? Well, we are moving ahead with our experimentation in order to discover the answer(s) to our particular question.

Photo © Central City Opera House Association Archives.

Pelham G. Pearce was selected in 1996 as Managing Director and named General/Artistic Director of Central City Opera in 1998. During his 17-year tenure, Mr. Pearce has set forth the company’s current artistic mission of balancing traditional and progressive works. Central City Opera’s national/international reputation has been elevated with American premieres such as Gloriana in 2001 and world premieres including the new Chinese opera, Poet Li Bai in 2007, garnering press coverage all over the world. Nationally, he has served as Chairman of the Grants Review Panel for the NEA; as a juror for the Rosa Ponselle International Voice Competition and Regional Met Auditions; and as a Board Member for OPERA America. In May, Mr. Pearce received the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Award for the Arts and Humanities.

Over the next year, you will have the opportunity to experience the kind of art we have been producing only in Central City down along the Front Range. Our intention, along with the Show Boat production and ongoing Education and Community Engagement offerings, is to create a new immersive experience somewhere in the Denver area. Our hope is that in addition to our loyal audiences in Central City and our expanded musical theater audiences at the Buell Theatre, we can provide a new audience with a unique and exciting entrance point to the high level of art for which we are known all over the world.

We have chosen an “immersive” experience as our place to start because it already has proven to be appealing to this new audience of 30-60 year olds. It obliterates the line between the audience and performers, providing a stronger, more visceral experience. We are very excited about this approach and have engaged some of the most influential and successful people in this field as our advisors.

We have always guaranteed you an experience that you can get nowhere else.

Those words will ring even more true over the next few years. The other thing that you can always count on is our ability to beautifully sing you an engaging story.

Thank you for your support and enjoy the ride!

Pelham G. Pearce

Pelham G. Pearce, Jr. General/Artistic Director

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Romance Redemption & Singing Nuns Join us in 2014 for another amazing Festival of musical masterpieces, as well as special performances and events throughout the year.

THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO | DEAD MAN WALKING THE SOUND OF MUSIC in denver Visit the website for all the 2014 Festival details, exclusive early booking discounts and to sign up for email updates.

303.292.6700 | CentralCityOpera.org

You won’t know until you go.

Photo by Mark Kiryluk.

Administration

Administration

Pelham G. Pearce, Jr., General/Artistic Director John Baril, Music Director Marc Astafan, Director/Administrator, Bonfils-Stanton Artists Training Program John Moriarty, Artistic Director Emeritus Paul Curran, Artistic Consultant Administrative Staff Rita Sommers, Director of Operations Nichole Kirkpatrick, Controller Wanda Larson, Office Administrator/Gift Shop Administrator Box Office Heather Rae McFadden, Manager of Sales Syd Johnson, Group Sales Associate Katie Bulota, Sales Representative Development Barbara E. Zarlengo, Director of Development Scott Finlay, Associate Director of Development Alicia Holt, Development Manager Shira Zimmerman, Grants Officer Historic Properties Jim Johnson, Director of Historic Properties Sam Carrington, Historic Properties Maintenance Marketing and Public Relations Valerie Hamlin, Director of Marketing Heather Brecl, Associate Director of Marketing Erin Joy Swank, Website and New Media Coordinator Kelly Leathers, Publicist Melissa Rick, Graphic Design Consultant Drew Kowalkowski, Marketing Assistant Education and Community Engagement Deborah Morrow, Director of Education and Community Engagement Emily Murdock, Coordinator of Education and Community Engagement Erin Joy Swank, Production/Stage Manager of Education and Community Engagement Music and Coaching Staff John Baril, Music Director and Conductor, The Barber of Seville Hal France, Conductor, Show Boat Christopher Zemliauskas, Conductor, Our Town Levi Hammer, Associate Conductor and Chorus Master Michael Baitzer, Principal Coach/Diction Coach Thomas Getty, Assistant Conductor Bonnie Koestner, Assistant Conductor Tatiana Vassilieva, Assistant Conductor Andrew Kenneth Moss, Stage Combat Instructor/Resident Fight Choreographer Melinda Sullivan, Movement Coach/Resident Choreographer Heidi Brende Leathwood, Alexander Technique/Movement Coach Production Staff Karen T. Federing, Director of Production Nathan E. Thompson, Technical Director

Diane Lin, Stage Manager, The Barber of Seville and Show Boat Rachel L. Ginzberg, Stage Manager, Our Town and Assistant Stage Manager, Show Boat Ginger Castleberry, Assistant Stage Manager, The Barber of Seville and Our Town Stephanie Havey, Assistant Director, The Barber of Seville Corinne Hayes, Assistant Director, Our Town Kyle Lang, Assistant Director, Show Boat Roxanna Tehrani, Production Scheduler Eric W. Barnes, Properties Master Victoria K. Schilling, Assistant Properties Master Janetta A. Turner, Costume Shop Supervisor Matthew Dean Pedersen, Wardrobe Head Lauren Allmeyer, Stitcher/Dresser Dave Bova, Wig and Makeup Designer/Supervisor Ashley B. Joyce, 1st Wig and Makeup Assistant Amy E. Whitaker, 2nd Wig and Makeup Assistant Azra King-Abadi, 1st Assistant Lighting Designer Toranj Noroozi, 2nd Assistant Lighting Designer Emma Thompson, Technical Intern Adrina Wilson, Lighting Intern, Show Boat Festival Services Allison G. Taylor, House and Festival Services Manager Festival Staffers Sarah Alverson, Props Assistant - Colorado Rachael Fernandez, Stage Management Production Assistant, The Barber of Seville - Indiana Joanne Heggemann, Costumes/Wardrobe Assistant – Missouri Tyler Hypnarowski, Public Relations/Marketing Assistant – New York Melissa McCallum, Costumes/Wardrobe Assistant – Ontario Stormie Mac, Wigs/Makeup Assistant – California Rachel Merryman, Stage Management Production Assistant, Our Town - New York Ryan P. Miller, Props Assistant – New York Laura Pancoast, Gift Shop Assistant – Minnesota Corbin Rugh, Office/Music Library Assistant – Virginia Jonathan Sanford, Assistant House Manager/Company Management Assistant – Virginia Dana Stringer, Stage Management Production Assistant, Show Boat - Oklahoma Allison K. Taylor, Events Assistant – Wisconsin Taylor Thiede, Wig/Makeup Assistant – Ohio IATSE/Stagehand Crew Heads David C. Clough – Head Props and Union Steward Victoria Boswell – Assistant Props Ron White – Assistant Props Michael Boswell – Head Carpenter Cindy Maupin – Assistant Carpenter Miles Stasica – Master Electrician Dana Nelson – Board Operator James Malloch – Head Flyman Sean Anderson – Assistant Flyman Max Peterson – Head Sound 2 0 1 3

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Photo by Erin Joy Swank. The Boston Tea Party, an original opera created by students at Southmoor Elementary School.

Education and Community Engagement What’s the buzz?

For more than 35 years Central City Opera has brought quality educational and entertainment offerings to the communities of Colorado and Wyoming through touring programs, concerts, and workshops that are open to educators and students throughout the region. All our programs for students are designed to impart and support core curriculum standards and are created by or for Central City Opera to those specifications. Here’s what teachers, students and community members have to say about the programs that come to them: En Mis Palabras/In My Own Words (bilingual one-act opera for grades 6-12 and family audiences) En Mis Palabras taught me I can change the world with my words alone and that you should be the change you want to see in the world. You inspired me. Thank you!

–Student, Newton Middle School, Littleton

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Inside the Orchestra (for grades K-6 and special performances for families with small children) My 2 ½ year-old granddaughter was enthralled by the performance of Figaro’s aria from The Barber of Seville. As we were leaving, she heard the second performance beginning, tugged at my hand and pleaded to go in and “hear Mr. Figaro sing again.” I was in awe that this gifted artist had made such a deep impression on my young grandchild’s spirit and mind.

–Audience member, Tiny Tots Inside the Orchestra, Denver Mozart & Co. ( for grades K-6) I thought the performance was excellent! The students really enjoyed it and my daughter sang everything as an opera for at least a week after!

–PTA Assemblies coordinator, Eagle Valley Elementary

The majority of my students are bilingual Spanish/English speakers and this performance illustrated the cultural effects as well as the pressures of using and not losing two languages.

–5th Grade Teacher, Doull Elementary School, Denver

Before your wonderful performance I personally did not think I would enjoy the opera. As soon as I walked into the gym, I just knew you were going to be great. You were very funny and taught me a lot. You did things that blew my mind. I really want to thank you for all the happiness and joy you brought to our school. –Student, Morton Elementary, Pueblo

[En Mis Palabras] is the best program I have taken students to in my 35 years of teaching!

–Teacher, Westlake Middle School, Broomfield

The Great Opera Mix-up ( for grades K-6) I loved how the students were introduced to new vocabulary and walked away with actual definitions. I’m a huge believer in

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Eureka Street ( for grades K-6) My students LOVED it. Eureka Street is fun but also very informative – kids really latched onto voice parts and range of voice. The inclusion of students and teachers in the program was highly engaging, but the entire thing was so accessible!

–Music teacher, F.M. Day Elementary, Westminster How the West Was Sung ( for grades 3- 8) The best thing about [How the West Was Sung] was the way they told us about history through song. It helped me learn about the history of the West and Colorado.

–8th grader, Bell Middle School, Lakewood Our students definitely need more exposure to the arts, and it is wonderful that you bring it to us instead of us coming to you. I also appreciated the way the history ties into what they are already learning in school – very relevant. But the most appealing aspect is that we get an excellent performance from a quality Colorado musical organization.

–Music teacher, Wray Elementary/Wray High School

Education and Community Engagement

building the background knowledge of my students. They came in not knowing much and left knowing a lot more.

–Teacher, Metz Elementary School, Westminster

Music! Words! Opera! (5-day summer workshop for educators and teaching artists assisting students in creating original “operas.”)

I’ve been teaching for years and this is one of the best professional development workshops ever. I think young teachers in particular can learn more practical applications in one week than in all their college methods classes.

–Music teacher, Summit County Middle School The experience of building an opera and performing it was life changing for many of my fifth grade students. The engagement of every individual was amazing; each child was included and important in the production.

–Music teacher, Southmoor Elementary, Denver Saints and Sinners (staged concert of opera and musical theatre favorites for family audiences) I always recommend this group to other presenters. It is really wonderful to have such talent within driving distance of our location. The morning presentation for the 6th graders was fantastic. We had several students show up for the evening performance that did not have regular season tickets. We made sure they got in.

–President, Lander Valley (WY) Concert Association

Photos by Erin Joy Swank. l to r: How the West was Sung, Inside the Orchestra, En Mis Palabras/In My Own Words.

Opera on the Go performance and Master Vocal Class ( for grades 6-12) My students are always so highly energized after your workshop!

They work harder, they are more focused, and they sing better. I want this on my school calendar annually!

–Choral director, Estes Park High School Performing Arts Intensive (2-week workshop for high school students) The Summer Intensive was a life-changing experience. I was able to stretch my abilities and see my own talent and potential.

–Student participant, Colorado Springs

Smooth Operator (staged concert of opera and musical theatre favorites for family audiences) I was very impressed with the talent, but even more: the arrangement of the selections, the narrative, the direction, the interaction between singers and musicians…I could go on and on. I’ve raved about last night’s performance so much that I have a number of people asking where it will play again; they want to see it.

–Audience member, Lone Tree Arts Center

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Education and Community Engagement

Education & Community Engagement Donors We are deeply grateful for the generosity of our donors

Ballantine Family Fund Alan Green Memorial Foundation William Randolph Hearst Foundation

The Virginia W. Hill Foundation Helen K. and Arthur E. Johnson Foundation The Kerr Foundation, Inc.

J.K. Mullen Foundation Schramm Foundation Henry R. Schwier Charitable Fund

Many thanks to the individuals who support these programs Lisa and Robert Adams Earl D. and Julia A. Banks Nancy Benson Mr. and Mrs. James Brothers Valerie G. Brown Mr. Gregory Carpenter

Mr. and Mrs. John E. Fuller Ms. Kia Kofron Carl and Deborah Morrow Ms. Emily Murdock Carol and Ron Naff Ms. Marcia Ragonetti

Erin Joy Swank Ms. Susan F. Sweeney Frank and Karen Van De Water Ms. Barbara E. Zarlengo

Education Partners

Central City Opera Ensemble and Teaching Artists Sopranos

Baritones

Amy Andersson Teresa Castillo Erin Hackel* Emily Murdock* Amanda Raddatz Judeth Shay Burns*

Erik Angerhofer Adam Ewing* Aaron Pearson Chad Reagan* Steven Taylor Bradley Thompson* Ben Wood

Mezzo-Sopranos

Sarah Barber* Jennifer DeDominici* Marcia Ragonetti Leslie Remmert Soich Tenors

Jason Baldwin* Adam Sattley Eric Wassenaar

Michael Tilley, piano* Travis Yamamoto, piano Resident Teaching Artist

Roger Ames Administration

Antoine Hodge

Deborah Morrow, Director* Emily Murdock, Coordinator Erin Joy Swank, Production Manager/ Stage Manager*

Instrumentalists

* Teaching Artist

Bass

Steven Aguiló-Arbues, piano* Daniel Ondaro, guitar Sara Parkinson, piano* Deborah Schmit-Lobis, piano/ composer/arranger*

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Central City Opera Guild

Photos by Anne McGonagle.

Central City Opera Guild

Making a Difference for Central City Opera

Since 1974 the Central City Opera Guild has been a dynamic force in furthering the success of opera and the arts in Colorado.

A Guild membership provides a myriad of benefits and volunteer opportunities with emphasis on the following: Youth Focused Education – Opera Rocks!

Our Youth Education Series, Opera Rocks!, features three engaging opportunities for 5- to 12-year-olds to experience the wonderful world of opera. Young Hands on Opera and Art is an interactive collaboration with the Denver Art Museum in the spring. Opera Inside Out gives our young patrons a peek behind the scenes in Central City in June, with a backstage tour and a performance of the youth production, Eureka Street, by the Central City Opera Ensemble. The grand finale of Opera Rocks! is our signature event: Take a Child to the Opera on July 18, with a wonderful afternoon of activities culminating in the family matinee performance of The Barber of Seville.

Audience Development Guild events populate our yearly calendar. They range from fabulous opera performances tailored specifically for our groups to fun social events at members’ homes. Membership also includes newsletters featuring the latest Guild and CCO offerings.

Historic Preservation & Maintenance of 30+ Central City Opera Properties Volunteers of the Guild have provided countless hours preserving and protecting the treasured Historic Properties where the CCO artists and summer staff reside. Pre-season preparations in the residences make the

Guild Executive Board Denise Sanderson • President Liz Arnold • Membership VP Marty Lord • Membership VP Anne McGonagle • Communications VP Priscilla Mead • Communications VP Christina Dinegar • Education VP Kathy Tyree • Historic Properties VP Jody Phelps • Historic Properties VP Nichole Kirkpatrick • Treasurer Margaret Baker • Secretary

Thank you to our 2012 Guild Diva/Divo Members Mrs. William Dean Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. Barrett D. Baker Mrs. Julia A. Banks Mrs. Louis Philip Bansbach Ms. Linda E. Bjelland

Ms. Nancy P. Brittain Mr. and Mrs. John Browner Mrs. Aimee S. Caplis Mrs. Janette W. Chase Mrs. Jan Crewes-Jones Ms. Katharine E. Daniel Dr. William E. Daniel Ms. Ali Dehncke Ms. Heather Ehret-Faircloth Mrs. Barbara Ferguson Mrs. Celeste Fleming Mr. and Mrs. M. Allan Frank Mrs. Jeannie Fuller Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Fuller II Mr. and Mrs. Barry Allan Gleichenhaus Mrs. Judith W. Grant Mr. and Mrs. John Grier Ms. Gina Guy Mrs. Cameron Dehncke Heidbrink Dr. and Mrs. William R. Hiatt Mr. and Mrs. Graham Hollis

artists feel at home during the Festival. Inventory is done in the fall.

Repairs and renovations are completed and the houses are closed up for the winter.

Fundraising Every year the CCO Guild stages a well-loved holiday home tour in the Denver area. In 2012, L’Esprit de Noël celebrated 36 years of fundraising support to Central City Opera. In April 2013, the second PARTY for PRESERVATION fundraising event was held to raise funds for the restoration of Nicholas House, one of Central City Opera’s historic properties in Central City. Guild volunteers coordinate both of the fundraising events, giving generously of their time, talents and treasure.

Bonfils-Stanton Apprentice Artists and Company Support Each year the Guild sponsors three Apprentice Artists. Two awards are presented at the beginning of the season for promising young artists who have joined the company. In the fall, an award is given to a BonfilsStanton Apprentice Artist after the final performance in honor of Mary McGlone. Through our Greet-a-Singer program, artists are met at the airport and are transported to Central City. The Guild also hosts a preseason BBQ for the Apprentices at a private home in Denver to welcome them to Central City Opera.

Ms. Alicia N. Holt Ms. Beth L. Hooper Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Huseby Mr. and Mrs. George G. Hutchison III Mrs. Carolyn L. Longmire Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Lord Ms. Lizabeth A. Lynner Mr. and Mrs. Donald D. MacKenzie Mr. and Mrs. J. Landis Martin Mr. and Mrs. Dirk McDermott Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. McGonagle Ms. Annzo Phelps Mrs. Ted Millice Ms. Kim I. Morss and Mr. Richard J. Dehncke Mrs. John E. Ness Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Nichols Ms. Nancy S. Parker Mr. and Mrs. Bradley R. Parker Mrs. Dorothy A. Pearson Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peterson Mrs. Alfred W. Powell

Mr. and Mrs. Alexander R. Read Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Reidy Dr. and Mrs. John F. Roberts Nina Saks and Richard B. Robinson Mrs. Richard Russo Mr. and Mrs. James W. Sanderson Mr. and Mrs. George B. Secor Mrs. Arnold Siegel Mrs. Ruth S. Silver Mr. Lawrence Skrivseth and Ms. Dixie Cole Mrs. Phoebe A. Smedley Mr. and Mrs. William T. Stephens Mr. and Mrs. David Tryba Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Victor II Mrs. Richard Wham Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wiegand II Ms. Clara Wilbrandt and Mr. John Arnesen Dr. and Mrs. David Alen Wong Ms. Barbara E. Zarlengo Mr. and Mrs. George L. Zimmerman Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Zimmerman

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Benefitting Central City Opera’s Historic Properties

Party for Preservation

Party for Preservation

The second PARTY for PRESERVATION was a resounding success in April 2013. Significant funds were raised for the restoration of Nicholas House, circa 1875, which houses production staff each summer. The committee, ably led by Kim Morss Dehncke and Kitty Koch, created a wonderful atmosphere of brightly colored, construction-themed decorations. Guests enjoyed a “panning for gold” activity that reminded everyone of Central City’s origins. Nancy Parker and El Pomar Foundation were honored for their dedication to Central City Opera.

2013 Connoisseurs SILVER Pam and Dutch Bansbach Meg and Ed Nichols Nancy S. Parker Phoebe Smedley Kathy and Tom Tyree George Ann and Buzz Victor CLASSIC Lisa and Chris Curwen Kim and Richard Dehncke Riisa and Pany Dikeou Joy and Chris Dinsdale Kyle and Jeff Ferrell Judy and Newell Grant Betsy and Mike Huseby Katie and Bart Johnson Kitty and Fred Koch Gail and Kim Koehn Carolyn Longmire Brooke and Chas Maloy

Meg and Tom Deline Brooke and Charles Maloy IV Sharon and Lanny Martin Karin and Charles Woolley II Andrew E. Yarosh Chevis Horne and Jan M. Kennaugh Nancy L. Benson Carolyn Longmire Nancy S. Parker Gregory and Peggy Hanson Susan and Jeffry Strauss Bansbach Foundation

Jean and Larry Manion Anne and Tom McGonagle Cici and David Peterson Jody and Bob Phelps Judi and Greg Rosenblum Denise and Jim Sanderson Diane and Bill Schneider Julia and George Secor Joanne and Harvey Sender Ann and Doug Sparks Stephanie and David Tryba

Wish List Angels

(donations of $500 and above)

Thank You, Special Donors

Law Offices of Richard J. Dehncke Law Office of Saul R. Sarney SolarGlass Windows & Doors Bettinger Photography Gill Capital Partners Wendy Handler, Fuller Sotheby’s Mr. and Mrs. Stanley A. Baker Nancy P. Brittain

Sharon and Lanny Martin Oz Architecture SLATERPAULL Architects Breckenridge Distillery Leslie Hindman Auctioneers Wynkoop Brewing Company

Thank You, Sponsors The Kathy and Brad Coors Foundation

Visit the website for more information about our renovations of Nicholas House: PartyForPreservation.com

Photos by Heather Brecl & Jane Wiltshire.

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L’Esprit de Noël

L’Esprit de Noël

Holiday Home Tour, Patron Party and Boutique

7th Avenue Historic District sparkled for Central City Opera November 15-17, 2012. The 36th Annual L’Esprit de Noël Holiday Home Tour was held in the beautiful Seventh Avenue Historic District of Denver. Five elegant homes along Seventh Avenue Parkway were gracefully adorned for the holidays by top floral and table designers. Margaret Baker, along with the mother-daughter team of Nona Warburton and Kelly Westergren, chaired the tour and organized a wonderful committee of volunteers. The tour had the highest per-day attendance ever! L’Esprit de Noël raised $73,000 for CCO. Thank you to all who donated funds, volunteer hours and especially to the generous homeowners who shared their resplendent properties. The success of this event also relies upon the participation of area florists, table designers and boutique vendors.

Photos by Anne McGonagle.

Thank you, 2012 L’Esprit Stars

Thank you, 2012 Table & Floral Designers

Pamela and Dutch Bansbach Barbara H. Ferguson Margot and Allan Frank Bob and Ginny Fuller Betsy and Mike Huseby Carolyn Longmire Sharon and Lanny Martin George Ann and Buzz Victor

BOUQUETS Celebrated Gatherings City Floral Flower Power Hutch & Fig The Lark The Twisted Tulip Wild Flowers

SAVE THE DATE FOR 2013 L’ESPRIT November 22 & 23, 2013 | 2013 Patron Preview Party: Thursday, November 21 For more information visit our website: CentralCityOpera.org/Lesprit

2012 L’Esprit de Noël Corporate Sponsors Lori Rickert

Intergeneration foundation

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The Scene

The Scene

Central City Opera Launches New Young Professionals Group

Denver’s 20- to 40-somethings now have a new way to feel the vibe of Central City Opera. Founded in December 2012 by a board of nine professionals with the mission of opening the eyes and ears of Denver’s YPs to the innovative world of opera, The Scene is Central City Opera’s young professionals group for the culturally curious. The launch party on April 25 at Blush & Blu in downtown Denver kicked off the group’s inaugural year. The Scene members and guests receive invitations to free exclusive year-round cultural events like after-hours museum sneak peeks, one-on-one chats with prominent artists, insiders’ glimpses behind-the-scenes, and more. Members also enjoy perks such as discounted Central City Opera performance tickets and invites to Scene Shots, YP happy hours around town and before performances.

The Scene Founding Board Ruth Brand Katy Davenport Anne DeMarco Elizabeth DiLorenzo Brenda Douglis Sarah Miller Sean Jeremy Palmer Ryan Pocius Erik Taylor

Photos by Danny Bensik.

Staff Liaisons Heather Brecl, Associate Director of Marketing Valerie Hamlin, Director of Marketing

To stay in the loop and join The Scene, go to CentralCityOpera.org/TheScene.

Project Runway All-stars winner Mondo celebrates with The Scene liaisons Heather Brecl and Valerie Hamlin.

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The Barber of Seville

Music by Gioachino rossini Libretto by CESARE STERBINI (Il Barbiere di Siviglia) Performed in Italian with English supertitles.

Conductor John Baril

Director Marc Astafan

Assistant Director Stephanie Havey

Scenic Designer Arnulfo Maldonado

Costume Designer Sara Jean Tosetti

Lighting Designer David Martin Jacques

Wig/Makeup Designer Dave Bova

Associate Conductor/Chorus Master Levi Hammer+

Recitatives Michael Baitzer

Musical Preparation Michael Baitzer, Bonnie Koestner

Stage Manager Diane Lin

Assistant Stage Manager Ginger Castleberry

Supertitles Thomas Getty

+ Conducting July 19 and 21 main stage performances & Family Matinee

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Director Marc Astafan describes the process by which he brings the production to life: “Having just been to southern Spain, I immediately started thinking about the architecture of the city of Seville – its elegance, colors and the iron work. Mixing that with Rosina’s entrapment in Dr. Bartolo’s home, I knew that the main scenic element was going to be a cage of some kind - perhaps an iron cage painted gold to suggest Bartolo’s wealth; a beautiful young bird trapped in a gilded cage. Arnulfo Maldonado’s final design was beyond what I had originally imagined. Then came the costumes which, more than anything, determine the historical period; I settled on a more “traditional” period –the late 1700s or early 1800s. To me the opera makes very little sense at a later time given the opera’s plot. I love working with Sara Jean Tosetti – she “gets” my visual taste – historical period with a twist. She understands my determination to find just the right colors for each character. Last, we add the lighting by David Jacques which literally illuminates the opera – the time of day, the mood, focus and ambience. All of this in an exciting effort to tell the story in the most visually captivating way – always true to the piece and its characters.”

Synopsis Setting: Seville around 1800 Act I Outside Dr. Bartolo’s home, Count Almaviva serenades an unknown lady whom he adores. Figaro, self-assured barber and man-of-all-skills, identifies her as Rosina, ward of the doctor, who intends to marry her himself. The girl manages to pass Almaviva a note declaring her interest. Assisted by Figaro, Almaviva forms a plan. He is “Lindoro”, he declares to Rosina, a student poor in money but rich in love. Figaro decides that, in the guise of a drunken soldier, Almaviva will be brought into the house. They go to make arrangements, leaving behind the Count’s servant Fiorello, who laments his situation.

Rosina muses on “Lindoro’s” charms and her determination to escape Bartolo. She decides to have Figaro take a letter to “Lindoro,” but the arrival of Bartolo thwarts this plan. The singing teacher, Don Basilio, warns Bartolo of Almaviva’s attentions to the girl, and suggests that slander will stop him.

The two leave to plan an immediate marriage for Bartolo and Rosina. Figaro warns Rosina, who gives him the letter for “Lindoro.” Bartolo is confronting Rosina suspiciously when the Count, disguised as an intoxicated soldier, arrives, declaring that he has been billeted in this household. Bartolo protests.

Almaviva passes Rosina a note, and when soldiers come to arrest him, they instead salute their supposed colleague, who has passed them a purse of gold.

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Act II In the music room, Bartolo puzzles over the now-vanished soldier whom he suspects of being in league with the Count.

“Don Alonso” arrives, claiming to be Basilio’s pupil sent by his ailing master to give Rosina her lesson. It is Almaviva in another disguise. Although Bartolo does not recognize him, Rosina does. Throughout her lesson, she contrives to express to him her feelings. All the while, Bartolo is oblivious. Figaro, arriving to shave Bartolo, procures the key to the outside window.

Basilio’s arrival nearly ruins the plan, but he is sent away with another purse of gold. Bartolo, overhearing the plan for elopement, chases Figaro and Almaviva away, summoning Basilio to fetch the notary so Bartolo can marry Rosina that evening. He shows Rosina her letter and tells her that her “Lindoro” is really wooing her on behalf of another man, the Count. Shocked and unhappy, Rosina agrees to marry Dr. Bartolo.

Figaro and the Count prepare the elopement as a furious storm rages. When Rosina refuses to go with them, “Lindoro” reveals his true identity. Basilio is threatened and bribed into witnessing the marriage of Almaviva and Rosina. Dr. Bartolo concedes defeat and blesses the lovers.

The Barber of Seville

Cast in Order of Appearance

Fiorello Il Conte d’Almaviva Figaro Rosina Don Bartolo Berta Ambrogio Don Basilio Un Ufficiale Un Notaio

Shea Owens David Portillo, Javier Abreu++ Daniel Belcher Jennifer Rivera Patrick Carfizzi Alexandra Loutsion Ian O’Brien Grigory Soloviov William Dwyer Wesley Gentle

++Performs role on July 21, 23 and 27

The conductor’s podium is endowed in perpetuity by the Eleanore Mullen Weckbaugh Foundation.

Assisted listening devices generously donated by Myra B. Levy.

Scenery constructed Powered Productions, LLC, Lakewood, CO Costumes constructed by Tricorne, Inc., NY; Utah Opera Costume Shop, UT; Douglas Earl, NY; Shanna Parks, CT; Irma Brainard, NJ; Brianna Haynes, CO.

Central City Opera festival Sponsors Avenir Foundation, Inc. | Lanny and Sharon Martin Citizens of the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District | Central City Opera House Association Endowment Fund presenting Sponsors Boettcher Foundation | Bonfils-Stanton Foundation | Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program El Pomar Foundation | The Virginia W. Hill Foundation Production Sponsors Mr. Donald E. Scott | Galen and Ada Belle Spencer Foundation Performance Sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Gerald L. Bader, Jr. | The Denver Foundation | Fine Arts Foundation | First Western Trust | Gates Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Huseby | Jeanne Land Foundation | Jean and Larry Manion | Nancy S. Parker | Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Unger

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Our Town

Music by NED ROREM Libretto by J.D. McCLATCHY Based on the play by Thornton Wilder Performed in English with English supertitles.

Conductor Christopher Zemliauskas

Director Ken Cazan

Assistant Director Corinne Hayes

Scenic Designer Alan E. Muraoka

Costume Designer Marcy Froehlich

Assistant Costume Designer Angela Enos

Lighting Designer David Martin Jacques

Wig/Makeup Designer Dave Bova

Associate Wig/Makeup Designer Ashley B. Joyce

Associate Conductor/Chorus Master Levi Hammer+

Musical Preparation Michael Baitzer, Tatiana Vassilieva

Stage Manager Rachel L. Ginzberg

Assistant Stage Manager Ginger Castleberry

Supertitles Thomas Getty

+ Conducting July 26th performance

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“It is always intimidating to approach a piece of American theater as seminal as Thornton Wilder’s OUR TOWN, especially when you add an operatic treatment.

Several of my favorite characters are gone. On the other hand, the excellent J.D. McClatchy has offered us some wonderful insights: a more romantic side of Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs, and Mr. and Mrs. Webb somehow seen less iconic and a bit more human.

Still present, though, is the quintessential romance of George and Emily, the boy and girl next door. Always present is the amazing character development, the hyper-concentration on relationships and ‘ordinariness’ and ‘extra-ordinariness’ of humanity and the value of every moment of every day. It seems simple but it is deep and rich and full of life, love, and loss. These basic elements of the human experience and challenges made OUR TOWN one of the most popular international works of art in the history of 20th century theater.”

– Director Ken Cazan

Synopsis Setting: Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, in the early 20th Century Act I To the accompaniment of the old hymn “O God, Our Help in Ages Past,” a funeral procession passes by. The Stage Manager introduces the audience to the place and time, and particularly to two families: one is that of Dr. and Mrs. Gibbs, the other of Mr. and Mrs. Webb. They are next door neighbors and each has a teenager in the house. The Webb’s Emily is the high school’s best student; the Gibbs’ George leads the baseball team. The young people are aware of one another, and have been known to exchange gazes from their windows, but fear they are too dissimilar to come together. As Emily and George deal with the challenges of being eighteen, their parents deal with the realities of life in a small town.

Intermission - 15 minutes Act II Three years later, Emily and George are to be married. The older Gibbses reflect on their own marriage, while Editor Webb advises George on the future. The Stage Manager, wanting to be sure that the audience understands how the situation developed so far, takes the action back two years to the early stages of Emily and George sharing hopes and fears over a soda. Then it’s ahead to wedding day. Both young people have apprehensions about the future, though the service proceeds before the gathered throng in the church.

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Act III Nine years later, the scene is that of the town cemetery. The spirits of the dead are gathered to one side, and amongst them is Mrs. Gibbs. As in the first act, a funeral procession approaches to the same hymn as at the opening. The late Mrs. Gibbs declares that it is Emily who has died in childbirth. As the coffin is set into place, Emily herself appears amongst the dead. Already longing to be with George once more, she asks to be allowed to return to life for just one day from the past, so as to experience it again. The other dead warn her that this is unwise, but the Stage Manager does not refuse her request.

He takes Emily back to her thirteenth birthday. At first, she is struck by how young and happy everyone looks, but then frustration sets in as she realizes that she is the only one who knows how fleeting these joys are. Bidding farewell to her loved ones, she rejoins the dead where she is welcomed as one of their own. The living, they lament, just don’t understand.

Our Town

Cast in Order of Appearance

Stage Manager Dr. Gibbs Mrs. Soames George Gibbs Emily Webb Mrs. Webb Joe Crowell Frank Sam Lady in the Balcony Man in the Audience Mr. Webb Simon Stimson Mrs. Gibbs

Vale Rideout Kevin Langan Claire Shackleton William Ferguson Anna Christy, Ashley Emerson++ Sally Wolf Robert Murphy Alexander Elliott Isaac Bray Leah Bobbey Jason Ryan John Hancock Kevin Newell Phyllis Pancella

++Performs role on July 26 & 28th The conductor’s podium is endowed in perpetuity by the Eleanore Mullen Weckbaugh Foundation.

Assisted listening devices generously donated by Myra B. Levy.

Scenery constructed by You Want What? Productions, Inc. of Englewood, CO. Costumes constructed by Esther Smith, CA; AJS Costumes, CA; Armando Hurtado, CA; Patricia McMahon, GA. Costumes rented from CostumeRentals, MN; Oregon Shakespeare Festival, OR; the tdf Costume Collection, NY; Utah Opera Company, UT.

Special underwriting for this production was provided by a deeply appreciated gift from the Avenir Foundation.

Central City Opera festival Sponsors Avenir Foundation, Inc. | Lanny and Sharon Martin Citizens of the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District | Central City Opera House Association Endowment Fund presenting Sponsors Boettcher Foundation | Bonfils-Stanton Foundation | Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program El Pomar Foundation | The Virginia W. Hill Foundation Production Sponsors City of Central | National Endowment for the Arts | Phoebe Smedley Performance Sponsors Mr. and Mrs. William D. Armstrong | Robert E. Ellis and Jane Bernstein | Butler Family Fund Mabel Y. Hughes Charitable Trust | Lizabeth A. Lynner and James L. Palenchar

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Show Boat

Music by

jerome kern Book and Lyrics by

OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II

Based on the novel “Show Boat� by Edna Ferber Performed in English.

Conductor Director Assistant Director Scenic Designer Costume Designer Assistant Costume Designer Lighting Designer Wig/Makeup Designer Assistant Choreographer Sound Designer Associate Conductor/Chorus Master Guest Chorus Master Musical Preparation Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager

Hal France Ray Roderick Kyle Lang James Youmans Tracy Christensen Jennifer Raskopf David Martin Jacques Dave Bova Becky Timms Nevin Steinberg Levi Hammer Carmen Marie Coleman Bonnie Koestner, Tatiana Vassilieva Diane Lin Rachel L. Ginzberg

The Harold Prince Version of Show Boat. Produced on Broadway in 1994 by Livent (U.S.) Inc. Choreographed by Susan Stroman. Directed by Harold Prince.

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Music by Jerome Kern | Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Based on the novel “Show Boat” by Edna Ferber “SHOW BOAT opened on Broadway in 1927, and musicals would never be the same again! The stars aligned with the unlikely collaboration of the great impresario Florence Ziegfeld, composer Jerome Kern and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. In daring to deal with the important and challenging themes of their day, SHOW BOAT continues to remain relevant for us today. At a time when Broadway delivered only musical comedies and frothy revues, SHOW BOAT is often called the first real ‘book musical.’ For the first time, book, music and lyrics all integrated to tell the story together. So with music driving the story in SHOW BOAT, and the help of a great design team, we’ve created a world where this spectacular score is truly at the center. The orchestra is on stage, with Jerome Kern’s score as our visible and emotional heartbeat, continually driving the story forward like the river that ‘keeps rolling along.’ Our singers as storytellers can then play over the orchestra pit and into the laps of the audience to deliver one of the great vocal scores of the American musical.” – Director Ray Roderick

Synopsis Act I Cap’n Andy Hawks fancies that he runs the finest showboat on the Mississippi, travelling the river with his crew and group of players to present light theater and melodrama in the various river towns. His daughter Magnolia admires a passing gambler, though dock worker Joe (to whom the timeless song “Ol’ Man River” is granted) warns her to be cautious. Trouble arises for two of the showboat’s leading players, Julie and Steve, who are man and wife, but not of the same race. As their marriage is illegal according to local laws, the sheriff is coming to arrest them. Julie and Steve manage to outsmart the sheriff, but fearful of further complications, they must flee. Left without his leading players, Captain Andy must quickly find replacements. His choice falls upon the gambler, Ravenal, and upon young Magnolia.

Before long, the love scenes the two are playing on stage mature into love for each other, and they are married, over the protests of Magnolia’s mother.

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Act II Some years later, Ravenal and Magnolia are in Chicago living off his precarious income as a gambler. Having to support a wife and an infant daughter Kim (named for the coming together of three states at the Mississippi) proves too much for his financial and emotional resources and he departs, leaving Magnolia on her own.

Finding old friends from the showboat, she seeks work as a club singer, auditioning with a song she had learned from Julie. Listening unseen, Julie decides that Magnolia needs the work more than she does, and quietly leaves the job open for Magnolia, who ultimately finds great success on Broadway. She has not seen Ravenal in years, but her friends and family arrange a riverbank reunion for the two. Despite the passage of time and much water under the bridge, all is forgiven.

Show Boat

Cast in Order of Appearance

Steve Baker Patrick Murray Queenie Angela Renée Simpson

Parthy Ann Hawks Denise Lute

Cap’n Andy Hawks Gene Scheer

Ellie Mae Shipley Ellen Kaye

Frank Schultz Curt Olds

Julie LaVerne Emily Pulley

Gaylord Ravenal Troy Cook

Magnolia Hawks Julia Burrows Joe Soloman Howard Pete Wesley Gentle

Sheriff Vallon Max Wier

Jim Greene Robert Murphy Windy Galeano Salas

Young Kim Grace Pouliot**

Jake D. Justin Carpenter

Adult Kim Leah Bobbey

Card Dealer Alexander Elliott

Backwoodsman Nicholas Ward

Jeb Matthew Opitz

Ethel Jasmine Habersham

Mrs. O’Brien Nicole Woodward

Mother Superior Monica Soto-Gil

Charlie Jeffrey Grayson Gates

Lottie Adria Caffaro

Dottie Leah Edmondson Dyer

Old Lady on the Levee Kerriann Otaño

Ensemble Bonfils-Stanton Apprentice Artists

and Guest African-American Chorus **Member of Colorado Children’s Chorale Show Boat is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals: www.rnh.com.

The conductor’s podium is endowed in perpetuity by the Eleanore Mullen Weckbaugh Foundation.

Assisted listening devices generously donated by Myra B. Levy.

Scenery constructed by YouWantWhat? Productions, Inc. of Englewood, CO. The Producers wish to thank Goodspeed Musicals Costume Collection & Rental for its assistance in this production.

Special underwriting for this production was provided by a deeply appreciated gift from Lanny and Sharon Martin.

Central City Opera festival Sponsors Avenir Foundation, Inc. | Lanny and Sharon Martin Citizens of the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District | Central City Opera House Association Endowment Fund presenting Sponsors Boettcher Foundation | Bonfils-Stanton Foundation | Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program El Pomar Foundation | The Virginia W. Hill Foundation Production Sponsors LARRK Foundation | The Ravenals | Mr. Daniel L. Ritchie Performance Sponsors The Anschutz Foundation | Pamela and Louis Bansbach | Nancy P. Brittain | Helen K. and Arthur E. Johnson Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John E. Fuller | Diana W. and Michael F. Kinsey | Mr. and Mrs. John D. Priester | Mr. and Mrs. Victor P. Stabio | Wells Fargo NA

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Festival Orchestra

Festival Orchestra

John Baril Music Director Levi Hammer Associate Conductor Kim Peoria Orchestra Manager and Music Librarian

Photos by Mark Kiryluk.

Violin

Flute and Piccolo

Tuba and Bass Trombone

Rachel Segal, concertmaster Takanori Sugishita, 2nd chair first violin René Knetsch, principal second violin Lynne Glaeske, 2nd chair second violin Myroslava Bartels Angela Dombrowski Steven Erickson Adrienne Geisler ^ James Wyn Hart Chris Jusell ^ Brett Omara Susie Peek Ingrid Peoria Gyöngyvér Petheő

Melanie Lançon, principal^ Caen Thomason-Redus

Michael Allen, principal

Oboe and English Horn

Michael P. Tetreault, principal

Viola

N. Samantha Headlee, principal Brian Cook, 2nd chair Lora Stevens Sarah Richardson Donald Schumacher Cello

Rainer Eudeikis, principal Cedra Kuehn, 2nd chair Richard vonFoerster Eleanor Wells Bass

John Arnesen, principal* Mary Reed, acting principal^ Andy Holmes, 2nd chair

Jeffrey Stephenson, principal Sarah Bierhaus Clarinet and Bass Clarinet

Timpani

Percussion

Scott Higgins, principal

Stephanie Zelnick, principal Timothy O. Dodge Jerome Fleg

Harp

Saxophone

Alex Komodore

Timothy O. Dodge Jerome Fleg Wil Swindler Bassoon

Janet Harriman, principal Banjo and Guitar

Piano

Michael Baitzer Tatiana Vassilieva

Jill Dispenza, principal Kim Peoria

^ New artist * Leave of Absence

Horn

The orchestra pit is dedicated to the memory of Julie Penrose and the generosity of the Penrose family and El Pomar Foundation.

Carolyn L. Kunicki, principal Devon Hugh Park Trumpet

Leslie Scarpino, principal Mark Hyams ^ Trombone

Wade Sander, principal

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Company Profiles Javier Abreu*

Marc Astafan

Tenor: Almaviva, The Barber of Seville Central City Opera: Past Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Apprentice and Young Artist Recently: Ramiro, La Cenerentola, Nashville Opera & Lyrique en Mer; Ernesto, Don Pasquale, Opera Santa Barbara; Almaviva, Il barbiere di Siviglia; Lismore Music Festival Twitter: @JaviAbreunow

Director/Administrator, Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program Director: The Barber of Seville Central City Opera: (Partial Listing) Director, The Medium and The Face on the Barroom Floor, 2012; Director and Choreographer, Orpheus in the Underworld, 2010; Director, Rinaldo, 2009 Recently: Tosca, Anchorage Opera; Die Fledermaus, Opera On The James; Die Zauberflöte, Opera Birmingham

Michael Baitzer

John Baril

Principal Coach, Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program Pianist/Coach: Our Town Central City Opera: Assistant Conductor, 1999-2004 Festivals Recently: Jake, Show Boat; Pianist, Norma; and Pianist/Celeste, Manon Lescaut, Washington National Opera

Music Director Conductor: The Barber of Seville Central City Opera: (Partial Listing) La bohème, 2012; Gianni Schicchi, Die sieben Todsünden, Les Mamelles de Tirésias, 2011; Three Decembers, 2010; Lucia di Lammermoor, 2009 Recently: Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci, Opera Delaware; Le nozze di Figaro, Opera Colorado; Tosca, Opera Delaware

Daniel Belcher

Dave Bova

Baritone: Figaro, The Barber of Seville Central City Opera: Gianni Schicchi, Gianni Schicchi; Le Mari, Les Mamelles de Tirésias, 2011; John Brooke, Little Women; Henry Cuffe, Gloriana, 2001; Past Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Apprentice Artist Recently: Taddeo, L’italiana in Algeri, Houston Grand Opera; Mercutio, Roméo et Juliette, Opera Colorado; Papageno, Die Zauberflöte, Utah Opera

Wig and Makeup Designer/Supervisor: 2013 Festival Central City Opera: Wig and Makeup Designer/Supervisor, 2012 Recently: Hair and Makeup Designer, Good Person of Szechwan, La Mama NYC; My Name is Asher Lev, off Broadway; Rich Girl, George Street Playhouse

Julia Burrows*

Patrick Carfizzi

Soprano: Magnolia, Show Boat Recently: Marian, The Music Man, Ogunquit Playhouse; Lori-Beth, Garry Marshall’s Happy Days, Goodspeed Opera House and Papermill Playhouse; Cornelia, Pirates!, Papermill Playhouse

Bass-Baritone: Bartolo, The Barber of Seville Central City Opera: Pandolfe, Cendrillon, 2007; The Doctor, Vanessa, 2005; Bottom, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 2002 Recently: Henry Kissinger, Nixon in China, San Francisco Opera; Fra Melitone, La forza del destino, Oper der Stadt Köln; Jailer, Dialogues des carmélites, Metropolitan Opera Twitter: @PatrickCarfizzi

Ken Cazan

Anna Christy

Director: Our Town Central City Opera: (Partial Listing) Oklahoma!, 2012; Gianni Schicchi, Die sieben Todsünden, Les Mamelles de Tirésias, 2011; Three Decembers, 2010 Recently: Chair of Vocal Arts and Opera/ Resident Stage Director, University of Southern California Thornton School of Music; Fall of the House of Usher; Long Beach Opera and Chicago Opera Theater; West Side Story, Vancouver Opera and Agder Theater

Soprano: Emily Webb, Our Town Central City Opera: Olympia, Les contes d’Hoffmann, 2004; Tytania, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 2002 Recently: Cleopatra, Giulio Cesare, English National Opera; Lisette, La Rondine. Metropolitan Opera, New York; Lucia, Lucia di Lammermoor, Canadian Opera Company

Tracy Christensen*

Troy Cook

Costume Designer: Show Boat Recently: My Fair Lady, Kennedy Center Spring Gala Benefit; Good News, Goodspeed Opera House; Abundance, Hartford Stage

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Baritone: Ravenal, Show Boat Central City Opera: Marcello, La bohème, 2012 Recently: Father Palmer, Silent Night, Opera Company of Philadelphia; Lord Cecil, Maria Stuarda, Washington Concert Opera; Marcello, La bohème, Opera Company of Philadelphia

Company Profiles

Ashley Emerson*

William Ferguson*

Soprano: Emily Webb+, Our Town Recently: Barbarina, Le Nozze di Figaro, Metropolitan Opera; Elvira, L’Italiana in Algeri, Atlanta Opera; The Maid, Powder Her Face, Opera Philadelphia Twitter: @AshleyEmerson

Tenor: George Gibbs, Our Town Recently: Electrician, Powder Her Face, New York City Opera; Male Chorus, The Rape of Lucretia, Opera Memphis; Don Basilio, Le nozze di Figaro, Los Angeles Philharmonic

Hal France

Marcy Froehlich

Conductor: Show Boat Central City Opera: (Partial Listing) Susannah, 2008; The Saint of Bleecker Street, 2007; L’Italiana in Algeri, 2003 Recently: The Grapes of Wrath, Northwestern University; Bluebeard’s Castle, Opera Omaha; Susannah, Mobile Opera

Costume Designer: Our Town Central City Opera: Oklahoma!, 2012 Recently: Music Man, Sacramento Music Circus; Food Confessions, Lobero Theatre, Our Town, Rubicon Theater

Levi Hammer*

John Hancock

Associate Conductor/Chorus Master: The Barber of Seville, Our Town Recently: Assistant Conductor, Akron Symphony Orchestra; Associate Conductor, Castleton Festival; Eine kleine Nachtmusik and Die sieben Todsünden, Castleton Festival

Baritone: Mr. Webb, Our Town Central City Opera: John Buchanan, Summer and Smoke, 2002 Recently: Sharpless, Madama Butterfly, Portland Opera; Kepler, Kepler, Spoleto Festival USA; Falstaff, Falstaff, Angers Nantes Opera

Soloman Howard*

David Martin Jacques

Bass: Joe, Show Boat Recently: Joe, Show Boat, and Il Commendatore, Don Giovanni, Washington National Opera; Leone, Attila, Washington Concert Opera

Resident Lighting Designer: 2013 Festival Central City Opera: Resident Lighting Designer 2007 to 2012, 2000 to 2005 Recently: Tristan und Isolde, Teatro la Fenice; The Fall of the House of Usher, Chicago Opera Theatre; A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Teatro dell’Opera Roma

Ellen Kaye*

Kevin Langan

Mezzo-Soprano: Ellie, Show Boat Recently: Ensemble, Romeo and Juliet, Denver Center Theater Company; Kate Monster/Lucy, Avenue Q, The Musical, Boulder Dinner Theater; Ensemble/Florence (Cover), Chess, The Musical, Arvada Center

Bass: Dr. Gibbs, Our Town Central City Opera: Il Commendatore, Don Giovanni; Seneca, L’Incoronazione di Poppea, 2006 Recently: Badger/Priest, Cunning Little Vixen, Maggio Musicale; Sparafucile, Rigoletto, Florida Grand Opera; Capitan, Florencia en el Amazonas, Opera Colorado

Alexandra Loutsion*

Denise Lute*

Soprano: Berta, The Barber of Seville Central City Opera: Past Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Apprentice Artist Recently: Mother/Witch, Hänsel und Gretel, Pittsburgh Opera; Anna (Cover), Maometto II, Santa Fe Opera; Tosca (Cover), Tosca, Santa Fe Opera

Mezzo-Soprano: Parthy Ann, Show Boat Recently: The Widow Quince, The Tennessee Playboy, Triad Theatre, Greensborough; Mother Burnside, Mame, Goodspeed Musicals; Dorothea, Fa La La, Actors Studio

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Arnulfo Maldonado

Alan E. Muraoka

Scenic Designer: The Barber of Seville Central City Opera: Orpheus in the Underworld, 2010 Recently: Scenic Designer, Tosca, Anchorage Opera; Costume Designer, Betrayal, Perseverance Theatre; Set Designer, Electra/Orestes, Centro Cultural U del Pacifico

Scenic Designer: Our Town Central City Opera: Oklahoma!, 2012 Recently: The Tempest, USC Opera; The Fall of the House of Usher, Long Beach Opera and Chicago Opera Theater; Dialogues des carmélites, USC Opera

Curt Olds

Phyllis Pancella

Baritone: Frank, Show Boat Central City Opera: Will Parker, Oklahoma!, 2012; John Styx, Orpheus in the Underworld, 2010; Frank, Die Fledermaus and Dick McGann, Street Scene, 1999; Past Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Studio and Apprentice Artist Recently: Herman, The Most Happy Fella, Tulsa Opera; Papageno, Die Zauberflöte, Opera on the James; Major-General Stanley, The Pirates of Penzance, Eugene Opera

Mezzo-Soprano: Mrs. Gibbs, Our Town Central City Opera: Rinaldo, Rinaldo, 2009; Lucretia, The Rape of Lucretia, 2008; Nerone, L’Incoronazione di Poppea, 2006 Recently: Despina, Così fan tutte, Boston Lyric Opera; Soloist, Bach Cantatas, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center; Sorceress, Dido and Aeneas, Music of the Baroque

David Portillo*

Emily Pulley

Tenor: Almaviva, The Barber of Seville Recently: Tonio, La fille du régiment, Ft. Worth Opera; David, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Lyric Opera of Chicago; Percy, Anna Bolena, Minnesota Opera

Soprano: Julie, Show Boat Central City Opera: (Partial Listing) Beatrice, Three Decembers, 2010; Susannah Polk, Susannah, 2008; Donna Elvira, Don Giovanni, 2006; Past Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Apprentice Artist Recently: Bea, Three Decembers, Fort Worth Opera; Rosalinde, Die Fledermaus, Virginia Opera; Georgetta, Il Tabarro, Opera Theatre of St. Louis

Vale Rideout

Jennifer Rivera*

Tenor: Stage Manager, Our Town Central City Opera: (Partial Listing) Prologue/ Peter Quint, The Turn of the Screw, 2012; Edgardo, Lucia di Lammermoor, 2009; Sam, Susannah, 2008; Past Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Apprentice Artist Recently: Tamino, Die Zauberflöte, Nashville Opera; Edgar, Der Vampyr (concert version), American Symphony Orchestra; Almaviva, Il barbiere di Siviglia, Shreveport Opera

Mezzo Soprano: Rosina, The Barber of Seville Recently: Stellidaura, La Stellidaura vendicante, Innsbruck Early Music Festival; Mrs. Williamson, The Difficulty of Crossing a Field, Nashville Opera; Nerone, Agrippina, Berlin Staatsoper

Ray Roderick*

Gene Scheer

Director: Show Boat Recently: Director, Mame, Goodspeed Opera; Director National Tour Susan Stroman Broadway Revival The Music Man; Assistant Director to Jerry Lewis, The Nutty Professor, Tennessee Performing Arts Center

Baritone: Cap’n Andy, Show Boat Central City Opera: (Partial Listing) Ali Hakim, Oklahoma!, 2012; Librettist, Three Decembers, 2010; Lutz, The Student Prince, 2004 Recently: Librettist; Moby-Dick; Dallas Opera; Librettist, An American Tragedy, Metropolitan Opera; Major General, The Pirates of Penzance, Opera Omaha

Angela Renée Simpson*

Nevin Steinberg*

Soprano: Queenie, Show Boat Recently: Queenie, Show Boat, Chicago Lyric Opera; Soloist, Porgy and Bess Concert, Malta Music Festival; Queenie, Show Boat, Washington National Opera Twitter: @AngelaRSimpson

Sound Designer: Show Boat Recently: Audio Consultant, Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall; Sound Designer, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, The Broadway Theatre; Sound Designer, Far From Heaven, Playwrights Horizons Theatre Twitter: @NevStein

Becky Timms*

Bass: Don Basilio, The Barber of Seville Recently: Sparafucile, Rigoletto, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra; Sarastro, Die Zauberflöte, Chicago Opera Theater; Larkens, La fanciulla del West, Opéra de Monte-Carlo Twitter: @Russobasso

Assistant Choreographer: Show Boat Recently: Associate Choreographer, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Marquis Theatre; Assistant Director/Choreographer, Bikinis, Goodspeed Opera House; Original CompanyChoreographer, Illyria, NJ Shakespeare Theatre

Sara Jean Tosetti

Sally Wolf

Costume Designer: The Barber of Seville Central City Opera: (Partial Listing) Carmen, 2011; Orpheus in the Underworld, 2010; Rinaldo, 2009 Recently: Winter’s Tale, Idaho Shakepeare Festival/Great Lakes Theatre Festival; Much Ado About Nothing, Barrington Stage Theatre; The Maids, Red Bull Theatre

Soprano: Mrs. Webb, Our Town Central City Opera: Donna Anna, Don Giovanni, 2006 Recently: Alice, Falstaff and Berta, Il barbiere di Siviglia, Seattle Opera; Voice Faculty, Westminster Choir College

James Youmans*

Christopher Zemliauskas

Scenic Designer: Show Boat Recently: Other Desert Cities, The Guthrie Theater; Seattle Rep and George Street Playhouse; The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey: Built To Amaze, Feld Entertainment

Conductor: Our Town Central City Opera: (Partial Listing) Conductor, Oklahoma!, 2012; Conductor, Carmen, Amadigi di Gaula, 2011; Chorus Master, Carmen, 2011; Conductor, A Little Night Music, 2009; Chorus Master, Lucia di Lammermoor, 2009 Recently: Albert Herring, Northwestern University; Die Fledermaus, Opera Theatre of the Rockies; Little Women, CU Boulder Opera

Company Profiles

Grigory Soloviov*

* Indicates a Central City Opera Debut

Photos by Anne McGonagle.

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Bonfils-Stanton Foundation

Artists Training Program

Returning for his second year as Director and Administrator of the Bonfils-Stanton Artists Training Program, Marc Astafan, a respected director, educator, mentor and coach is joined again by Principal Coach Michael Baitzer, one of his generation’s top opera and recital pianists. Mr. Baitzer is responsible for teaching diction classes and co-teaching the audition class for the Program, as well as musical coaching for the singers.

Founded in 1978, the rigorous 10-week Training Program is now a national model for the professional development of young singers. It integrates daily training in diction and movement, individual coaching, and sessions in career management with rehearsals and performance opportunities in the summer’s main stage and surrounding productions.

Approximately 30 participants are selected from more than 900 applicants each year. The Apprentices receive career-entry training and roles in productions. The Studio Program is intended for young singers who demonstrate potential to benefit from advanced training.

Training Program Staff Director/Administrator: Marc Astafan Movement: Heidi Brende Leathwood, Melinda Sullivan Principal Vocal Coach/Diction: Michael Baitzer Musical Coaching: Thomas Getty, Bonnie Koestner, Tatiana Vassilieva Acting and Audition Techniques: Marc Astafan Scene Study: Stephanie Havey, Corinne Hayes, Kyle Lang Stage Combat: Andrew Kenneth Moss Wig/Makeup: Dave Bova, Ashley B. Joyce, Amy E. Whitaker Seminars: Administrators and Artists of the Festival

Awards and Sponsorships In 2012, awards were presented to 12 artists for their outstanding performances and training activities, for being exemplary Company members and for demonstrating the potential to achieve significant careers as performing artists.

2012 Awards

Edward Nelson

Amy Owens

Galeano Salas

Patrick O’Halloran

Ian O’Brien

Paige Stanley

Stephen Carroll

Erin Greene

Claire Kuttler

Alisa Suzanne Jordheim

Chris Carr

Sonja Krenek

Apprentice Award Studio Artist Award Award in Memory of Callae Gilman Award in Memory of Wes Blomster John and Ginny Starkey Award Adelaide Bishop Award Dorsey Family Award Iris Henwood Richards Award McGlone (Guild) Award Central City Opera Young Artist Award John Moriarty Award Yellow Rose Award

2012 Sponsorships El Pomar Foundation Patrick O’Halloran, Tenor Central City Opera Guild Chris Carr, Baritone Alisa Suzanne Jordheim, Soprano Denver Lyric Opera Guild Lacey Jo Benter, Mezzo-Soprano Fine Arts Foundation Leah Bobbey, Soprano Photo by Heather Brecl.

Armstrong Oil and Gas Aaron Ingersoll, Bass-Baritone 2013 awards will be announced at the closing performance of the Festival.

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Artists Training Program | Short Works

Short Works S

Photo by Erin Joy Swank.

See the stars of tomorrow in Short Works, featuring Studio Artists from Central City Opera’s Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program. These 30-minute performances are staged opera scenes from the world’s most popular operas. Hosted

by Program Director/Administrator Marc Astafan. Performed in Williams Stables Theatre.

Selections include following repertoire: Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice Act III, Recit/Duets/Aria Orfeo - Adria Caffaro Euridice - Siena Forest Musical Director - Bonnie Koestner Stage Director - Corinne Hayes Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro Act II, Finale Countess - Jasmine Habersham Susanna - Siena Forest Marcellina - Amy Oraftik Don Basilio - D. Justin Carpenter Antonio - Nicholas Ward Don Bartolo - Wesley Gentle Count - Jeffrey Grayson Gates Figaro - Brandon J. Coleman Musical Director - Tom Getty Stage Director - Kyle Lang Donizetti’s Don Pasquale Act I, Recit and Duet Norina - Jasmine Habersham Malatesta - Nicholas Ward

Musical Director - Tatiana Vassilieva Stage Director - Stephanie Havey

Musical Director - Tatiana Vassilieva Stage Director - Stephanie Havey

Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore Act II, Recit and Duet Nemorino - Ian O’Brien Belcore - Jason Ryan Musical Director - Bonnie Koestner Stage Director - Kyle Lang

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music “How Can Love Survive? and “No Way To Stop It” Baroness - Adria Caffaro Max - Nicholas Ward Captain von Trapp - Jeffrey Grayson Gates Musical Director - Bonnie Koestner Stage Director - Corinne Hayes

Massenet’s Manon Act I, Scene and Duet Manon - Leah Bobbey Des Grieux - Jonas Marcel Hacker Musical Director - Tatiana Vassilieva Stage Director - Corinne Hayes Massenet ‘s Cendrillon Act I, Quartet “Felicitez moi…”

Noémie - Siena Forest Dorothée - Amy Oraftik Madame de la Haltière - Nicole Woodward Pandolfe - Jeffrey Grayson Gates Musical Director - Tom Getty Stage Director - Stephanie Havey Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin Act I, Scene, Quartet, Aria Tatiana - Jasmine Habersham Olga - Nicole Woodward Lenski - Jonas Marcel Hacker Onegin - Jason Ryan Musical Director - Tatiana Vassilieva Stage Director - Stephanie Havey

Heggie’s Dead Man Walking Act I, Scene 8 Sister Helen - Amy Oraftik Owen - Jason Ryan Jade - Adria Caffaro Kitty - Leah Bobbey Howard - D. Justin Carpenter Joe’s Mother - Nicole Woodward Paralegal - Brandon J. Coleman Musical Director - Tom Getty Stage Director - Kyle Lang All scenes are performed in the original language.

Weill’s Street Scene Act II Scene & Trio Rose Maurrant - Siena Forest Anna Maurrant - Leah Bobbey Frank Maurrant - Brandon J. Coleman Musical Director - Bonnie Koestner Stage Director - Corinne Hayes Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress Act II, Scene 1 – Aria, Recit, Duet Tom Rakewell - Ian O’Brien Nick Shadow - Wesley Gentle

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Apprentice Artists

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program Isaac Bray

William Dwyer

Baritone Abilene, TX Recently: Owen Wingrave, Owen Wingrave, and Des Grieux, Le portrait de Manon, Boston University Opera Institute; Don Giovanni, Don Giovanni, The Boston Conservatory

Tenor River Forest, IL Recently: Pong (cover), Turandot, and Servo, Un Giorno di Regno, Sarasota Opera; Boris (cover), Moscow Cheryomushki, Chicago Opera Theatre

Leah Edmondson Dyer

Alexander Elliott

Soprano Pittsburgh, PA Recently: Nuria, Ainadamar, Quantum Theater; Servilia, La clemenza di Tito, Undercroft Opera; Angelina, Trial By Jury, Opera Saratoga

Baritone Florence, SC Recently: The Captain, Eugene Onegin, Des Moines Metro Opera; The Corporal, Daughter of the Regiment, and The Postman, The Most Happy Fella, Tulsa Opera

Sonja Krenek+

Robert Murphy

Soprano Eureka, CA Recently: Micaëla, Carmen, MetroWest Opera; Irena in The Seduction of a Lady, and Mrs. Coyle, Owen Wingrave, The Boston University Opera Institute

Tenor Northport, NY Recently: Emperor Altoum, Turandot, Sarasota Opera; Gaylord Ravenal, Show Boat, CM Performing Arts Center; Lindoro, Nina, o sia La pazza per amore, Manhattan School of Music

Patrick Murray

Kevin Newell+

Bass Lewisburg, PA Recently: Studio Artist, Sarasota Opera; Apprentice Artist, Santa Fe Opera; Fulbright Scholar, Austria

Tenor Edgar, WI Recently: Maron, Lysistrata, Fort Worth Opera; Tom Rakewell, The Rake’s Progress, University of Michigan; Roméo, Roméo et Juliette, Seagle Music Colony

Matthew Opitz

Kerriann Otaño

Baritone Prescott, AZ Recently: Ping, Turandot, Minnesota Opera; Imperial Commissioner; Madama Butterfly, Arizona Opera; Eddie Carbone, View from the Bridge, Indiana University

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Soprano Wading River, NY Recently: Apprentice Artist, Sarasota Opera; Donna Elvira, Don Giovanni, Seagle Music Colony; Maria Corona, The Saint of Bleecker Street, Mannes Opera

Shea Owens+

Soprano Brookfield, WI Recently: Papagena, Die Zauberflöte, Utah Opera; Despina, Così fan tutte, Rice University; Peaseblossom, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Wolf Trap Opera

Baritone Scottsdale, AZ Recently: Fiorello, Il barbiere di Siviglia, and Second Priest, Die Zauberflöte, Utah Opera; Luther, Les contes d’Hoffmann, Wolf Trap Opera

Aleksandra Romano

Galeano Salas*

Mezzo-Soprano New Haven, CT Recently: Romeo, I Capuleti e i Montecchi, Yale Opera; Despina, Così fan tutte, Connecticut Lyric Opera; Nicklausse (cover), Les contes d’Hoffmann, Wolf Trap Opera Twitter: @AleksRomano

Tenor Houston, TX Recently: Vaudemont, Iolanta, and Tebaldo, I Capuleti e i Montecchi, Yale Opera; Will Parker (cover), Oklahoma!, Central City Opera Twitter: @GaleanoSalas

Claire Shackleton

Monica Soto-Gil*

Mezzo-Soprano New Orleans, LA Recently: Prince Charming, Cendrillon, Kentucky Opera; Siébel, Faust, Austin Lyric Opera; Dorabella, Così fan tutte, Pine Mountain Music Festival

Max Wier*+ Bass San Antonio, TX Recently: Ensemble, Die Götterdämmerung, The Metropolitan Opera; Ensemble, Simon Boccanegra, Lyric Opera of Chicago; Antonio, Le nozze di Figaro, San Antonio Opera

Apprentice Artists | Studio Artists

Amy Owens+

Mezzo-Soprano San Diego, CA Recently: Soloist, Inscape Chamber Orchestra, National Gallery of Art; Mrs. Gobineau, The Medium, and Kate, Oklahoma!, Central City Opera

* Indicates Past Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Apprentice Artist + Indicates Past Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Studio Artist

Studio Artists

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program Leah Bobbey+ Soprano Cincinnati, OH Recently: Lucero, Salsipuedes, University of Houston; Monica (cover), The Medium, Central City Opera; Despina, Così fan tutte, Seagle Music Colony

Adria Caffaro Mezzo-Soprano Omaha, NE Recently: Cherubino, Le nozze di Figaro; Dorabella, Così fan tutte; and Tisbe, La Cenerentola, CCM Opera

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D. Justin Carpenter

Brandon J. Coleman

Tenor Tempe, AZ Recently: Albert Herring, Albert Herring; Archibald Craven, The Secret Garden; and Don Basilio, Le nozze di Figaro, Arizona State University’s Lyric Opera Theatre

Bass Germantown, MD Recently: Mustafà, L’italiana in Algeri, Toledo Opera; Parson, The Cunning Little Vixen, Opera North; Ibn-Hakia, Iolanta, Dicapo Opera

Siena Forest

Jeffrey Grayson Gates

Soprano Medfield, MA Recently: Musetta, La bohème and Nannetta, Falstaff, Indiana University Opera Theater; Fräulein Silberklang, Der Schauspieldirektor, Carol Vaness’s Opera Workshop The Boston University Opera Institute

Baritone Cleburne, TX Recently: Don Giovanni, Don Giovanni, Peabody Opera Theatre; Baritone Soloist, Mozart’s Requiem, Richmond Symphony Orchestra; Recitalist, Vocal Arts DC Art Song Discovery Recital Series, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Wesley Gentle

Jasmine Habersham

Bass Washington, DC Recently: Colline, La bohème, and #8, Transformations, The Boston Conservatory; Il commendatore, Don Giovanni, The Seagle Music Colony

Soprano Macon, GA Recently: Funeral Soloist, Porgy and Bess, Cincinnati Opera; Susannah, Tintypes: A Musical Revue, Brevard Music Center; Noémie, Cendrillon, Shorter University Opera Theatre

Jonas Marcel Hacker

Ian O’Brien+

Tenor Lake Delton, WI Recently: Tenor Soloist, Messiah, Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra; Don Ottavio, Don Giovanni, Seagle Music Colony; Tom Rakewell, The Rake’s Progress, University of Michigan Music, Theatre, and Dance Department

Tenor New Haven, CT Central City Opera: Soldier, Der Kaiser von Atlantis, 2013 Recently: Beppe, I Pagliacci; St. Brioche, The Merry Widow; and Gobin, La Rondine, Opera Tampa

Amy Oraftik+

Jason Ryan

Mezzo-Soprano San Francisco, CA Recently: Apprentice Artist, Sarasota Opera; Spring Beauty, The Snow Maiden, Lowell House Opera; Alto Soloist, Bach Magnificat, United Parish of Brookline

Bass Orlando, FL Recently: Semi Finalist, International Washington Vocal Competition; Filippo, La gazzetta, and Ben, The Telephone, New England Conservatory Opera Theatre

Nicholas Ward

Nicole Woodward

Bass Pontiac, MI Recently: Il Conte, Le nozze di Figaro, CCM Opera D’Arte; Mr. Jones, Street Scene, CCM Opera; The Usher, Trial By Jury, Opera Saratoga

Studio Artists

Studio Artists continued

Mezzo-Soprano Quincy, FL Recently: Magali, Salsipuedes, and Annina, Der Rosenkavalier, Moores Opera Center; Jo March, Little Women, Opera in the Ozarks

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Yellow Rose Society

Yellow Rose Society

Honoring Friends who are Investing in the Future of Central City Opera

Photos by Mark Kiryluk (left), Lucy Gram (right).

The Yellow Rose Society acknowledges all of those who are leaving a legacy for Central City Opera (CCO) by investing in its future through a Planned Gift. These special friends, with their foresight and thoughtfulness, are ensuring the long-term artistic and financial stability of the Company.

YELLOW ROSE SOCIETY MEMBERS Anonymous (4) Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Bolle Nancy P. Brittain Mr. and Mrs. David G. Dutton Mrs. Charles L. Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. John E. Fuller Gina Guy Deborah Hayes and James L. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Huseby Kathryn Keller

Johanna Elizabeth Kelly Phyllis Gottesfeld Knight Mrs. Ann C. Levy Lanny and Sharon Martin Hilton G. and Elizabeth A. Martin Nancy S. Parker Pam and Korvin Powell Mr. Daniel L. Ritchie Steven and Barbara Sande Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Schaefer Terrence and Elaine Scholes

Robert and Lucy Showalter Phoebe Smedley Ruth S. Silver Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomas Stephens Susan Stiff Jane Alexandra Storm Christina Bearman Von Wald Ms. Barbara Walton Mr. Jerry F. Wathen

“I love opera, always have. I struck gold when my husband introduced me to Central City Opera, a glorious discovery. Every season it remains the highlight of the summer to enjoy so many terrific productions with friends and family, young and old. It’s a very fine thing to leave a legacy for future generations, so I am remembering Central City Opera in my estate planning with a bequest. I hope that you’ll do the same.” —Phoebe Smedley If you would like more information or wish to make a planned gift, please contact CCO’s Director of Development, Barbara E. Zarlengo, at 303-292-6500.

You are also encouraged to consult with your financial advisor as you explore this option with CCO. All inquiries are confidential.

If you have included Central City Opera in your long-term and/or estate planning, please let us know so that we may acknowledge your generosity, welcoming you into the Yellow Rose Society.

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Annual Fund Contributions

Individual Donors

The Central City Opera (CCO) board and staff join the entire company in acknowledging with warmest thanks the generous donors who made a gift between May 1, 2012 and April 30, 2013 to support the Company’s commitment to excellence. In 2012, 83% of the contributed income goal came from you and the many others like you who are making an investment in a tradition of achievement.

While space limitations allow the Company to list only those donors of $100 or more, every gift is important and truly appreciated. If your name is listed incorrectly or omitted, you have our sincere apologies. Please contact the CCO office at 303.292.6500 to ensure correction.

Central City Opera Festival Sponsor ($100,000 + ) Anonymous Estate of Gloria Gossard Lanny and Sharon Martin* Production Sponsor ($25,00049,999) The Ravenals Mr. Daniel L. Ritchie* Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Scott* Phoebe Smedley* Performance Sponsor ($10,00024,999) Mr. and Mrs. William D. Armstrong* Mr. and Mrs. Gerald L. Bader, Jr.* Pamela and Louis Bansbach* Nancy P. Brittain* Robert A. Ellis and Jane Bernstein* # Mr. and Mrs. John E. Fuller* # Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Huseby* Diana W. and F. Michael Kinsey* # Lizabeth A. Lynner and James L. Palenchar* # Jean and Larry Manion* Nancy S. Parker* # Mr. and Mrs. John D. Priester* Mr. and Mrs. Victor P. Stabio # Mr. and Mrs. Peter S. Swinburn Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Unger Estate of Dr. Raymond P. Wood II Directors Circle ($5,000-9,999) Mr. and Mrs. John Barker, Jr. Mrs. Alice W. Bass Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Bolle* Mrs. Janette W. Chase Tyson Dines III* Mrs. Charles L. Ferguson* Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Ferrell Robert P. Fullerton and Beverlee Henry* Mrs. James P. Gordon* Robert S. Graham* Judy and Newell Grant*

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Mr. and Mrs. Cannon Y. Harvey Jennifer Heglin* Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Hutcheson, Jr. Molly F. Jansen Mr. John W. Kure and Ms. Cheryl L. Solich* # Gregg Kvistad and Amy Oaks # Mr. and Mrs. Alfred W. Powell Mr. and Mrs. James R. Schmidt Mr. and Mrs. George Secor* Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Sender Buzz and George Ann Victor* The Von Stroh Family Timothy White Conductor’s Circle ($2,500-4,999) Anonymous Charles and Joan Albi Nancy Benson Mr. and Mrs. Collis P. Chandler III Mr. and Mrs. Harold Haberman Mr. and Mrs. Michael Arthur Hammell Mr. and Mrs. James R. Hilger* Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Kenning Mrs. David F. Lawrence* Hilton G. and Elizabeth A. Martin* Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Nichols* Mr. and Mrs. David J. Palenchar* Mr. and Mrs. Gordon R. Parker* Mr. Herbert L. Wittow* Eva and Marvin Womack* Dr. Dean Yannias Artists Circle ($1,000-2,499) Anonymous (2) Hartman Axley* Earl D. and Julia A. Banks John Baril and Brian Cook* Jack and Karen Berryhill Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Brega* Lew and Leslie Cady* Ms. Joyce Castle Mr. and Mrs. Robert Charles Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Curwen Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dell’Apa

Riisa and Panayes Dikeou Mr. and Mrs. Chris Dinsdale John and Anne Draper Mr. Garrettson Dulin, Jr.* Scott Finlay and Thomas Duggan # Celeste Fleming * Ms. Gloria G. Getty Richard A. Goozh Hugh A. Grant and Merle C. Chambers* Mr. and Mrs. John Grier Frederic C. Hamilton Mark and JoAnn Hamling Ms. Marna Hamling and Mr. Paul Zarlengo Dr. Christopher Hansen and Dr. Ulcca Hansen Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Hanson Deborah Hayes and James L. Martin* Rox Ann and Fred Haynes* Mrs. E. Peter Honnen* Mr. and Mrs. George G. Hutchison III Bart and Katie Johnson Cynthia R. Kendrick Mr. and Mrs. Hal Kepner Phyllis Gottesfeld Knight Mr. and Mrs. Karl Frederick Koch Mr. and Mrs. Kim J. Koehn Mr. and Mrs. Sandy F. Kraemer Zeze Kreidle Mrs. Elizabeth B. Labrot Ken and Barbara Laff* Carolyn L. Longmire* Katie MacWilliams William Malone* Brooke and Charles Maloy Mrs. Susan Mammel Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. McGonagle # Robert Montgomery* Carl and Deborah Morrow* # The Morss Dehncke Family # Mr. James V. Neely* # Dan and Susan Paulien* Pelham G. Pearce, Jr.* Mr. and Mrs. David S. Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Phelps, Jr.*

Mr. John Potter* Ann and Ralph Poucher* # Mr. Rich Rainaldi and Ms. Martha Records Andrew and Karen Ritz* Mr. and Mrs. Gregory S. Rosenblum Mr. and Mrs. James W. Sanderson Helen Scott Santilli Diane and Bill Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Shamos Robert and Lucy Showalter* Ruth S. Silver* Mr. and Mrs. Marlis E. Smith* Mr. and Mrs. Douglas S. Sparks Dr. and Mrs. Al Stormo Mrs. Beth Suitts Mr. and Mrs. John I. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. David Tryba Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Tyree, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wiegand II* # Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Willis* Barbara E. Zarlengo # Benefactor ($500-999) Anonymous (2) Brian Bennett and Bev Daniels Judith and Duncan Burdick* Dr. Bonnie W. Camp # Mr. Gregory Carpenter # Ms. Catherine P. Cole Ronald D. Covey Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Crook Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Danos* Mrs. Mary Ann G. Davis Ze and Dick Deane Dr. Stephen L. Dilts* # Michael and Sara DiManna* Ms. Barbara Dorsey Walt Duncan* Mr. Arthur Ellsworth Ronald Engels and Zane Laubhan Mr. and Mrs. John C. English V Joanne Field Noel and Keree Frakes* Mr. and Mrs. John Evans Freyer

Patron ($250-499) Anonymous (4) # Frank J. Adler* Mahlon and Judy Amstutz Ms. Catherine H. Anderson* Robert C. Anderson* Sue Anschutz-Rodgers* Mr. and Mrs. Dennis E. Baldwin* # Earl D. and Julia A. Banks* Mr. Vincent L. Bates* Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Bauder Libby Bortz* Ms. Barbara Brenton Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Burton Ron and Gordon Butz* Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Calkins* Mr. Christopher T. Clark John and Melinda Couzens William E. Daniel* Ms. Marian Dines and Ms. Joanne Christensen Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Donovan Max and Joyce Douglas* # Mr. and Mrs. Richard Downing Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Downs* # Mrs. H. Benjamin Duke, Jr.*

Philippe and Cynthia Dunoyer* # Roger and Carol Dutton Mr. Bayard Ewing Mr. and Mrs. Philip E. Flores Mr. and Mrs. James B. Forman Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan R. Fox Sigrid and Dick Freese # Mr. and Mrs. David C. Freyer Robert K. and Virginia E. Fuller* Mr. and Mrs. John Gallagher Todd and Terry Gander # Caleb and Sydney B. Gates Mr. and Mrs. Jim Groebe* Mr. and Mrs. Greg Groene Gina Guy* Linda J. Hargrave, Ph.D Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Harrison Dr. H. Michael Hayes* Kathryn Heider* # Norma and Phil Heinschel* # Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hickey Stephen and Dona Horne # Julie and Peter Hughes* Mr. Jim Johnson Jill T. Cowperthwaite and Charles P. Jones # Mr. and Mrs. Kendor P. Jones Robert and Mary Kelman Ms. Nichole Kirkpatrick Dr. and Mrs. Melvyn H. Klein* # Mr. Neil Houston and Ms. Elizabeth J. Labrot John and Merry Low Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Y. Marchand* Ms. Yolanda H. McAllister Mr. and Mrs. Dirk McDermott Mr. and Mrs. Mac McLish Sharon L. Menard # Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Mills William R. Moninger* Mr. and Mrs. W. Peterson Nelson* Stephanie and Roger Oram # Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Osmundson Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Pierce Georgann and John Raney Mr. Alexander and Mrs. Cynthia Read Mr. and Mrs. Mark C. Reese Ms. Andrea Richardson and Mr. William A. Stolfus Mary Ann Ross Mr. and Mrs. Leo Rostermundt* Ms. Barbara M. Rumsey Mr. William E. Russell* Sally and Richard Russo Ruth E. Schoening* Anton and Clare Schulzki # Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Secor*

Terry and Bonnie Shetler* # Lorraine and Craig Shuler* Dr. and Mrs. John V. Smedley Rita Sommers* # James B. Steed # Dr. Richard H. Stienmier Marcia D. Strickland* Frank and Sylvia Sullivan James and Kathy Switzer # Mrs. Mary G. Symonton* Professor and Mrs. Joseph S. Szyliowicz Linda Tarpeh-Doe Dr. and Mrs. Lynn Taussig Jeanette J. Thrower Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd O. Timblin, Jr.* Mr. John Tobey Mr. and Mrs. Howard Turetzky # Mr. Darren Venteicher Harry and Teresa Vogler Ms. Marilyn L. Wheeler Dr. and Mrs. Ray Yost* George and Arla Zimmerman Associate ($100-249) Anonymous (4) # Brett and Lauren Abernathy # Ms. Susan Adams Lisa and Robert Adams # Mr. Curt Alfrey Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Argent Edwin A. Austin* Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Avila Mr. and Mrs. Ben Balke Mr. and Mrs. Francis Barron Jennifer N. Bater # Thomas and Barbara Bath # Nancy Battan Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Baxter Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Bellmar Dr. and Mrs. Dalrie Berg* Ms. Barbara Billings and Mr. Jeff D. Grundmann Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Billings Mr. James Bishop Janet Bishop Ms. Linda E. Bjelland # Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. Gordon E. Bloom Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bowers* Brewster and Helen Boyd* Mary S. Bradford William E. Bradford, Jr. and Chin Keong Tan # Mrs. Becky Bradley Ms. Ruth Brand Mr. and Mrs. Trevor S. Brown Valerie G. Brown*

Daniel and Jill Brugioni # Mr. and Mrs. Wayne W. Bryant Dr. and Mrs. Bill Buchanan Bert and Max Buckman # Dr. and Mrs. Philip J. Burstein Mr. and Mrs. David M. Byrne Mr. and Mrs. Douglas M. Cain* Mr. and Mrs. George M. Canon* Mr. Sam Carrington Mr. Grayson R. Cecil Mrs. Karen Christiansen Sue Clinton Mrs. Rose M. Clough* Dr. and Mrs. Charles L. Cocke Drs. Andrea and Kenneth Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Terry Conant Mr. David A. Connell Dr. Aubrey F. Copeland Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Corcoran Ms. Paula Cornelison Mrs. Phyllis J. Cotten Malin F. Jones and Jan Crewes-Jones Ms. Nancy R. Crow and Mr. Mark Skrotzki Mr. and Mrs. Jon M. Davenport Mr. and Mrs. Tom Davis Mr. and Mrs. Royal H. Daw Ronald L. Deal* Nancy DeLauro Mr. and Mrs. David Deline Mr. and Mrs. Jim Deline Mr. and Mrs. David A. Demarco David and Dee Bauer DeVries* Ms. Joy Dillon Ms. Elizabeth DiLorenzo Mr. and Mrs. Leonard A. Dinegar Mrs. Ruth S. Disher Mr. John W. Donahue, Jr.* Mr. Paul C. Dougherty* Thomas and Brenda Douglis Mr. and Mrs. A. Baker Duncan* Mr. and Mrs. David G. Dutton Missy and John Eliot Mr. and Mrs. George H. Elmer, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Erzinger Joseph M. Fanganello, Esq. Mrs. Mary Lou H. Flater David and Debra Flitter Fred and Susan Forman # Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Fowler Mrs. Thomas Francis Mr. and Mrs. T. Sanford Francis Mr. Jay and Dr. Susan Myers Freeman Mr. Robert S. Garner + Mr. and Mrs. John S. Gart Mr. and Mrs. Barry Gatz* Mrs. Jane Gibson

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Contributions

Ms. Barbara Grogan Dr. and Mrs. Michael Handler Sandy and Rosemary Hertz* Harold K. ( Bud ) Hill* Mr. Chevis Horne and Dr. Jan M. Kennaugh Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Laurent Hoyt Mrs. Ann C. Levy* Rosalind G. Lidstone* Mrs. Suzanne Matthews Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. McCann Mr. Thomas J. Powers, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Quillin* Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Raisch Charles and Reta Ralph* Ms. Lidanne Sandberg David and Ella Schleicher # Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomas Stephens* Mr. and Mrs. James A. Swanson* Frances and Erik Taylor Joyce Thurmer* Ed and Patty Wahtera* Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Weckbaugh Mr. Gregory Weiss Mollie Mitchell and John Wilson Sandy and Jerry Wischmeyer* Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Woolley II Joe and Donna Worsham Andrew E. Yarosh Mary Marsh Zulack

Ms. Marie Lindvall # Ms. Ann Livedalen Mr. Curtis M.D. Lundberg Mrs. R. T. Lyford, Jr. Frances A. MacAnally* Mr. and Mrs. James MacDonald Rev. Bruce MacKenzie* David B. and Janet MacKenzie Tom and Ginnie Maes Mr. Henry C. Mahlman # Ms. Joan L. Malm Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Mandelson Mr. Jimmy M. Kight and Ms. Meredith L. Mapel Mr. and Mrs. Donald T. Mapel Ms. Marjorie Marks Susan Martin # Pam and Mo Mathews Catherine B. Maxwell* Mr. and Mrs. Brian G. McConaty Mr. and Mrs. Eric R. McDaniel Mr. and Mrs. William W. McIntyre Mrs. Elizabeth M. McKenna Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. McLagan Ms. Carol McMurry and Mr. Patrick Spieles Darrell Brown and Suzanne McNitt # Mr. and Mrs. Hudson Mead Ms. Priscilla Mead Russell R. Mellon and Lauretta C. Moell* Christopher H. Merrell Mrs. Ardis Miller Mr. and Mrs. Ted Millice* Veita Minshall Susan A. Mitchell* # Mr. and Mrs. Scott Moore Thomas Russell and Andrea Morgan # Charlene K. Morton Mrs. Eleanor C. Myers Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Nicoulin Linda G. Niven and David Patterson* # Mr. and Mrs. Kent Obee* Mr. and Mrs. John T. O’Conner Mrs. Bryant O’Donnell Mr. Brian Olson Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. O’Malley Dr. Ronald Otsuka Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jonathan Park Ben H. Parker, Jr. Ms. Linda F. Parker Dr. Kevin Patterson and Ann Hovland Mary and Eliot Payson* Dr. and Mrs. David S. Pearlman Ms. Barbara Pehrson Bonnie C. Perkins Mr. and Mrs. Dave Person

Ms. Jan Pettegrew Lori A. Pidick and Mark A. Niles # Rich and Kim Plumridge Bette and David Poppers # Kathryn L. Pride* Mrs. Constance Primus Liz and Robert Puckett Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Quinn Mr. and Mrs. Matt Rawley Richard Replin and Elissa Stein # Nancy and Gene Richards Ms. Betty Rickel Dr. and Mrs. John F. Roberts Ms. Tevis O. Rose Bernard S. Rosen Richard and Regina Rosen Mr. and Mrs. E. Michael Rosser Kathryn and Tim Ryan Mr. Youlon D. Savage Kathleen Sawada # Ms. Mary Scarpino # Mr. Andrew G. Schell Mr. J. Erik Schmidt Mr. and Mrs. George R. Schottler Joel L. Selig Ms. Jocelyn M. Seller Mr. and Mrs. George G. Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Peter D. Shultz Lois L. Sidebottom* Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Siegel Mr. Mark D. Siegel Nancy J. Siegel Ms. Harriet Simons Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Sisk, Jr.* Catherine and Jacob Skokan Marriott and John Smart Ms. Jan Smedley Mrs. James L. Smith Drs. Laurence and Debra Smith Ms. Virginia Trumble Smith Mr. Darin M. Snow # Mr. and Mrs. James William Sorensen Ms. Eva Spitz Ms. Anita C. Spring* Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Stalf # Mrs. Gregory Stanbro Mr. and Mrs. Alan Stein Mrs. Barbara Sternberg # Susan Stiff * # Libby Stokes Jenene and Jim Stookesberry Mrs. Albert I. Strauch Melinda Sullivan # Erin Joy Swank # Vincent and Gay Tagliavore Mr. Boyd Taylor

Mr. Erik A. Taylor Barbara Thorngren June H. Twinam # Frank and Karen Van De Water Terry and Joann Vogt Bernd and Marta Wachter Matthew and Jeanne Wakenight Roberta and Leonard Waldbaum* Betty J. Wall and Rolland Fischer Wilson W. Wampler John and Susan Ward Ms. Shirley C. Ward Carley J. Warren Mr. Claude M. Weil and Ms. Carolie J. Coates Hedy and Michael Weinberg Drs. Dennis and Anne Wentz Michael and Kathryn Whitfield Karl and Beth Williamson* # Mr. and Mrs. James A. Wiltshire Hildreth and Jack Wold Mr. and Mrs. Joe Woods Mrs. Walter Wrotny Mr. and Mrs. Gene A. Young Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Zoellner Ms. Marylee C. Zurick and Mr. James M. Oberwetter

Contributions

Rabbi Sara Gilbert and Mr. Michael Gilbert Ms. Mary A. Gilmore Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Giusto Mrs. Lillian M. Glahn* Kelly and Karen Grant Dr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Greenholz Judith C. Greist and Murl J. Sickbert Mrs. Eileen H. Griffith Mr. and Mrs. D. Breckenridge Grover Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Haggerty Viv and Woody Haines Valerie and Bert Hamlin Ms. Hazel E. Hanley Mr. and Mrs. John J. Hanley A. Lee Harrell Richard L. Hay* Ms. Sylvia Hazlerig Dr. Leonid Heifets Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hemming # Ronald and Carolyn Henrikson Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Hepworth* Mr. Jeffrey Herm Cathey A. Herren Mr. and Mrs. Martin B. Hidalgo Mr. and Mrs. Harley G. Higbie, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Hilt* Mrs. Sarah C. Hite Lyman Ho Ms. Gretchen Hollands Ms. Alicia N. Holt # Ms. Beth L. Hooper Tom and Linda Hughes Mrs. Jelica Isely Mr. and Mrs. Donald Johnson Mr. and Mrs. R. Edgar Johnson James M. Kates Dr. Marc I. Kerman Bonnie Kipple Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kiryluk Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kitchen Mrs. Gene N. Koelbel # Dr. and Mrs. J. Joshua Kopelman Russell and Trudy Kriese Mr. Robert C. Kuser and Ms. Mary T. Fortuna Mr. and Mrs. Jeff LaForte Mr. and Mrs. David A. LaHoda Ms. Karen Lampke Mary C. Lanius # Mr. George M. Lawrence and Ms. Judith Auer Mr. and Mrs. Warren Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. Leitch Bruce and Eileen Leland Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lewis

* CCO extends special thanks to the loyal donors who have made a gift to the Company for the past ten or more consecutive years. # Gifts made online through Colorado Gives/Community First Foundation + Friends who have passed away in the last year

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Annual Fund Contributions

Corporation, Foundation, Association and Government Donors

The Central City Opera (CCO) board, staff, and Company are honored to acknowledge the following donors for their leadership and generous investment in CCO’s cultural and economic impact locally, regionally, and beyond. Gifts listed were received between May 1, 2012 and April 30, 2013.

While space limitations allow the Company to list only those donors of $100 or more, every gift is important and deeply appreciated. If your name is listed incorrectly or omitted, please accept our sincere apologies and contact the CCO office at 303-292-6500 to ensure correction.

Central City Opera Festival Sponsor ($100,000 + ) Avenir Foundation, Inc. Central City Opera House Association Endowment Fund* Citizens of the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District* Presenting Sponsor ($50,000-99,999) Boettcher Foundation* Bonfils-Stanton Foundation* Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program Central City Opera Guild* El Pomar Foundation* The Virginia W. Hill Foundation* Production Sponsor ($25,000-49,999) City of Central LARRK Foundation Galen and Ada Belle Spencer Foundation* Performance Sponsor ($10,000-24,999) Anschutz Foundation Butler Family Fund Coldwell Banker Devonshire The Denver Foundation Fine Arts Foundation First Western Trust Gates Family Foundation* Helen K. and Arthur E. Johnson Foundation* Jeanne Land Foundation Mabel Y. Hughes Charitable Trust* National Endowment for the Arts* Wells Fargo NA* Director’s Circle ($5,000-9,999) A. E. H. Royalty Co. Citywide Banks Brad & Kathy Coors Foundation Denver Lyric Opera Guild* ECA Foundation

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Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation The Kerr Foundation, Inc. Rickenbaugh Cadillac and Volvo Co. George L. Shields Foundation White Construction Group Conductor’s Circle ($2,500-4,999) City of Lone Tree Harmes C. Fishback Foundation Trust The Parker Foundation Peak ENT and Voice Center Peliton Insurance* Artists Circle ($1,000-2,499) Ballantine Family Fund Law Offices of Richard J. Dehncke LLC The Gilman Family Foundation Alan Green Memorial Foundation Catharine Hawkins Foundation Haynes Family Foundation Ireland’s Finest, Inc. The Laff Foundation Land Title Guarantee Company The David and Katherine Lawrence Foundation The Monaghan Foundation J. K. Mullen Foundation* Newmyer Contracting, Inc. OtterCares Foundation Gerald H. Phipps, Inc.* Raymond James and Associates Lori Rickert Insurance Agency, Inc. The Law Offices of Saul Sarney Schramm Foundation Henry R. Schwier Charitable Fund directed by Robert Wiegand II* Trask Family Foundation* Watt Fund of the Pikes Peak Community Foundation Benefactor ($500-999) Community First Foundation # Daniel Bettinger Photography

Deane Family Fund Dobbins Foundation Gill Capital Partners Innovest Portfolio Solutions, LLC # National CineMedia LLC SolarGlass Window & Door Patron ($250-499) Central City Local Events Committee Citizens State Bank of Ouray* Musicians’ Society of Denver – Carolyn Shaak and Heather Brecl Nelson Family Foundation Orchard Investment Partners, LLLP Associate ($100-249) Acrodyne Corp.

Ensor-Frio Company Gilpin County Historical Society Gilpin County School District Kanter Kallman Foundation, Inc. Records-Johnston Family Foundation, Inc. Rosser-Call Family Fund Women’s Foundation of Colorado Matching Gift Companies Caterpillar Foundation Chevron Matching Gift Program The Colorado Health Foundation El Pomar Foundation Gannett Foundation The Garden City Company GE Foundation Microsoft The Williams Company *CCO extends special thanks to the loyal donors who have made a gift to the Company for the past ten or more consecutive years. #Gifts made online through Colorado Gives/Community First Foundation.

Contributions | Donor Privileges

Annual Fund Donor Privileges Gifts of $100 - $249 • • • •

Recognition in the Festival Program Subscription to E-Newsletter Advance Notice of Ticket Sales Invitation to Pre-Curtain & Intermission Receptions in the Teller House’s VIP Terrace Room

Gifts of $250 - $499 All Benefits Listed Above Plus…

• Invitations to CCO Special Events • Complimentary Season Festival Poster (upon request)

Gifts of $500 - $999 All Benefits Listed Above Plus…

• Invitation to CCO Apprentice Performances • Invitation to CCO’s Annual “Opera Teaser’s” Performance

Gold Nugget Society Privileges All gifts to Central City Opera are greatly appreciated. A gift of $1,000 or more goes even further to provide vital General Operating & Festival support for CCO’s full range of activities.

Basic Gold Nugget Society Privileges Includes All Annual Fund Donor Privileges Plus…

• Invitation to Behind-the-Scenes Tour of CCO’s Historic Opera House • Invitation to Attend “A Day in the Life of an Aspiring Artist”

Artist’s Circle - $1,000 - $2,499 Basic Gold Nugget Society Privileges Plus…

• Two (2) Complimentary Passes to a Dress Rehearsal Performance

Conductor’s Circle - $2,500 - $4,999 Basic Gold Nugget Society Privileges Plus…

• Four (4) Complimentary Passes to a Dress Rehearsal Performance • Two (2) Complimentary Passes to an Apprentice Short Works Performance

Director’s Circle - $5,000 - $9,999 Basic Gold Nugget Society Privileges Plus…

• Six (6) Complimentary Passes to a Dress Rehearsal Performance • Four (4) Complimentary Passes to an Apprentice Short Works Performance • Invitation to Attend the Annual Meeting with Special Recognition

Performance Sponsor - $10,000 + Basic Gold Nugget Society Privileges Plus…

• Eight (8) Complimentary Tickets to an Opera Performance* • Four (4) Complimentary Parking Passes • Private Pre-Performance Reception Held in a CCO Historic Property • Special Recognition as a Performance Sponsor on Opera House Doors, Supertitles and in the Festival Program and Invitation to Attend the Annual Meeting *Excludes Opening Night performances; space available basis Photos by Mark Kiryluk.

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Tributes

Central City Opera acknowledges with gratitude the following gifts made in honor or in memory of the persons below. Gifts listed were received between May 1, 2012 and April 30, 2013.

For the birthday of Joanne Sender Barbara E. Zarlengo

In honor of Morgan Blakely Hutchison Mr. and Mrs. George G. Hutchison III

In honor of Julie and Rich Rose Ms. Tevis O. Rose

In honor of 2012 Flower Girls Mr. Rich Rainaldi and Ms. Martha Records In honor of Bailey Rose Abernathy Mr. Jimmy M. Kight and Ms. Meredith L. Mapel

In honor of Payge Hooper Kerman Ms. Heather Ehret-Faircloth and Mr. Woody Faircloth Mr. Jay and Dr. Susan Myers Freeman Dr. Marc I. Kerman and Ms. Beth L. Hooper

In honor of Julia Secor Mr. and Mrs. Scott Moore Ashley Lyford Schumar

In honor of Pamela Bansbach Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Beauregard

In honor of Richard Kohl Richard W. Kohl

In honor of John Baril Mr. Gregory Carpenter

In honor of Camerie Ann Bellmar Latta Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Bellmar

In honor of Bridget Lauren Barker Ms. Jan Smedley

In honor of Don and Sandra Mapel Brett and Lauren Abernathy

In honor of Lise A. Bellmar Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Bellmar

In honor of Lanny and Sharon Martin Anonymous Ms. Alicia N. Holt

In honor of Nancy Brittain Scott Finlay and Thomas Duggan In honor of Sean Casey Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Giusto In honor of Joyce Castle Georgann and John Raney In honor of the wedding of Elizabeth and Alan Catchings Hilton G. and Elizabeth A. Martin In honor of Central City Opera Staff The Morss-Dehncke Family In honor of Margot Crowe Ms. Marylee C. Zurick and Mr. James M. Oberwetter

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In honor of Jan Smedley Dr. and Mrs. John V. Smedley In honor of Phoebe Smedley David and Dee Bauer DeVries In honor of Denis Smith Ruth S. Silver In honor of Rita Sommers Megan Dyk

In honor of Caitlin Ann McCann Mr. and Mrs. Henry McCann

In honor of Robert F. Woods Mr. J. Erik Schmidt

In honor of Abigale McLagan Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. McLagan

In memory of Lorene Abernathy Mr. and Mrs. George H. Elmer, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Donald T. Mapel

In honor of John Moriarty Mr. and Mrs. John E. Fuller In honor of Maeve Lernan Moynihan Ms. Patricia A. Moynihan Mr. and Mrs. Sean A. Moynihan In honor of Ed and Meg Nichols Elizabeth Kirkpatrick

In honor of Kathryn Grace Eliot Mr. and Mrs. Eric R. McDaniel

In honor of Nancy Parker Nancy Benson Mr. and Mrs. Leonard A. Dinegar Mr. and Mrs. Richard Downing Barbara E. Zarlengo

In honor of Barbara Ferguson Women’s Foundation of Colorado

In honor of Pat Pearce Sally and Richard Russo

In honor of Haeley Christine Hutchison Mr. and Mrs. George G. Hutchison III

In honor of Rosemary Priester Bert and Max Buckman

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In honor of Kathryn Seino Semple Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Siegel

In memory of Kay Brady Amberg Mr. Robert C. Kuser and Ms. Mary T. Fortuna In memory of Virginia Barbarick Celeste Fleming Barbara E. Zarlengo In memory of Virginia M. Barth Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Bellmar In memory of Erna Butler Butler Family Fund Robert P. Fullerton and Beverlee Henry In memory of Eleanor Ross Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Bolle In memory of Mrs. John H. Caton Mr. and Mrs. Greg Groene

In memory of Sally Daniel Katharine Daniel William E. Daniel In memory of Steven Gilbert Rabbi Sara Gilbert and Mr. Michael Gilbert In memory of Dean Gillespie and Walter Land Jeanne Land Foundation In memory of Callae Gilman Ms. Emma L. Dafoe The Gilman Family Foundation J. K. Mullen Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Weckbaugh In memory of Lil Giusto Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Giusto In memory of Jean Hallager Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. McGonagle

Tributes

In memory of Loretta Curry Lanny and Sharon Martin Buzz and George Ann Victor

In memory of Dean and Mary Hand Ms. Paula Cornelison

In memory of Bill Suitts Barbara E. Zarlengo

In memory of Deb Hruby Carl and Deborah Morrow

In memory of Anne Evans Freyer Sweeney Mr. and Mrs. David C. Freyer

In memory of Philip Isely Mrs. Jelica Isely

In memory of Maria Trujillo Michael and Molly Trujillo

In memory of Nina Odescalchi Kelly Ms. Meta P. Barton

In memory of Gordon E. von Stroh Pamela and Louis Bansbach Robert P. Fullerton and Beverlee Henry Pelham G. Pearce, Jr. Reverend Dr. S. Patrice Von Stroh

In memory of Susan Marsh Mary Marsh Zulack In memory of Janet S. Phipps Gerald H. Phipps, Inc. In memory of Jane Smedley Bette and David Poppers Dr. and Mrs. John V. Smedley Phoebe Smedley Mr. James L. Smith III Mrs. James L. Smith

In memory of Dr. and Mrs. Roland J. Zarlengo Barbara E. Zarlengo

Photo by Mark Kiryluk.

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Special Thanks

Central City Opera sincerely appreciates the following individuals, corporations, and associations who have contributed much-needed products and services.

The list includes gifts made between May 1, 2012 and April 30, 2013.

Gifts in Kind 5280 Magazine 9News Mr. Robb Abramson African Eyes Travel Altitude Spirits Don Bain Ballet Nouveau Colorado - Wonderbound Ms. Edie A. Bell Byers-Evans House Museum Café Coloré California Pizza Kitchen Canvas and Cocktails Carelli’s Center for Visual Arts Mr. and Mrs. Terry A. Colip Colorado Children’s Chorale Colorado Music Festival Colorado Shakespeare Festival Crow Canyon Archaeological Center Curious Theatre Company Denver Center for the Performing Arts The Denver Post Community Margo Smith Dixon Eccentricity EVOO Marketplace Mrs. Charles L. Ferguson Four Seasons Hotel Denver Frontier Airlines, Inc. General Palmer Hotel Hotel Monaco - Denver Illumen Interstate Kitchen & Bar Jay’s Valet John Fielder’s Colorado Gallery Mr. Mark Kiryluk La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa Leopold Bros.

Anne McGonagle McKinner’s Pizza Bar Mr. Dan McNeil The Melting Pot of Littleton Molly Brown House Museum

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Molson Coors Mondo Vino The Morss-Dehncke Family Mo’s Family Portraits Mr. and Mrs. James Mulvihill Museo de las Americas Museum of Contemporary Art Denver Mr. James V. Neely John and Kathleen Ness Omni Interlocken Hotel Opera Colorado Palm Springs Air Museum Palm Springs Art Museum Mr. and Mrs. Bradley R. Parker Nancy S. Parker Mr. Scott W. Parker Mr. and Mrs. Dave Person Popchips Ms. Leighann Post Roundhouse Spirits Santa Fe Opera Simply Moore Mark and Kristen Sink Phoebe Smedley St. Martin’s Chamber Choir Erin Joy Swank John and Joyce Swank Town Hall Arts Center VEDA Salon & Spa vitaminwater Wild Women Wine Willie G’s Seafood and Steaks The Wizard’s Chest Special Thanks Ballet Nouveau Colorado - Wonderbound BOSKA - Branding and Marketing Janet Braccio Barbara Brenton Gregory Camp, Ph.D. The Colorado Symphony Davene Coutts Margot Crowe

Denver Art Museum, Unlimited Dostal Alley Brewpub and Casino Evonne Eiseman Victor Fabrizio Gilpin Historical Society Four Mile Historic Park Fresh City Life A.J. Hermann Jane Hultin Incom Direct, LLC Isis Books and Gifts Kathy Jolly Barbara and Mark Kiryluk Wayne Kjorvestad Tom Kobes Lanny’s Clocktower Cabaret Don Larson MCA Denver Ms. Suzanne Matthews Greg Melton Mizel Arts and Culture Center at the JCC Mondo Carl Morrow Amy Seto Musser Newman Center Presents The OtherSide Investigations Eryn Penrose Paul Ramsey Deborah Schmit-Lobis Shaver-Ramsey Fine Rugs & Décor Mark and Kristen Sink Seasonally Yours Patty Strouse Janice Stutters Steven Taylor Ida Teresi Westin Downtown Denver Rick Widler/Cane I Help?

Sandy Wischmeyer Thanks to Stabio Productions and Anne McGonagle for their production of videos and trailers.

Special Thanks | Music & Martinis

2012 Music & Martinis

Photos by David Zalubowski.

On the rocks, extra dry, shaken not stirred! Plenty of irresistible auction shopping. Broadway favorites blended with popular opera melodies. All of this mixed up to deliver an absolutely delightful evening at Central City Opera’s (CCO) fourth annual Music & Martinis celebration. The DU Cable Center was packed with party-goers on Thursday, June 14, 2012. Vodka 14 hosted the martini bar complimented by a fine spirits tasting provided by Leopold Bros.

Chaired by Nancy Parker, CCO Board Chairman, the event saw lively bidding on a tempting array of auction items as guests sipped their cocktails before adjourning to a delicious dinner and live auction with veteran charity auctioneer, Gary Corbett. Among the many successful selections, four couples acquired a unique photo safari in Africa. Others left the evening with a blissful week in Rye, Sussex, England; tickets to the popular Book of Mormon; walk-on roles in the 2013 production of Show Boat; a sojourn in a beautiful home nestled on the 5th hole of the Pole Creek Golf Course in Fraser; a coveted hand-painted antique CCO Opera House chair; a luxurious condominium and week of golf at the Faldo Championship Golf Course in Palm Desert; and an evening with the Colorado Rockies in the Molson Coors Suite at Coors Field.

Music & Martinis is a popular pre-Festival Denver event offering a sneak peak of the upcoming Festival’s world-class artists and the gifted stars of tomorrow participating in the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program. Pat Pearce, CCO’s General and Artist Director, hosted the 2012 evening with the help of co-hosts Curt Olds, a 2012 Principal Artist and former CCO Apprentice Artist, and John Moriarty, CCO’s Artistic Director Emeritus. Along with Mr. Olds and the six talented young artists

performing, Pat Pearce himself “sang for his supper” with the crowdpleasing “Summertime” from Gershwin’s classic Porgy and Bess.

A rousing rendition of Oklahoma! sung by the Apprentice Artists brought the evening to a memorable close.

Central City Opera expresses its warmest gratitude to the following 2012 Music & Martinis Sponsors and Patrons: Judy & Newell Grant Signature Sponsor Gregg Kvistad & Amy Oaks First Western Trust Lanny & Sharon Martin Nancy Parker Patron Sponsors Bryan Pulte Joanne Field Barbara E. Zarlengo Jeannie & John Fuller 2013 Music & Martinis The fifth annual Music & Martinis once again filled the atrium at DU’s Cable Center on Thursday, June 13, 2013. Hosted by CCO’s General and Artist Director, Pat Pearce, with co-host Danny Belcher, a 2013 Festival Principal Artist (Figaro) and former Apprentice Artist, the 2013 young artists delivered outstanding performances of favorites from opera and musical theatre. First Western Trust was the evening’s Gold Sponsor, joined by Peak ENT & Voice Center/ J. Michael King, MD as the Silver Sponsor. Altitude Spirits hosted the martini bar. Among the many memorable auction items were an encore African safari for two; a trip to the Land of Enchantment for the Santa Fe Opera; another very special opera outing to the Houston Grand Opera; tickets to the outrageously popular Book of Mormon; a Crow Canyon archeological expedition, and an evening for two at the Boulder Dinner Theatre’s 2013 fall production of The Full Monty.

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Flower Girls

2013 Flower Girls

Photos by Anne McGonagle (left), © Bettinger Photo (right).

The Central City Opera Flower Girl Presentation is the oldest debutante ceremony in Colorado. This special Central City Opera tradition began in 1932 at the grand re-opening of the Opera House in the midst of the Great Depression. Two strong-willed women with powerful pioneer roots – Anne Evans and Ida Kruse McFarlane – engaged key members of the community and founded the Central City Opera House Association. With great vision, they created a summer music festival, bringing world-class theatrical and opera artists to the stage – a tradition that continues to this day.

Two young ladies, who often watched the rehearsals of the inaugural production of the play Camille, were asked to pass out nosegays to members of the audience at intermission. The audience tossed the bouquets across the footlights at the end of the production, much as the miners had tossed gold coins onto the stage during curtain calls in the 1880s.

Prior to each opera Festival season, young women from prominent Colorado families are invited to be Central City Flower Girls. A dynamite blast celebrating the rich mining history of Central City heralds their presentation on Opening Night, and the church bells ring while the Flower Girls and their fathers dance the traditional “Yellow Rose Waltz” on Eureka Street in front of the Opera House.

During intermission, patrons still receive flower nosegays to toss on stage, celebrating the beginning of another opera festival.

Mary Ragan Anthony Catherine Fallert Atkinson Julie Anne Austin Carrie Belle Deline Early Stone Ferguson Sophie Ann Fox Elizabeth Emily Francis Alannah Paige Gates Anna Reed Gibson Rachel Brooke Hanley Morgan Blakely Hutchison Hannah Elise Johnson Rachel Meredith Manning Morgan Claire McGonagle Paige Emma O’Hagan Katie Lynn Ray Hanna Rose Reedy Emily Marie Seby Nicole Elizabeth Welty

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Opera House Policies

Group Sales

Thank you for attending this Central City Opera performance. For the benefit of all patrons, please note the following policies: • Performances begin promptly at the advertised time. Latecomers and those that exit during a performance will not be admitted until the next intermission but can view the performance on closed-circuit television located on the first floor of the Teller House.

• No pagers, cellular telephones, cameras, recording devices, food, or drink are allowed in the Opera House.

• Please be considerate of other patrons and refrain from talking or making other audible disturbances during the performance.

• Unless the performance is cancelled, no refunds are given for any reason, including supertitle malfunction and weather conditions.

• No children under six years of age are permitted in performances, including Family Matinees.

• A ticket is a license and may be revoked and admission refused with a refund of the purchase price.

• Casting is subject to change without notice.

Groups of 10 or more receive a 25% discount. Contact the Central City Opera Box Office at 303-292-6700.

Restrooms are located off the Opera House Patio and on the lower floor of the Teller House. Should first aid become necessary, please contact the nearest usher.

Gift Shop Be sure to stop by the Central City Opera Gift Shop, located in the Teller House adjacent to the Opera House (in the lobby of the Buell Theatre during Show Boat), to find CCO 2013 Festival apparel and souvenirs, stylish opera hats and unique gifts.

Credits and Acknowledgements

Credits and Acknowledgements Box Office The Denver ticketing office is located at 400 S. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 525, Denver, CO 80246. Hours are 10:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. The Box Office in Central City is located at the Teller House adjacent to the Opera House and is open 2 hours before each performance. The Central City Opera Box Office number is 303.292.6700 or 1.800.851.8175. Ticketing online is at www.centralcityopera.org.

Special Thanks to Tom Brock, Publisher Melissa Rick, Program Design and Cover Art Mark Kiryluk, Photographer

Program Credits Heather Brecl, Editor Valerie Hamlin, Advisor Contributors: Marc Astafan, John Baril, Heather Brecl, Ken Cazan, Karen T. Federing, Betsy Schwarm Glesner, Valerie Hamlin, Deborah Morrow, Nancy Parker, Pat Pearce, Ray Roderick, Rita Sommers, Erin Joy Swank.

Contributing photographers: Danny Bensik, Heather Brecl, Anne McGonagle, Erin Joy Swank and David Zalubowski.

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