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learned five languages during his life, according to his LinkedIn profile. He was also an actor, winning Best Male Performance in 2014 at the Yxine Film Festival, a Vietnamese online international short film festival. He also worked as an interpreter for the Republic of Korea’s Air Force and interned at Cummins, Inc., a Fortune 500 company. Ryan Andrew, a former classmate of Baek’s, started a GoFundMe to raise funds for the funeral services. In the description for the campaign, Andrew wrote about Baek’s merits as a student and as a person, writing of his constant smiles and jokes in addition to his academic performance in Kelley. “His academic career was not just good grades, as Julian was a part of many clubs and associations, always trying to give back to the people that helped him succeed,” the campaign’s description reads. More than $22,000 has been raised to pay for the funeral in four days, with almost 400 campaign supporters donating money. The campaign’s original goal of $7,000 was exceeded in one day, prompting Andrew to raise the goal to not limit donations to cover any other potential expenses. Messages in both Korean and English have turned the GoFundMe into an online memorial book, with
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about it. However, a contemporary opera like “It’s a Wonderful Life” has a faster pace. “What happens in this opera is, as they’re singing, something is happening,” Atkinson said. “So it is an opera absolutely built for modern audiences.” The opera’s genres include jazz, ragtime and patriotic hymns, all falling in line with the '30s and '40s musical styles. “It’s definitely very friendly and easy to listen to,” Atkinson said. “There’s so many beautiful moments between the cast members. Some of the most beautiful music I’ve heard in my life.” The music itself, written by Jake Heggie, is important to the storytelling in ways similar to theater, Slovin said. “He creates music, both melody and orchestral textures, that really create theater, really create drama,” Slovin said. “It isn’t just that it’s theatrical music, it’s music that will grab the audience. They can latch onto it.” The writer, Jake Heggie,
PHOTOS BY MARLIE BRUNS | IDS
Top Anne Slovin plays Clarence Odbody, and Kaitlyn McMonigle and Stephen Walley play angels in “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Bottom Ian Murrell, Terrence Chin-Loy and Andrew Flanagin sing in “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The opera will run at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, 11, 16 and 17 at the Musical Arts Center.
and librettist of the opera Gene Scheer were present throughout the rehearsal process. Singers had the opportunity to get input directly from the writers about how to approach their characters, something that can’t happen with classical works.
“Being able to just ask the composer is an incredible experience,” Slovin said. “You could just walk up to them and say, ‘Hey Jake, what did you mean when you wrote this?’ Jake was able to sit us down and say, ‘Here’s how you act that.' You can’t just ask Mozart.’” Whether going for mov-
ie nostalgia, for the music or for the holiday feeling, audience members should expect to experience emotions, Slovin said. “It’s a drama and a romance,” Slovin said. “Watching George kind of fall apart and be redeemed and find out what’s really important in his life is really moving.”
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friends, family, classmates, faculty and more sharing memories and condolences. Hyojeong Jeon, who worked with him on a movie in 2012: “I remember how stunning he was on the stage of 'Tick, tick… Boom!' in Korea. People loved him and looked forward to his next film. I’ve always expected to make a musical film with him.” Alex MacDonald, his roommate for two weeks during a trip to India: “I can genuinely say Julian was one of the most friendly, caring and funny people I met while at IU.” Accompanying MacDonald’s message is a photo of the two together, with Baek making a silly face into the camera. “While I am proud of the unique skill set that I have acquired over the years, the things that I truly value are my family and friends,” Baek wrote in his LinkedIn profile summary. “My ultimate goal is to achieve my dream of inspiring others and making an impact.” Candles were passed out at the vigil as the slideshow continued to play, showing pictures of Baek with friends, in front of a giant Christmas tree in New York City, snowboarding, on stage with cast members. In most of the photos, Baek is grinning. Someone at the vigil asked as the photos flipped through: “Have you ever seen a wider smile?” Sarah Panfil contributed to this report. son’s defensive prowess he can unlock. “I think his biggest improvement is defensively, he really stepped up his game defensively and locking guys down,” Hartman said. Miller’s first season will be Johnson’s last. That doesn’t mean he can’t go out with a bang, which is exactly what he said the seniors want to do this season. “I just want to help do whatever it takes to win and try to lead and help guys, and make the game easier for everybody,” he said.
THEATER 17/18
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Inspired by Capra’s film, “this new opera soars!” (Houston Chronicle)
November 10, 11, 16, 17 • 7:30pm Musical Arts Center
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