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A MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL DIREaOR

Dear Friends,

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Michigan Opera Theatre 's 22nd season! Perhaps one of our most popular ever in terms of repertory , it features the renowned artists and emerging operatic talent you have come to expect from Michigan Opera Theatre.

Looking back on the success of the 1991/92 season, I am sure you share with me the pride at having been a part of the company's Midwestern premiere performances of Karol Szymanowski's King Roger and with the company premieres of Samson and Delilah and Candide , plus the critically acclaimed productions of Lucia di Lammermoor and The Mikado.

This season boa:sts its own set of company premieres: from Side by Side by Sondheim, a revue of the award winning music and lyri cs of reigning king , and Detroit's first professional production in 30 years of The Music Man, to the season finale , our very own of the grand classical ballet The Sleeping Beauty

In the spring, grand opera returns to the stage of the Masonic Temple with perhaps the world's most beloved opera, Puccini's tale of life and love among the bohemians of Paris' 19th century Latin Quarter, La Boheme. Two casts of rising young operatic talent will interpret Puccini's passionate score. In 1985 , Michigan Opera Theatre presented its first production of Verdi's immortal Aida, starring Leona Mitchell in her first United States performances in the title role. Miss Mitchell will return to the Masonic Temple in May to reinterpret the role she has performed in the world 's greatest opera houses, and she will be joined by two stellar casts of outstanding intern ational artists.

Most significantly, this season of grand opera, classic American musical theatre and grand classical ballet reflects a microcosm of the exp anded programming we will be presenting once the Detroit Opera House project is comp leted and the company moves into its permanent home.

Finally , I wish to thank the many corporations, foundations , government and private individuals who have supported the company's extensive activities, from main stage productions to our vitally important educational and outreach programs throughout the State. Without your generosity, none of our successes would have been possible and our future would indeed be uncertain. Whether this is your first visit or 22nd season with us , you are a very important part of this performance today , and I hope you enjoy your experience at the opera.

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Ticket Infonnation Mich igan Opera Theatre Ticket Serv ices Office, 6519 Second Avenue Detroit , Michi gan 48202 ; open 10 a m 5:30 p m Monday th ro ugh Friday, noon · 5 p.m Sunday On pertormance days after 6 p m., visit the theat res ' bo x offices.

Phone (31 3) 874·7464 10 A M · 6 p.m Monday· Frida y, noon · 5 p m Sunday Open Saturdays in season , phone for hours. Tickets are also avai lab le at all TicketMaster outlets or by call ing (3 13) 645-6666.

Unused Tickets:

Subsc ribers un able to use their tickets may make a tax·deductible contri bution to Michigan Opera Theatre by retuming the unused tickets to the MOT Ticket Services Office for resale at least 24 hours prior to pertormance call 31 31874 7464

Exchange Policy;

Exchanges will be made on a space avai lab le baSi S, lor season subscribers on ly, to another pe rtonma nce of the same opera Exchange mu st be made 24 ho urs prior to you r pertormance time

MOT Opera Boutique:

The MOT Opera Boutique, featu ri ng an array of opera· related gift item s, is open be fore curtai n and during intermi ssion s of each pertorman ce at the Fisher an d Maso ni c Temple Th eat res

Food Service:

The Fisher Theatre: Concession stands inside the theatre are ope n whe n theat re doo rs open and during intenmissions Simultaneously, wine , beer and soft dri nks are avai lab le for sa le in the Fisher Buil ding lobby Masonic Temple Th eatre : The Fou nta in Ba llroom on the lower level is open one hour pri or to curta in time for hot buffet service

Patrons arriving before the theatre doors open should enter lhe oute r main lobby and follow the sign s Refreshments are avai lable in the Ballroom du ri ng inte rm issio ns of all pertonm ances

Pre-perfonnance

DinnerslLectures:

MOT provides live ly lectures accom panie d by lun cheo ns or buffet dinners prior to Wednesday su bscri ption pe rt onmances of each productio n Free lectures one hour before curtain are also available on some pertonm ance nights

For infonmation on dates and times , please call the MOT Lecture Hotline : 31 31874-7850

Special Provisions for the Physically Challenged:

Please call the MOT Ticket Services Office for specifi c infor mat ion (3 13) 874-7464

Lost and Found:

For lost and foun d in fo rmation at th e Fi sher Th eatre and Masonic Temple, see the head usher

Please Note:

No cameras or recording devices are premiHed in the theatre s. Patrons are reminded to plea se check that their dig ital watch alarms are switch ed OFF before the pertormance begi ns.

Important Phone Numbers:

Subsc riber Ti cke t Hotl in e: (313) 874·783 1

Ticket Offi ce: 874 7464

Admi nistration: 874·7850

General Directors Circle Info: 874 7877

Group Ticket Discounts for parties of ten or more : 874·7894 MOT's Speake r's Bureau for guest lectu rers at yo ur event: 874-7850 MOT' s Commu nt iy Prog rams for entertainment at your event: 874·7894 TDD

Voice 874·7878 Fax 87 1·7213

Emergency Phone Numbers

During Perfonnances:

Fisher Theat re: (3 13) 872·4221

Mason ic Temple Theatre : (3 13) 832·5500

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Mich igan Opera Theatre Admi nistrative Offi ce : 65 19 Second Avenue , Detro it, Michigan 48202

MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE ABRIEF HISTORY

Michigan Opera Theatre (MOT), cited by the Detroit media as "one of the city's three cultural jewels," is the State of Michigan 's premier opera company serving as a state-wide cultural resource committed to producing the very best professional productions from the grand opera, operetta, and musical theatre repertory . The company now augments its season with presentations of grand classical ballet. Founded and directed by internationally recognized impresario David DiChiera , MOT has quickly ascended the ranks of its more than 100 peer companies to assume the prestigious position as one of the nation's leading opera companies.

Within its 22 year history, MOT has offered the Detroit community outstanding main stage repertory ranging from the comedy of Mozart to the drama of Verdi to the verismo of Sondheim. Additionally, the company boasts the presentation of neglected works that have been rewarded with national PBS telecasts; a musical theatre revival that was sent to Broadway; the world premiere of Pasatieri 's Washington Square ; the American premiere of three works from the Aimenian and Polish opera heritage - Anoush, The Haunted Castle and King Roger; rarely seen Black American works such as Scott Joplin's Treemonisha; the historic Detroit concert debut of Luciano Pavarotti; and a National Public Radio broadcast of Norma starring Dame Joan Sutherland in her historic fmal performances of the title role .

The company's philosophy of offering young aspiring artists performance opportunities is well regarded, and particular recognition has come for its role in the emergence of such outstanding Black American singers as Kathleen Battle,

Maria Ewing, Leona Mitchell, Carmen Balthrop , Wilhelmenia Fernandez , Vinson Cole, Andrew Smith and conductor Willie Waters. The spirit of this opportunity is kept alive armually with the Young Artists Apprentice Program, which offers nationally recruited singers and production personnel performance and career opportunities.

During its first 15 years, MOT made its home in the Music Hall Center, a landmark theatre that was saved by the community. Prior to its first professional season in 1971 , the company's aspirations found expression in the educational component of the now defunct Detroit Grand Opera Association. With the success of DGOA's Overture To Opera company under David DiChiera, it became apparent that Detroit wanted to sustain a full time, professional opera company of its own, one that would provide a main stage season at the Music Hall and could also serve the greater Detroit and State of Michigan communities with opera entertainment.

Under the gUidance and nationally recognized leadership of educator and composer Karen VanderKioot DiChiera , MOTs popular and successful winter residency program is now in its 17th year of touring the State, bringing opera to communities in both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas. Furthermore, the company's 12 year old education department has taken the national lead in providing performance pieces that both educate and entertain families and young audiences about the perils of substance abuse and a variety of social issues .

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Michigan Opera Theatre has gained further national esteem with David DiChiera's additional appointments as the artistic director of the successful Dayton Opera in Ohio , and as the general director of the multimillion dollar Opera Pacific located in California's Orange County. This relationship among all three companies has proven to be a successful means of costeffective co -productions of lavish , new main stage productions and for the development and presentation of important community education performances . This unique tricompany framework that David DiChiera directs is nationally regarded as a positive and innovative formula for the future of opera production.

MOT has taken steps to ensure its future by purchasing th e Grand Circus Theatre in downtown Detroit for its permanent home as The Detroit Opera House The project includes the renovation and expansion of the existing facility to house all of the company's main stage, education and audience amenity needs.

As a non-profit company, MOT derives its armual income from a variety of sources including the sale of tickets , both season subscriptions and single performances ; through the contributions of private donors, corporations , foundations , state and federal agencies; and through special fund raising events coordinated by a body of dedicated volunteers. While the co mpany's day to day operations are directed by a staff of 30, the organization is governed by a 38 member Board of Directors with further guidance by the 264 member Board of Trustees.

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TRUSTEES

DIRECTORS

1 991·92

Mr. Robert E. Dewar

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Dr. David DiChiera

President

Mr. C. Thomas Toppin

Secretary

Mr: Cameron B. Duncan

Treasurer

Mrs. Robyn J. Arrington

Mrs . Donald C. Austin

Mr. J Addison Bartush

Mr. Philip E. Benton, Jr.

Mrs. Peter Cooper

Mrs. Charles M. Endicott

Mrs . Roger Fridholm

Mr. John C. Griffin

Mr. David B. Hermelin

Mr. Robert Hurst

Mr. Leonard C. Jaques

Mrs. William E. Johnston

Mrs Charles Kessler

Dr. Richard W. Kulis

Mr. Walton A. Lewis

Mr. Bud Liebler

Mr. Eugene Miller

Mr. Robert T. O'Connell

Mr. Jules 1. Pallone

Mr. David Pollack

Mr. Alan E. Schwartz

Ms Carol Silvestro

Mr. S. Kinnie Smith

Mr. Frank Stella

Mr. Robert C. VanderKloot

Mrs William P Vititoe

Mr. and Mrs. Lynn A. Townsend

DIREOORS AND FOUNDING MEMBERS

Founding Chairmen

Hon and Mrs. Avern L. Cohn

Mr. and Mrs. John DeCarlo

Dr. and Mrs. David DiChiera

Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Gershenson

Mr. and Mrs. Donald C Graves

Hon. and Mrs. Wade McCree , Jr.

Mr. Hany J. Nede rlander

Mr. E. Hruwood Rydholm

Mr. and Mrs. Neil Snow

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Strichartz

Mr. and Mrs Robert C. VanderKloot

Mr. and Mrs. Sam B. Williams

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore O. Yntema

DIRECTORS EMERITUS

Mr. Frank W. Donovan

Mr. H. James Gram

BOARD O F

TRUSTEES

1991-92

Mr. and Mrs . Edmund Ahe e

Dr. and Mrs. Roger M. Ajluni

Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Allesee

Dr. Lourdes V. Andaya

Dr. and Mrs. Agustin Arbulu

Mrs. Robyn J. Arrington

Dr. and Mrs. Donald C Austin

Mrs. James Merriam Barnes

Mr. and Mrs. J. Addison Bartush

Mr. L. Karl Bates

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Alan Baun

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Bell II

Mr. and Mrs. W. Victor Benjamin

Mr. and Mrs . Philip E. Benton , Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Bett i

Mr. John!. Bloom

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Borden

Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Bortz, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Cascio

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence G. Catallo

Ms. Virginia Clementi

Hon. Avern L. Cohn

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cooper

Mr. and Mrs. James F. Cordes

Mr. and Mrs. Rodkey Craighead

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cregar

Mr. Ara J Drakdjian

Julia Donovan Darlow

Mr. Richard C. Webb & John Corbett O'Meara

Mr. Martin Westfall

Mr. Gary L. White

Mrs R. Alexander Wrigley

Mr. and Mrs. John W Day

Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Derd erian

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E Dewar

Dr. David DiChiera

Mr. Morton Zieve & Karen VanderKloot DiChiera

Melodee A. DuBois

Mrs. Hilda Ettenheimer

Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Ewing

Mr. and Mrs Frank S. Marra

Hon. Jack and Dr. Bettye Arrington-

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ewing Martin

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Fisher, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Fisher, III

Mr. and Mrs. E. Robert McCabe

Mr. and Mrs. William T.

Mr. and Mrs. Louis P. Fontana McCormick, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin A. Frenkel

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Fridholm

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Friduss

Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Gerisch

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Germack , Jr.

Mrs. Wade H. McCree, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene A. Miller

Mr. and Mrs . Milton J. Miller

Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Miller, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. G.O. Herbert

Mrs. Aaron H. Gershenson Moorehead , Jr.

Dr. and Mrs. Pierre Gianunanco

Mr. and Mrs. Vito P. Gioia

Mr. and Mrs. Alan L. Gornick

Mr. and Mrs. H James Gram

Mrs. Katherine Gribbs

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Griffin

Dr. and Mrs. Berj H. Haidostian

Mr. and Mrs. William R. Halling, Jr.

Mrs Robert M Hamady

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh G. Harn ess

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Harris

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Hart

Mr. and Mrs. E. Jan Hartmann

Mr. and Mrs. David B. Hermelin

Mr. and Mrs. George Hill

Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Hollow

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Hurst

ay

Hon. and Mrs. Joseph Impastato

Mr. and Mrs E Clarence Mularoni

Mr. and Mrs. Hany Nede rland er

Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Nine

Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. O'C onnell

Mr. and Mrs. Jules L. Pallone

Mr. and Mrs. Brock E. Plumb

Mrs. Ralph Po lk

Mr. and Mrs. David Pollack

Mrs. John Prepolec

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Robelli

Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Roge l

Mr. and Mrs. Hans Rogind

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew M Savel

Dr. and Mrs. Norman Schakne

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schneidewind

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schultz

Mr. and Mrs. Alan E Schwartz

Mr. and Mrs. Donald E.

Mr. and Mrs. Verne lstock Schwendemann

Mrs David Jacknow

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jaqu es

Mr. and Mrs Wesley R. Johnson

Miss H. Barbara Johnston

Mrs. William E. Johnston

Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Jos eff

Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Jospey

Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell!. Kafarski

Dr. and Mrs . Charl es Kessler

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene L. Klein

Mr. and Mrs. Semon E. Knudsen

Mr. Jay Kogan

Ms. Reva Kogan

Mr. and Mrs. William Ku

Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Kuhn

Dr. and Mrs. Richard W. Kulis

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C Lamparter

Mr. and Mrs. Louis E Lataif

Dr. and Mrs. Robert S. Levine

Mr. and Mrs. David B. Lewis

Mrs. Leonard T Lewis

Mr. and Mrs. Walton A. Lewis

Dr. and Mrs. Kim K. Lie

Mr. and Mrs. Bud Liebler

Dr. and Mrs . Robert Lisak

Mr. and Mrs Thomas E. Long

Mr. and Mrs Alan G Loofbourrow

Mr. and Mrs. James H. loPrete

Ms. Carol Silvestro

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sloan

Mr. and Mrs. S. Kinney Smith

Ms . Phyllis Funk Snow

Mr. and Mrs Alan Sp enc er

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Starkwea th er

Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Stell a

Mr. and Mrs. George Strumbos

Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Taylor

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Thomas

Mr. and Mrs. C Thomas Toppin

Mr. and Mrs. Lynn A. Townsend

Mr. and Mrs. James J. Trebilcott

Mr. and Mrs. Robert C VanderKloot

Dr. and Mrs Arthur Victor

Mr. and Mrs. George C. Vinc ent

Mr. and Mrs. William Vititoe

Mr. and Mrs Harold G Warner

Mr. and Mrs Richard C. Webb

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Westfall

Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. White

Mr. and Mrs. R. Jamison Williams

Dr. and Mrs Sam B. Williams

Mr. and Mrs. Eric A. Wiltshire

Mrs. Charles A. Wollenzin , Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Worsley

Mr. and Mrs. R. Alexander Wrigley

Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Young

Hon . Joan E. Young & James E N. Huntley

Mr. and Mrs Cameron B. Duncan

Lady Easton

Mrs. Charles M. End icott

Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse S. Lucarelli

Dr. and Mrs Robert E. Mack & Mr. Thomas L. Schellenberg

Mr. and Mrs John Malasky

Mrs. Jessie B. Marm

Mr. and Mrs. Harold M. Marko

Mr. and Mrs. Morton Zi eve

Ms. Lucia Zurkowski

Mr. Roy Zurkowski

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THE DETROIT OPERA HOUSE PROJEO

Upon entering the Grand Circus Park District, one is struck by the abundance of historical edifices towering above on all sides. Behind the facades lie treasures from decades past, monuments to a city once known as the Paris of the Midwest. when vaudeville was king.

However , during the early days of the Capitol Theater's existence, the Symphony performed Sunday concerts on its stage as well.

Designed in what was prophetically called the "Opera House" style, the theatre changed hands and names several times, finally closing its doors as the Grand Circus Theater in November 1985 . Michigan Opera Theatre purchased the building on December 31, 1988 to become its future permanent home as the new Detroit Opera House

impact of the Theatre District is already clearly evident with the restoration of the Fox, Gem Theatre, State Theatre, Music Hall, YWCA Building and Women's City Club Building. The results have been dramatic. New tenants occupying over 300,000 square feet of commercial space have been moved back into the area. Four new restaurants have opened, and over 1200 new full and parttime jobs have been created or moved to the area As a testimony to the area's revitalization, over 1,200,000 people attended theatre events in the district last year.

Situated on the comer of Broadway and Park, south of Grand Circus Park, is one of the finest of these theatrical jewels , the Grand Circus Theater. This "Super Palace" first opened its doors as The Capitol Theater on January 12, 1922. At the time of its gala premiere, the theater was the fifth largest in the world . Designed by renowned theatre architect C. Howard Crane, who later designed the Fox Theatre , the Capitol Theater was the first in a series of palatial vaudeville and moving picture houses of the 20s that surrounded Grand Circus Park and established the area as the hub of Detroit's theatrical activity

As with all of C. Howard Crane's 250 theater designs nation-wide , the Grand Circus ' acoustical properties are considered to be among the finest anywhere. Prior to the Capitol Theater's construction, the architect had built the acoustically perfect, world renowned Orchestra Hall. the present home of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

Not only will the company's productions fmally have a suitable home, but so too will its administrative staff and Community Programs Department. It will be a house whose schedule is governed by the opera company rather than a landlord. The Detroit Opera House will provide an identity for Michigan Opera Theatre as an integral part of Detroit's artistic community, a facility not only for the production of mainstage performances throughout the year but as a home base for technicians, community education and outreach programs, skilled administrators who can participate in the plethora of community activities that surround the opera house. Thus, the Detroit Opera House can be the center of artistic endeavors year round .

Michigan Opera Theatre 's vision for its future is part of a grand plan for a revitalized entertainment and performing arts district in downtown Detroit. The Detroit Opera House is being developed to complete the district , provide a broader 'programming base, bring more employees into the area and introduce new life year-round. The economic

Detroit needs this kind of redevelopment project for the increased tax base and jobs it provides, and because it paves the way for projects of a similar nature. The restored Opera House and theatre district in general can make an entire section of the city viable again, bringing people to an area that was once neglected. One has only to look at Cleveland's Playhouse Square to see how the

Artist's rendering of the Broadway side of the Detroit Opera House.

revitalization of ari abandoned theatre district can spark the economic revival of the city it serves.

As an opera house , the Detroit Opera House's auditorium compares very favorably with the world 's major opera houses. In terms of volume and shape it bears remarkable resemblance to the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco, Prinzregenten Theatre of Munich, the Staatsoper in Vienna and Teatro alia Scala in Milan. It also provides some of the most intimate, acoustically superb seating in the world. It is indeed remarkable that , designing for a vauQeville home, C. Howard Crane created one of the most superb opera auditoriums to be found anywhere.

On the other hand, opera requires a dramatically different stage than vaudeville. Opera is the amalgamation of several art forms into one epic form , and thus demands facilities of epic resources and proportions. An opera such as

Aida, for instance , requires a 70 piece symphony orchestra in the pit. plus a cast of singers , chorus, supernumeraries and dancers amounting to 250 people on stage. Behind the scenes are stage hands, wardrobe, wig and makeup personnel, stage management and production staff. Mounting an opera is akin to marshalling the troops in a battle, and a stage needs enormous spaces to move these forces with ease, as in battle, from one place to another.

To accomplish this , the Detroit Opera Hou se's current 28 foot deep stage must be demolished and a 65 foot stage erected in its place. A 50 foot proscenium opening is required with an 85 foot high ceiling behind it and adequate wing space at right and left to prepare scenery and people for entrances and to provide storage. These modifications will result in the largest stagehouse of any theatre in Detroit, one id ea lly suited for the production of grand opera, large musical

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theatre productions and AI classical ballet.

The Detroit Opera House will make a major contribution to the economic strength of Detroit as well as establish Michigan Opera Theatre as a more vital cultural resource for the State. A permanent hom e assures the company's future, and creates new opportunities for artistic endeavors, both in terms of scope and quality.

The vision of the Opera House has already received the support of many of our community's corporations , foundations, civic leaders and friends of MOT through leadership gifts. In the coming year, we will be reaching out to individuals, private and public institutions and corporations in a more public way to seek financial support for this most important project. To learn more about and become involved in the Detroit Opera House project, please contact the Development Department of Michigan Opera Theatre , 313/874-7850.

ADMINISTRATION AND PRODUCTION STAFF

David DiChiera .... ..... ...... ... ...... General Director

John Le?erg .......... ..... ........... .Interim Managing Director

Ronald G. Allen Director oj Productions

Karen VanderKloot DiChiera Director oj Community Programs

John A. Fredrickson ChieJFinancial Officer

Rebecca L. Happel ................................. Director oj Public Relations

Steve Haviaras Director oj Marketing

Mitchell Krieger Director oj Artistic Resources

Midge Stulberg .......... ..... ... .... ............ .. ... Ch ieJ Development Officer

ADMINISTRATION

Kurt Howard

Executive Assistant to the General Director Tri-Company Coordinatpr

Ilene Andrews Receptionist

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Roger L. Bingaman

Associate Director/Music Director

Dolores Tobis

Office and Marketing Manager

DEVELOPMENT

Mary Parkhill

Associate Director oj Development

Mary Bucher

Assistant Director oj Development Jor Individual Giving

Katie Kelly

Assistant Director oj Development Jor Volunteer and Special Ev ents

Jennifer Marling

Corporate Officer and Developmen t Operations Manager

FINANCE/COMPUTER SERVICES

William T Schulz Controller

Walker Guthrie

Systems Administrator

William Kirk

Research Manager and Data Entry Clerk

MARKETING/PUBLIC RELATIONS

Christine Donaldson Marketing Proje cts Coordinator

Donna Rogers Public Relations and Marketing Representative

Jerome Magid Photographer

TICKET OFFICE

Denise Nikcevich

Ticket Services Manager

Kimberly Gray

Ticket Services Assistant and Acco untant Assistant

PRODUCTION

Artistic Administration

Dee Dorsey

Production Schedule and Audition Coordinator

JudiAmmar Artist Services Coordinator

Chris Jones Assistant Directo r

Joe Horan Transportation

Costumes

Ulla Hettinger

Costume Coordinator

Mary Leyendecker

Assistant Costumer

Elsen Associates

Make-up and Hair Design

Teresa Wertman

Wig/Make-up Coordinator

Music Department

David DiChiera

Music Director

Suzanne Acton

Chorus Master/Assistant Music Director

Roger L. Bingaman

Orchestra Administrator

Steve Gathman

Diane Lord

Accompanists

Jane Bassett

Dance Captain

Stage Management

Leigh Anne Huckaby

Production Stage Manager

Brett Finley

Stage Manager

Dee Dorsey

Helen Meade

Assistant Stage Managers

Technical Staff

Steve Bergman

Technical Director

Kendall Smith

Lighting Consultant

Alexandra Pontone Assistant Lighting Designer

Thomas Anderson Properties Coordinator

Robert Mesinar

John C. Johnson

Production Electricians

John Kinsora

Production Carpenter

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MUSICAL NUMBERS

Side by Side All Comedy Tonight. ..... ........... .. ..... .. ........ ... ... .. .... All All

The Little Things All

You Must Meet My Wife Bill , All

Not Getting Married ............................. Nancy, All Joanna Ron

Not While I'm Around Bill

Pretty Women Bill , Ron

Ladies Who Lunch Ladies

Anyone Can Whistle .................... .......... Maureen

Broadway Baby ......................................... Nancy

Barcelona Bill, Maureen

You Could Drive a Person Crazy Ladies, Ron

A Weekend in the Country .............................. All Intermission

Side by Side , Pianos

Buddy's Blues Bill , Ron and Ladies

Wiliting Around for the Girls All

Losing My Mind Nancy

Could I Leave You Maureen

Beautiful Girls : Bill

Being Alive ........... ... .. .................... .... .... ........ Ron

Conversation Piece (medley) ............................ All Side by Side by Side All

ABOUT THE SONDHEIM MUSICALS

Anyone Can Whistle

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

The action takes place in an imaginary township under the control of a corrupt Mayor and her evil aides. A phony miracle is concocted to attract tourists to the area. Initially a failure, Whistle has become more and more respected. Song: Anyone Can Whistle.

Company

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

This musical takes a stinging look at the state of matrimony, particularly in a big city - New York City. Various married couples try to convince a 35-year-old bachelor that he should marry , but they do not always present very good role models for marriage. Songs: Company , Side by Side , Little Things , You Could Drive a Person Crazy, Barcelona , Being Alive

Follies

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Various cast members of the old Weismann shows gather at a reunion just before the theater is to be tom down and replaced with a parking lot. As they recall their youth, we see them as young performers doing their numbers. We also find out about their lives, as the title of the show has double meaning. The set is a stage of a decrepit theater, but suddenly it is transformed into a Ziegfeld Follies-type setting for the finale. Songs: Broadway Baby , Beautiful Girls, Could I Leave You, Losing My Mind

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Hero, in love with a slave girl he cannot afford to buy, turns his problems over to a fast-talking slave, Pseudolus. Mter a good deal of low comedy and confUSion, all is straightened out - lovers are united and Pseudolus is set free. Based on the hilarious works of the ancient Roman playwright Plautus. Song: Comedy Tonight

A Little Night Music

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Sweden at the tum of the century. The central character is a middle-aged actress, and the plot concerns her family and loves. Based on Ingmar Bergman's film Smiles oj a Summer Night. Songs: You Must Meet My Wife, A Weekend in the Country, Send in the Clowns

Sweeney Todd

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

A cut-throat barber practices above a pie shop supplying it with cheap and easy meat! A grand gUignol tale of lust and revenge Victorian London is presented as a plague-spot -a dark grotesque underworld. Songs: Joanna, Not While I'm Around, Pretty Women

Additional Songs From ...

Do I hear a Waltz? Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Evening Primrose Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Teleplay by James Goldman

The Girls of Summer

Incidental music by Stephen Sondheim

Gypsy Music by Jule Styne

Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

West Side Story Music by Leonard Bernstein

Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

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STEPHEN SONDHEIM: BROADWAY BABY

By Kathleen Kozlowski

Young boys often wish to emulate their fathers, to follow in their footsteps , to add the "& Son" to the family business. If Stephen Sondheim had adhered strictly to that notion , Manhattan would have had

surrogate father , Oscar Hammerstein II .

Hammerstein, famed Broadway lyricist whose legendary partnership with Richard Rodgers was preceded by pairings with early twentieth century Broadway titans Sigmund Romberg and Jerome Kern , was the summer neighbor of young Stephen and his mother. Sondheim , an only child, was unoffiCially adopted by the Hammerstein brood. And a special bond was formed between the living legend and the future one

When he was fifteen, Sondheim and two classmates wrote a musical, and Sondheim, with notions of being "the first fifteen year old ever to have a musical done on Broadway, " asked Hammerstein to read it, with the idea that Hammerstein would produce this masterpiece. "I told him to read it objectively , as though he didn't know me - as something that crossed his desk on a totally professional level." Sondheim was unprepared for the "totally objective" opinion Hammerstein offered.

experience as well. The legendary lyricist gifted Sondheim with a photograph bearing the inscription, "To Steve, my friend and teacher."

While Hammerstein's lessons instructed the young Sondheim on what to do when writing for theatre, the young lyricist/composer's debt to Hammerstein also provided him with the opportunity to learn what would not work for him , and determine what creative processes thwarted, rather than inspired , his creativity. Sondheim learned this lesson through his pained collaboration with Hammerstein's long-time partner, Richard Rodgers. While Sondheim had successfully collaborated with Leonard Bernstein (West Side Story) and Jule Styne (Gypsy), he triumphed in his first attempt at writing both the music and lyrics for the stage (A FUnny Thing Happened On The Way to the Forum), and had even chalked up one noble failure (Anyone Can Whistle ,

which became a cult favorite due to its popular cast recording). He preferred the laborious task of providing both the lyrics and music But when Hammerstein, dying of cancer, asked his young friend to fill in for him and write lyrics for Rodgers , Sondheim felt compelled to accept.

Rodgers , whose pen composed many of musical theater 's most memorable melodies (Oklahoma , Carousel, The Sound oj Music, Pal Joey), was not noted for his modesty or tactfulness. Rodgers did not feel that working with theater's newest lyrical wunderkind was a blessing, and berated young Sondheim continually. Do I Hear A Waltz? was the first and only pairing of Rodgers & Sondheim.

Sondheim has , with the exception of his involvement in the revival of Candide, handled the musical and lyrical chores himself since Waltz.

And as the successes of Company, Pacific Overtures ,

another garment manufacturer. Fortunately for musical theatre , motion picture and opera fans, Stephen Sondheim chose not to follow in his biological father's footsteps , but in the path of his

"Well, it's the worst thing I've ever read." But Hammerstein quickly added, "Now, I didn't say that it was untalented, I said that it was terrib le. And if you want to know why it's terrible I'll tell you. " And then Hammerstein began to break down each scene, each line for Sondheim . As the protegee "reflected years later , ".. .in that afternoon I learned more about songwriting and the musical theater than most people learn in a lifetime. I was getting the distillation of thirty years experience."

It was a lesson well learned , and Hamrnmerstein must have felt that he benefitted from the

A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, A Sunday in the Park with George and Into the Woods attest, the talent which Hammerstein spotted in 1947 has 110m fruit. Even Sondheim's works which are considered failures by the Great White Way's standards (Follies, Merrily We Roll Along and Assassins - which never made it to Broadway) contain musical numbers which have gained popularity with theater and non-theater audiences.

Arthur Laurents, who provided the book for West Side Story and Anyone Can Whistle, once remarked, "without question, Steve is the best Broadway lyricist, past or present." Sondheim, although undoubtably pleased with the praise, cred!ts his success to his collaborators. Sondheim had learned from Hammerstein the importance of a strong book to a musical, and has preferred to enlist another talent to write or adapt the book. "A book is not only the dialogue, its the scheme of the show." In addition to providing the show with structure, the book also provides Sondheim with inspiration. "Any bookwriter I work with knows I'm going to steal from him," Sondheim laughs, adding "I try to help him out whenever 1 can , too."

Sondheim has enjoyed successful collaborations with his directors and bookwriters . He has worked with novelists (Wideman) and college professors turned directors (James Lapine). Yet Sondheim did not work on the original production of Side By Side By Sondheim ; after all, his contribution (the words and music) had already taken three decades of effort.

The British theatre-going public has always been delighted by Sondheim's work; Ned Sherrin, a popular British BBC personality , and several other English talents originally conceived Side By Side as a one-time only performance to serve as a fundraiser. But the show's popularity provided for not only an extended London run, but a Broadway production (with Hal Prince producing), and numerous revivals.

What was the key to the work's success? For one thing, it provided theatre-goers, who had long chastised Sondheim for having a lack of feeling or heart, to re-evaluate the songs. This examination, with the works as stand-alone numbers as opposed to part of a musical's tightly written

fr.amework, allowed for a stronger focus on the lyrics, words which evoke despair, joy, bewilderment, great love and loss.

Sondheim's foray into mainstream and popular culture had also begun to reap rewards by the mid-70s: popular recording artists clamored to sing Sondheim

ballads on the heels of Judy Collin's pop hit version of "Send In The Clowns"; and Sondheim's melodies appeared on the silver screen, with the movie version of A Little Night Music , and Sondheim's scoring of The Seven Percent Solution. Sondheim also turned screenwriter , co-scripting with actor Anthony Perkins the mystery motion picture

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The Last oj Sheila. So perhaps the public was ready, at last, for the music of Sondheim.

The reviews for the musical revue were almost unanimously favorable, with critics who had never shown much enthusiasm for his shows becoming mesmerized by his songs.

And to many, both in the

theatre or simply musical theatre aficiandos, the accolades were long overdue. As Harold Prince remarked , A "I think it (Side By Side) W certainly called attention to Steve 's music. I think ultimately the show made _ people look more clearly athis astonishing body of work."

Did you know

that Stephen Sondheim:

• composed the New York Times crossword puzzle for over two years?

• wrote original songs for Warren Beatty's Dick Tracy? Sondheim's pen provided the ballad "What Can You Lose?" sung by Madonna.

• got his professional writing break by scriptwriting for the television series Topper?

• studied composition with the influential avant-garde composer and teacher, Milton Babbitt.

• - an inveterate game player and collector - devised his own version of the game Murder , which was so ingenious that he and Anthony Perkins used it as the basis for a movie script , The Last oJSheila, with James Mason and Raquel Welch. Jerome Magid- Photography

MUSICAL SYNOPSIS OF SCENES

Act I

Scene 1: A Railway Coach. Morning , July 4, 1912

ROCK ISLAND

Charlie Cowell & Travelling Salesmen

Scene 2: River City , Iowa, Center ofTown Immediately following.

IOWA STUBBORN

Townspeople of River City

TROUBLE .......... .... ..... .. .... .... .. .. .. .. ........... ...... ... .. .... .... .... .. Harold and Townspeople

Sc ene 3: The Paroos' House. That evening.

PIANO LESSON Marian , Mrs. Paroo, Amaryllis

GOODNIGHT MY SOMEONE Marian

Sce ne 4: Madison Gymnasium Thirty minutes later.

SEVENlY-SIX TROMBONES .............. .. .......... .. .................... Harold , Boys and Girls

SiNCERE .......... .. ..... ...... .. .... ...... .. .... ........ .......... ...... .. .. .... Olin , Oliver, Ewart, Jac ey

Sce ne 5: Exterior of Madison Library Imm ediately followin g.

THE SADDER-BUT-WISER GIRL Harold and Marcellus

PICKALITTLE ...... .. .. .Eulali e, Maud, Ethel , Alm a , Mrs . Squires , Ladies of River City

GOODNIGHT LADIES .... .. .... .... ...... .. .... .... ...... .... ...... .. .... .. Olin , Oliver, Ewart , Jacey

Sce ne 6: Interior of Madison Library Imm ediately followin g.

MARIAN THE L1BRARlAN

Sce ne 7: A Street. Th e follo wing Sat urd ay noon.

Sce ne 8: The Paroos ' Porch . Th at eve ning.

Harold , Boys and Girls

MY WHITE KNIGHT Marian

Sce ne 9: Ce nt er of Town. Noon , th e followin g Sa turday.

WELLS FARGO WAGO N.. .. .... .. ...... .. ...... .. .... .. .. ...... .. .... ..winthrop and Towns peopl e

Act II

Sce ne 1: Madison Gymnasium Th e following Tuesd ay eve nin g.

IT'S YOU ........ .. .... .. .. .. ................ .. ............ .. ..................... Olin , Oliver, Ewart, Ja cey

SHIPOO PI ... ..... ... .. .... ..... .. ................ ............ ... .... ..... ........ .... .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. .. .Marc ellu s

PICKALITTLE REPRISE Eulali e, Maud, Eth el, Alm a, Mrs. Squires and Lad ie s

Sce ne 2: Th e Hotel Porch Th e followin g Wedn es day eve ning.

L1DA ROSE Olin , Oliver, Ewart , Jacey WILL I EVER TELL YO U Mari an

Sce ne 3: Th e Paroos ' Porch. Imm edi ate ly followin g.

GARY , INDIANA Winthrop

Sc ene 4: The Footbridge Fifteen minutes later.

IT'S YOU BALLET

TILL THERE WAS YOU .......... .. .. .. ...... .............. ...... .. .... .... .. .. .. .... Marian and Harold

Sce ne 5: A Street. Immediately following.

SEVENlY-SIX TROMBONES and GOODNIGHT MY SOMEONE Harold and Marian

Sce ne 6: Madison Park. A few minutes later

TILL THERE WAS YOU REPRISE .... .... .............. .. .............. ...... ............ .... .. .. .. Harold

Sc ene 7: River City High School Ass embly Room . Immediately following .

FINALE Entire Company

PERFORMANCES:

Thursday, student matinee

October 15 at 10 a.m.

Friday , October 16 at 8 p.m.

Saturday , October 17 at 8 p.m.

Sunday , October 18 at 6:30 p.m .

Tuesday , student matinee

October 20 at 10 a.m.

Wednesday , October 21 at 1 p.m.

Thursday , October 22 at 8 p.m.

Friday , October 23 at 8 p.m.

Saturday , October 24 at 2 and 8 p.m.

Sunday, October 25 at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m.

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CONFESSIONS OF AN IOWA ENTHUSIAST

By Kathl ee n Kozlowski

The title The Music Man is a misnomer, for Professor Harold Hill, the lead character, is not a musician in the traditional sense; the only melodies he plays are those filled with merry larceny. Yet the title is appropriate when applied to the man who not only wrote the words and music , but also the book to his first musical play and captured several Tony Awards - Meredith Willson.

Wlllson wrote the book of The Music Man, as well as its music and ,lyrics, a triple play that has yet to be surpassed in contemporary musical theatre. Only Noel Coward of the English stage has done that in recent years. How Willson managed to pull it off on his first try is as storybook as his tale.

Phillip Sousa and toured the United States and Europe with the world-famous Sousa band. Willson also played th e flute for the New York Philharmonic under Arturo Toscanini and Willem Mengelberg .

In 1929, a summer stint with the Seattle Symphony led Willson into conducting and a job as music director of a San Francisco-based radio network. For the next two decades Meredith Willson made his career in radio, becoming one of radio's brightest luminaries.

He was West Coast music director for NBC , headquartered in Hollywood Comfortable on both sides of the microphone , Willson could be found hosting his own shows or playing the foil for such personalities as George Bums or Gracie Allen. He also developed the idea of a radio program composed of the topselling popular songs, which became the long-running Hit Parade.

In addition to his musical gifts, Willson also possessed a delightful sense of humor and an antic sense of imagination. And he could write . In 1948 he published his humorous accounts of his career, entitled And There I Stood with My Piccolo, which became a best -seller.

Yet contemporaries of Meredith Willson were probably not surprised. At an age when most men are planning for retirement, Willson decided to conquer a new frontier. And he came prepared, having already accomplished enough musical (and writing) success for several men.

He also wrote and produced Hit Parade tunes such as "You and J" and co-wrote Tallulah Bankhead 's popular send-off song "May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You." Willson's prolific pen also composed serious orchestral music , including two symphonies and the musical scores to the film classics The

Agreat deal of the book was devoted to Willson 's memory of the Iowa of his youth. His reflections were filled with warmth , humor and a bit of self-mockery. When an interviewer asked Willson just when he actually did leave Iowa, Willson replied , 'To tell you the truth , I never left."

City, Iowa and whips the town into a frenzy over the possibility of starting a boys band . The band will "keep the young ones

Great Dictator and Little Faxes. In World War II, Willson was among the numerous talents which provided Armed Fortes Radio broadcasts with its musical programming.

Broadway career with Where's Charley?, was a strong supporter of the idea, even going so far as to suggest that Willson appear in the musical. Willson initially balked, but finally took the idea seriously when Broadway producers formally suggested that he try writing in 1951. Although the basic idea had evolved from the tale of a band leader to a con man, the former Sousa band member retained the band theme as a main plot element. The main character is a fascinating , endearing fraud. The glib-tongued, fast-footed woman-chasing "Professor" Harold Hill, a travelling salesman from Gary, Indiana, ,------------------------------, blusters into staid River Willson was born in 1-902 in Mason City , Iowa , a town of 2,000 not unlike the fictional River City of The Music Man Already a flute and piccolo virtuoso when he graduated from high school at 16, he went to New York to study music at the Damrosch Institute (predecessor of Juillard). He was only 19 years old when he won the post of principal flutist with John

Enchanted by the witty and warm memoirs , people began urging Willson to write a musical comedy about the Iowa of his youth. His good friend Frank Loesser, who had recently launched his own

moral after school" promises Hill, as he charms the townspeople into financially backing a band he never intends to form. But the con man is the victim of the ultimate game - love - and reforms as the result of

When an interviewer asked Willson just when he actually did leave Iowa, Willson replied, "To tell you the truth, I never left. "

affection - from both the townspeople and their libralian, Malian Paroo.

the composer incorporated some changes. Needless to say, Willson was more than a bit surprised to learn in January of 1956, while reading the New York Times, that the producers were shelving production of his work.

Patrick CaSSidy, the son of Shirley Jones, who played Malian in the movie version. "Patrick told us he was actually in the movie , too," said Willson. "His mother was pregnant with him when it was shot."

When Willson began writing his first Broadway musical, he did not envision the work that lay ahead of him. "I guess I, might have done 30 or 40 full rewrites before I got it right," Willson later recounted. Fortunately, Willson had his background to draw upon; not , only was he Iowa stubborn, he was also Iowa-bred, and drew upon his boyhood memories with great frequency.

Willson's 1959 memoirs reflected not only his greatest musical hit but also his own dilemma. "But He Doesn't Know the Territory" not only chronicles the evolution of The Music Man, it was also the lament of legitimate salesmen who suffered from Harold Hill's antics; yet it also served as Willson's anthem Although a professional musician for several decades, the composer soon learned that musical theatre was a very different beast to master.

In June of 1954, Willson felt the show was ready, and contacted legendary producers Feuer and Martin for an audition. With his wife Rini, a professional soprano, Willson played and sang the score. Although Feuer & Martin were busy mounting Cole Porter's Silk Stockings, they promised to produce Willson's work,after

Taking a breather from the piece, Willson became involved in composing and conducting a San Diego production entitled The California Story. Delighted with his collaboration with Franklin Lacey on this project, asked Lacey to assist him with The Music Man By November 1956, the 32nd draft was completed, and Willson contacted producer Kermit Bloomgarden, who had most recently mounted Loesser' s Most Happy Fella. Bloomgarden, straight-faced throughout the audition, met with Willson the next day to ask for "the privilege of producing your beautiful play."

And thus America was introduced to Harold Hill. Veteran producer Ernest Martin once said, 'The favorite character of all audiences is a lovable rogue." When con man Harold Hill of the 76 trombones finally did erupt onto the stage of Broadway's Majestic Theatre (where theatregoers are currently attending The Phantom of the Opera), he proved Ernie Martin to be a master of understatement. Harold Hill cast his spell, not only on the Iowans, but also the most jadded theatergoer, launching a Broadway run that lasted 1,375 performances.

Meredith Willson reported in 1980 that since 1957 there had probably not been a week when The Music Man was not being performed somewhere. Willson had just seen the graduating class of Beverly Hills High School present the musical with a cast that included

The simplicity of The Music Man countered the frentic pace in which the modem world , a short four decades from 1912, had entered. The musical offered a respite from the Cold War, the Red scare, the violence which met the civil rights movement and world wide political showdowns, such as the Cuba missile crisis

People were eager for a rest, to be told that life was simpler and sweeter, and needless to say, they greeted The Music Man with an almost unparalleled enthusiasm. The Music Man was just what every theatergoer was looking for: "A very happy show."

1957 brought the first works of two legendary composers to Broadway: West Side Story launched the career of Stephen Sondheim, and The Music Man, which added musical theater to Meredith Willson's long list of credentials. Sadly, Willson only wrote two other works for the musical theater: The Unsinkable Molly Brown and Here ' s Love, an adaptation of the movie Miracle on 34th Street.

This very happy show included a wealth of songs which have become musical theater standards: ''Trouble,'' "Goodnight My Someone," "The Sadder but Wiser Girl," "Gary, Indiana,""TiIl There Was You," "Wells Fargo Wagon" and the Sousaesque "Seventy-Six Trombones. "

The Music Man presented a happy slice of Americana, while the other Broadway hit of the season, West Side Story, was a modem Romeo and Juliet tragedy set in Manhattan.

Although some cynics feel that Willson's River City, Iowa never could have existed, the city and its most famous visitor Harold Hill have become part of Americana. Willson was heralded in his hometown as a hero, and the composer even visited the University of Michigan in 1958 on Band Day, leading a musical force which included over 12,000 school musicians, the University of Michigan band, and 1,076 trombones! John Phillip Sousa would have been proud. Copyright 2010, Michigan Opera Theatre

"In ,an angry, ominous world, everyone is hungry jor a guileless evening in the theatre," legendary theater critic Brooks Atkinson reported.

YOUNG ARTISTS ApPRENTICE PROGRAM

Michigan Opera Theatre's Young Artists Apprentice Program celebrates its 14th year with the 1992-93 season. This fall, young aspymg talent recruited from across the country will take up residence with Michgian Opera Theatre for intensive multiple-week sessions of workshops, masterclasses, and many rehearsals and performances, designed to assist them in making the transition from student to professional.

During the 1992-93 season the company will not only utilize singers, but also production apprentices in the non-singing areas of stage management, stage direction and costuming. Of the many offered annually, apprentices participate in Italian language classes, care of the voice, theatrical make-up techniques, movement/dance , stage combat and in specialty classes offered with the staff, conductors and singers from current productions in such areas as audition techniques, handling performance anxiety, Alexander Technique, promotion and vocal repertory studies. The Apprentice Progr.am roster of instructors from the MOT production and music staff will be enhanced this year by guest teachers form professional community

When not participating in workshops and masterclasses, are rehearsing with mainstage artists, receiving private coaching, and preparing their assigned comprimario roles for the season's productions.

ORC HE STRA

Violin I

Charlotte Merkerson

Concertmaster

Velda Kelly

Randolph Margitza

Theodore Schwartz

Violin n

Victoria Haltom Principal

Angelina Carcone

Brooke Hoplamazian

Viola

Ann Bellino

Barbara Corbato

Violoncello

Nadine Deleury Principal

Diane Bredesen

Minka Christoff

Umit lsgorur

Flute

Pamela Hill. Principal

Laura Larson

Oboe

Rebecca Hammond. Principal

Ann Augustin

Clarinet

Brian Bowman. Principal

Jane Carl

Bassoon

Kirkland D. Ferris Principal

Christine Prince

Trumpet

Gordon Simmons

Trombone

Maury Okun. Principal

Gregory Near

Contrabass Percussion

Derek Weller. Principal John F. Dorsey. Principal

Since its inception, Michigan Opera Theatre has been committed to the development of young American talent, and regards with pride those who have gone on to establish careers in the field. Many singers as well as several company production and artistic staff members have returned to MOT in full professional capacities after apprenticeships with the company.

Furthermore, the list of now prominent artists who made their debuts or had early starts with MOT is impressive: Carmen Balthrop, Kathleen Battle, Rockwell Blake, Richard Cowen , Maria Ewing, Wilhelmenia Fernandez, Rebecca Luker, Catherine Malfitano , Leona Mitchell, David Parsons, Kathleen Segar, Neil Schicoff and Victoria Vergara, among others.

For further information on auditions and application requirements for the Apprentice Program, please dial the MOT

Production Office at 313/874-7850 Auditions are held annually in Detroit, Dayton, Chicago and New York City

eThe Joyce H. Cohn Apprentice Award Fund recipient ... Scott Jussila (1991-92J \De Roy Testamentary Foundation Apprentice Award

Jeanne Wentworth (1991-92J

Fall 1992 Apprentices

Meghan Hakes Josh Rhodes Peggy Trecker Minneapolis, MN Manchester, MI Decatur,IL

Tonya Linebrink Hillsdale , MI

Shonn Wiley Adrian, MI Lynette Knapp Ann Arbor, MI

Timpani Paul G Silver

Greg White Principal Gary Slaven

JayG. Smith

Harp Tracy Thome

Patricia Terry-Ross , Principal Peggy Trecker** ShonnWiley**

Detroit Federation oj Musicians Local #5. AmeTican Federation oj Musicians •• Mar Young Artists Apprentice 'String sections listed alphabetically The AmeTican Guild oj Musical Artists is the o.fficial union oj the Michigan Opera CHORUS Theatre vocal peljormers.

Brent Billock

Thomas Cooch

CHILDREN'S

Louise A. Fisher CHORUS

Elizabeth Follas"

Rosalin Contrera Guastella

Edmond Guay

Jeanine Head

John Franklin Hopkins

Lynette Knapp"

Brooke Andres

Michael Buono

J Scot Comins

Carrie Dumm

Keven Leonard

Steven Leonard

Tonya Linebrink** [Winthrop Understudy)

Cecilia Mac-Smith

John Riley

Joe Posa

Kenny Mazer-Schmidt

Christine Price

Lynne Sherwood (Amaryllis Understudy)

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SUZANNE ACTON

Conductor, Chorus Master (Michigan)

MOT Debut

Chorus Maste r/Ass istant Music Directo r s in ce

1981 /8 2 Season

Chorus Master, MOT; Conductor, Mikado, The Pirates oJPenzance, MOT; West Side Story, My Fair Lady, The Pirates oj Penzance , Dayton Opera; Coach, Opera Theatre of SI. La uis, San Di ego Opera

1992 Fall Season

Conductor, The Musi c Man

JAMES BRENNAN

Baritone (New York)

MOT Debut

Arthur. Camelot. Starlight Theatre of San Di ego, Paper Mill Playhouse; Bill Snibson. Me and My Girl. Broadway and First National Tour, Sacramento Music Circus, Paper Mill Playhouse, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera; Elyot, Private Lives, Alley Theatre in Houston; I Love My Wife, Singin' in the Rain, 42nd Street

1992 Fall Season

Haro ld Hill, The Music Man

MAUREEN BRENNAN

Soprano (New York)

MOT Debut

The 'Student Prince, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera; Fifty Million Frenchmen, Ph il adelphia; Carrie. Carousel. Chicago Opera Theatre. Pittsburgh Civic Light Ope ra. Paper Mill Playhouse; Anything Goes, Guthrie Theatre; Mabel. Pirates oj Penzance, NY

Shakespeare Festival National Tour; Cunegonde , Candide, Tony Award nomination and Theatre World Award; Going Up, Knickerbocker Holiday. Little Johnny Jones, Stardust. Broadway.

1992 Fall Season

Sid e by Side by Sondhe im

NANCY DUSSAULT

Singer/Actress (Ca lifornia)

MOT Debut

Sally, Follies (1 988 )

Into the Wood s, Do Re Mi. Sound oj Music, Side by Side, South Pacijlc, Broadway; Too Close Jor ComJort, Good Morning America, Television; Carousel. NYC Center; The [n·Laws, Film; PBS/Cabaret Ton ight; The BolJ!riend, Diversions, orr· Broadway

1992 Fall Season

Side by Side by Sondheim

MEGHAN HAKES

Soprano (Michigan)

MOT Debut

Anything Goes, West Side Story, Hans Christian Anderson, 42nd Street. Singin'n in the Rain. Hello Dollyl, Babes in Toyland, King and /, Show Boat, Oaklahoma, Croswe ll Opera House; Oliveri, Peter Pan The Wizard oj Oz, Broadway Birthday Bash, Tecumseh Youth Theatre; La Boheme, Carmen, Opera Lenawee

1992 Fall Season

Young Artist Apprentice

Zaneeta Sh inn , The Music Man

PHIL HALL

Musical Directo r /Pianist (New York)

MOT Debut

The Wizard oj Oz, SI. Louis MUNY, Indianapolis' Starlight; The Merry Widow, Theatre Under the Stars; Cats, Third Natio nal Tour; Cond uctor, The Prince oj Central Park; Play Me a Country Song, Broadway; Some Enchanted Evening, Kennedy Center. Sleeping Beauty, SI. Louis MUNY; The Desert Song, Rhythm Ranch, Pap er Mill Play house; On·Stage pianis!. Show Boat, Paper Mill Play hou se, PBS; Writer/arranger , Ame ri ca n Prem iere of To Kill a Mockingbird, Paper Mill Playhouse

1992 Fall Season

Side by Side by Sondheim

BILL HAYES

Singer/Actor (New York)

MOT Debut

Doug, Days OJ Our Lives, NBC·1V; La Cage AllX Folies, Christmas Carol, Harvey , Annie, Wrestling with God, Rumons, The Music Man, Sweeney Todd, 42nd Street, / Do, / Do, The Sound oj Music; "An Elegant Even ing of Beautifu l Music" with Ann Blyth; Your Show oJShows, Te levision

1992 Fall Season

Side by Side by Sondheim

MARY JANE HOUDINA

Choreographer (New York)

MOT Debut

Follies, 1988

Professor of Jazz Dance. Pace University, NY; Show Boat. SI. Louis MUNY Opera, tour; Anything Goes, Totem Pol e Playhouse; Annie, Lyric Theater, Oklahoma City; Show Boat, MOT. Op era Pacific, Portland Opera, Cleveland Opera; Oklahomal, Los Angeles Music Center; Follies, Annie, Into the Light, [rene, Broadway; The Great Gatsby, nIm

1992 Fall Season

The Music Man

LILI KAUFMANN

Singer/Actress (Michigan)

MOT Debut

Fiddler on the Roof The Sound oj Music, Littl e Theatre on the Squa re, Illin ois; "Unsolved Mysteries", television; Working, Attic Theatre ; Come Back Little Sheba, Hilb erry Studio, WSU; Music Man, Hello Dolly, Macomb Center for Performing Arts; Amahl and the Night Visitors , A Flea in Her Ear, Inn Theatre Group, Iran; Blues Jor Mr. Chariie, Gray and Gray Produ ctions ; Armed Forces Radio and 1V; Nat'! Ira nian Rad io & 1V

1992 Fall Season

Mrs, Paroo, The Music Man

ZALE KESSLER

Singer/ Actor (California)

MOT Debut

John Styx, Orpheus in the Unden.vorld , 1986 Blue Beard, Long Beach Opera; The Mikado, Pirates oj Penzance, MOT; The Mikado, Dayton Opera; Die Fledermaus. Central City Opera , Lyric Opera of Chicago; Broadway and orr· Broadway ; Los Angeles Philharmonic; Washington Opera; Seattle Opera; Warner Bros. Batman; Television; The Producers , History oj the World Part /, Film

1992 Fall Season

Mayor Shinn, The Music Man

JEANNE LEHMAN

Soprano (N ew Yo rk)

MOT Debut

Rodgers and Hart. Jerome Kem Goes to Hollywood Musical Jubilee. Irene. Broadway; Irene. Applause. 1776. Nationa l Tour; Sondheim: A Musical Celebration. Carnegie Ha ll , PBS , RCA Victor; Groucho: A Life in Review. Company. The Drunkard, OfrBroadway; The Music Man with Gary Sandy. The Music Man with Larry Kerl, Regiona l Theatre; "Broadway Showstoppers', Angel/EM I

1992 Fall Season

Marian , The Music Man

JOSEPH PHILLIPS

Actor/Singer (Michigan)

MOT Debut

Enchanted Afternoon Jack and the Beanstalk. Player's Club, Paper Bag Productions; Pippin. Marygrove Co ll ege; Sesame Street Live. Meadow Brook Music Hall with Bob McGrath; Television Commercia ls for Toledo Zoo, Meije r Thrifty Acres, Sports Authority; Industria l films; MOT Cho ru s, King Roger

1992 Fall Season

Winthrop Parao, The Music Man

DAVID PODULKA

Tenor (Michigan)

MOT Debut

Cuccio , Gianni Schicchi [1985)

Museum. Theatre Company. University of Detroit; Sobrina Fair. Greenfield Village Theatre; It's Only a Pl ay Celebration. Geniuses. A Little Night Music. Baby. The Theatre Guild; Mahonny, Show Boat. Michigan Opera Theatre; MOT Chorus

1992 Fall Season

Marcellus, The Music Man

RON RAINES

Baritone [fexas)

MOT Debut

Washington Square, 1976

Gypsy Princess. Opera Pacific; Carousel. Syracuse, Portland. Cleveland and Nashville Opera; Desert Song. National Tour; The Merry Widow. Theatre

Unde r the Stars; The Unsinkable Molly Brown. Nationa l Tour; Show Boat. MOT, Opera Pacific, Sl, Louis MUNY Opera. Dallas Summer MUSicals, Broadway; Can Can, Japan tou r; Oh Lady, Lady. Carnegie Recital Hall;

1992 Fall Season

Side by Side by Sondheim

JOSH RHODES

Baritone (JIIi nois)

MOT Debut

World Premiere. Potage Night; Me and My Girl. Candlewood Playhouse; Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Maine State Music Theatre; A Little Night Music, University of Michigan; CommerCials

1992 Fall Season

Young Arti st Apprentice

Tommy Djil as, The Music Man

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KENDALL SMITH

Li gh ting Des igner (Michi ga n)

MOT Debut

Res id ent Lighting DeSi gner, 1989-present

King Roger. Lucia di Lammermoor. Mikado. Candide. Madama Butterfly. Ariadne auf Naxos. MOT; Tasca. Opera Pacific; Madama Butterfly. Dayton Opera; Jesus Christ Superstar. Malibu. American Stage Festival; A Penny Song. Pioneer Theatre. UT; Teibele and Her Demon. Atlic Theatre

1992 Fall Season

Side by Side by Sondheim

Th e Music Man

ROBERT STARKO

Actor /S in ge r (M ich igan) _

MOT Debut _

While Boned Demon. Kennedy Center. Washington D.C.; The Tropical Pickle. Purp le Rose, Chelsea; So This is London. Greenfield Vill age; America. America. Silence Court, Performance Network; Nicholas Nickleby. Hillberry Theatre; A Little Night Music. A Lieof the Mind. Three Sisters. JIIi nois State University _

1992 Fall Season

Charlie CowelL The Music Man

TAD TADLOCK

Directo r/C horeog raph er (California)

MOT Debut

Film. Love Goddess. IlTeconciiable Differences. Body Heat. Heaven's Gate. Dream Merchants. Women's Room. Ziegfeld. the Man and His Women. 1Vl1O(S the Matter with Helen?: Miss Universe. Miss USA. Miss America pagean t. The Tonight Show. Dance Fever. Merv Griffin Show. Bing Crosby Specials. Sid Caesar Show, Television

1992 Fall Season

Side by Side by Sondheim

PEGGY THORP

Actress/s inger (Michigan)

MOT Debut

Dee Dee West, Follies [1 989)

First is Supper. Jewish Ensemble Th ea tre; Cheaters. Starlite Stage; No Hard Feelings. Cherry County Playhouse; Cat on a Hot Tin Roof The Great Sebastians. Meadow Brook Theatre; Rhinoceros. Detroit Repertory Theatre; The Flats. Perfonnance Network, 15 15 Broadway; The Diviners. Th e Attic Theatre; Mrs. O'Brien, Show Boat. MOT

1992 Fall Season

Eu lal ie Shinn, The Music Man

BRENT WAGNER

Directo r (Michigan)

MOT Debut

A Wonderful Life. Dragons. Love Life. A Little Night Music. Pal Joey. Director of Musical Theatre Program. University of Michigan; Mighty Fine Music. OffBroadway, NYC; Working. The Banff Centre. Alberta. Canada; The Threepenny Opera. Syracuse Opera Theatre; Love in Two Countries. Farenheit 451. The O'Ne ill Theatre, CT; The Go lden Apple, Anyone Can Whistl e, Camival. Syracus e Univers ity

1992 Fall Season

Th e Music Man

"STAY TUNED"

Dennis Gore (Lead. seated)

Lee Hanson (Bass. center)

Brian Kaufman (Bantone. right)

Bruce LaMarte (Tenor left) (Michigan)

MOT Debut

Mich/Ontario District Champions International Barbershop Quartets Society; Members represent ten District Championships; "Center Stage" quartet (Gore. Hanson) international medalists four times; "Vagabonds" (Gore) international medalists three times

1992 Fall Season

Ewart Dunlop. Olin Britt Oliver Hix. Jacey Squires. The Music Man.

FRANK W. DONOVAN 1904·1992 IN MEMORIUM

With his white hair, piercing eyes, and bold features , Frank W. Donovan was wit , enthusiasm, curiosity. and wrapped in a keen intelligence. The Notre Dame educated Harvard Law School graduate devoted a lifetime to the practice of law in Detroit.

However , Mr. Donovan's real love was the arts, and in particular, opera. "If you have an idea, go for it," Mr. Donovan would tell his three children ; Frank W. Donovan, Jr. , Russell (Rusty) Hodges Donovan and Julia DonovanDarlow , according to Ms. Darlow. That is certainly what Frank Donovan did when he persuaded Anne Ford (Mrs. Henry Ford II) and other prominent Detroiters to sponsor the Metropolitan Opera Tour in our city, under the aegis of the Detroit

Grand Opera Association. of which Mr. Donovan was Chairman of the Board. They not only brought the tour beginning in 1959, but they also created an outreach program called "Overture to Opera" which in 1963 came under the direction of the chairman of the music department of Oakland University , Dr. David DiChiera.

These were glamorous days and Mr. Donovan and his wife Betty entertained lavishly in their rambling Grosse Pointe home on Lake St. Clair. Opera star Rise Stevens and the Metropolitan Opera's Francis Robinson were among frequent guests . People often called Mr. Donovan "Mr. Opera. "

'The City was proud of what it was doing and it put on a wonderful party," said Ms. Darlow.

Overture to Opera started out by presenting opera scenes and touring them to area schools and community centers. Soon Dr. DiChiera was producing one act operas and then full operas. In 1971 it separated from the Detroit Grand Opera Association and became Michigan Opera Theatre. Frank and Betty Donovan were among the founding board members.

Throughout his life Frank Donovan has supported opera , and his ideas and generosity were welcomed in the development of Michigan Opera Theatre Without "Mr. Opera" things would have been different.

Donations in Mr. Donovan 's memory may be made to Michigan Opera Theatre, Frank W Donovan Memorial Fund.

-Karen VanderKloot DiChiera

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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

From the Hamtramck schools to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel , Dearborn , from Cranbrook Kingswood School to the Tri-County Arts Council in "The Thumb" of Michigan , from Escanaba's Boniface Fine Arts Center to Michigan Theater in Jackson , the Department of Community Programs carries the Michigan Opera Theatre name and message near and far throughout both peninsulas of the State. Touring full-length and one-act operas, musical revues and educational programs for all ages, the Department also visits neighboring states and Ontario, Canada.

The Department reaches approximately 125,000 people each year with its varied programming and is considered one of the top five opera outreach departments in the country in terms of audience size, budget and annual number of productions, performances and educational programs.

C0mmunity Programs provides an average of 300 services annually.

Nationally prominent arts educator and composer Karen VanderKloot DiChiera is founder and director of the Department, which augments its full-time staff with professional singers, pianists, stage directors, choreographers, set and costume deSigners, music arrangers, stage managers and technical directors Community Programs has commissioned one-act operas, educational revues and in-depth Broadway a la Carte research papers. In addition, it has produced existing full-length operas, one-acts and Broadway revues, and creates new works.

This year the Department will celebrate the bicentennial birthday of composer Gioacchino Rossini with the Opera-In-Residence winter tour of his opera La Cenerentola or Cinderella. Young and old alike will giggle and sigh to the comic and romantic goings on in this masterpiece based on the well-known fairy tale.

The Opera-In-Residence (O-I-RJ tour is nationally recognized for the total way it involves each participating community. The troupe travels with one truck, a van, and extra cars to transport scenery and costumes. O-I-R personnel include a music director, a stage manager, a technical director. a costumer and principal singers'.

O-l-R "loads-in" to the community's auditorium on Monday with sets and costumes for the full-length opera production to be

performed at the end of the week. O-I-R singers and technicians then present two short performances or workshops each weekday in schools. Every night O-I-R rehearses the full-length production with a community or high school chorus which has learn ed the music before the company's arrival. The chorus is given stage directions and fitted into costumes. On Saturday, the community presents the fulllength opera production with O-I-R singers in principal roles. On Sunday, the troupe travels to the next community. Although it's a grueling schedule for six or more wee ks, O-I-R performers say it's one of the most rewarding experiences they have ever had. And as a result of their efforts, Michigan Opera Theatre has friends in every comer of the State.

Community Programs ' smaller productions offer something for everyone For adults, the perennially popular Broadway Revue is in a new format. Called BROADWAY A LA CARTE, the program is now available in a wide choice of excerpts for any occasion: you may now produce the show according to your own particular tastes.

Middle and high school students as well as adults will also enjoy BRAVO BERNSTEIN! -a salute to that late, great American genius, or the operatic revue OPERA IS GRAND.

The Department has three special offerings for the elementary age audience. _ Back by popular demand is • RIchard Berent's and Douglass Braverman's CHEERING UP A PRINCESS which tells children

the joys of using the library.

THE NIGHT HARRY STOPPED SMOKlNG by Dabrusin and Davies is being revived to teach children about the dangers of tobacco use.

The Department will also be presenting the Midwest Premiere of a new children's opera by Nicholas Scarim, commissioned by Mimi SternWolf, Director of Downtown Music Productions in New York City , where Mr. Scarim is Composer in Residence . THE TIGER OF CHUNGSHAN is a Chinese folk tale about a child who outwits a tiger.

Rounding out the season are workshops for students and special performances for the community. Individuals or groups may also commission the Community Programs Department of Michigan Opera Theatre to write original material for any occasion.

For further information and bookings, contact Dolores Tobis at 313/874-7894.

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Th e Michigan Opera Theatre Ball has been called the "c rown j ewel of gal as in th e Detroit area. " Committees work year round pl an ning this brilliant sp ectacl e to benefit MOT. It was an outstanding event at th e Roostertail th is spring. An Auction was add ed to furth er enhan ce th e excitement and ensured a fin ac ially success ful e,ve nt. Sp ec ial thanks to the Opera Ball Co-chairmen:

Dr. and Mrs Donald C Austin , Mr and Mrs Robert All esee , Mr. an d Mrs Euge ne Appleb aum , Mr. and Mrs Thoma s Le e Scho enith , Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Scul tz, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Was serman, Dr. and Mrs David Weinberg. Sp ecial thanks al so to Ro sann e Dun can for her help with the auction

After the Music was a wonderful event add ed to th e Pavarotti con cert where many voluntee rs assisted in bringing th e man behind th e voi ce to Detroi t onc e again . Speci al thanks to chairs Mr. an d Mrs Philip E. Benton , Jr and Mr. an d Mrs Ron ald Lamp arte r.

MET Auditions offer aspiring young Singe rs th e chan ce to comp ete before renown ed judge s for th e opportunity to advan ce to regional and nation al comp etions . Volunt eers from MOT work with

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The Metropolitan Opera each fall to conduct this important event. Special thanks to co-ch ai rmen Mary Sue Ewing and Elaine Fontan a.

The Michigan Opera Theatre Guild Alliance is our group of volunteers who work behind the sce nes to bring th e magic of op era to life. A sp ecial thank you to Sharo n Gioia as Allian ce presid ent. Many volunt ee r opportuni ties are avail abl e under the Guild Allianc e umbrell a including th e followin g: Opera Boutique volunte ers offer sele ct op era rel ated gift items for sale in th e lobby during productions Sp ecial thanks to Terry Sh ea. Our Office Volunteers help with mailin gs , da ta entry and filing for both Michigan Op era and th e Guild Allian ce. They are used for both ongOing and special proj ects The Founding Guild plans a vari ety of fund- and fri endrais ers all to benefit Mi chigan Op era Theatre. Spe cial thanks to presid ent Vicki e Kulis and the chairs of th e Myst ery Party - Mr. and Mrs Eric A. Wiltshire and Mr. and Mrs Rob ert J Wend ze l; and th e Openin g Ni ght dinn er of Lu ci a - Drs Carolin e and Wall ace Peac e. The Movers support th e production departm ent by providing transportation for visiting artists and have served as translators as well. Sp ec ial thanks to Nan cy Krolikowski. For more inform ation on th ese wond erful and rewarding voluntee r opportuniti es at Mi chigan Op era Th eatre , pl ease call Kati e Kelly at (3 13) 874-7850 .

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The new Chapel of Memories represents the fulfillment of over a half century of planning and building at White Chapel. It features stained glass chancel windows which take their theme from the 148th Psalm. With space for over 300 crypts, the chapel is used for monthly memorial services, and is available for interment services as well. For information or assistance , please call 362-7670.

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White Chapel

Private • Non-Sectarian West Long Lake Rd. at Crooks Rd., Troy

CONTRIBUTORS

Michigan Opera Theatre gratefully acknowledges its generous corporate, foundation and individual donors whose contributions were made between July J, 1991 and June 30 , 1992. Their generoSity plays an integral part in the company's financial stability, necessary for producing quality grand opera and musical theatre productions. In addition to enjoying outstanding entertainment on the stage, MOT contributors are offered a number of benefits which allow them to observe the many stages of opera production, meet the artists and expeIience other "behind the scenes opportunities. For more information on becoming involved in these exclusive and exciting donor benefits and services contact the Development Department. (313) 874·7850.

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J. Walter Thompson Co.

Kenmar Corp.

Kitch Saubier Drutchas Wagner & Kenney

Lamb Technicon Corp.

Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.

Loomis Sayles & Co. Inc.

Marsh & Mclennan

Marvin Gottlieb Associates Inc

Michelin Automotive Industry Division

Miesel-Sysco Food Service Co.

Northern Engraving Corp.

Ogihara

PVS Chemicals Inc.

R.L. Polk and Co.

SecuIity Bancorp

Shell Oil Co. Foundation Inc .

Simpson Industries Inc

Standard Products

Stone Container Corp.

TRW Fastener Division

Takata, Inc.

Thyssen Steel Co.

Towers, Perlin, Forster and Crosby

UAW Local 400 -

UAW Ford Membership

Valley Foods

W. C. McCurdy Co.

Ziebart International Corp.

SUPPORTER

$100· $499

AABCO Container Co.

A.J. Etkin Construction Co.

A-Line Plastics

A P Parts ManufactuIing Co.

Albert Kahn Association

Alcoa Fusikura Limited (AFL/PEP)

Alco Plastic Inc.

Al Dittrich Oldsmobile-GMC

Aldoa Co.

Alma Products Co .

Ambrose, Inc

AmeIican President

Automotive Redistribution

AIisteo Construction

Armstrong & Meissner Inc

Atoma International

Audette Cadillac, Inc.

Automotive Industrial Sales Inc.

B & W Cartage Co.

Bahadur, Balan and Kazerski, Ltd.

Barlis, Scott , Denn & DIiker

Bartech Inc.Barfield ManufactuIing

Becker ManufactuIing Inc.

Breed Automotive

BIidgestone/Firestone Trust Fund

Buff Whelan Chevrolet Inc.

CMI International

Carhartt, Inc.

Carron & Co.

Chamberlain Realtors

Charles M Campbell Co.

Clayton - de Windt Associates

Cold Heading Co.

Conklin Benham Ducey

Listman & Chuhran

Corroon & Black of Michigan Inc

Crain Communications Inc.

Daikin Clutch Corp.

David C. Adams and Son Surveyors

Davis Industries, Inc.

Dearborn Federal Savings Bank

Delaco Steel Corp.

Dexter Chevrolet Co.

Dold, Spath and McKelvie

Dominion Tool & Die Co. Inc.

Don Massey Cadillac

Dryden , Margoles , Schimaneck

E & E Fastener Co.

E & LTransport Co

E F. Mayne, Jr. Inc

E.J. Peck, Inc.

Eastman Kodak Co.

Eaton Corp.

Engine Components Division

Edwards Oil Service

Export Corp.

F.B. WIight Co.

Federal Screw Works

Feralloy Corp.

Forberg Scientific Inc.

Frank B. Hall & Co. of Michigan

FIisbie Moving & Storage

Fritz Enterprises

Frosty Products Inc.

GKN Automotive Inc.

GTE Valenite Corp.

GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc.

The ;Gates Rubber Co.

Geauga Co.

The Gerstenslager Co.

Greater Detroit Landscape Service

Grunwell -Cashero Co. Inc.

GTE Products Corp.

H & LTool Co. Inc

Harman Automotive

Hawthorne Metal Products

Hayduk, Andrews & Hypnar, P.C.

Hercules Machine Tool & Die Co.

Hines Park Lincoln-Mercury

Hitachi America , Ltd.

Hofley Manufacturing Co.

Howard Ternes Packaging Co.

Huron Industrial Sales

Huron Inc

Industrial Experimental & Manufacturing

Industrial Risk Insurers

International Jensen Inc.

ITW Shakeproof

J. B. Hunt Transport, Inc.

Jack Demmer Ford

Jideco of Bardstown Inc

Jidosha Kiki Co LTD

John E. Green Co.

John V. Carr and Son

K-R Automation Corp.

Kaul Glove & Manufacturing Co.

Kelsey -Hayes Co.

Kelvyn Ventour Promotions Inc.

Kemp , Klein , Umphrey & Endelman , P. C.

Kenneth Neumann/Joel Smith &Associates

Kingsbury Corp.

Kirk & McCargo, P.C.

Lafayette Steel Co.

Law , Weathers and Richardson

League/CUNA Insurance Co.

Leo Burnett Co. Inc.

Lou LaRiche Chevrolet-Subaru

Ludington News Co. Inc.

MTD Products Inc.

Maddin , Hauser , Wartell-& Roth

'1 Magnum Security Services

Maintenance Services, Inc.

Martin, Bacon and Martin

Marty Feldman Chevrolet

Max Broock Realtors

McInerney-Miller Brothers, Inc

McNamara Associates Inc.

Mead Data Central

Merollis Chevrolet Sales & Service

Michigan Disposal Inc.

Michigan Group Realtors

Modem Engineering Service Co.

Motor City Ford Truck Inc.

Multifastener Corp.

NGK - Locke Inc.

NGK Spark Plugs (USA) Inc.

National Bank of Royal Oak

National Industries Inc.

Neyer, Tiseo & Hindo Ltd

Norfolk Southern Corp. Foundation

North Brothers Ford

PPG Industries Foundation

Palmer Moving & Storage Co.

Pat Moran Oldsmobile-GMC-Truck

Plastech Engineered Products

Plastomer Corp.

Price Waterhouse

RB &WCorp.

Ring Screw Works

Ritter-Smith Inc.

Rochester Gear Inc.

Rockwell International

S & H Fabricating & Engineering Inc.

Schureman , Frakes, Glass &Wulfmeier

Semblex Corp.

Siegel- Robert Inc.

Sigma Associates

Simon and Leeman Corp.

Smith, Haughey, Rice & Roegge , P.C.

Southern Pacific Transport

Superior Plastic Inc

Sur-Flo Plastics & Engineering Inc

The Tamaroff Group

Texas Instruments

Time Manufacturaing Systems Inc.

Tokico (USA) Inc

Toledo Stamping

Toyo Seat USA Corp.

Tri-Mark Metal Corp.

Troy Design Services Co.

Turner Construction Co.

U.S. Equipment Co.

Venture Industries Corp.

Vyletel Buick-Isuzu Inc.

Webasto Sunroofs Inc

Weldmation Inc.

Weir Manuel Synder & Ranke

Windsor Plastics Products

The Wolpin Co.

Women 's City Club ofDetroit

CORPORATE SPONSORS

Allied Signal Automotive

ANRPipeline

Bal Polanais ofDetroit

Cadillac Motor Car Co./

General Motors Corp

Consumer Power Foundation

Detroit Edison Foundation

Michigan Bell , an Ameritech C.o.

Northern Telecom

Opus One Restaurant

The Polish Century Club

Royal Maccabees Life Insurance Co.

IN KIND GIFTS

ACS Services, Inc.

American Car and Phone

Detroit Edison

Grace Harper Florists

House of Ludington

Liang Photography

Old Harbour Inn - South Haven

Opus One Restaurant

St. Regis Hotel

Texel Land Co.

The Westin Hotel

What's On Second Restaurant

The Whitney Restaurant

Wild Bill and Co.

1992 OPERA BALL IN KIND DONORS

Azar's Rugs

Computer Decisions

International, Inc

Gerald's

Jacobson's

Merchant of Vino

The Roostertail

Saks Fifth Avenue

1992 OPERA BALL LIVE AUCTION DONORS

Mr. and Mrs Robert A. Allesee

Ford Motor Co.

The Cast and Crew of ABC's Home Improvement

Dr. and Mrs. Richard W. Kulis

Mr. and Mrs Richard Starkweather

Mr. and Mrs. David Weinberg

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Wendzel

Space does not permit Michigan Opera Theatre to thank the many contributors to the 1992 Opera Ball Silent Auction. However , we are deeply grateful for the outstanding support we received from th e over 125 individuals and corporations that donated items for the Auction.

FOUNDATION & GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

GOVERNMENT

Michigan Council on Arts and Cultural Affairs

National Endowment for the Arts

MAJOR BENEFACTORS

$25,000 and above

Hudson-Webber Foundation

The Skillman Foundation

SPONSORS

$15,000 $24,999

Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan

DeRoy Testamentary Foundation

Matilda R. Wilson Fund

McGregor Fund

SUSTAINERS

$10,000 . $14,999

Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation

James and Lynelle Holden Fund

Ralph and Winifred Polk Foundation

The Samuel L. Westerman

Foundation

David M. Whitney Fund

PATRONS

$2,500 . $9,999

The Alcoa Foundation

The Meyer and Anna Prentis Family Foundation, Inc

DONORS

$1,000 • $2,499

American Institute of Polish Culture

The Meyer and Anna Prentis

Philanthropis Fund

The Quaker Chemical Foundation

The Rosenstiel Foundation

The Village Women's Club

Young Women's Home Association

CONTRIBUTORS

$500· $999

Drusilla Farwell Foundation

Alice Kales Hartwick Foundation

The Clarence and Jack Himmel Foundation

Polish American Congress

GDC members Barbara & Donald Schwendemann (far left) join Medal of Honor recipients (front row) Ruth & Lynn Townsend, (back row left to right) Tuttie & Bob VanderKloot with Nancy & Bob Dewar, MOT Chairman of the Board. Mark ManCinelli - Photography

IMPRESARIO CIRCLE

$10,000 and above

Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Dewar

Dr. & Mrs. Sam B. Williams

MAJOR BENEFACTORS

$5,000 - $9,000

Anonymous

Mr. & Mrs. J. Addison Bartush

Mr. & Mrs. Philip E. Benton, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Borden

Mrs Leonard T. Lewis

Mr. & Mrs. George Strumbos

Mr. & Mrs. Lynn A. Townsend

Mr. & Mrs. R. Jamison Williams, Sr.

Mr. & Mrs. R. Alexander Wrigley

BENEFACTORS

$2,500 - $4,999

Dr. & Mrs. Roger M. Ajluni

Dr. Lourdes V. Andaya

Dr. & Mrs. Agustin Arbulu

Dr. & Mrs. Donald C. Austin'

Ms. Hilda R. Ettenheimer

Benson & Edith Ford Fund

Mr. & Mrs. Edward P. Frohlich

Mr. & Mrs. John C Griffin

Mrs. Robert M Hamady

Mr. & Mrs. E J Hartmann

Mr. & Mrs. Verne G. Istock

Mrs David Jacknow

Mr. & Mrs. Leonard C. Jaques

Miss H. Barbara Johnston

Mr. & Mrs. Maxwell Jospey

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas G. Kirby

Mr. & Mrs. Eugene L. Klein

Hon. Jack Martin & Dr. Bettye

Anington -Martin

Mr. & Mrs. William T. McConnick .Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Medow

Mr. & Mrs. Marco Nobili

Mr. John E Perry

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth A. Pickl, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. David Pollack

Mr. & Mrs. Hugh G. Harness

Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Hams

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Hart

Mr. & Mrs. David H. Hill

Ms. Louise Hodgson

Ms. Mary Ann Hollars

Dr. & Mrs. Nathaniel Holloway, Jr.

Hon. & Mrs. Joseph N Impastato

Mr. Martin and Ms. Geneva Maisel

Kellman

Dr. & Mrs Charles Kessler

Mrs. Mary Kirchman

Ms. Pauline Kostuik

Mr. & Mrs. Karl A. Kreft

Dr. & Mrs Alfred M. Kreindler

Mr. & Mrs. William Ku

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald C Lamparter

Mr. & Mrs. Walton A. Lewis

Dr. & Mrs. Robert P. Lisak , M.D.

John &Julia Long

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Long

Dr. & Mrs. Henry W. Maicki

Mr. & Mrs. Harold M. Marko

Mrs. John W. Martin , Jr.

ORCHESTRA CIRCLE

$500 - $999

Mrs. Maxine W. Andreae

Dr. Harold Mitchell Arlington

Dr. Robyn J. Arrtngton, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Lee Barthel

Mr. & Mrs. William A Bell , III

Dr. & Mrs. David Bloom

Marguerite Boyle

Dr. & Mrs Matthew L. Bunnan

Dr. Barbara D. Chapman

Mr. David Chivas

Mrs. Richard M. Cuddohy

Mr. Mervin W. Eisen

Dr. & Mrs. Byron P. Georgeson

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Gualtieri

Miss Mary A. Hester

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Janes

Mr. & Mrs. Wesley R. Johnson

Mr. & Mrs. Semon E. Knudsen

Mr. & Mrs. Henry Ledyard

Mr. & Mrs. Albert Lewellen

David & Kathleen Lewis

Mr. & Mrs Harry A. Lomason

Mr. & Mrs. S. Kinnie Smith , Jr.

Mrs. Mark C. Stevens

Mr. & Mrs. C. Thomas Toppin

Mr. & Mrs Richard C. Webb

Mr. & Mrs. Charles L. Wilson , Jr.

Dr. Kathryn J. Wimbish , M.D.

Mrs. Beryl Winkelman

Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Worsley

H. McCree , Jr.

A. Miller

Dr. & Mrs. Robert E. Mack

Mrs. Lucius J May

Ms. Lynne M. Metty

Dr. & Mrs. Anthony B. Michaels

Bruce & Dorie Miller

Mr. & Mrs. Fred Morganroth

Ms. Chan Kee Park

Mr. Michael W. Pease

Margaret & Robert Reilly Fund

Dr. & Mrs. David B. Rorabacher

Mr. & Mrs. Nonnan H. Rosenfeld

Mr. Hugh C. Ross

Mr. Casimir Rozycki

Mr. Alan Schmidt

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Schmidt

Mr. Laurence S. Schultz

Mr. Joseph Schwartz

Mr. William E Scollard

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen M. Sweeney

Ms. Irene Tarjany

FELLOWS

$1,500 - $2,

Mrs Rob yn J. Arlington ,

Honorable & Mrs. Edward

Mrs. Jam es Merriam Barnes

Mrs. Carl O. Barton

Mr. Charles A. Bishop

Mr. & Mrs. Bernard T. Brodsky

Hon. Avern L. Cohn

Sh elly and Peter Cooper

Mr. & Mrs Rodkey Craighead

Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Cregar

Mr. & Mrs. Ern est S. Curtis

Mr. & Mrs. John W. Day , Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Max M. Dubrinsky

Lady Easton

Mrs. Charles M. Endicott

Fisher , III Fund

Mr. & Mrs. Michael R. Fisher

Mr. & Mrs . Louis P. Fontana

Mr. Brian Fossee

Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Friduss

Mr. & Mrs. Keith E. Gifford

Mr. & Mrs. Alan L. Gornick

Mr. & Mrs. Jam es W. Goss

Mr. & Mrs. H. James Gram

Dr. & Mrs. Joel!. Hamburger

Norman & Sylvia Gers

Sloman

Mr. & Mrs. Williall). mith

Mr. & Mrs. Richat;ct Starkweath er

Dr. & Mrs.

Mr. & Mrs. A: Alfred Taubman

Mr. & Mfs :jAlan E. Teitel 7/

Q[ r,& l\1ts. L. Murray Thomas

At' Theron Van Dus en

Mrs. Richard Van Dusen

Mr. James J. Viasic

Dr. Estelle P. Wacht el-Torres

Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Wass ennan

Mr. & Mrs. David Weinb erg

Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Wend zel

Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. White

Mr. & Mrs. Walter Wilkie

Dr. Marilyn L. Williamson

Mr. & Mrs. Eric A. Wiltshire

Dr. & Mrs. Clyde Wu

Mr. & Mrs Morton Zieve

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Mrs. Edward D. Thomson

Mr. & Mrs. Edward X. Tuttl e

Dr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Vander Molen

Mr. & Mrs. Cameron Watennan

Mr. J. Ernest Wilde

Mr. & Mrs. Stanley J. Wink elman

LUMINARY

$250 - $499

Mr. & Mrs. William J. Adams

Ms. Doris Bailo

Dr. & Mrs. Ronald G. Baker

Dr. & Mrs. David H. Barker

Mr. & Mrs. James F. Beverlin

Mr. Stanislaw Bialoglowski

Dr. & Mrs. Eric Billes

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Mr. Mike Birg

Ms. Isabe l D. Blanchard

Dr. & Mrs. Sander J. Breiner

Ms. Mary C. Caggegi

Mr. & Mrs . Roy E. Calcagno

Mr. Richard W. Casselman

Mr. & Mrs. Clarence G. Catallo

Ms. Judith Collier

Mr. & Mrs. Charles F Colman

Mr. & Mrs. Claude H. Cooper

Mrs. Ellen R. Cooper

Mr. & Mrs. George D. Cowie

Dr. & Mrs Victor Curatolo

Mr. & Mrs. Edward P. Czapor

Mr. Edwin A. Desmond , Jr.

Steve & Virginia Djelebian

Miss Ruth G Doberenz

Mr. & Mrs. George P. Duensing

Mr. & Mrs. Peter P. Dusina, Jr.

Ms. Shirley Eder

Ms. Anne Edsall

Dr. & Mrs. C. L. Edwards

Hon. & Mrs , S, J. Elden

Mr. & Mrs. Laurence Elliott

Dr. ,& Mrs . Edwin S. English

Mr & Mrs. Abram Epstein

Dr. Doris B. Erickson DVM

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fair, Jr.

Mr. Albert Febbo

Mr. & Mrs. Jerome J. Fellrath

Ms. Sharon R. Fike

Mr. & Mrs. Harry S. Ford , Jr.

Mrs. Anthony C, Fortunski

Ms. Phyllis Foster

Mr. Earl A. Foucher

Mr. Benjamin Frank

Mrs. Barbara Franke l

Ms. Jos ep hin e E. FrartZ

Mr. Joseph J FrartZem

Mr. & Mrs David M Fried

Ms. Mary Ann Fu lton

Mr. Allan D. Gilmour

Mr. & Mrs , Russell L. Gilpin

Ms. Gloria D. Green

Dr. & Mrs. Berj H. & Alice B.

Haidostian

Mr. Gef!}' Haliburda

Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Hamilton

Dr. & Mrs. Quentin Hami lton

Mr. & Mrs. Leslie R. Hare

Dr. & Mrs. Charles F. Hartley

Mr. Richard H. Headlee

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Dr. & Mrs J ac k H. Hertzl er

Dr. & Mrs. Leon Hochman

Ms. Marion Hornyak

Mr. & Mrs. Pef!}' Johnson

Ms. Rosemary Joliat

Ms. Marie M. Jones

Dr. & Mrs. Howard C. Joondeph

Mr. & Mrs Donald W Keim

Mrs , Joyc e Ann Kelley

Mr. Dennis M. King

Mr. & Mrs. John A. Kirlin

Eleanor & Harvey Kline

Ms. Harriette Koeneke

Mr. James F. Korzenowski

Rev. Ralph E. Kowalski

Mr. & Mrs. Lee E. Land es

Anna & Ya le Levin

Mr. Sander Levin

Miss Elizabeth A. Long

Mr. Earle D Lyon

Mr. Norman Mackie

Mr. & Mrs Robert M. Mair

Mr. R. M. Major

Mr. & Mrs Stanley C. McDonald

Dr. Thomas G McDonald

Mr. & Mrs. Harold A. Meininger

Mr. & Mrs. Albert A. Miller

Mr. Ralph Miller

Dr. & Mrs Harvey Minkin

Dr. & Mrs . Van C. Momon, Jr.

Mr. Ronald K. Morrison

Mr. & Mrs. Germano L. Mularoni

Mrs He len M Muzleski

Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Parcells , Jr.

Miss V, Beverly Payne

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Pellerito

Ms. Maria L. Penna

Ms. Luba Petrusha

Mr. & Mrs, Phillip Pharm er

Mr. & Mrs. Harry C. Philp

Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Pitts

Dr. & Mrs. Peter J. Polidori

Mr. & Mrs. Hughes L. Potiker

Mr. Abraham L. Raimi

Drs. Renato and Daisy Ramos

Mr. & Mrs. Jack C. Ransome

Mr. & Mrs. Henry C. Reimer

Mr. & Mrs John J , Riccardo

Mr. Don ald Becker and Ms. Joan

Rivelis

Mr. Peter Ronan

Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Rose

Mr. & Mrs . Marvin Rosenthal

Mr. & Mrs Joseph Rotol e

Ms. Marion E. Ryan

Dr. & Mrs. William H. Salot

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne and Chl}'l1 Salow

Dr. & Mrs. Hershel Sandberg

Mr. & Mrs. William Sandy

Mr. & Mrs. Kingsley Sears

Lois & Mark Shaevsky

Ms. Ellen Sharp

Dr. & Mrs . Douglas B. Siders

Dr. & Mrs Les I. Siegel

Peter & Sharon Silveri

Dr. & Mrs. Haro ld K. Skramstad, Jr.

Phyllis Funk Snow & Dr. J. Stuart

Young

Dr. & Mrs Robert J Sokol

Mr & Mrs. Leonard Soltar

Drs . William P. & Frances L.

Sosnowsky

Ms. Anna M. Speck

Mrs. John Spencer

Dr. & Mrs . Mack C. Stirling

Mr. & Mrs. Norman J. Tabor, Jr.

Dr. Emanuel Tanay

Mr. & Mrs. William Templeton

Dr. & Mrs. Amod Tootla

Tuesday Musicale of Detroit

Dr. & Mrs . Lawrence Usher

Mr. Michael Vogel

Ms. Helen Wainio

Dr. & Mrs. Richard H. Walker

Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan T Walton

Miss Evelyn A. Warren

Mr. & Mrs. Cyrus H. Warshaw

Mr. & Mrs. Seymour Weissman

Dr. & Mrs. William J. Westcott

Mr. & Mrs. John D Whee ler

Dr. & Mrs. Jam es A. Catchings

Ms Lola Cesini

Ms. Carol Chadwick

Mr. & Mrs. Don ald H Chmura

Ms. Eleanor A. Christie

Mr. & Mrs. Herb ert Christner

Dr. & Mrs. Vo lna Clermont

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Closson

Mrs. Adellna C. Colby

Mr. Darryl L. Collier

Ms Jane Colsher

Mr. & Mrs. Jam es M. Co lville

Dr. & Mrs. Julius V. Co mbs

Dr. Robert Compton

Ms. Christine Comstock

Mr. & Mrs. Henry C. Co nerway. Sr.

Mr. & Mrs. Henry Whiting , Jr. Warren W Cowan, DDS

Ms. Hildegard Wintergerst

Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence E Witkowski

Mr. & Mrs . William W. Wotherspoon

Mr. & Mrs. T. Wallac e Wrathall

Mrs. Minoru Yamasaki

Dr. & Mrs. Jose E Yanez

SUPPORTERS

$120·$249

Miss Mary M. Abbott

Mr. & Mrs. Ansel Aberly

Mr. & Mrs James S. Adams

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Adams

Mr. Davi d A. Agius

Ms Marion Alan

Dr. & Mrs. William C. Albert

Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Allwein

Mr. Augustine Amaru

Mr. & Mrs . Thomas V. Angott

Dr. & Mrs. Eduardo Arciniegas

Mrs. Emilia Arnold

Mr. & Mrs. John A. As hton

Ms. Geraldlne Atkinson

Mr. & Mrs . Eugene Balda

Dr. & Mrs. John V. Balian

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Barclae

Dr. & Mrs. Jacques Beaudoin

Mrs. J ac k Beckwith

Mr. Dean Bedford , Jr.

Ms. Sondra L. Berlin

Mr. Roland L. Bessette

Mr. Francis Bialy

Mr. & Mrs. Maurice S. Binkow

Mrs. No rman Bird

Mr. James Blake

Dr. & Mrs. John E. Blanzy

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry M. Blaz

Lea & Paul Blizman

Mr. Russel H. Boismier

Gertrude D. Bonk

Mrs. John M. Booth

Mr. & Mrs Thom as A Bosh

Ms. Ruth Bozian

Miss Maria Brohman

Dr. Larry L. Bronson

Ms. Margaret A. Brown

Ms. Cynthia Brza na

Ms Miriam S. Bureson

Mr. & Mrs. David M Burnell, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Leste r Burton

Mrs. Marlin L. Bu lzel

Ms. Ca rlilta J. Cabell

Mr. & Mrs. Howard B. Camden

Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Campbe

Mr. & Mrs. Samuel A. Cascade

Mr. Clifton G. Casey

Dr. & Mrs. Maurice E Castle

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Mrs. Rose Mary Crawford

Mr. & Mrs. Leonard J. Cray le

Ms. Ethel Culver

Mrs. Eva Curry

Mr. Edward L. Cushman

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas E Cutler

Mr. & Mrs. Lyle K. Daly

Dr. J. M Vermeulen and Mr. C. L. Dani el

LaRae & Keith Danielson

Mr. & Mrs. William J. Davis

Mr. William A. Day

Mr. & Mrs. Ri chard DeBear

Mr. & Mrs. Armando Delicato

Sam & Louise Deutch

Dr. & Mrs Diaz

Mr. M. F Dipzinski

Mr. & Mrs. Jo se ph M. Dobo s

Mr. & Mrs. M. G. Doolittl e

Mr. A. Charles Dora ndo

Mr. & Mrs. Harold Doremus

Mr. & Mrs Harry M. DrefTs

Mr. & Mrs. George F Drummey

Mr. & Mrs. Andre J . Dubos

Drs. Paula and Michael Duffy

Dr. & Mrs. Charles H. Duncan

Mrs. Sau l H. Duni lz

Mr. & Mrs William A. Dunning

Mr. & Mrs. Raymond J. Eifler

Ms. Genevieve Ely

Dr. & Mrs. Jalil Farah

Mr. & Mrs. Thom as E. Fast

Herbert & Suzanne Fe ldstein

Ms. June M. Fergus on

Dr. & Mrs. Lionel Finkelstein

Mr. & Mrs. Alfred J. Fisher, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. John C. Fit ch

Mr. Roger Loeb and Mr. Mark Flanders

Mr. John Fleming

Janet A. Forgione

Mr. & Mrs Harold L, Frank

Mr. & Mrs Ivan Frankel

Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Frankel

Ms. Josephin e E Franz

Mr. & Mrs. Marvin A. Frenkel

Dr. & Mrs. Mark Frentrup

Dr. & Mrs. William R. Fulgenzi

Mr. & Mrs Earl Gabriel

Mr. & Mrs. Maxwell T. Gail

Mr. & Mrs. Gary G. Gal un as

Dr. Juan Ganum

Mr. Carl Gardecki

Dr. & Mrs. Herbert Gardner

Mr. Brian Garves

Dr. & Mrs. George Garwood

Dr. & Mrs. Leonard Glinski

Mr. & Mrs Michael M. Glusac

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Mr. Rohn M. Goldman

Dr. & Mrs Pau l Goodman

Mr. & Mrs. E. Thomas Gorcyca

Mr. Eugene Goreta

Ms. J ane Adele Graf

Mrs. H James Gram

Mr. Joseph D. Greiner

Mr. & Mrs F W Grid ley

Mr. Henry M. Grix

Mr. & Mrs. Harolel A. Grossman

Mr. & Mrs. Carson C. Grunewa ld

Susana & Gary Gu ertin

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Halkoski

Mrs. Rob ert Hamilton

Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Hampson

Ms. Mary C Harm s

Mr. Nalan Harpaz

Mrs. Ian Harri s

eDr. Molly Tan Hayden

Mr. William F. Hayden

Ms Jill Pollock and Mr. John Hayo sh

Dr. & Mrs. Ala n T. Henn essey

Mr. & Mrs. Don ald W. Hines

eMr. & Mrs. Edward Ho elscher

Mr. & Mrs. Leslie J. Hogan, Jr.

Mr. James P. Hoppin

Dr. Linda S. Hotchkis s

Mr. & Mrs. Hubert C Huebl

Mr. & Mrs. Laurence E. Huntington

eMr. & Mrs. J aco b Hurwitz .

Dr. Kyu J. Hwa ng

Carole & Norman Hym an

Mr. & Mrs. Alan Israe l

Mrs .c hristine Jennette

Mr. & Mrs. Edward C. Johnson

Dr. & Mrs. Gage John so n /

Mr. Mi chae l R Johnson

Mr. Evan Jones

Mr. Sterling C. Jon es, Jr.

Mr. J efferso n L. Jorda n

Mr. Scott Jorgensen

Davi d Kin se lla and Jo yce Urba

Mr. & Mrs. Herman Kaplan

Mr. & Mrs. Norman D Ka tz

Mr. Sa m Katz

Mr. Bradley Keith , Jr.

Mrs Pat ri cia J. Kellogg

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J Kelly

Mr. & Mrs Sidn ey Kelly

Ms. Susan L. Kelly

Ms. Antoinette Kemp

Mrs Hel en A. Keydel

Mr. & Mrs. Marvin King

Mr. & Mrs. Donald A. Knapp

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Lunghamer

Mrs Rita MacGregor

Mr. & Mrs Louis A. MacKenzie

Mr. & Mrs. Edwin R MacKethan

Ms Malvin a Machrik

Archbishop Adam J. Maida

Mr. & Mrs George Mall os

Mrs. J essie B Mann

Mr. Kenn eth G. Manuel

Dr. & Mrs Saul Z Margu les

Mrs Florine Mark

Mr. Charles S Mason

Ms. Susan A. Mattice

Ms. Jean Mawdesley

Mr. & Mrs. John L. Mayer

Ms. Mary C. Mazure

Mr. & Mrs. David N. McCammon

Ms. Susan McCran dall

Ms. Katherin e McCullou gh

Ms Mary Ann McKenna

Mr. & Mrs. Jam es Mclean

An gus &Susanne McMillan

Mr. David McNab

Ms Mary Louise Meade

Mr. & Mrs. A. Davi d Mikesell

Ms. Anila L. Miller

Mr. Eugene T. Mill er

Mr. & Mrs. Jo se ph R Miller

Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Millman

Ms. Dianna M. Minadeo

Mr. & Mrs. Philip S. Minkin

Mrs. John K. Milchell

Mr. & Mrs. Charles R Moon

Th e Honorabl e Marion Moore

Mr. Rob ert L. Morency

Mrs. Patricia Morgan

Mr. & Mrs. Jo el Morris

Mr. Mi chae l J. Morrison

Dr. Jam es L. Mos eley

Mr. & Mrs Earl A Mo ssner

Mr. Richard Mulvey

Mr. Don ald A. Naftel

Mr. & Mrs. Ado lph J Neeme

Ms. Kathleen M. Nes i

Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Nowakowski

Mrs. Frances C. Nyquist

Mr. Frank Okoh

Dr. Lind a J. Para dis o

Mr. & Mrs. Edgar E. Parks

Mr. & Mrs. Lynn Pease

Ms. Betty M. Pecse nye

Mr. Wern er H. Kn eis el Marjorie Peebles Meyers , M.D.

Mrs. Sidonie D. Knighton

Mr. Daniel B. Kolton

Mr. Zigmund D Konops ki

Ms. Selma and Ms. Phyllis Korn

Dr. & Mrs. Francis Kornegay

Ms. Marilza Sabb ag h Ko zora

Mr. Ken neth C. Krege r

Drs. Norman and Teresa Krieger

Mr. & Mrs. William Krop og

Mr. & Mrs. John A. Kru se

Mr. & Mrs Richard P Kughn

Dr. & Mrs. J ames Labes

Mr. & Mrs Clinton D. Lauer

Mr. & Mrs. Kenard Lawrence

Ms. Palricia R Lee

Mr. Raymond A. Le htin en

Mr. & Mrs. Bruno Leonelli

Mr. Alvin L. Levine

Mr. John Levis

Ms Mary Sirotkin Lewis

Mr. Joseph Lile

Ms. Jan Linth orsl- Homan

Mr. & Mrs. Albert A. Loffreda

Mr. Ivan Ludinglon. Jr.

Mr. Paul J. Perieira

Dr. & Mrs. P.C. Pesaros

Dr. & Mrs Leroy J. Peterson

Mr. Mich ael W Phillips

Ms. Irene & Gloria Picco ne

Mrs. JoAnn Pietrowski

Ms Carol Pochron

Mrs. Ralph L. Polk

Dr. & Mrs Mi chael Popoff

Mr. & Mrs. Davi d W. Porter

Mr. & Mrs. Kenn eth E. Prather

Mr. & Mrs. Glenn T. Purdy

Mr. & Mrs. Bernard V. Quinlan

Mrs Margaret C. Raymond

Mr. & Mrs. John H Redfi eld

Dr. & Mrs. Carl E. Reichert , Jr.

Mrs. Lloyd A. Richard son

Mr. George Ri chmond

Mr. & Mrs. C. L. Rieckhoff

Mr. & Mrs. D. Clyde Ril ey

Ms. Ali ce L. Rodriguez

Mr. Mitchell J. Romano ws ki

Mr. William J Roosen

Ms. Dolores M. Rosenberg

Rhod a and Albert Rosenthal

Mr. George Roumell , Jr.

Mr. & Mrs Casimir B Ro zycki

Mr. & Mrs Davi d Runyon

Mr. Ri chard O. Ruppel

Mr. & Mrs. Luigi Ruscillo

Rev. Joseph F. Ryder

Mr. Leonard Sahn

Rev. Jacob J. Samonie

Mrs Alleen M. Sanders

Dr. & Mrs. Robert R Wolfe

Mr. Davi d D Woodard

Dr. & Mrs. Ador B. Yan

Thomas V. & Cynthia T. Yates

Mr. Jose ph J Zafarana

Mrs. Jos eph R Zanetti

Ms. Susan Zimmerman

MEMORIAL GIFTS

In memory of Jenny Nowicki by the slaff

Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Saperstein of the Mi chigan Renaissance Festival

Mr. & Mrs Thomas W. Saull

Mr. Jam es Scarborough

Mr. & Mrs Claus F Schaefer

Mr. & Mrs. H Sc helberg

Mr. Fred Sechh eim er

Mr. Lawre nce Seluk

In memory of Jacob N. Wass erman by

Di ane Se nd ek Marchese

APPRECIATION GIFTS

In gratitud e to Mr. and Mrs. Michael

Dr. Elias A Shaptini Friduss by Michelle and Robert Kl eima n

Dr. & Mrs. John E. Sheard

Ms . Debora h Shoop

Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Siegel

Mr. & Mrs. N.R Skipper, Jr.

Mr. Lee William Siazinski

Mr. & Mrs Kurt B. Smith

Mr. Martin Smith

Mr. Raymond C. Smith

Mrs Roberta Smith

Ms. Susan M Smith

Mrs Alma J. Snider

Dr. & Mrs. Lincoln E. Solberg

Mr. Stephen M. Stackpole

Mr. & Mrs. Waller Stark

Ms. Eugenia Slaszewski

Mis s Wanda Slaszewski

Mr. & Mrs. Frank D. Stella

Dr. & Mrs. Sh eldon and Jessi e Stem

BIRTHDAY GIFTS

In honor oJThe 50th Birthday oj

Mrs. Rosette Ajluni by

Phil and Ruth Guarascio

Mrs. Judie Sh erman

In honor oJ Th e 50th Birthday oj

Mr. Ron Rice by

Mr. and Mrs Leo Becker

Jim a nd Sandy Birko

Mr. a nd Mrs. Bill Branton

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chavez

David Chivas

Grace Chi vas

Helen Corbeil

Ross A. Corio

Ma rgie Dallmann

Mrs. C.V . Sumeghy and Zelda Chronowski

Ms. Mary M and Mr. Robert Sweeten

Ms. Sheila Switzer

Ms. Magdalena Szecsei

Ms. Sharon Szymczy k

Mary and Steve DeKane

Jess Escare no and Ray Barnowsky

Mr. and Mrs. No rb ert A. Ford

Danny and Val Francis

Mr. Thomas J Talleri co J oe and Mary Friedberg

Miss Mary Ellen Tappan

Arni e Taylor, Ph.D.

Mr. & Mrs Burt E. Taylor , Jr.

Mrs William A Ternes

Judge Sharon TeVis Finch

Mrs. Nona E Thompson

Jo sep h Gatsher

Kris ti e Gerulski

Mike Gomoll

Robert J aco b

John R Kin g

Chris KoktovichMichael

Mr. & Mrs. Donald M. D. Thurber and Mary Ann Koltuniak

Mrs. Dorothy Alice Tomei

Mr. Wall Tomyn

Mr. & Mrs. RS. Trotter

Mr. & Mrs. Lee I. Turner

Mr. and Mrs Leo Morningstar

Omar Olofs and Brad Bridgen

Vern e and Ruth Rice

Bob and Sharon Ruggiroli

Dr. Jos eph Valentin, DDS Lori and Mi chael Schuneman

Mr. & Mrs Elliott H. Valentine

Ri chard Sonenklar

Mr. & Mrs. Michael W. Van Hala Jim Stee n and Phillip Harris

Mr. & Mrs Robert C. VanderKioot Th e Stefano Family

Mr & Mrs. Kelvyn Venlour Grace E Thomas

Mr. & Mrs. James Vigiletti Barbara Todd

Mr. & Mrs. Geo rge R Walrod Joanne Vollendorf

Mrs. Mary Ward Carol Wargelin

Mr. & Mrs. Cathryn N. Warren Janet Way

Mr. W. N. Warren Rosemary Weeks

Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence M. Wein er Sue Westo n and Robert Curti ss

Mr. Th eodore Weiswasser Rev. Lawrence Zurawski

Mr. & Mrs. Paul S. Wemhoff

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald D. Westby

Ms. Barbara Menzies William s

Mr. & Mrs. Earl K Williams

Ms. Irene Williams

Mr. Lawre nce William s

Mrs. Shelly F. William s

Dr. Magnus A. Wilson

Mr. & Mrs. Roy Wilson , Sr.

Mr. & Mrs. Edward D. Win stead

Rev. Robert Witkowski

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As proud sponsors of the Community Programs' 1992,93 season, we recognize the efforts of MOT's outreach program in developing future creators, performers, consumers and supporters of the arts throughout Michigan.

Michigan Opera Theatre wishes to thank its advertisers for their support of the 199293 programs . We hope you will make use of their products and services. If you would like to advertise in the Michigan Opera Theatre programs please call the MOT administrative offices at (313) 874-7850.

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GENERAL DIREaOR

Dear,:Friends,

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Michigan Opera Theatre's 22nd season! Perhaps one of our most popular ever in terms of repertory, it features the renowned artists and emerging ope ratic talent you have come to expect from Michigan Ope ra Theatre.

Looking back on the success of the 1991/92 season, I am sure you share wilh me the pride at having been a part of the company's Midwestern premiere performances of Karol SZymanowski 's King Roger and with the company premieres of Samson and Delilah and Candide, plus the critically acclaimed productions of Lucia di Lammennoor and The Mikado.

This season boasts its own set of company premieres: from Side by Side by Sondheim, a revue of the award winning music and lyrics of Broadway's reigning king, and Detroit's first professional productio n in 30 years of The Music Man, to the season finale, our very own production of the grand classical ballet The Sleeping Beauty.

In the spring, grand opera returns to the stage of the Masonic Temple with perhaps the world's most beloved opera, Puccini's tale of life and love among the bohemians of Paris ' 19th century Latin Quarter, La Boheme. Two casts of rising young operatic talent will interpret Puccini's passionate score. In 1985, Michigan Opera Theatre presented its first production of Verdi's immortal Aida, starring Leona Mitchell in her first United States performances in the title role. Miss Mitchell will return to the Masonic Temple in May to reinterpret the role she has performed in the world's greatest opera houses, and she will be joined by two stellar casts of outstanding international artists.

Most significantly, this season of grand opera, classic American musical theatre and grand classical ballet reflects a microcosm of the expanded programming we will be presenting once the Detroit Opera House project is comp leted and the company moves into its permanent home.

Finally, I wish to thank the many corporations , foundations , government agencies and private individuals who have supported the company 's extensive activities, from mainstage productions to our vitally important educational and outreach programs throughout the state. Without your generosity , none of our successes would have been possible and our future would indeed be uncertain. Whether this is your first visit or 22nd season with us, you are a very important part of this performance today , and I hope you enjoy your experience at the opera.

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Editorial Assistant: D o nn a Rogers

Art Direction and Production: Lorene Cosenza And i Corm ie r

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Th e 1992/93 T wenty-seco nd Season , Spring Program Book. Michigan Opera Th eatre. 6519 Second Avenue. Detroit Michigan 48202; 313/874-7850 Fax 313/87 1-721 3

Michigan Opera The atre is supported in part by grants from the National End owme nt for the Art s

a federa l agency. an d from the State of Michigan through the Michigan Council for Art s and Cu ltural Affairs

Ticket Infonnation

Michigan Opera Theatre Ticket Services Office 6519 Second Avenue , Oetroit , Michigan 48202 ; open 10 a.m . - 5:30 p m Monday through Friday, noon - 5 p m Sunday. On pertormance days after 6 p m.• visit the theatres' box offices

Phone (313) 874-7464 10 A.M. - 6 p.m MondayFriday noon - 5 p.m. Sunday. Open Saturdays in season phone lor hours. Tickets are also avai lable at all TicketMaster outlets or by calling (313) 645-6666.

Unused Tickets:

Subscribers unable to use their tickets may make a tax-deductible contribution to Michigan Opera Theatre by returning the unused tickets to the MOT Ticket Services Office for resale at least 24 hours prior to pertormance. Call 3131874-7464.

Exchange Policv:

Excha nges will be made on a space available basis. for season subscribers only to another pertormance of the same ope ra. Exchange must be made 24 hours prior to your pertormance time

MOT Opera Boutique:

The MOT Opera Boutique , featuring an array of opera-related gift items, is open before curtain and during inte rm issio ns of each pertorrnance at the Fi sher and Masonic Temple Theatres.

Food Service:

The Fi sher Theatre: Concession stands inside the theatre are open when theatre doors open and during intermissions Simultaneously , wine , beer and soft drinks are available for sale in the Fisher Building lobby Masonic Temple Th eatre : The Fountain Ballroom on the lower level is open one hour prior to curtain time for hot buffet service

Patrons arriving before the theatre doors open should enter the outer main lobby and follow the signs Refreshments are available in the Ballroom during intermissions of all pertormances.

Special Provisions for the Physicallv Challenged:

Please call the MOT Ti cket Services Office for specific information , (313) 874-7464.

Lost and Found:

Fo r lost and found information at the Fisher

Th eatre and Masonic Temple , see the head usher.

Please Note:

No cameras or recording devices are premined in the theatres. Patrons are reminded to please check that the ir digital watch alarms are switched OFF before the pertormance beg in s.

Important Phone Numbers:

Subscriber Ticket Hotline: (3 13) 874-7831

Ticket Office: 874-7464

Administration: 874-7850

General Directors Circle In fo : 874-7877

Ticket Discounts (group of ten or more): 874-7878

Speaker's Bureau for guest lecture rs: 874-7850

Communtiy Programs for your event: 874-7894

TDD Voice 874-7878 Fax 87 1-72 13

Emergency Phone Numbers

During Perfonnances:

Fisher Theatre : (3 13) 872-4221

Masonic Temple Theatre: (313) 832-5500

Michiga n Opera Theatre Administrative Office: 6519 Second Avenue , Detroit, Michigan 48202

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ABRIEF HISTORY

Michigan Opera Theatre (MOT), cited by the Detroit media as "one of the city's three cultural jewels," is the State of Michigqn's premier opera company serving as a state-wide cultural resource committed to producing the very best professional productions from the grand opera, operetta, and musical theatre repertory . The company now augments its season with presentations of grand classical ballet. Founded and directed by internationally recognized impresario David DiChiera, MOT has quickly ascended the ranks of its more than 100 peer companies to assume the prestigious position as one of the nation 's leading opera companies.

Within its 22 year history, MOT has offered the Detroit community outstanding main stage repertory ranging from the comedy of Mozart to the drama of Verdi to the verismo of Sondheim. Additionally, the company boasts the presentation of neglected works that have been rewarded with national PBS telecasts; a musical theatre revival that was sent to Broadway; the world premiere of Pasatieri's Washington Square: the American premiere of three works - from the Armenian and -Polish opera heritage - Anoush, The Hauntf( d Castle and King Roger: rarely seen Black American works such as Scott Joplin 's Treemonisha: the historic Detroit concert debut of Luciano Pavarotti; and a National Public Radio broadcast of Norma starring Dame Joan S,utherland in her historic final performances ofthe title role.

The company's philosophy of offering young aspiring artists performance opportunities is well regarded, and particular recognition has come for its role in the emergence of such outstanding African American singers

as Kathleen Battle, Maria Ewing, Leona Mitchell, Carmen Balthrop , Wilhelmenia Fernandez, Vinson Cole, Andrew Smith and conductor Willie Waters. The spirit of this opportunity is kept alive annually with the Young Artists Apprentice Program, which offers nationally recruited singers and production personnel performance and career opportunities.

During its first 15 years , MOT made its home in the Music Hall Center, a landmark theatre that was saved by the community. Prior to its first professional season in 1971 , the company's aspirations found expression in the educational component of the now defunct Detroit Grand Opera Association. With the success of DGOA's Overture To Opera company under David DiChiera, it became apparent that Detroit wanted to sustain a full time, professional opera company of its own, one that would provide a main stage season at the Music Hall and could also serve the greater Detroit and State of Michigan communities with opera entertainment.

Under the gUidance and nationally recognized leadership of educator and composer Karen VanderKloot DiChiera, MOT's popular and successful winter residency program is now in its 17th year of touring the State , bringing opera to communities in both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas . Furthermore, the company's 12 year old education department has taken the national lead in providing performance pieces that both educate and entertain families and young audiences about the perils of substance abuse and a variety of social issues.

Michigan Opera Theatre has gained further national esteem with David DiChiera's additional appointments as the artistic director of the successful Dayton Opera in Ohio, and as the general director of the multimillion dollar Opera Pacific

located in California 's Orange County. This relationship among all three companies has proven to be a successful means of cost_ effective co-productions of lavish , ., new main stage productions and for the development and presentation of important community education

performances. This unique tricompany framework that David DiChiera directs is nationally regarded as a positive and _ innovative formula for the future

of opera production.

MOT has taken steps to ensure its future by purchasing the Grand Circus Theatre in downtown Detroit for its permanent home as The Detroit Opera House The project includes the renovation and expansion of the existing facility to house all of the company's main stage , education and audience amenity needs

As a non-profit company, MOT derives its annual income from a variety of sources including the sale of tickets, both season subscriptions and single performances; through the contributions of private donors, corporations, foundations, state and federal agencies; and through special fund raising events coordinated by a body of dedicated volunteers. While the company's day to day operations are directed by a staff of 30, the organization is governed by a 38 member Board of Directors with further gUidance by the 264 member Board ofTrustees,

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DIREOORS AND FOUNDING

TRUSTEES

BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

1992-9:J

Mr. Robert E. Dewar"

Chairman

Dr. David DiChiera"

President

Mr. C Thomas Toppin"

Secretary

Mr. Cameron B. Duncan"

Treasurer

eMrs. Robyn J. Arrington

Mrs. Donald C. Austin"

Mr. J. Addison Bartush

Mr. Philip E. Benton, Jr.

Mrs Peter Coope!

Ms. Julia Donovan Darlow

Mrs. Charles M. Endicott

Mrs. Roger Frtdho lm

Mrs. Vito Gioia

Mr. J ohri C Griffin

Mr. David B. Herrnelin

Mrs Robert L. Hurst

Mrs. Verne Istock

Mr. Leonard C. Jaques

Mrs. William E. Johnston

Mrs. Charles Kessler

Ms. Caro l Kieffer-Dowling

Dr. Richard W Kulis

Mr. Walton A. Lewis

Mr. Bud Liebler

Mr. Eugene Miller

Mr. Robert T. O'Connell

Mr. Jules L. Pallone'

Mr. David Pollack

Mr. Alan E Schwartz

Mr. S. Kinnie Smith

Mr. Frank D. Stella"

Mr. Robert C. VanderKloot

Mrs William P. Vititoe*

Mr. Richard C. Webb

Mr. Gary L. White

Mrs. R. Alexander Wrtgley

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Hon. Jack and Dr. Bettye ArringtonMEMBERS

Mr. and Mrs. Lynn A. Townsend

Founding Chairmen

Hon. and Mrs. Avern L. Cohn

Mr. and Mrs. John DeCarlo

Dr. and Mrs. David DiChiera

Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Gershenson

Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Graves

Hon. and Mrs. Wade McCree, Jr.

Mr. Hany J. Nederlander

Mr. E. Harwood Rydholm

Mr. and Mrs. Neil Snow

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Strichartz

Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. VanderKloot

Mr. and Mrs Sam B Williams

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore O. Yntema

DIRECTOR

EMERITUS

Mr. H. James Gram

BOARD OF

TRUSTEES

1992·93

Mr. and Mrs. Edmund T. Ahee

Dr. and Mrs. Roger M. Ajluni

Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Allesee

Dr. Lourdes V. Andaya

Mr. and Mrs Thomas Angott

Dr. and Mrs. Agustin Arbulu

Mrs. Robyn J. Arrington, Sr.

Dr. and Mrs. Donald C Austin

Hon & Mrs. Edward Avadenka

Mrs. James Merriam Barnes

Mr. and Mrs. J. Addison Bartush

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Alan Baun

Mr and Mrs. W Victor Benjamin

Mr. and Mrs. Philip E. Benton. Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Borden

Mr. and Mrs. Donald J Bortz, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs Clarence G. Catallo

Ms. Virginia Clementi

Hon. & Mrs. Avern L. Cohn

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cohn

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cooper

Mr. and Mrs. Rodkey Craighead

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cregar

Julia Donovan Darlow

Mrs. Hilda Ettenheimer

Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Ewing Martin

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ewing

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Fisher, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. E. Robert McCabe

Mr. and Mrs. William T.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Fisher, 1Il McCormick, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Louis P. Fontana

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin A. Frenkel

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Fridholm

Mr. and Mrs. MichaelJ. Friduss

Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Gerisch

Mrs. Wade H. McCree, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene A. Miller

Mr. and Mrs. Milton J. Miller

Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Miller, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. G.O. Herbert

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Germack, Jr. Moorehead, Jr.

Mrs. Aaron H. Gershenson

Dr. and Mrs. Pierre Giammanco

Mr and Mrs. Vito P. Gioia

Mr. and Mrs. Alan L. Gornick

Mr. and Mrs. H. James Gram

Mrs. Katherine Gribbs

Mr. and Mrs John C. Griffm

Dr. and Mrs. Berj H. Haidostian

Mr. and Mrs. William R. Halling, Jr.

Mrs. Robert M. Hamady

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh G. Harness

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Harris

Mr. and Mrs Kenneth E. Hart

Mr. and Mrs. E. Jan Hartmann

Mr. and Mrs David B Hermelin

Mr. and Mrs. George Hill

Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Holloway

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Hurst

Hon. and Mrs. Joseph Impastato

Mr. and Mrs. Verne Istock

Mr. and Mrs. E. Clarence Mularoni

Mr. and Mrs. E. Michael Mutchler

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nederlander

Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. O'Connell

Mr. and Mrs. Jules L. Pallone

Mr. and Mrs. James Pamel

Dr. Robert E. L. Perkins

Mr. and Mrs. Brock E. Plumb

Mrs. Ralph Polk

Mr. and Mrs,,\David Poll ack

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Robelli

Mr. and Mrs. Hans Rogind

Mr. and Mrs. Irving Rose

Mr. and Mrs. David Ruwart

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew M. Savel

Dr. and Mrs Norman Schakne

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schneidewind

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schultz

Mr. and Mrs. Alan E. Schwartz

Mr. and Mrs. Donald E

Mrs. David Jacknow Schwendemann

Mr. and Mrs Leonard Jaques

Mr. and Mrs. Wesley R. Johnson

Miss H. Barbara Johnston

Mrs. William E. Johnston

Mr. and Mrs . Arnold Joseff

Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Jospey

Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell I. Kafarski

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Kessler

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene L. Klein

Mr. and Mrs. Semon E. Knudsen

Ms. Reva Kogan

Mr. and Mrs William Ku

Mr. and Mrs Richard P. Kuhn

Dr. and Mrs. Richard W. Kulis

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Lamparter

Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Lataif

Dr. and Mrs. Robert S. Levine

Mr. and Mrs. David B. Lewis

Mrs. Leonard T. Lewis

Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Shaler

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Sherman

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sloan

Mr. and Mrs S. Kinney Smith

Ms. Phyllis Funk Snow

Mr. Richard A. Sonenklar

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Starkweather

Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Stella

Mr. and Mrs George Strumbos

Mr. and Mrs Charles R. Taylor

Mr. and Mrs. C. Thomas Toppin

Mr. and Mrs. Lynn A. Townsend

Mr. and Mrs. James J. Trebilcott

Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. VanderKloot

Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Victor

Mr. and Mrs. George C. Vincent

Mr. and Mrs . William P. Vititoe

Mr. and Mrs Gary Wasserman

Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Webb

Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. White & John Corbett O'Meara

Mr. and Mrs Robert N. Derderian

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Dewar

Dr. David DiChiera

Karen VanderKloot DiChiera

Mr. and Mrs. David Dowling

Melodee A. DuBOis

Mr. Morton Zieve & James E. N. Huntley

* Executive Committee

Mr. and Mrs. Cameron B. Duncan

Lady Easton

Mrs Charles M. Endicott

Mr. and Mrs. Walton A. Lewis

Dr. and Mrs. Klm K. Lie

Mr. and Mrs Bud Liebler

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Lisak

Mr. and Mrs Thomas E. Long

Mrs. Alan G. Loofbourrow

Mr. and Mrs. James H. LoPrete

Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse S Lucarelli

Mr. and Mrs. R. Jamison Williams

Dr. and Mrs. Sam B. Williams

Mr. and Mrs. Eric A. Wiltshire

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Worsley

Mr. and Mrs. R. Alexander Wrigley

Mrs. Donald E. Young

Hon. Joan E. Young

Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Mack & Mr. Thomas L. Schellenberg

Mrs. Jessie B Mann

Mr. and Mrs. Harold M. Marko

Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Marra

Mr. and Mrs. Morton Zieve

Ms. Lucia Zurkowski

Mr. Roy Zurkowski

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As the wo rld 's leadin g ind e pe nd e nt, just-in-time suppli er of a ut o mo tiv e seatin g, we see thin gs di ffe re ntl y. For in sta nce, we be li eve that Co mfo rt and Safe ty are synon y mo us with c ustom e r sa tisfacti o n, th a t th ey can and sho uld be integrated into e very sea t we build , e ve ry compon e nt we manu fa cture .

Since 19 17 , we 've used techno logy and inn ova tion to sati sfy our c ustom e rs - th e w orld ' s maj o r a utomoti ve manufac turers. Our C hild R es tr a int S eat, o ur Integra te d Re s traint Se at a nd o ur Sm a rt Seat a re ju st three e xampl es.

Our Program Man agers , combining res e a rc h , s ty lin g, p ro du c t d e velopm e nt , en g in eering , a nd manufac turin g ex pe rti se , w ill w ork cl ose l y with yo ur tea m to m ee t yo ur se atin g req uire m e nts a nd lead th e w a y to w o rld cl ass s uc c e ss Lear

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CELEBRATING THE ARTS

Artistic expression not only entertains, it educates to broaden the mind of the individual and the community. GMAC salutes the Arts and the people who bring them to life.

AGRAND HOME FOR GRAND OPERA

Situated on the comer of Broadway and Witherell , south of Grand Circus Park, is one of the cities finest theatrical jewels , the Grand Circus Theater. This "Super Palace" first opened its doors as The Capitol Theater on January 12 , 1922. At the time of its gala premiere, the theater was the fifth largest in the world. Designed by renowned theater architect C. Howard Crane, who later designed the Fox Theater, the Capitol Theater was the first in a series of palatial vaudeville and moving picture houses of the 20s that surrounded Grand Circus Park and established the area as the hub of Detroit's entertainment activity.

As with all of C. Howard Crane's 250 theater designs nation-wide, the Grand Circus' acoustical properties are considered to be among the finest anywhere. Prior to the Capitol Theater 's construction , the architect had built the acoustically perfect. world renowned Orchestra Hall , the once and current home of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Designed in what was prophetically called the "Op era House" style , the theater changed hands and names several times , finally closing its doors as the Grand Circus Theater in November 1985. Michigan Opera Theatre purchased the building on December 31, 1988 to become its permanent home as the new Detroit Opera House

Not only will the company's productions finally have a suitable home , but so too will its administrative staff and Community Programs Department. The Detroit Opera House will provide an identity for Michigan Opera Theatre as an integral part of Detroit's artistic community , a facility not only for the production of mainstage performances throughout the year but as a home base for new works , community education and outreach programs . The Detroit Opera House will be the center of artistic endeavors year round.

Michigan Opera Theatre's vision for its future is an integral part of the plan for a revitalized entertainment and performing arts district in downtown Detroit. The Detroit Opera House is being developed to complete the district, provide a cultural and educational programming base , bring 350,000 theater-goers annually and create additional jobs in the Theater District. The economic impact of the Theater District is already clearly evident with the restoration of the Fox, Gem and State Theaters To be completed during this summer are the $4 million Music Hall restoration and the conversion of the Hughes Hatcher building into

a 350 seat theater for Chicago 's acclaimed Second City Comedy troupe Properties on the "drawing board " for restoration include the Adams theater, the United Artists and the Madison. The results have been dramatic. New tenants occupying over 300 ,000 square feet of commercial space have moved into the area. Seven new restaurants have opened and over 1500 new full and part-time jobs have been created. As a testimony to the area's revitalization , over 4 million people attended theater events in the district last year

The vision of the Opera House has already received the support of many of our community's corporations , foundations, civic leaders and friends of MOT through leadership gifts. In the coming year , we will be reaching out to individuals, private and public institutions and corporations to seek financial support for this most important project. To learn more about and become involved in the Detroit Opera House, please contact the Detroit Opera House Department of Michigan Opera Theatre, (313) 874-7850.

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Artist' rendering of the new Madison side of the Opera House

DETROIT OPERA HOUSE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTORS

Michigan Opera Theatre gratefully acknowledges the following donors whose contributions or pledges were received by March 1993.

Leaders hip $1, 000,000+

Ford Motor Company

General Motors Corporation Skillman Foundation

Major Gifts S5OO,OOO • $999,999 Knight Foundation Kresge Foundation

Major Donors $250,000 ' $499,999

Mr. and Mrs. Philip E. Benton, Jr.

Dayton-Hudson Foundation on behalf of Hudson's Detroit Edison Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Dewar

Kmart Corporation

Michigan Be ll Te lephone Company

The Ralph 1. and Mrs. Winifred E. Polk Charitable Annuity Trust

ADMINISTRATION AND PRODUCTION STAFF

David DiChiera

General Director

John Leberg Interim Managing Director

Kimberly Johnson Managing Directo r, Opera Hous e

Karen VanderKloot DiChiera Director of Community Programs

John A. Frednckson ChiefFinancial Officer

Rebecca L. Happel Director of Public Relations

Steve Havi aras Director of Marketing

Mitchell KIieger "" ." Director of Artistic Resources

David W. Osborne ........ ........ .......... .. .. .. ......... Director of Production

Sharon Rees .Interim Director of Public Relations

Midge Stulb erg Chief Development Officer

ADMINISTRATION

Kurt Howard Executive Assistant to the General Director Tri-Company Coordinator

Kimberly Burgess Receptionist

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Roger L. Bingaman

Associate Director /Mus ic Director

Dolores Tobis . .. .. Office and Marketing Manag er

DEVELOPMENT

Mary Parkhill.. Associate Director of Development

Katie Kelly Volunteer and Special Ev ents Coordinator

Marlita Chapman & Tana Wilson Development Assistants

FINANCE/COMPUTER SERVICES

William T. Schulz Controller

Charles Allen "" ,, Accountant

Jim Tropiano """"",, Systems Administrator

Donors $25,000 . $249,999

Allied-Signal, Inc. , Automotive Sector

ANR Pipeline Company

Dr. and Mrs. Agustin Arbulu

Dr. and Mrs. Donald C. Austin Comenca Bank

Helen L. DeRoy Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Cameron B. Duncan

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Griffin

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Lamparter Neiman Marcus

Mr. and Mrs. David Pollack

Mr. and Mrs. Alan E. Schwartz

Mr. Richard A. Sonenklar

In Memory of Conrad & Ida Smith

Mr. and Mrs. C. Thomas Toppin

Mr. and Mrs Lynn A. Townsend

Mr. and Mrs George C. Vincent

Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. White

Mr. and Mrs. R. Jamison Williams

Dr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Williams

World Hentage Foundation

Contributors $1,000 • $24,999

In Memory of

Mr. Robyn J. ArIington , Sr.

David and Karen DiChiera

Mr. Robert Dom

Eaton Corporation

Mrs. Charles M Endicott

Mrs. Aaron Gershenson

Mary Bartush Jones

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Kessler

Lewis & Thompson Agency

MARKETING/PUBLIC

RELATIONS

Peter Conti

Mr. and Mrs. Walton A. Lewis

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur C Liebler Michigan National Bank

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Miller

Mr. and Mrs. S. Kinnie Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Frank D. Stella

Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. VanderKloot

Mr. and Mrs William P. Vititoe

Westerman Foundation

Nancy Krolikowski

Transportation Coordinator

Marketing Consultant ChnsJones

Assistant Directo r

Chnstine Donaldson

Mark eting Projects Coordinator

Melissa Mainhardt

Group Sales Manager

Donna Rogers

Marketing and Public Relations

Associate

Jerome Magid

Photographer

TICKET OFFICE

Denise Nikcevich

Steve Gathman

Dianne Lord

Coach/Accompanists

Stan ley Waldon

David Wilson

Marte Aversa Rehearsal Accompanists

Assistant Choreographer

Costumes

Ulla Hettinger

Costume Supervisor

Mary Leyendecker

Assistant Costumer

Mary Ellen Shindel

Stitcher/Wardrobe Mistress

Make-up & Hair Design

Ticket Services Manag er Elsen Associates

Make-up and Hair Design

Kimb erly Mogielski

Ticket Services Assistant and Teresa Wertman

Accountant Assistant Wig/Mak e- up Coordinator

PRODUCTION

Artistic Admini stration

Leigh Anne Huckaby

Production Stage Manag er

Dee Dorsey

Music Department

David DiChiera

Music Director

Suzanne Acton

Assistant Music Director

Stage Management

Leigh Anne Huckaby

Production Stage Manager

Dee Dorsey

Beth Ann Sonne

Assistant Stage Managers

Technica l Staff

Andrew Mudd

Technical Director

Kendall Smith

Lighting Consultant

Alexandra Pontone

Assistant Lighting DeSigner

Thomas Anderson

Prop erties Coordinator

Robert S. Mesinar

John C Johnson

Jo e Achatz

Production Electricians

John Kinsora Coordinator

Production Schedule and Audition Chorus Master

JudiAmmar

Artist Services Coordinator

Roger L. Bingaman

Orchestra Manager

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Production Carpenter

Colin Lord

Dianne Lord

Surtitle Operators

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GENERAL DIREaOR

Dear,:Friends,

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Michigan Opera Theatre's 22nd season! Perhaps one of our most popular ever in terms of repertory, it features the renowned artists and emerging ope ratic talent you have come to expect from Michigan Ope ra Theatre.

Looking back on the success of the 1991/92 season, I am sure you share wilh me the pride at having been a part of the company's Midwestern premiere performances of Karol SZymanowski 's King Roger and with the company premieres of Samson and Delilah and Candide, plus the critically acclaimed productions of Lucia di Lammennoor and The Mikado.

This season boasts its own set of company premieres: from Side by Side by Sondheim, a revue of the award winning music and lyrics of Broadway's reigning king, and Detroit's first professional productio n in 30 years of The Music Man, to the season finale, our very own production of the grand classical ballet The Sleeping Beauty.

In the spring, grand opera returns to the stage of the Masonic Temple with perhaps the world's most beloved opera, Puccini's tale of life and love among the bohemians of Paris ' 19th century Latin Quarter, La Boheme. Two casts of rising young operatic talent will interpret Puccini's passionate score. In 1985, Michigan Opera Theatre presented its first production of Verdi's immortal Aida, starring Leona Mitchell in her first United States performances in the title role. Miss Mitchell will return to the Masonic Temple in May to reinterpret the role she has performed in the world's greatest opera houses, and she will be joined by two stellar casts of outstanding international artists.

Most significantly, this season of grand opera, classic American musical theatre and grand classical ballet reflects a microcosm of the expanded programming we will be presenting once the Detroit Opera House project is comp leted and the company moves into its permanent home.

Finally, I wish to thank the many corporations , foundations , government agencies and private individuals who have supported the company 's extensive activities, from mainstage productions to our vitally important educational and outreach programs throughout the state. Without your generosity , none of our successes would have been possible and our future would indeed be uncertain. Whether this is your first visit or 22nd season with us, you are a very important part of this performance today , and I hope you enjoy your experience at the opera.

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MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE

Editor: Rebecca Happ e l

Editorial Assistant: D o nn a Rogers

Art Direction and Production: Lorene Cosenza And i Corm ie r

Karen Cameron

Barbara Porter of Simons Michelson Zieve

Advertising Sales: Rachel Len t of Eag le Publishing Co.

Advertising Coordinators: Christine D ona ld son Peter Co n t i

Printer: Lou Fox of Gay lord Printing

Cover Illustration : John M a rtin of Art Staff

Th e 1992/93 T wenty-seco nd Season , Spring Program Book. Michigan Opera Th eatre. 6519 Second Avenue. Detroit Michigan 48202; 313/874-7850 Fax 313/87 1-721 3

Michigan Opera The atre is supported in part by grants from the National End owme nt for the Art s

a federa l agency. an d from the State of Michigan through the Michigan Council for Art s and Cu ltural Affairs

Ticket Infonnation

Michigan Opera Theatre Ticket Services Office 6519 Second Avenue , Oetroit , Michigan 48202 ; open 10 a.m . - 5:30 p m Monday through Friday, noon - 5 p m Sunday. On pertormance days after 6 p m.• visit the theatres' box offices

Phone (313) 874-7464 10 A.M. - 6 p.m MondayFriday noon - 5 p.m. Sunday. Open Saturdays in season phone lor hours. Tickets are also avai lable at all TicketMaster outlets or by calling (313) 645-6666.

Unused Tickets:

Subscribers unable to use their tickets may make a tax-deductible contribution to Michigan Opera Theatre by returning the unused tickets to the MOT Ticket Services Office for resale at least 24 hours prior to pertormance. Call 3131874-7464.

Exchange Policv:

Excha nges will be made on a space available basis. for season subscribers only to another pertormance of the same ope ra. Exchange must be made 24 hours prior to your pertormance time

MOT Opera Boutique:

The MOT Opera Boutique , featuring an array of opera-related gift items, is open before curtain and during inte rm issio ns of each pertorrnance at the Fi sher and Masonic Temple Theatres.

Food Service:

The Fi sher Theatre: Concession stands inside the theatre are open when theatre doors open and during intermissions Simultaneously , wine , beer and soft drinks are available for sale in the Fisher Building lobby Masonic Temple Th eatre : The Fountain Ballroom on the lower level is open one hour prior to curtain time for hot buffet service

Patrons arriving before the theatre doors open should enter the outer main lobby and follow the signs Refreshments are available in the Ballroom during intermissions of all pertormances.

Special Provisions for the Physicallv Challenged:

Please call the MOT Ti cket Services Office for specific information , (313) 874-7464.

Lost and Found:

Fo r lost and found information at the Fisher

Th eatre and Masonic Temple , see the head usher.

Please Note:

No cameras or recording devices are premined in the theatres. Patrons are reminded to please check that the ir digital watch alarms are switched OFF before the pertormance beg in s.

Important Phone Numbers:

Subscriber Ticket Hotline: (3 13) 874-7831

Ticket Office: 874-7464

Administration: 874-7850

General Directors Circle In fo : 874-7877

Ticket Discounts (group of ten or more): 874-7878

Speaker's Bureau for guest lecture rs: 874-7850

Communtiy Programs for your event: 874-7894

TDD Voice 874-7878 Fax 87 1-72 13

Emergency Phone Numbers

During Perfonnances:

Fisher Theatre : (3 13) 872-4221

Masonic Temple Theatre: (313) 832-5500

Michiga n Opera Theatre Administrative Office: 6519 Second Avenue , Detroit, Michigan 48202

Michigan Opera Th eatre is an equal opportun ity employer.

Michigan Opera Theatre is a member of OPERA America

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ABRIEF HISTORY

Michigan Opera Theatre (MOT), cited by the Detroit media as "one of the city's three cultural jewels," is the State of Michigqn's premier opera company serving as a state-wide cultural resource committed to producing the very best professional productions from the grand opera, operetta, and musical theatre repertory . The company now augments its season with presentations of grand classical ballet. Founded and directed by internationally recognized impresario David DiChiera, MOT has quickly ascended the ranks of its more than 100 peer companies to assume the prestigious position as one of the nation 's leading opera companies.

Within its 22 year history, MOT has offered the Detroit community outstanding main stage repertory ranging from the comedy of Mozart to the drama of Verdi to the verismo of Sondheim. Additionally, the company boasts the presentation of neglected works that have been rewarded with national PBS telecasts; a musical theatre revival that was sent to Broadway; the world premiere of Pasatieri's Washington Square: the American premiere of three works - from the Armenian and -Polish opera heritage - Anoush, The Hauntf( d Castle and King Roger: rarely seen Black American works such as Scott Joplin 's Treemonisha: the historic Detroit concert debut of Luciano Pavarotti; and a National Public Radio broadcast of Norma starring Dame Joan S,utherland in her historic final performances ofthe title role.

The company's philosophy of offering young aspiring artists performance opportunities is well regarded, and particular recognition has come for its role in the emergence of such outstanding African American singers

as Kathleen Battle, Maria Ewing, Leona Mitchell, Carmen Balthrop , Wilhelmenia Fernandez, Vinson Cole, Andrew Smith and conductor Willie Waters. The spirit of this opportunity is kept alive annually with the Young Artists Apprentice Program, which offers nationally recruited singers and production personnel performance and career opportunities.

During its first 15 years , MOT made its home in the Music Hall Center, a landmark theatre that was saved by the community. Prior to its first professional season in 1971 , the company's aspirations found expression in the educational component of the now defunct Detroit Grand Opera Association. With the success of DGOA's Overture To Opera company under David DiChiera, it became apparent that Detroit wanted to sustain a full time, professional opera company of its own, one that would provide a main stage season at the Music Hall and could also serve the greater Detroit and State of Michigan communities with opera entertainment.

Under the gUidance and nationally recognized leadership of educator and composer Karen VanderKloot DiChiera, MOT's popular and successful winter residency program is now in its 17th year of touring the State , bringing opera to communities in both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas . Furthermore, the company's 12 year old education department has taken the national lead in providing performance pieces that both educate and entertain families and young audiences about the perils of substance abuse and a variety of social issues.

Michigan Opera Theatre has gained further national esteem with David DiChiera's additional appointments as the artistic director of the successful Dayton Opera in Ohio, and as the general director of the multimillion dollar Opera Pacific

located in California 's Orange County. This relationship among all three companies has proven to be a successful means of cost_ effective co-productions of lavish , ., new main stage productions and for the development and presentation of important community education

performances. This unique tricompany framework that David DiChiera directs is nationally regarded as a positive and _ innovative formula for the future

of opera production.

MOT has taken steps to ensure its future by purchasing the Grand Circus Theatre in downtown Detroit for its permanent home as The Detroit Opera House The project includes the renovation and expansion of the existing facility to house all of the company's main stage , education and audience amenity needs

As a non-profit company, MOT derives its annual income from a variety of sources including the sale of tickets, both season subscriptions and single performances; through the contributions of private donors, corporations, foundations, state and federal agencies; and through special fund raising events coordinated by a body of dedicated volunteers. While the company's day to day operations are directed by a staff of 30, the organization is governed by a 38 member Board of Directors with further gUidance by the 264 member Board ofTrustees,

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DIREOORS AND FOUNDING

TRUSTEES

BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

1992-9:J

Mr. Robert E. Dewar"

Chairman

Dr. David DiChiera"

President

Mr. C Thomas Toppin"

Secretary

Mr. Cameron B. Duncan"

Treasurer

eMrs. Robyn J. Arrington

Mrs. Donald C. Austin"

Mr. J. Addison Bartush

Mr. Philip E. Benton, Jr.

Mrs Peter Coope!

Ms. Julia Donovan Darlow

Mrs. Charles M. Endicott

Mrs. Roger Frtdho lm

Mrs. Vito Gioia

Mr. J ohri C Griffin

Mr. David B. Herrnelin

Mrs Robert L. Hurst

Mrs. Verne Istock

Mr. Leonard C. Jaques

Mrs. William E. Johnston

Mrs. Charles Kessler

Ms. Caro l Kieffer-Dowling

Dr. Richard W Kulis

Mr. Walton A. Lewis

Mr. Bud Liebler

Mr. Eugene Miller

Mr. Robert T. O'Connell

Mr. Jules L. Pallone'

Mr. David Pollack

Mr. Alan E Schwartz

Mr. S. Kinnie Smith

Mr. Frank D. Stella"

Mr. Robert C. VanderKloot

Mrs William P. Vititoe*

Mr. Richard C. Webb

Mr. Gary L. White

Mrs. R. Alexander Wrtgley

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Hon. Jack and Dr. Bettye ArringtonMEMBERS

Mr. and Mrs. Lynn A. Townsend

Founding Chairmen

Hon. and Mrs. Avern L. Cohn

Mr. and Mrs. John DeCarlo

Dr. and Mrs. David DiChiera

Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Gershenson

Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Graves

Hon. and Mrs. Wade McCree, Jr.

Mr. Hany J. Nederlander

Mr. E. Harwood Rydholm

Mr. and Mrs. Neil Snow

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Strichartz

Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. VanderKloot

Mr. and Mrs Sam B Williams

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore O. Yntema

DIRECTOR

EMERITUS

Mr. H. James Gram

BOARD OF

TRUSTEES

1992·93

Mr. and Mrs. Edmund T. Ahee

Dr. and Mrs. Roger M. Ajluni

Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Allesee

Dr. Lourdes V. Andaya

Mr. and Mrs Thomas Angott

Dr. and Mrs. Agustin Arbulu

Mrs. Robyn J. Arrington, Sr.

Dr. and Mrs. Donald C Austin

Hon & Mrs. Edward Avadenka

Mrs. James Merriam Barnes

Mr. and Mrs. J. Addison Bartush

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Alan Baun

Mr and Mrs. W Victor Benjamin

Mr. and Mrs. Philip E. Benton. Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Borden

Mr. and Mrs. Donald J Bortz, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs Clarence G. Catallo

Ms. Virginia Clementi

Hon. & Mrs. Avern L. Cohn

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cohn

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cooper

Mr. and Mrs. Rodkey Craighead

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cregar

Julia Donovan Darlow

Mrs. Hilda Ettenheimer

Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Ewing Martin

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ewing

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Fisher, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. E. Robert McCabe

Mr. and Mrs. William T.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Fisher, 1Il McCormick, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Louis P. Fontana

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin A. Frenkel

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Fridholm

Mr. and Mrs. MichaelJ. Friduss

Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Gerisch

Mrs. Wade H. McCree, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene A. Miller

Mr. and Mrs. Milton J. Miller

Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Miller, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. G.O. Herbert

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Germack, Jr. Moorehead, Jr.

Mrs. Aaron H. Gershenson

Dr. and Mrs. Pierre Giammanco

Mr and Mrs. Vito P. Gioia

Mr. and Mrs. Alan L. Gornick

Mr. and Mrs. H. James Gram

Mrs. Katherine Gribbs

Mr. and Mrs John C. Griffm

Dr. and Mrs. Berj H. Haidostian

Mr. and Mrs. William R. Halling, Jr.

Mrs. Robert M. Hamady

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh G. Harness

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Harris

Mr. and Mrs Kenneth E. Hart

Mr. and Mrs. E. Jan Hartmann

Mr. and Mrs David B Hermelin

Mr. and Mrs. George Hill

Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Holloway

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Hurst

Hon. and Mrs. Joseph Impastato

Mr. and Mrs. Verne Istock

Mr. and Mrs. E. Clarence Mularoni

Mr. and Mrs. E. Michael Mutchler

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nederlander

Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. O'Connell

Mr. and Mrs. Jules L. Pallone

Mr. and Mrs. James Pamel

Dr. Robert E. L. Perkins

Mr. and Mrs. Brock E. Plumb

Mrs. Ralph Polk

Mr. and Mrs,,\David Poll ack

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Robelli

Mr. and Mrs. Hans Rogind

Mr. and Mrs. Irving Rose

Mr. and Mrs. David Ruwart

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew M. Savel

Dr. and Mrs Norman Schakne

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schneidewind

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schultz

Mr. and Mrs. Alan E. Schwartz

Mr. and Mrs. Donald E

Mrs. David Jacknow Schwendemann

Mr. and Mrs Leonard Jaques

Mr. and Mrs. Wesley R. Johnson

Miss H. Barbara Johnston

Mrs. William E. Johnston

Mr. and Mrs . Arnold Joseff

Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Jospey

Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell I. Kafarski

Dr. and Mrs. Charles Kessler

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene L. Klein

Mr. and Mrs. Semon E. Knudsen

Ms. Reva Kogan

Mr. and Mrs William Ku

Mr. and Mrs Richard P. Kuhn

Dr. and Mrs. Richard W. Kulis

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Lamparter

Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Lataif

Dr. and Mrs. Robert S. Levine

Mr. and Mrs. David B. Lewis

Mrs. Leonard T. Lewis

Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Shaler

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Sherman

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sloan

Mr. and Mrs S. Kinney Smith

Ms. Phyllis Funk Snow

Mr. Richard A. Sonenklar

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Starkweather

Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Stella

Mr. and Mrs George Strumbos

Mr. and Mrs Charles R. Taylor

Mr. and Mrs. C. Thomas Toppin

Mr. and Mrs. Lynn A. Townsend

Mr. and Mrs. James J. Trebilcott

Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. VanderKloot

Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Victor

Mr. and Mrs. George C. Vincent

Mr. and Mrs . William P. Vititoe

Mr. and Mrs Gary Wasserman

Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Webb

Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. White & John Corbett O'Meara

Mr. and Mrs Robert N. Derderian

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Dewar

Dr. David DiChiera

Karen VanderKloot DiChiera

Mr. and Mrs. David Dowling

Melodee A. DuBOis

Mr. Morton Zieve & James E. N. Huntley

* Executive Committee

Mr. and Mrs. Cameron B. Duncan

Lady Easton

Mrs Charles M. Endicott

Mr. and Mrs. Walton A. Lewis

Dr. and Mrs. Klm K. Lie

Mr. and Mrs Bud Liebler

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Lisak

Mr. and Mrs Thomas E. Long

Mrs. Alan G. Loofbourrow

Mr. and Mrs. James H. LoPrete

Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse S Lucarelli

Mr. and Mrs. R. Jamison Williams

Dr. and Mrs. Sam B. Williams

Mr. and Mrs. Eric A. Wiltshire

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Worsley

Mr. and Mrs. R. Alexander Wrigley

Mrs. Donald E. Young

Hon. Joan E. Young

Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Mack & Mr. Thomas L. Schellenberg

Mrs. Jessie B Mann

Mr. and Mrs. Harold M. Marko

Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Marra

Mr. and Mrs. Morton Zieve

Ms. Lucia Zurkowski

Mr. Roy Zurkowski

The Road To Comfort And Safety Begins At LEAR

As the wo rld 's leadin g ind e pe nd e nt, just-in-time suppli er of a ut o mo tiv e seatin g, we see thin gs di ffe re ntl y. For in sta nce, we be li eve that Co mfo rt and Safe ty are synon y mo us with c ustom e r sa tisfacti o n, th a t th ey can and sho uld be integrated into e very sea t we build , e ve ry compon e nt we manu fa cture .

Since 19 17 , we 've used techno logy and inn ova tion to sati sfy our c ustom e rs - th e w orld ' s maj o r a utomoti ve manufac turers. Our C hild R es tr a int S eat, o ur Integra te d Re s traint Se at a nd o ur Sm a rt Seat a re ju st three e xampl es.

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AGRAND HOME FOR GRAND OPERA

Situated on the comer of Broadway and Witherell , south of Grand Circus Park, is one of the cities finest theatrical jewels , the Grand Circus Theater. This "Super Palace" first opened its doors as The Capitol Theater on January 12 , 1922. At the time of its gala premiere, the theater was the fifth largest in the world. Designed by renowned theater architect C. Howard Crane, who later designed the Fox Theater, the Capitol Theater was the first in a series of palatial vaudeville and moving picture houses of the 20s that surrounded Grand Circus Park and established the area as the hub of Detroit's entertainment activity.

As with all of C. Howard Crane's 250 theater designs nation-wide, the Grand Circus' acoustical properties are considered to be among the finest anywhere. Prior to the Capitol Theater 's construction , the architect had built the acoustically perfect. world renowned Orchestra Hall , the once and current home of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Designed in what was prophetically called the "Op era House" style , the theater changed hands and names several times , finally closing its doors as the Grand Circus Theater in November 1985. Michigan Opera Theatre purchased the building on December 31, 1988 to become its permanent home as the new Detroit Opera House

Not only will the company's productions finally have a suitable home , but so too will its administrative staff and Community Programs Department. The Detroit Opera House will provide an identity for Michigan Opera Theatre as an integral part of Detroit's artistic community , a facility not only for the production of mainstage performances throughout the year but as a home base for new works , community education and outreach programs . The Detroit Opera House will be the center of artistic endeavors year round.

Michigan Opera Theatre's vision for its future is an integral part of the plan for a revitalized entertainment and performing arts district in downtown Detroit. The Detroit Opera House is being developed to complete the district, provide a cultural and educational programming base , bring 350,000 theater-goers annually and create additional jobs in the Theater District. The economic impact of the Theater District is already clearly evident with the restoration of the Fox, Gem and State Theaters To be completed during this summer are the $4 million Music Hall restoration and the conversion of the Hughes Hatcher building into

a 350 seat theater for Chicago 's acclaimed Second City Comedy troupe Properties on the "drawing board " for restoration include the Adams theater, the United Artists and the Madison. The results have been dramatic. New tenants occupying over 300 ,000 square feet of commercial space have moved into the area. Seven new restaurants have opened and over 1500 new full and part-time jobs have been created. As a testimony to the area's revitalization , over 4 million people attended theater events in the district last year

The vision of the Opera House has already received the support of many of our community's corporations , foundations, civic leaders and friends of MOT through leadership gifts. In the coming year , we will be reaching out to individuals, private and public institutions and corporations to seek financial support for this most important project. To learn more about and become involved in the Detroit Opera House, please contact the Detroit Opera House Department of Michigan Opera Theatre, (313) 874-7850.

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Artist' rendering of the new Madison side of the Opera House

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SYNOPSIS

Setting: Paris, approximately 1830's

ACT I. In a cheerless garret on Christmas Eve . Rodolfo, a poet, and Marcello, a painter, keep warm by feeding a stove with pages from Rodolfo 's drama . They are joined by Colline , a philosopher , and Schaunard, a musician, who bring food , fuel and funds As they celebrate their good fortune , Benoit, the landlord, interrupts their gaiety, demanding the rent. They ply the old man with wine , encouraging him to tell his flirtations With pretended indignation at his indiscretions , they throw him out. Rodolfo's friends depart , agreeing to meet him later at the Cafe Momus. Returning to his work , he is surprised by a knock at the door. The visitor is a pretty young neighbor, Mimi , whose candle has gone out on the drafty stairway , and who faints as soon as she enters. Rodolfo revives her with a glass of wine. He lights her candle , but as she leaves she realizes she cannot find her key. As they search for it, a gust of wind extinguishes both candles. In the moonlight, the poet takes Mimi's shivering hand, and tells her of his dreams . She responds by telling him how she lives alone in her attic apartment , embroidering flowers and waiting for the first kiss of April's sun When Rodolfo 's friends call to him from the street, he answers that he 'll be alon g shortly with a friend. Expressing their new-found love , Mimi and Rodolfo embrace and leave arm in arm.

ACT II. The Latin Quarter bristles with humanity celebrating Christmas Eve. Rodolfo buys Mimi a pink bonnet at a shop near the Cafe Momus. The poet introduces Mimi to his friends. Soon Musetta , Marcello's high-spirited former sweetheart , makes a noisy entrance on the arm

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of her rich new admirer, the elderly Alcindoro. The ensuing tumult reaches its height when Musetta , trying to regain the painter's attention , sings a waltz, telling how she is the center of attention wherever she goes. Everyone except Marcello is highly amused by the encounter. To get rid of Alcindoro, Musetta complains that her shoe pinches and sends the old man off to have it repaired. The moment he is out of sight, she falls into Marcello 's arms. Musetta tells the waiter to charge everything to Alcindoro. A detachment of parading soldiers passes the cafe, and the Bohemians fall in behind, lifting Musetta with her shoeless foot to their shoulders. Alcindoro rushes back with Musetta'a shoe only to face the bill.

ACT III On a snowy morning at a customs gate at the edge of Paris, merrymakers are heard from within a tavern. Mimi enters, searching for the place where Marcello now lives with Musetta. When he emerges and asks her to join them inside, she declines because Rodolfo is there. Mimi is distraught over her lover's incessant jealousy Rodolfo , who has been asleep in the tavern , is heard and Mimi quickly hides. Emerging, Rodolfo tells Marcello that he wants to leave Mimi because she is so fickle Pressed for the real reason , he breaks down, saying that her illness can only grow worse in the poverty in which they live. Mimi, overhearing, is overcome with tears and coughing, and Rodolfo discovers her. Mimi explains that it is best for them to part amiably While Mimi and Rodolfo exchange memories of their happiness , Musetta and Marcello storm out of the tavern, shouting insults at one another. The stormy couple part in anger, but Mimi and Rodolfo promise to remain together at least until the spring.

ACT N . Back in their garret and separated from their loves, Rodolfo and Marcello lament their loneliness. Colline and Schaunard join them, bringing a meager meal; to lift their spirits , the four friends stage a mock ball, which turns into a goodnatured duel. At the height of their revelry , Musetta bursts into the room saying that Mimi is downstairs , too weak to climb the stairs. Rodolfo runs to assist her. Musetta tells the others how Mimi begged to be taken to Rodolfo so she could die near him. The destitute Bohemians go to pawn their goods for a doctor and medicine: Musetta her earrings and Colline the coat that has served him so faithfully and for so long. Alone , Rodolfo and Mimi recall their happy days together. When the others return, Musetta gives Mimi a muff to warm her hands As Mimi quietly thanks her friends for their kindness, she slips slowly into sleep. Schaunard goes to Mimi's bedside and discovers that she is dead. Rodolfo , seeing the pain on his friends' faces, rushes to Mimi, calling her name in despair.

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THERE'S A LITTLE

LEFT BANK IN

rehearsals, taught it to three Francine , he Jacques. All of Puccini's music creates a different choruses, and the details of the lovers ' kaleidoscope of brilliance that

coached a thousand budding meeting in Puccini's Act I are makes us all wish to join the Musettas in the subtleties of taken from this episode, as is festivities. In the third act , on her famous Waltz. Through it the muff from Act IV, but in the other hand , Puccini turns

all my love has continued, even Murger, Jacques dies shortly to intimacy and gut-wrenching deepened, until I regard the after Francine Schaunard in emotion with music that characters of La Boheme as the book has his Phemie, to go touches the depths of the heart

THE ARTIST'S

GARRET OF OUR

DREAMS

by Mitchell Krieger

some of my closest friends. along with Mimi and Musetta ; of anyone who has ever loved, and the young poet Rodolfo is and inCidentally forms a duet ,

Maybe that's the key: when La going prematurely bald. The a trio, an aria, and then a Boheme ends, I always want to spirit of the book, however, is quartet. It is the perfect

go out with Rodolfo , Mimi, exactly that of the opera: counterpoint to the vivacity of

Marcello, Musetta, Schaunard youthful. vivacious , devil-may - Act II, and leads us inexorably and Colline to the Cafe Momus, care, passionate, artistic - in towards Mimi's return and to mix sparkling wine with short, Bohemian. death in Act IV.

delectable pastries, to see who

can make the most puns in one Puccini and his librettists La Boheme was Puccini's Why does La Boheme touch its sentence, to flash looks at the (Giacosa and Illica) succeeded second successful opera audience so deeply , making it lovely grisette at the next table, not only in bringing the soul of (Manon Lescaut preceded it by one of the most performed, to wager ridiculous sums on Murger's Bohemian life to the three years), and the brilliant

most listened-to, and most obscure points of philosophy, stage, but creating a work in body of work that followed loved of all operas? Is it the philology and theology, to drink which music and dramatic inscribed him in history as one seemingly inexhaustible array in the irrepressible air of the structure combine with of the greatest opera composers of exquisite melodies, the rich Latin Quarter, a wine more incomparable success. Take, of all time But even had he - palette of orchestral colors, the heady than any the waiter can for instance, the opera's second written no other work, he

sprightly rhythms and soaring offer. I want to fall in love at act, set in the Latin Quarter on would still be owed a great debt lyricism? Is it the marvelous first sight , suffer with passion Christmas Eve. In a mere by the world to which he gave group of starving artists and jealousy, and savor the seventeen minutes, we see, La Boheme. With this work , laughing at their lack of funds sweet kisses of reconciliation. hear, and are moved by a Puccini has touched the hearts and spending extravagantly I want to be there watching as maelstrom of events and of us all , making our lives when a: bit of money comes Musetta twists Marcello around passions. From the swirling richer, and teaching us about their way? Is it love kindled by her little finger, as Schaunard crowds of celebraters, love , joy, and the meaning of candlelight in a freezing attic, brags about parroticide, as salespeople and hawkers, caring for one another. I turning sour with jealousy and Rodolfo bums his play to warm grisettes, soldiers , and so on , believe that we are better illness, and dying before the the room, and as Mimi loses through the hilarious entrance human beings for experiencing candle has had a chance to her key and her heart. of the beautiful coquette La Boheme. burn? Is it youth, joie de vivre, Musetta , through her amour, Christmas Eve , My Bohemian friends were temptation and recapture of - Mitchell Krieger is the Director flirtation, laughter, kisses , created not by Puccini , but by Marcello, and the stirring oj Artistic Resources Jor roasted chestnuts, a coat full of Henri Murger , an otherwise parade that closes the act, Michigan Opera Theatre books and a pink bonnet? The minor author of the early answer to all of these questions nineteenth century, who, is yes. having himself lived the

I began my love affair with La bohemian life, gathered a group of loosely connected Boheme at Lewisohn Stadium stories into a book entitled more than twenty-five years Scenes de la Vie de Boheme ago, crying with thousands of (1851). The book has dozens other people as Renata Tebaldi of characters, including the two died exquisitely in the warm, women and six men who are moist Harlem night. I've the heart of the opera, but continued it through more than there are some differences. two hundred performances in The Mimi of the book is a several different productions. vivacious coquette, much like I've worn out several recordings Musetta. The story of the and worn the covers off of three consumptive seamstress scores. I've conducted the appears in the book with opera, played hundreds of different people: she is named

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SYNOPSIS

ACT I. Ancient Egypt. Near the royal palace at Memphis , Radames learns from the high priest, Ramfis , that Ethiopia soon may bring war to the Nile valley. The young officer hopes he will be chosen as commander of the army , envisioning triumph so he can free his beloved Aida , an Ethiopian slave of the proud Princess Amneris. Amneris, who herself loves Radames, jealously senses his feelings for Aida when the three meet. A procession led by the King arrives to confirm that the Ethiopians are advancing on Thebes. He appoints the jubilant Radames as Egyptian commander, at which shouts of victory fill the air. Left alone, Aida is tom between her love for Radames and for her native land: though now a slave, she is in fact the daughter of Amonasro , king of Ethiopia. She prays to the gods for mercy. In the temple, as priestesses chant the praises of Ptah, priests consecrate Radames' sword in a sacred ritual.

ACT II Ethiopia has been defeated. Amn eris , entertained by slaves, prepares for Radam es' triumphal entry into Thebes. When Aida approaches , the princess dismisses her other attendants and tries to learn Aida's private thoughts, first pretending Radames is dead , then saying he is still alive. Certain from Aida 's reactions - horror , followed by joy - that her slave loves Radames, Amneris warns her slave to beware. She then leaves for the festivities. Aida reiterates her prayer to the gods.

At the city gates, victory is celebrated in parade and dance , a ceremony observed by the King and Amneris . Radames is borne in and crowned with a victor's wreath. Captured Ethiopians follow, among them Amonasro, who tells Aida not to betray his identity as king . Impressed by Amonasro's eloquent plea , Radames asks as his reward that the priests' death sentence on the prisoners be overruled and that they be freed. The King grants this, as well as Amneris ' hand , but keeps Amonasro as a prisoner of war. Aida is distraught to see Amneris with her beloved, acclaimed by the throng.

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ACT III. On a moonlit bank of the Nile, Amneris is led by Ramfis to a temple of Isis for a wedding vigil. Nearby, waiting for Radames, Aida is overcome with nostalgia for her homeland Amonasro, who suddenly appears, preys on these feelings, forcing his daughter to agree to ask Radames where the Egyptian army plans to enter Ethiopia. This she does when Radames appears, ardent with dreams of their future life together. Just as he reveals the military secret, Amonasro steps out of hiding , and Amneris comes forth from the temple. While Aida escapes with her fath er, Radames surrenders to the priests as a traitor.

ACT IV. In the temple of judgement , awaiting trial, Radames is unmoved by Amneris' offer to save him if he will renounce Aida. When he is led away , Amneris' pride dissolves, her love for Radames revealed by her agony in hearing him condemned to death. Enraged, the princess curses the judges. Buried alive in a crypt, Radames is joined by Aida , who has hidden there to share his fate . The lovers bid farewell to earth as Amneris, above the tomb, prays for peace

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No ELEPHANTS HERE

By Mary Jane Doerr

Mentibn elephants and Aida comes to mind immediately. Every time the white horses rear at the orchestra pit of the open air stage of the Roman Baths of Caracalla or a camel glides across th e Nile Scene, th e image is perpetuated - of Aida, the grandest of the Grand Operas , a Climax of musical splendor and zoological exhibitions.

Even in ancient Egypt, elephants were not indigenous to Egypt. William Peck , Curator of Ancient Art at the Detroit Institute of Arts , only knows of one elephant depiction among thousands of Egyptiari tomb drawings. Yet, the majestic animal used in the Triumphal Scene, like the opera 's many anachronisms , represents Aida - the great Egyptian operaovershadowing the story 's intimacy and the exquisite musical creativity of its composer. A crocodile , more typical of the region , would hardly set a romantic mood for the Nile Scene.

Since its premiere in 1871, the public has clamored for Aida "even given way to hysteria that I don 't approve of ' wrote Verdi to his publisher

While Verdi did not like the excessive pageantry , the Triumphal Scene , with o r without elephants, is typical of Egyptian celebrations depicted in ancient wall drawings. "Certainly the germ of the Triumphal Scene lies in the Egyptian way of life ," adds Edna Russmann, Visiting Assistant Curator at Ann Arbor 's Kelsey Museum of Archeology

Verdi composed Aida at the pinnacle of the 19th Century fascination with that Egyptian way of life , a craze heightened when Jean-Francois Champollion deciphered the Rosetta Stone , resulting in enormous Egyptian collections at museums around the world.

Frenchman Auguste Mariette worked with Champollion and went to Egypt ostenSibly to buy Coptic manuscripts for th e Louvre . In 1858 , he became director of antiquities of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo , and stopped the foreign plundering of artifacts.

Mariette viewed the gigantic Temple of Amun at Karnak , the setting of the Triumphal Scene, with Meyerbeerian eyes seeing a Parisian spectacle , and sketched out an opera scenario. His friend Camille du Locle, director of the Paris Opera-Comique and librettist for Don Carlo , approached Verdi with it.

Verdi's imagination was kindled, although he doubted Mariette 's authorship of the sketch . ''There is a very expert hand , one accustomed to writing, and one who knows the theater well," he wrote back to du Locle.

The "expert hand " may have been Temistocle Solera according to opera scholar Mary Jane Phillips-Matzo He was the director of Royal Security Forces in Egypt who organized the opening festivities of the Suez Canal , and the librettist for five Verdi operas, including Nabucco.

It is false that Aida was composed for the opening of the Suez Canal or the Cairo Opera House . Verdi did not · receive Mariette 's (or Solera's) synopsis until the summer

of 1870. Without the impetus of these events, Aida probably would not have been commissioned.

Verdi pretty much accepted Mariette's synopsis. He chose poet Antonio Ghislanzoni to translate it to Italian verse , badgering him to write the libretto as he wanted. Their correspondence reveals parts of it taken verbatim from Verdi's hand. (The original story may have come from Heliodorus' novel The Book oj Ethiopian Women or from Nitteti by Metastasio, librettist for Mozart's La Clemenza di Tito.)

Mariette 's knowledge of ancient Egypt is evident in Acts I and II. He placed the action in Memphis (Cairo) and 400 miles upstream in Thebes (Luxor) about 1000 B.C. when the Ethiopian king Amon-asru defeated the Egyptians. Ethiopia , now the southern part of Egypt, was then under the leadership of the priests Usually the pharaoh led the troops in warfare not a captain , but the conflict is historical. In this historical context ,

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Verdi's characterizations are weak , except for Amneris

Radames is no Student Prince. Amonasro is only a depiction of Verdi's Italian patriotism. Aida is a hopeless figure, the reason Maria Callas stopped singing the role .

To use today's vernacular , Amneris must be a "hot tamale " . Crucial to a production 's success she must be powerful, emotional , and very dramatic. "A mediocre Amneris means a ruined opera ," Verdi warned.

In the finale , Amneris for peace as Aida and Radames , buried alive , peacefully bid the world farewell. Burial was not an Egyptian form of criminal punishment. Profound , though , was the Egyptian and Ethiopian belief in the afterlife. The Egyptians prepared their loved ones ' tombs with the bleSSings of this life, hopefully avoiding retribution from the . dead. Aida and Radames find peace, according to their faith Amneris does not.

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PROLOGUE. King Florestan XXIV and his Queen are giving a chIistening party for their baby daughter, Aurora. Cattalabutte, the Master of Ceremonies, announces the arnval of the Fairy Godmothers and their Cavaliers and attendants: the Fairy of the Crystal Fountain , the Fairy of the Enchanted Garden, the Fairy of the Woodland Glades , the Fairy of the Song Birds, the Fairy of the Golden Vine , and last of all, the greatest, the Fairy of the Lilac, with her maids of honor. Having made their bows they dance in an ensemble duIing which the baby pIincess is lifted from her cradle and blessed. Then each fairy dances a solo in mbute to the occasion and the divertissement ends with general dancing. Each fairy has brought a gift and the pages are ordered to bIing these forward. The Queen is admiIing them when suddenly there is a roll of thunder and lightning streaks the sky. The court is startled , and more alarmed still when a messenger rushes in and tells them that the fairy Carabosse is on her way, fuIious at having been overlooked. The King calls for the list of guests; Cattalabutte, trembling , produces it and to their dismay they find that Carabosse has indeed been omitted. They wait nervously for her arnval and in a moment she sweeps in, her carnage drawn by mice and crowned by vultures , a terrtfYing figure. In silence she alights ; the Queen goes forward to greet her but Carabosse demands an explanation of their discourtesy. The King points to Cattalabutte as the person responsible and he throws himself at the feet of Carabosse to beg her pardon. She is fuIious. She plucks at his hair with her long nails and flings it on the ground for her rat attendants to carry off; then she belabors him with her stick and at last turns her attention to the King and Queen and their baby. She declares that she too has brought a gift for the infant Aurora; but when the Queen begins to thank her she is abruptly stopped , for Carabosse pronounces a curse on the pIincess - she may be , as the other fairies have promised, beautiful and good with a delightful voice; but one day she will prick her finger and die immediately.

The horrtfied Queen begs Carabosse to relent , but the wicked fairy laughs at her pleas; the five lesser fairies cluster round and add their pleading , but Carabosse merely mocks their mannerisms and will not give way Her enjoyment is suddcnly interrupted, however, for from behind the cradle the Lilac Fairy , and at sight of her Carabosse realizes that her power is limited. The Lilac Fairy repeats the curse: Aurora will be beautiful, she will grow up into a lovely girl , she will prick her finger -

but she will not die. Instead she will fall into a long sleep and at the end of the time a young prince will find her and waken her with a kiss.

FUIiously Carabosse shakes her stick at the Lilac Fairy ; then, impotent to alter the spell , sweeps into her carnage and drives off, hurling curses at the court and the fairies; while in joy and thanksgiving at the Lilac Fairy's words the King and Queen , with their attendants, gather round the cradle.

ACT l. Aurora grows up - beautiful, gifted and good. On her sixteenth birthday the King and Queen hold a party for her in the grounds of the palace, and to it invite four foreign princes - from Poland , England , Italy and India - suitors for her hand in marnage. Peasant girls entertain the royal company with a garland dance - the famous "Sleeping Beauty Waltz" - and then Aurora makes her entrance and captivates everyone in a series of bIilliant enchainements. The PIinces go forward, the King kisses his daughter and introduces her to her four suitors. Aurora greets them and with them dances the Rose Adagio in which each prince presents her with a rose. She accepts them with grace and the adagio is followed by general dancing among her pages and ladies-in-waiting.

During these dances a strange cloaked figure makes its way into the gardens. Aurora, returning to her fIiends , is intercepted by this old woman , who offers her a spindle. Before anyone can stop her Aurora has accepted it joyfully as a new toy. The Queen tIies to take it from her, but Aurora mischievously refuses to give it up and continues to dance with the spindle in her hand The old woman is revealed as Carabosse, and at that moment Aurora pIicks her finger with the spindle and falls to the ground, hurt and faint.

Her parents rush to her. Soon she seems to be much recovered and , reassuIing them , gets to her feet and mes to dance again. But this time she dances in delirium, fIightened by the pain in her hand , and, as she reaches the comer where Carabosse is standing, she sees the wicked fairy and rushes away, to collapse unconscious on the ground. The princes make an attempt to capture Carabosse, but she vanishes in a cloud of smoke.

Then the Lilac Fairy appears and reassures the sorrowing King and Queen as to the fate of their daughter. She is not dead, only asleep ; and she must sleep for a long time

before the happy ending to her story. The Lilac Fairy bids the princes carry Aurora into the palace and place her on a state bed When this is done she raises her wand and calls down the hundred years' sleep on the palace so that the lords and ladies in the garden sleep where they stand. Then , moving with soft pirouette and pas de boum!e , she calls up the impenetrable forest to protect the palace until the day when the savior prince will awaken Aurora .

ACT II A hundred years later , young Prince Florimund goes hunting with a merry party. He himself is rather melancholy; he refuses to go with them when they take spears to hunt the boar . He stays by himself in the forest glade ; but as he walks and ponders , the Lilac Fairy, appears. He is surprised _ when she asks him why he is unhappy. At first he denies it, then , when he admits to it, she tells him of the Sleeping Beauty. He finds it difficult to believe her ; but she then shows him a vision of Aurora, first asleep and afterwards dancing with wood nymphs in the forest. Florimund is enchanted. Aurora dances for him, and with him, but ultimately escapes from his arms and vanishes . He demands that the Lilac Fairy take him to the princess, declaring that he loves her and will make her his wife. The Lilac Fairy takes him off to Aurora 's country.

ACT III , Scene 1. Aurora's palace is thickly encircled by forest; but the Lilac Fairy guides the prince through the grounds , past sleeping sentries and great spiders whose webs hang thickly everywhere, and into the room where Aurora lies sleeping in her bed, secured by guards who are themselves asleep. Florimund, recognizing the sleeping princess as the vision of the wood, begs the

Lilac Fairy to waken her . The Lilac Fairy tells him that he himself must think of the way to break the spell. It occurs to him that he may break it by kissing Aurora, and as he bends over her , the palace stirs, the servants begin to waken and the princess herself, awake and knowing him to be the Prince Charming she has dreamt about , is joyfully in his arms.

Scene 2. Once more invitations are sent out by the King and Queen and Cattalabutte , this time for a wedding. Lords and ladies sweep in to make their obeisances to the throne; fairytale characters from Perrault stori es, and the six fairy godmothers, arrive. The celebrations begin with a pas de quatre and variations by four fairies; then Puss in Boots and the charming White Cat dance together. After the cats, a bird of tremendous fame, the Blue Bird, dances with his Enchanted Princess a beautiful and difficult pas de deux and variations full of fiutterings and pirouettes.

At last , enchanting in their wedding splendor, Florimund and Aurora dance together what is known as the Aurora pas de deux - a brilliant, breathtaking sequence of movement that is a test of experience and style for any dancers that attempt it. And then the prince and princess each dance a variation. The divertissement is over, except for a Polonaise and Mazurka, danced by all the guests . At last, everyone turns to where the Lilac Fairy , surrounded by the other godmothers, waits with wand upraised to bless the marriage, and the curtain falls on a splendid tableau whose center is the awakened Sleeping Beauty .

NOTES ON THE SLEEPING BEAUTY

This most famous of nineteenth-century ballets, in three acts and based on Charles Perrault's fairy tale , "La Belle au Bois Dormant, " with book and choreography by Marius Petipa and music by Tchaikovsky , was first performed at the Mariinsky Theatre, st. Petersburg, in January, 1890 . Although the production was staged with great magnificence, it did not make the immediate impression which might have been expected Only with growing familiarity did The Sleeping Beauty establish a firm hold on Russian audiences Misfortune followed it abroad, where the opulence of its scope stood in the way of the theatres of Western Europe and America, less richly endowed than the Mariinsky. With the exception of a historic revival prepared by Nicholas Sergeyev and designed by Leon Bakst for the Diaghilev company during that troupe's London season of 1921-22 , and less elaborate presentations of the ballet in the United States by Anna Pavlova (1916), Mikhail Mordkin (1936), and Catherine Littlefield (1937), the full-length version of the work seemed destined to remain a rarity It was not until Sergeyev, with decor by Nadia Benois, again revived The Sleeping Beauty , a shade less spectacularly this time, for the Sadler's Wells Company at their London theatre in February , 1939, with Margot Fonteyn as Aurora and Robert Helpmann as Prince Charming , that the ballet in its entirety was to become standard fare for the West. This edition, was introduced to the U.S. by the Sadler's Wells troupe at the Metropolitan Opera House in October , 1949 , on their first American tour.

The 1921 presentation of The Sleeping Beauty by the Diaghilev company had been of particular splendor. Aurora was danced by Olga Spessivtzeva; Pierre Vladimiroff was the Prince Charming ;

Lydia Lopokova, the Lilac Fairy ; and Carlotta Brianza - the original Aurora of the St. Petersburg premiere - the evil fairy , Carabosse A further link with the past was signalized when Enrico Cecchetti, who had created the malignant witch at the Mariinsky, played it during the London season on the anniversary of his fiftieth year as a dancer. Igor Stravinsky provided certain orchestral transitions for this production, which differed slightly in schematic layout from that of 1890 , and sketched the instrumentation for parts of the score, which, no longer available in full copy, came only in piano reduction.

As in Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, the Tchaikovsky music is at the heart of the work. Certainly no more stimulating, colorful. and melodious score has been written for dance.

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ORCHESTRA

Violin I

Charlotte Merkerson

Concertmaster

Velda Kelly

Randolph Margitza

Theodore Schwartz

Violin JI

Victoria Haltom , Principal

Angelina Carcone

Brooke Hoplamazian

Viola

Ann Bellino

Barbara Corbato

Violoncello

Nadine DeIeury, Principal

Diane Bredesen

Minka Christoff

Umit Isgorur

Contrabass

Derek Weller , Principal

Peter Guild

Flute

Pamda Hill , Principal

Laura Larson

Oboe

Rebecca Hammond , Principal

Ann Augustin

Clarinet '

Brian Bowman, Principal

Jane Carl

Bassoon

Kirkland D. Ferris , Principal

Christine Prince

Trumpet

Gordon Simmons

Trombone

Maury Okun, Principal

Gregory Near

Percussion

John F. Dorsey, Principal

Timpani

Greg White, Principal

Harp

Patricia Terry -Ross, Principal

Detroit Federation oj Musicians ,

Local #5, American Fed eration oj

Musicians. 'String sections listed alphabetically

CHORUS

Ida Arlene Abbington

Daniel Aggas

Veronica Bell

Brent D Billock

Hattie Black

Kevin Lee Branshaw

Lynn Bridges

K. Wayne Brooks

Richard Brooks

Carrie L. Brown

Jam es O. Brown

Gregory L. Bryant

Cheryl A. Bubar

'Mark Campau

Adam Carey

Patrick Jay Clampitt

Mary-Margaret Clennon

Steve Cook

'Scott Danforth

Michaella Dionne

Amy Marie Dolan

'Dennis Dupre

Marsha Fasi

Vanessa Ferriole

Louise A. Fisher

Scott B. Fisher

Denise Ford

Lawrence F. Formosa

Yvonne M. Friday

'Bruce Graden

Monique Grotloh

Rosalin Contrera Guastella

Laurel Anne Hardenburgh

No Elephants Here continued from page 17.

Verdi never saw any of these sights in the opera. He never left Sant'Agata in Italy when composing Aida and found his Egyptian musical inspiration from his surroundings, like the Act III opening flute melody which he heard at the market place in nearby Busseto.

Had he gone to Egypt he would have learned little about ancient Egyptian music The tomb drawings vividly depict secular and sacred dances but no musical notations. His use of the Moorish dancers in Act II is typical of Egyptian life but "Moorish" is another anachronism.

Interestingly, Verdi had six trumpets made for the Triumphal Scene When King Tutankhamen's tomb was opened in 1922, two trumpets were found almost identical to those in Aida.

'John Hartman

Jeanine Head

Lorna Young Hildebrandt

Jin Sook Hong

Terry Hom

Alicia Hunt er

Donald Thomas Jackson

*Tom Jacobs

'Scotty James

Anamaria Jones

Clarence E. Jones

Rita Jury

Thomas J. Kabala

'Jay Kaplan

Harvey W. Krage

Jeff Krueger

'Marc leBlanc

Dana Lentini

Robert W Ligaj

Ray Litt

David Llewellyn

Robin Lounsbury

'Allen Sendler

Kenneth R. Shepherd

'Robb Sikes

'Bob Simmons

Janice Simon

Barbara J. Smith

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Chris Soto

Robert Louis Stevens

John S. Stewart

Stephen Stewart

Sharon Sweet

Judith Sze fi

Tracy Thome

Lori Preczewski -U lman

Dean Unick

Grace Ward

James R. Wells

Ernest D. Willoughby

Virginia "Ginni" Winters

Eugene Zweig

'Members of Detroit Together Men 's

Kim Mallard Chorus John Hartman- Director;

Barry J. McDonald

James Mackey Moore

Robert L. Morency

James Morisi

Ron Richmond- Manager

The American Guild oj Musical Artis/)

'Jerry Morse is the official union oj the Michigan

Aaron Moses

'Daniel Noel

Anthony Noto

Peggy O'Shaughnessey

Nancy A. Oeswein

Wesley Oliver

Halina Olzark

Carl S. Payne

Mary Anne Pilette

Bonnie Kathleen Pepper

Jan R. Phillips

Patricia Pierobon

David Podulka

Joseph Anthony Pokorski

Matthew Pozdol

Jonathan D. Pratt

John Riley

Jolanta Rode

Julie Rose

John Saint Jones

John Schmidt

Opera Theatre vocal performers.

CHILDREN'S

CHORUS

Julie Anne Caleo

Peter Campbell

J. Scot Comins

Carrie Dumm

Scott Ewen

Jenny Florkowski

Lisa Gonzales

Sarah Habitz

Antia Harris

Keven Leonard

Steven Leonard

Eric Dion Moss

Joseph S Phillips

Chase -Michael Reevers

NiCky Spry

Erin Webley

Despite the trumpets, Aida is not Egyptian but a benchmark in Italian opera. In it Verdi has included some of his most glorious music: The Triumphal March, "Celeste Aida," (now sung with a forte high B flat not as Verdi wrote it), and "Ritoma vincitor" and "0 patria mia" (the downfall of many an Aida with its difficult high C made more difficult by Verdi's light orchestration).

Like the elephants , this Italian opera is an import to Egypt. Seeing it, listening to its thrilling melodies, Verdi convinces us that his music is authentically Egyptian , like his trumpets . In doing so he had focused attention on the magnificent ancient world. Mariette would have been .pleased.

- Terry Shea was a consultantfor this article. Mary Jane Doerr is a critic for the Observer and Eccentric Newspapers specializing in opera and musical theater.

SUZANNE ACTON

Chorus Master (Michigan)

MOT Credits:

Chorus Master/Assistant Music Director since 1981/82 Season

Conductor, The Music Man, Mikado , The Pirates of Penzance MOT; West Side Story , My Fair Lady. The Pirat es of Penzance Dayton Opera ; Coach, Opera Theatre of St. Louis , San Diego Opera

1993 Spring Seaso n

Chorus Master

KE V IN BELL

Bass (Alabama)

MOT Credits:

Ab imelech, Samson and De lilah and Archbishop, King Roger 1992

NYC Opera. Rigoletto: San Diego Opera: Der Rosenkavalier; Los Angeles Music Center Opera, Ariadne auf Naxos ; Seattle Opera, The Passion of Jonathan Wade. Das Rheingold; Washington Opera , Turandot , Don Carlos, The Magic Flute; Baton Rouge Opera , Antigone

1993 Spring Season

Ramfjs, Aida

DENNIS BERGEVIN and JEFFREY FRANK

Co-Directors, Elsen Associates (New York)

MOT Credits: Resident Hair and Makeup

DeSigners , Spri ng 1988 - present New York Shakespeare Festival: Radio City Music Hall; Washington Opera: Philadelphia Opera: Greater Miami Opera; Dallas Opera; Pittsburgh Opera; Spoleto Festival , USA, Italy , Australia; Edinburgh Festival; Merchant of Venice , Broadway; PBS and HBO

1993 Spring Season

Resident Hair and Makeup Designers

RUBEN DOMINGUEZ

Tenor (Venezuela)

MOT Credits: Cavaradossi, Tosca 1987

The Pyram ids of Giza, Egypt, Opera Pacific , Aida; Teatro Massimo in Palermo, Otello; Torre del Lago (Italy), Teatro Co lon of Buenos Ai res, Tosca; Liceo de Barce lona, Don Carlo; Bayerische Staatsoper in Munich , Opera North , Opera de Nancy, Teatro Municipal of Santiago de Chile ; Teatro Municipal (Rio de Janeiro), Turandot. II Trovatore Norma

1993 Spring Season

Ra dames, Aida

LESLIE DUNNER

Conductor (Michigan)

MOT Debut

Associate Conductor. Detro it Symphony

Orchestra: Music Director , Detroit Symphony

Civic Orchestra , Dearborn Symphony ; Music Advisor. Harlem Festival Orchestra: Princ ipal Conductor, Dance Theatre of Harlem, performances in U.S Soviet Union, South Amelica. South Aflica , Europe; Chicago Symphony, Nationa l Symphony. Minnesota

Orchestra, Louisville Orchestra, NYC Ballet, Opera Ebony, Cosifan tutte

1993 Spring Season

The Sleeping Beauty

DAVID GATELY

Director (California)

MOT Credits : Martha 1986 , The Maniage oj Figaro 1989

Seattle Opera, II Barbie re di Siviglia; Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Under the Arbor; New Orleans Opera. Tosca; Virginia Opera, Don Pasquale: Opera Pacific , Le Nozz e di Figaro. Les Pecheurs de Perles; Florentine Opera Madama Butterfly; Chautauqua Opera, Carmen; Opera Comique, Paris , La Traviata

1993 Spring Season

Aida

KIMBERLY GLASGO

Principal Dancer (Oregon)

MOT Debut

National Ballet of Canada , Principal Dancer. Nutcracker. The Merry Widow. Raymonda Act III. Don Quixote , Swan Lake, Giselle, The Sleeping Beauty , Forgotten Land , Diana WId Acteon Pas de Deux. Alice; with Fernando Bujones, World Bal let Festival in Japan. Zulich Ballet, Raymonda Act III for Tolino Ballet in Italy, Le Don des Etoiles in Montreal and Toronto

1993 Spring Season

Aurora, Lilac Fairy, The Sleeping Beauty

CHRISTINA GIANNELLI

Lighting Designer (Texas)

MOT Credits :

Show Boat 1990 , Samson and Delilah 1992

Houston Grand Opera, Hansel and Gretet Houston Ballet, The Nutcracker; Portland Opera. Opera

Omaha, Show Boat. Samson WId Delilah; New Music Amelica, Three Rivers Festival , Kabbola; Houston Grand Opera , Samson and Delilah, Dialogues of the CarmelUes. Otello; Cleveland Ballet, The Overcoat

1993 Spring Season

The Sleep ing Beauty

JAN GRISSOM

Soprano (Mississippi)

MOT Debut

Metropolitan Opera, Un Ballo in Maschera; Gala concert with Placido Domingo; Opera PaCific , Gypsy Princess. La Boheme: Houston Grand Opera , La Boheme. Die Zauberflote Der Rosenkavalier. Dialogues of the CarmelUes: Washington Opera, The Tales of HojJmWln. Don Pasquale; San Diego Opera, The Pearl Fishers; 1990 McAllistar Award, First Prize

1993 Spring Season

Musetta, La Boheme

EUGENIE GRUNEWALD

Mezzo-soprano (Ohio)

MOT Debut

Austin LyIic Opera. Palm Beach Opera , Concert Association of Greater Miami , Aida; Gran Theatre del Liceu, Barcelona, Anna Bolena: Opera Pacific , II Truvature: Opera Orchestra uf New York, Mazeppa. The Maid of Orleans; Teatro Sao Carlos in Lisbon and Brusse ls. Carnegie Hall. Verdi's Requiem; Austin LyIic Opera , Aida. II Trovalore: Connecticut Opera, Nabucco: Washington Opera , The Soint of Bleecker Street

1993 Spring Season

Arnneris, Aida

THOMAS HAMMONS

Bass-baritone (Oklahoma)

MOT Credit: Gianni Schicchi, 1985

Los Angeles Music Center Opera, Frankfurt Opera , Paris, Houston Grand Opera, Nixon in China: NYC Opera, Martha : Brussels, Lyon, Vienna, San Francisco Opera , Brooklyn Academy of Music , The Death oj KlinghoJfer: Opera Pacific, Tosca. La Boheme , Le Nozze di Figaro: Greater Miami Opera , Manon Lescaut; Opera Theatre of SL Louis , Midsummer Nigh/ 's Dream

1993 Spring Season

Benoit/ Alcindoro, La Boheme

CESAR HERNANDEZ

Tenor (Puerto Rico)

MOT Debut

Spoleto Festival, Italy, and CD recording, Goya: Spoleto Festival, USA and Italy , Teatro Carlo Felice in Genoa, Il Duca d'Alba; 1992 "Live from Lincoln Center", Pavarotti Plus; Opera Pacilic, La Boheme: San Diego Opera , Madama Butterjly; Austin Lyric

Opera, Tosca: Teatro Bellini , Catania, Daylon Opera, La 'j)-aviata; Mannheim, Werther, L'Elisir d'Amore; Teatro Verdi, Trieste, Lucia di Lammermoor

1993 Spring Season

Rodolfo, La Boheme

MARGARET ILLMANN

Pri nc ipal Dancer (Australia)

MOT Debut

National Ballet of Canada, Principal Dancer, , La Ronde , La Bayadere Act II, 'j)-ansflflured Night, Concerto, Forgotten Land, The Four Temperaments, The Leaves Are Fading, Paquita, Onegin, The Nutcracker, Rudolf Nureyev's The Sleeping Beauty , Swan Lake; Australian Ballet, The Three Musketeers, Graduation Ball , Pas de Quatre , Giselle

1993 Spring Season

Aurora, Lilac Fail}', The Sleeping Beauty

CAMELLIA JOHNSON

Soprano (Florida)

MOT Debut

Metropolitan Opera, Glyndebourne Festival, EM I recording, Opera Ebony at the Finnish National Opera and Soviet Union, Porgy and Bess; San Francisco Opera, Don Carlos: Opera Pacific, Cavalleria Rusticana; Metropolitan Opera, Aida; Ind ianapo lis Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, Montreal Symphony, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony; Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Saint Louis Symphony, Ken nedy Center, Verdi's Requiem

1993 Spring Season

Title role, Aida

KAREN KAIN. C.C LL.D

Principal Dancer (Ontario, Canada)

MOT Debut

National Ballet of Canada, Principal Dancer, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Giselle , Les Sylphides, Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia. Romeo and Juliet. Don Juan, Onegin; Bo lshoi Ballet, Giselle ; London Festival Ballet, The Sleeping Beauty with Nureyev: Vienna State Opera Ballet, Swan Lake; IOOth anniversary of Metropolitan Opera , Grand Pas de Deux from The Sleeping Beauty with Nureyev

199 3 Spring Se as on

Aurora, The Sleeping Beauty

JOHN KEYES

Tenor (New York)

MOT Debut

Hamburg State Opera, Die Walkiire, Mexico

City , Aida: Houston Grand Opera, Scottish Opera , Die Walkiire: Chicago Symphony in Chicago, Carnegie Hall, Otello: Houston Grand Opera, Parsifal.

Tannhaiiser: Opera Toulouse, Der Fliegende

Holland er; Upcoming: Das Lied von der Erde in Firenze: Opera Pacific , France, Arena di Verona, Die Walkiire; Bayreuther Festspiele, Parsifal

1993 Spring Season

Radames , Aida

IACOB LASCU

Choreographer (Romania)

MOT Credits:

King Roger and Samson and Delilah 1992 Detroit Symphony , Nutcracker; Choreographer and Ballet Master, Lascu School of Ballet, Dance Detroit, Marygrove College: Harbinger Dance Company , Lansing Balle t, Flint Ballet Theater: University of Michigan Dance Department; lead dancer/ballet master/choreographer of Romanian Ensembles

"Rapsodia Romana" and "Ciocirlia": ballet master assistant choreographer, Romanian Opera

1993 Spring Seaso n

Aida, The Sleeping Beauty

S ERGE LAVOIE

Principal Dancer (Quebec, Canada)

MOT Credit: Pri nce, Swan Lake, 1990

National Ballet of Canada, Principal Dancer, Nureyev's The Sleeping Beauty , Nutcracker, Onegin, The Merry Widow , Coppelia , Don Quixote, The Taming oj the Shrew, Les Sylphides , Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, Northern Ballet Theatre, Manchester, England: American Ballet Theatre , San Francisco Ball et

1993 Spring Season

Prince Florimund, The Sleeping Beauty

JOHN McLAIN

Lighting Designer (Connecticut)

MOT Credit: Porg y and Bess, 1987

Tours, The Wiz, Porgy and Bess, Ken Hill's Phantom oJ the Opera, lee Capades; Bally's in Las Vegas: Lido, Paris: Resident Designer, Washington Opera, Spo leto Festival, Amersterdam Opera House, Falstaff; Kennedy Center, Mass, Amahl and the Night Visitors; Cleveland Opera, Holy Blood Crescent Moon; Portland Opera, Boston Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Connecticut Opera

1993 Spring Season

La Boheme

LEONA M I TCHELL

Soprano (Oklahoma)

MOT Credits : Bess, Po rgy and Bess; Margueri te , Faust; title role, Aida

Metropolitan Opera , Carmen, Aida, Madama Bufterjly, Un Ballo in Maschera, La Boheme , Porgy and Bess; Australian Opera, Aida, La Forza Del Destino , Un Ballo in Maschera; San Francisco Opera, Suor Angelica: Vienna Staatsoper, Marseille Opera , Aida ; Opera Pacific, Un Ballo in Maschera; Rome Opera , Tosca; Paris Opera , MefistoJele

1993 Spring Season

Title role, Aida

PATTERSQN

Bass (Canad a/M ichigan)

TICHINA VAUGHN

Mezzo -s oprano (North Carolina)

MOT Debut MOT Debut

Seattl e Opera, San Franc isco Opera, Th e Ring; Winner, Metropolitan Opera Council San Francisco Opera, nRitomo d'Ulisse in Auditions, Metropolitan Opera, Porgy and Pam a, La Boheme, Carmen, Aida, The Rake's Bess, La Traviata , Rigoletto, Ghosts oj Progress, Lady Macbeth; Greate r Miami Opera, Versailles, La Fanciulla del West; Teatro Colon , La Forza del Destino, Hamlet. Aida; PBS, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Verdi's Requiem: Pans , Vien na, Peter Sellar's Don Spoleto Festival , Coronation oj Poppea;

Canadian Opera, The Barber oj Seville, Sea ttl e Opera, Aida; Hon olulu Symphony, The Magic Flute, Otello; Boston Symphony, Beethoven's Ninth Symphon y Thamas, King oj Egypt 1993 Spring Season

t199 3 Spring Season Amneris , Aida

Colline , La Boheme; The King , Aida

MARK RUCKER WI L LIE ANTHONY WATERS

Baritone (illinoiS)

MOT Credits : Title role, Rigo letto 1990:

Enrico, Lucia di Lammermoor 1992

Conductor (Flonda)

MOT Credits : nTrovatore 1979: Rigo letto

1980 , Faust 1983

Opera Pacific , La Boheme, nTrovatore , Artistic Director. Greater Miami Opera, Cavallena Rusticana/ [ Pagliacci; Portland

CrtstoJer Colombo, Salome , Die Walkiire, Bianca Opera , Samson and Delilah; Greater Miami e Falliero, Trouble in Tahiti, Aida, OJ Mice and

Opera , Macbeth, II Trovatore; NYC Opera, Men, Falstaff DSO , Cologne Opera, Au stralian Lucia di Lammermoor, Rigol etto; Upcoming: Opera, San Diego Ope ra, Connecticut Opera, Vienna Staatsoper, Cavallena Rusti ca na; San Francisco Opera; Spoleto Festival, USA, Bregenz Festival, title role , Nabucco Beethoven's Ni nth Symphon y

1993 Spring Season

1993 Spring Season

Marcello, La Boheme , Amonasro , Aida Aida

ELLEN DOUGLAS

SCHLAEFER

Stage Director (South Carolina)

MO

STELLA ZAMBALIS

Soprano (Ohio)

MOT Debut

T Debut Metropolitan Opera , Ghosts oj Versailles; Opera Cleveland Opera, Fidelia; Connecticut Opera , Pac ifi c, La Boheme; Hou ston Grand Opera , Don La Boheme, Madama Butterfly ; Wolf Trap Madarna Butterfly , La Ca lista , The Opera , Cox and Box; Opera Theater of Juniper Tree, Greater Miam i Opera, Norma; Northern Virginia, The Toy Shop , Martha; Opera Th eatre of SI. Louis, Barber oj Seville, Augusta Opera, La Boheme , Th e Telephone/The Merry Widow , The Beggar 's Opera; Carnegie Medium: Natio nal Players, You 're a Good Man, Hall, Opera Orchestra of New York , La Wally , Charl ie Brown Rob erto Devereux; Seattle Opera, War and Peace

1993 Spring Season

La Boheme

WILLIAM FRED SCQTT

Co nductor (Geo rgia)

MOT Debut

1993 Spring Season

Mimi, La Bohe me

JIANYI ZHANG

Te nor (China)

MOT Debut

Washin gton Opera , Opera Pacifi c, Th e Pearl Symphony Orchestra, Associate Conductor, Fishers; Opera de Nice, NYC Opera , Opera de Philip Glass' The Canyon, premi ere; Opera Lyon , Opera Pacific , La Boheme; Connecticut Company of Boston, The Capulets and the Op era, L'Elisir d'Amore; Washingto n Opera, Montagues, La Boheme, Der Ro senkavalie r; Savage Land; Teatro di Communale di Firenze, Opera Carolina, Don NYC Opera Rigoletto; Palais de Parts Beroy, Faust; National Tour , The Barber oJ Sev ille; WolfTrap

Atlanta Opera, Artistic Director; Atlanta

Upcoming: MOT, Faust Falstaff, The Varnpyre, Madama Butterfly

1993 Spring Season

1993 Spring Season

Rodolfo , La Bohe me La Bohe me

KENDALL SMITH

Lighting Designer (Michigan)

MOT Credits ; Lighting Designer 1989-93:

King Roger, Lucia di Lammermoor 1992

AI-LAN ZHU

Soprano (China)

MOT Debut

Glyndebourne Festival, Pamin a in The Magic Opera Pacific, Tosca; Dayton Opera, Madama Fl ute; PBS, Pepsico Summerfare , Peter Sellar's Butterfly; Malibu Amencan Stage Festival, Don Giovanni; Opera Pacific , La Boheme, Jesus Chrtst Superstar; MOT, Madama The Pearl Fishers; Dayto n Opera , The Pearl Hutterfly , AIiadne auJ Naxos, Candide, Mikado ; Fishers ; Parts, title rol e, Peter llrook 's Pelleas Pionee r Theatre, UT, A Penny Jar a Song; and Melisande; Opera Theatre of SI. Louis , Attic Theatre, Teibele and Her Demon world premi ere, Under the Double Moon ;

1993 Spring Season Chautauqu a Opera, Faust: Virginia Opera, Aida La Boheme, Faust; San Di ego Opera, Carmen

1993 Spring Season

Mimi , La Boheme

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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

From the Hamtramck schools to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Dearborn, from Cranbrook Kingswood School to the Tri-County Arts Council in 'The Thumb" of Michigan , from Escanaba's Boniface Fine Arts to Michigan Theater in Jackson, the Department of Community Programs carries the Michigan Opera Theatre name and message near and far throughout both peninsulas of the State. Touring full-length and one-act operas, musical revues and educational programs for all ages, the Department also visits neighboring states and Ontario, Canada.

The Deparj:ment reaches approximately 125,000 people each year with its varied programming and is considered one of the top five opera outreach departments in the country in terms of audience size, budget and annual number of productions, performances and educational programs. Programs provides an average of 300 services anijually.

Nationally prominent arts educator and composer Karen VanderKloot DiChiera is founder and director of the Department, which augments its full-time staff with professional singers, pianists, stage directors, choreographers, set and costume deSigners, music arrangers, stage managers and technical directors . Community Programs has commissioned one-act operas, educational revues and in-depth Sroadway a fa Carte research papers. In addition , it has produced existing full-length operas, one-acts and Broadway revues , and creates new works.

The Opera-In-Residence (O-I-RJ tour is nationally recognized for the total way it involves each participating community. The troupe travels with one truck, a van, and extra cars to transport scenery and costumes O-I-R personnel include a music director, a stage manager, a technical director, a costumer and principal singers.

O-I-R "loads-in" to the community's auditorium on Monday with sets and costumes for the full-length opera production to be performed at the end of the week. O-I-R singers and technicians then present two short performances or workshops each weekday in schools. Every night O-I-R rehearses the full-length production. a community or high school chorus which has learned the mUSIC before the company's arrival. The chorus is given stage directions and fitted into costumes. On Saturday, the community presents the

full-length opera production with O-I-R Singers in principal roles. On Sunday, the troupe travels to the next community. Although it's a grueling schedule for six or more weeks, O-I-R performers say it's one of the most rewarding experiences they have ever had And as a result of their efforts, Michigan Opera Theatre has friends in every comer of the State.

Community Programs' smaller productions offer something for everyone. For adults, the perennially popular Broadway Revue is in a new format. Called BROADWAY A LA CARTE, the program is now available in a wide choice of excerpts for any occasion: you may now produce the show according to your own particular tastes.

Middle and high school students as well as adults will also enjoy BRAVO BERNSTEIN! -a salute to that late, great American genius, or the operatic revue OPERA IS GRAND.

The Department has three special offerings for the elementary age audience. Back by popular demand is Richard Berent's and Douglass Braverman's CHEERING UP A PRINCESS which tells children the joys of using the library. THE NIGHT HARRY STOPPED SMOKING by Dabrusin and Davies is being revived to teach children about the dangers of tobacco use.

The Department will also be presenting the Midwest

Premiere of a new children's opera by Nicholas Scarim, commissioned by Mimi SternWolf, Director of Downtown Music Productions in New York City, where Mr. Scarim is Composer in Residence. THE TIGER OF CHUNGSHAN is a Chinese folk tale about a child who outwits a tiger.

For further information and bookings, contact Dolores Tobis at 313/874-7894.

In December 1992, the Department of Community Programs launched a new initiative to raise funds in support of the department's outreach efforts locally and around the State. The company gratefully acknowledges the following individuals who have stepped forward with major contributions to fund the Department's activities during the 1992/93 season.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Angelo

Mr. Charles Dalgleish , J r.

Julia Donovan Darlow

Ms. Martha Dowling

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Egan

Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Gail

Mrs. Sheny Higgins

Mr. Oscar Lundin

Mr. Kenneth Manuel

Mr. and Mrs Richard McKenney

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Perring

Mr. and Mrs Ron Raines

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We extend our deepest appreciation to Chrysler Corporation for underwriting the Community Programs 1992 -93 season. Many thanks also to the Detroit Edison Foundation for Its sponsorship of selected spring perfonnances in southeastern Michigan.

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The Michigan Opera Theatre Ball has been called the "crown jewel of galas in the Detroit area." Committees work year round planning this brilliant spectacle to benefit MOT. It was an outstanding event at the Roostertail last spring. An Auction was added to further enhance the excitement and ensured a fmacially successful event. Special thanks to the Opera Ball Co-chairmen : Dr. and Mrs. Donald C. Austin, Mr and Mrs. Robert Allesee, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene App lebaum, Mr. and Mrs Thomas Lee Schoenith, Dr. and Mrs. Arthur ScuItz, Mr and Mrs. Gary Wasserman, Dr. and Mrs. David Weinberg. Special thanks also to Rosanne Duncan for her help with the ·auction.

After the Music was a wonderful event added to the Pavarotti _ concert where many volunteers assisted in bringing the man

behind the voice to Detroit once again. Special thanks to chairs

Mr. and Mrs. Philip E. Benton, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs Ronald Lamparter.

The Metropolitan Opera each fall to conduct this important event. Special thanks to co-chairmen Mary Sue Ewing and Elaine Fontana.

The Michigan Opera Theatre Guild Alli ance is our group of volunteers who work behind the scenes to bring the magiC of opera to life. A special thank you to Sharon Gioia as Alliance president. Many volunteer opportunities are available under the Guild Alliance umbrella including the following: Opera Boutique volunteers offer select opera related gift items for sale in the lobby during productions. Special thanks to Terry Shea. Our Office Volunt eers help with mailings, data entry and filing for both Michigan Opera and the Guild Alliance. They are used for both ongoing and special projects. The Founding Guild plans a variety of fund- and friendraisers all to benefit Michigan Opera Theatre. Special thanks to president Vickie Kulis and <the chairs of the Mystery Party - Mr. and Mrs. Eric A. Wiltshire and Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Wendzel; and the Opening Night dinner of Lucia - Drs. Caroline and Wallace Peace. The Move rs support the production department by providing transportation for visiting artists and have served as translators as well. Special thanks to Nancy Krolikowski.

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MET Auditions offer aspiring young Singers the chance to _ compete before renowned judges for the opportunity to advance to regional and national competions. Volunteers from MOT work with

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Mr. & Mrs. Randolph J. A@ey

Mr & Mrs. Edmund T. Ahee

Dr. & Mrs. Roger M. Ajluni

Mr. &Mrs Dayid Alden

Ms. Nan Alexander

AMi. & Mrs. E. Bl)'ce Alpern

Dr. Lourdes V. Andaya

Mr. & Mrs Joseph E. Antonini

Ms. Phyllis Arango

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Dr. & Mrs. Agustin Arbulu

Mrs. Robyn J. Anington. Sr.

Mr. & Mrs. Frank S. AIvai

Mr. & Mrs. J. Addison Bartush

Ms. Connie L. Bazanski

Ms. Shari Besler

Mr. & Mrs. William Betz

Dr & Mrs. John G. Bielawski

Miss Christine Biestek

Mrs. James J. Bird

Dr. & Mrs. F. Ross Birkhill

Mr John I. Bloom

Mr & Mrs. Giovanni Bolgiani

Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Bortz. Jr.

Ms. Betty Bradley

Mr & Mrs. Thomas C. Bright

Ms. Betsy Brodenck

Mr. Alex Brown

Mr. Mitch Brown

Ms. Kitten and Amber Bruce

Ms Olive King Bruckman

Mr G3I)'Burg

Mr Darrell Burks

Mr Rick Cannody

Mr. Clifton G. Casey

Ms. Sharon Ann Cassey

Ms. Margaret Catalano

Ms. Carol Cbadwick

Mr. Michael Charnesky

Mr. & Mrs Cbarles Chopp

Ms. Kim Ciolek

Mr. Doug Clark

Mr. & Mrs. Fredenck H. Clark

Mr Tom Clark

Ms. Virginia Clementi

Dr. & Mrs Alan Cohen

Hon & Mrs. Avern L Cohn

Ms Colette Douglas

Mr. William T. McConnick. Jr.

Mr & Mrs. Peter Cooper

Mr. Donald Couch

Mr & Mrs. Richard E. Cregar

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Dr. & Mrs. Edward E.

Mr. & Mrs. Lyle K. DIllY Hagenlocker

Mr Brock E. Plumb

Mr & Mrs. Dean DeMartin

For more information on these wonderful and rewarding volunteer opportunities at Michigan Opera Theatre, please call Katie Kelly at (313) 874-7850.

Ms. Elaine Lovitt

Ms. F'tla Lulgjuraj

Ms. Ruth Parent

Mr Jerry Lee Parker

Ms. Judith Slotkin

Ms. Gwen Smith

Dr. & Mrs. Berj H. Haidostian

Mr David Handleman 11

Ms. Judy Del)' and Constantina ·

Mr. &Mrs. Robert E. Dewar

Mr. & Mrs. He"IY Dewey

MS. Martha Dowling

Mrs. Brenda Dubile

Mr. & Mrs. Max M. DubIinsky

Mr. Vernon Duke

Mr. & Mrs. Cameron B. Duncan

Mr. & Mrs. John Orr Dwyer

Ms. Esther Ealey

Ms. Bel)'l Edwards

Mrs. Charles M. Endicott

Mrs Catherine Esquivel

Ms. Hilda R Ettenheimer

Ms. Elizabeth N. Evans

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Ewing

Mr & Mrs. William Farber

Mr. &Mrs. Burton Farbman

Mr. &Mrs. Preston B. Happel

Mr. & Mrs. Hugh G. Harness

Ms. Elizabeth M. Hanis

Dr. & Mrs. Joseph B. Harris

Ms. Dorothy Hartford

Mr. & Mrs. E. J. Hartmann

Ms. KatIuine Hatchett

Mr. Allen Henderson

Mr. & Mrs. David B. Hennelin

Mr. James Hill

Mr. Clemons Hinsenkamp

Ms. Barbara Homan

Mr. Joe Horan

Ms. Gretchen Hovis

Mr: Arkie G. Hudkins

Mrs. Peggy Huffman

Mr. &Mrs. Eugene T.

Hon Jack Faxon Ignasiak

Dr. Robert Feldman

Mr. & Mrs. HaTI)' Fiddler

Mr. & Mrs. Stanley D. Fields

Mr. & Mrs. A1fred J. Fisher. III

Mr & Mrs. A1fred J. Fisher Jr.

Mr. John Fleming

Mr. & Mrs. Louis P. Fontana

Mrs. Joseph FOrgione

Mr. & Mrs Tim Fox

Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Frtduss

Mrs. Roy Fruebauf

Mr. & Mrs LaTI)' Garberding

Mr. &Mrs. Annand Gebert

Dr & Mrs. Robert A GeIisch

Mr. & Mrs. Frank A Gennack. Jr.

Mrs. Aaron H. Gershenson

Mr. & Mrs. Keith E. Gifford

Ms Anne Ginn

Mr. & Mrs Vito P. Gioia

Ms. Pamcia A Godleski

Ms. Maureen Gonzalez

Mrs. Helen Gordon

Ms. Annette Goze

Mr. John K. Arcbambault

Mr. & Mrs Donald I. Gregg

Mr. Peter Greko

Mr & Mrs. John C Gtiffin

Mr. & Mrs. Grove GIimes

Ms. llene Intihar

Ms. Rhoda Isner

Mr. & Mrs. Gregol)' Jamtan

Mr. & Mrs. Leonard C Jaques

Mr. James Jennings

Mrs. William E. Johnston

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Jonna

Dr Zofia Kafarski

Mrs. Susan Kapagian

Dr. & Mrs. Charles Kessler

Ms. Wally Klein

Ms. Reva Kogan

Mr Arthur J. Krolikowski

Dr. & Mrs. Richard W Kulis

Mr. & Mrs. Al Kurpinski

Mr. Sander Kushner

Ms. Jan Lang

Mr. & Mrs. Bruno Larese

Ms. Barbara Leiser

Sister Celine Lesinski

Ms. Helen Levandovsky

Mr & Mrs. Albert Lewellen

Mr & Mrs. Peter J Lewis

Mr & Mrs. Walton A Lewis

Mr & Mrs. David Lindsay

Mr. David Uewellyn

Mr. & Mrs. Donald C. Longyear

Mrs E. R Lupin

Mr. &Mrs. ArthurJ.

Ms. Catherine E. MacCannll Pawlaczyk

Ms Faith A Maclennan

Mr. Michael Madigan

Mrs Jessie B. Mann

Ms Kay Mann

Mr. Pamck J. Manoogian

Ms Carole Marcewicz

Sister Celine Marte

Mr. Bill Martin

Hon. J. Martin &Dr. Bettye

Anington Martin

Ms. Aurelia M3I)'allSkL

Ms. Naomi M3I)'anski

Mr. &Mrs. Robert Matuja

Miss Helen Maynard

Ms. Nancy J Petty

Mr. &Mrs. David Pollack

Mr. John Ponzio

Miss Margaret L Smith

Mr. &Mrs. S Kinnie Smith Jr.

Mr &Mrs. Anthony L Soave

Mr. William King Springett

Mr. &Mrs. Richard D.

Ms. M3I)'Pyant Starkweather

Mr. &Mrs. Bernard V. Quinlan

Mrs. Ruby Randall

Ms. Anna Rea

Mr. James Reese

Mr. Richard Reeves

Dr. Jeffrey Reider

Mr. John J. Reilly

Mr. &Mrs. He"IY C. Reimer

Mr. &Mrs. Eugene C. Robelli

Mr. &Mrs. Ricbard H. Rogel

Mr. &Mrs. Frank D. Stella

Mr. Micbael Stevenson

Mr. &Mrs. Strumbos

Ms. Annette Swantek

Mr. Jim Szurek

Ms. Karen Talbot

Mr. &Mrs. Alan E. Teitel

Mr. &Mrs. William Templeton

Mr. &Mrs. Gordon llelmeyer

Mr &Mrs. Jeffel)' N.

Mr. Ronald Switzer and Mr & Mrs Hans Rogind Toenniges

Mr Jim McClure

Mr David W. McComb

Dr. Steven McGraw

Ms. Virginia McKendIick

Ms. Sarah McNeal

Mr. John Meindt

Mr. &Mrs Morrey Mendelson

Mr. &Mrs. Nonnan P.

Messelian

Ms M3I)'Mullally

Marly Mirhardt

Ms. Beverly Mitchell

Mr. &Mrs Carl Mitseff

Mr Kevin F Moloney

Mr. &Mrs. Theodore

Monolidis

Mrs. W. James Moore

Mr. &Mrs Gilbert Moreno

Ms. M3I)'Moroz

Mr &Mrs. E. Clarence

Mularoni

Mr. &Mrs. E. Micbael

Mutchler

Mr. LaTI)' Neal

Ms. Barbara Nickles

Ms. Vilma A Ninemann

Mr. He"IY Warshaw

Mr. Peter Northcutt

Mr. &Mrs. Robert T.

O'Connell

Julia D. Darlow and John C.

O'Meara

Mr. &Mrs. Jullus Pallone

Ms. Joanne B. Rooney

Ms. Dolores M. Rosenberg

Mr. &Mrs. Gerald F. Ross

Mr &Mrs. Louis R Ross

Mr. &Mrs. Gino Rossetti

Mr. &Mrs. C. Thomas Toppin

Mr. &Mrs. Lynn A Townsend

Dr. &Mrs. Lawrence Usher

Mr. &Mrs. Art Van Elslander

Mr. &Mrs. Robert C.

Mr. &Mrs. Robert R Roy VanderKIoot

Mr. &Mrs. David Runyon

Mr. Richard O. Ruppel

Ms. Delores Sackett

Dr. Estelle P. Wachtel-Torres

Ms. Tamara Kessler Wagner

Mr. &Mrs. Cathl)'n N Warren

Mr. Dardel Nye Miss Evelyn A Warren

Mr. David Richards

Ms. Kay Warren

Ms Charlotte A Saman Miss Katherine Wasserfallen

Mr Bob Herrington and Mr. &Mrs. Richard C Webb

Mr Bob Sarole Dr. W. G. Welke

Mr. &Mrs Arnold Schafer

Hon. Joan Young &Mr. Thomas

Schellenberg

Mr. Dean Schank

Mr. &Mrs. H. Martin Westfall

Mr. &Mrs. G3I)' L White

Ms. Florence Williams

Mr. & Mrs. R Jamison

Mr &Mrs. Fred C. Williams Sr.

Schneidewind

Mr. &Mrs. John Schultes

Mr &Mrs. Alan E. Schwartz

Mr. Joseph Schwartz

Mr. &Mrs. Donald E.

Schwendemann

Mr. &Mrs. Roger F. Shennan

Ms. Carol Silvestro

Mr. Gerardo Sindici

Miss Frances Singer

Mr. Lee William Slazinski

Mr. Michael Sleeseman

Mr. &Mrs. George Slezak

Dr. & Mrs. Sam B. Williams

Mr. &Mrs. Roy Wllson, Sr.

Ms. Margaret Wimmer

Mrs. Bel)'l Winkelman

Ms. M3I)' Alice Wortman

Mr. &Mrs. George A Wngley

Ms. Gerry Wysiecki

Mr. Robert J Yost

Mrs. Zanie Zawodny

Mr. Martin Zdybel

Mr. &Mrs. Morton Zieve

Mr. Roy Zurkowski

CONTRIBUTORS

Michigan Opera Theatre gratefully acknowledges its generous corporate, foundation and individual donors whose contributions were made between July I , 1991 and June 30 , 1992 Their generosity plays an integral part in the company's financial stability , necessary for producing quality grand opera and musical theatre productions. In addition to enjoying outstanding entertainment on the stage , MOT contributors are offered a number of benefits which allow them to obsyrve the many stages of opera production, meet the artists and experience other "be hind the scenes" opportunities. For more information on becoming involved in these exclusive and exciting donor benefits and services contact the Development Department, (313) 874-7850.

CORPORATE MAJOR BENEFACTORS

$20,000 above

Chrysler Corporation

Dayton Hudson Corporation

Detroit Edison Foundation

Ford Motor Company

General Motors Corporation

Krnart Corporation

Michigan Bell

BENEFACTORS

$10,000· $19,999

Allied Signal Foundation

ANR Pipeline Company

Consumers Power Foundation

Michigan National Corporation

National Bank of Detroit

SUSTAINERS

$5,000 . $9,999

Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Michigan

Deloitte and Touche

Comerica, Incorporated

Manufacturers Bank

Merrill Lynch, Pierce , Fenner & Smith

Michigan Consolidated Gas Company

Royal Maccabees

Life Insurance Company

PATRONS

$2,500 . $4,999

AM Michigan

Dickinson Wright Moon

VanDusen & Freeman

Lear Seating Corporation

Magna International (America)

Miller Canfield Paddock -Stone

Ogilvy & Mather

Opus One Restaurant

DONORS

$1,000 . $2,499

3M j Detroit Sales Center

ABB Flakt Alpha Inc.

Amerisure Michigan

Mutual Insurance Co.

Arbor Drugs , Inc.

BASF Corp.

Bozell

Campbell Mithun Esty

Central Oldsmobile

Charles Dalgleish Cadillac Inc.

Chrysler & Plymouth Dealers Advertising

Cincinnati Milacron

Consolidated Freightways

Consolidated Rail Corp.

The Coon-DeVisser Co.

Copper & Brass Sales Inc.

Corrigan Moving & Storage

Creative Industries Group Inc.

D'Arcy, Masius, Benton & Bowles

Douglas & Lomason Co.

DuPont Automotive Products

Eaton Corp.

Federal-Mogul Corp. (National)

Handleman Co.

Health Plus of Michigan

Garden State Tanning

General Electric Co.

General Safety Corp.

Goldman Sachs Money MarketsL.p.

Greater Detroit Jeep Eagle Dealers

Guardian Industries Corp.

ITI Automotive

Jacobson's Stores, Inc.

Johnson Controls Foundation

Lintas: Campbell-Ewald

Lobdell-Emery Manufacturing Co.

Metropolitan Life Co.

Motor City Stamping, Inc.

NW AyerInc.

Progressive Tool & Industries Co.

Reader's Digest Sales & Service

Robert Bosch Corp.

Ross Roy Inc.

Standard Federal Bank

Textron Inc.

Time Inc.

Tri-County D.A.AjCrestwood Dodge

TRW Automotive Sector

Vancraft Manufacturing Inc.

William M. Mercer Inc.

CONTRIBUTORS

$500· $999

A.G. Simpson Co Ltd.

Active Tool & Manufacturing Co.

Arvin North American Automotive

Atlas Tool Inc.

Batten, Barion, Durstine & Osborn

Bing Steel

Borg Warner Automotive

The Budd Co.

CBS Television Network

CSX Transportation

CIGNA SpeCial Risk Facilities

Casey Commu nication s

Management Inc.

Central Transport Inc.

City Auto Stamping Co.

City Management Corp.

Computer Facilities Co. Inc

The Crown Divisions of the Allen Group

Delta Dental Fund

Detroit Center Tool Inc

Detroit Pure Milk Co.

Dykema Gossett

Eagle Packaging Corp.

Elsa Corp.

Fabricated Steel Prod ucts

Findlay Industries

Gencorp Automotive

General Tire/Detroit Automotive Sales

Gidding and Lewis Inc

Great Lakes Technology Center Inc.

Grubb & Ellis Co.

Harmony House Records & Tapes

Harvey, Kruse, Westen & Milan,P.C.

Howell Industries Inc.

J. Walter Thompson Co.

Kenmar Corp.

Kitch Saubier Drutchas Wagner & Kenney

Lamb Technicon Corp.

Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.

Loomis Sayles & Co. Inc.

Marsh & Mclennan

Marvin Gottlieb Associates Inc.

Michelin Automotive Industry Division

Miesel-Sysco Food Service Co.

Northern Engraving Corp.

Ogihara

PVS Chemicals Inc.

R.L. Polk and Co.

Security Bancorp

Shell Oil Co. Foundation Inc

Simpson Industries Inc.

Standard Products

Stone Container Corp.

TRW Fastener Division

Takata , Inc

Thyssen Steel Co.

Towers, Perrin , Forster and Crosby

UAW Local 400UAW Ford Membership

Valley Foods

W. C. McCurdy Co.

Ziebari International Corp.

SUPPORTER

$100· $499

AABCO Container Co.

A.J Elkin Construction Co.

A-Line Plastics

A P Paris Manufacturing Co.

Albert Kahn Association

Alcoa Fusikura Limited (AFL/PEP)

Alco Plastic Inc.

AI Dittrich Oldsmobile -GMC

Aldoa Co.

Alma Products Co.

Ambrose, Inc.

American President Automotive Redistribution

Ansteo Construction

Armstrong & Meissner Inc.

Atoma International

Audette Cadillac , Inc.

Automotive Industrial Sales Inc.

B & W Cartage Co.

Bahadur, Balan and Kazerski, Ltd.

Barris , Scott. Denn & Driker

Bartech Inc. Barfield Manufacturing

Becker Manufacturing Inc.

Breed Automotive

Bridgestone/Firestone Trust Fund

BufTWhelan Chevrolet Inc.

CMllnternational

Carhartt. Inc.

Carron & Co.

Chamberlain Realtors

Charles M. Campbell Co.

Clayton - de Windt Associates

Cold Heading Co.

Conklin Benham Ducey

Listman & Chuhran

Corroon & Black of Michigan Inc.

Crain Communications Inc.

Daikin Clutch Corp.

David C. Adams and Son Surveyors

Davis Industries, Inc

Dearborn Federal Savings Bank

Delaco Steel Corp.

Dexter Chevrolet Co.

Dold, Spath and McKelvie

Dominion Tool & Die Co. Inc.

Don Massey Cadillac

Dryden, Margoles, Schimaneck

E & E Fastener Co.

E & LTransport Co.

E. F. Mayne , Jr. Inc.

E.J. Peck, Inc.

Eastman Kodak Co.

Eaton Corp.

Engine Components Division

Edwards Oil Service

Export Corp.

F.B. Wright Co.

Federal Screw Works

Feralloy Corp.

Forberg Scientific Inc.

Frank B. Hall & Co. of Michigan

Frisbie Moving & Storage

FJitz Enterprises

Frosty Products Inc.

GKN Automotive Inc

GTE Valenite Corp.

GZA GeoEnvironmentallnc.

The Gates Rubber Co.

Geauga Co.

The Gerstenslager Co.

Greater Detroit Landscape Service

Grunwell -Cashero Co. Inc.

GTE Products Corp.

H & LTool Co. Inc.

Harman Automotive

Hawthorne Metal Products

Hayduk, Andrews & Hypnar, P.C.

Hercules Machine Tool & Die Co.

Hines Park Lincoln·Mercury

Hitachi AmeJica, Ltd.

Hofley Manufacturing Co.

Howard Ternes Packaging Co.

Huron In dustrial Sales

Huron Inc.

Industrial Experimental & Manufacturing

Indu stria l Risk Insurers

International Jensen Inc.

IlW ShakJproof

J. B. Hunt Transport. Inc

Ja ck Demmer Ford

J id eco of Bardstown Inc.

Jidosha Kiki Co LTD

John E. Green Co.

John V. Carr and Son

K-R Automation Corp.

Kaul Glove & Manufacturing Co.

Kelsey-Hayes Co.

Kelvyn Vento ur Promotions Inc.

Kemp Klein , Ump hrey & Ende lman , P. C.

Kenneth Ne umann/Joel Smith & Associates

Kingsbury Corp.

Kirk & McCargo, P.C.

Lafayette Steel Co.

Law, Weathers and Richardson

League/CUNA Insurance Co ,

Leo Burnett Co In c.

Lou LaRiche Chevro lel-Subaru

Ludington News Co. Inc.

MTD Inc.

Madd in , Hauser, Warte ll & Roth

Magnum Security

Maintenance Services. Inc.

Martin, Bacon and Martin

Marty Fe ld man Chevrolet

Max Broock Realtors

McInerney-M iller Brothers. Inc.

McNamara Associates Inc

Mead Data Central

Merollis Chevro let Sales & Service

Michigan Disposal Inc

Michigan Group Realtors

Modem Engineering Service Co

Motor City Ford Truck Inc.

Mu ltifaste ner Corp.

NG K - Locke In c.

NGK Spark Plugs (USA) Inc

National Bank of Royal Oak

National Industri es In c.

Neyer. Tiseo & Hindo Ltd.

No rfol k Southern Corp. Foundation

No rth Brothers Fo rd

PPG Indu stries Foundation

Palmer Moving &Storage Co.

Pat Moran Oldsmobile-GMC -Truck

Plastech Engin eered Products

Plastomer Corp.

Price Waterhouse

R B & W Corp.

Ring Screw Works

Ritter-S mi th In c.

Rochester Gear Inc.

Rockwell Internatio nal

S & H Fabricating & Engineering Inc.

Sc hureman , Frakes , Glass &Wulfm eier

Semb lex Corp.

Siege l- Robert Inc.

Sigma Associa tes

Simo n an d Leeman Corp.

Smith, Haughey, Rice & Roegge , P.c.

Southern Pacific Transport

Superior Plastic In c.

Sur-Flo Plastics & Engineertng Inc

The Tamaroff Group

Texas In struments

Time Manufacturaing Systems Inc.

Toki co (USA) Inc

Tol edo Stamping

Toyo Seat USA Corp.

Tri -Mark Metal Corp.

Troy Design Services Co.

Turner Cons truction Co.

U.S. Equipment Co

Venture Industries Corp.

Vyletel Buick-Isuzu Inc.

Webasto Sunroofs In c.

Weldmation In c.

Weir Manuel Synder & Ranke

Windsor Plastics Products

The Wolpin Co.

Women's City Club of Detroit

CORPORATE SPONSORS

Allied Signal Automotive

ANR Pipeline

Ba l Polanais of Detroit

Cad ill ac Motor Car CO'/

General Motors Corp.

Cons umer Power Foundation

Detro it Edison Foundation

Michigan Bell, an Ameritec h Co.

Nort hern Telecom

Op us One Restaurant

The Po li sh Century Club

Royal Maccabees Life Ins urance Co.

IN KIND GIFTS

ACS Services, Inc

American Car and Phone

Detroit Edison

Grace Harper Florists

House of Lu dington

Liang Photography

Old Harbour Inn - Sou th Haven

Opus One Restaurant

SI. Regis Hotel

Texel Land Co.

The Westin Hote l

What's On Second Restaurant

The Whitney Restaurant Wild Bill and Co.

1992 OPERA BALL IN KIND DONORS

Azar's Rugs

Computer Decisions Interna ti ona l, Inc.

Gerald's Jacobso n's

Merch ant of Vino

The Roostertail

Saks Fifth Ave nue

1992 OPERA BALL LIVE AUCTION DONORS

Mr. a nd Mrs. Robert A. A1lesee

Ford Motor Co.

The Cas t and Crew of ABC's Home Improvement

Dr. and Mrs. Richard W. Kulis

Mr. and Mrs.Richard Starkweather

Mr. and Mrs. David Weinberg

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Wendzel

MEMORIAL GIFTS

In memory oj Jenny Nowicki by the staff of the Michigan Renaissance Festival

[n memory of Jacob N. Wassennan by Diane Sendek Marchese

APPRECIATION GIFTS

In gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Friduss by Michelle and Robert Kleiman

BIRTHDAY GIFTS

[n honor of The 50th Birllulay of Mrs. Rosette Ajluni by :

Phil and Ruth Guarascio

Mrs. Judie Sherman

[n !wnor of The 50th Birthday of Mr. Ron Rice by:

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Becker

Jim and Sandy Sirko

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Branton

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chavez

David Chivas

Grace Chivas

Helen Corbeil

Ross A. Co rio

Margie Dallmann and Zelda Chronowski

Mary and Steve DeKane

Jess Escareno and Ray Barnowsky

Mr. and Mrs. Norbert A. Ford

Danny and Val Francis

Joe and Mary Friedberg

Joseph Gatsher

Kristie Ge rulski

Mike Gomoll

Robert Jacob

John R. King

Chris Koklovich

Michael and Mary Ann Kolluniak

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Morningstar

Omar Olofs and Brad Bridgen

Verne and Ruth Rice

Bob and Sharon Ruggiroli

Lori and Michael Schuneman

Richard A. Sonenklar

Jim Steen and Phillip Harris

The Stefano Family

Grace E. Thomas

Barbara Todd

Joanne Vollen dorf

Carol Wargelin

Janet Way

Rosemary Weeks

Sue Weston and Robert Curtiss

Rev. Lawrence Zurawski

Space does not pennit Michigan Opera Theatre to thank the many contributors to the 1992 Opera Ball Silent Auction. However. we are deeply grateful for the outstanding support we re ceived from the over 125 individual s and corporations that donated items for the Auction.

FOUNDATION & GOVERNMENT SUPPORT GOVERNMENT

Michigan Council on Arts and CuI tural Affairs

National Endowment for the Arts

MAJOR BENEFACTORS

$25,000 and above

Hudson -Webber Fo undation

The Skillman Foundation

SPONSORS

$15,000 $24,999

Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan

DeRoy Testamentary Foundatio n

Matilda R. Wilson Fund

McGregor Fund

SUSTAINERS

$10,000· $14,999

Ann and Go rdon Getty Foundation

J ames and Lynelle Holden Fund

Ralph and Winifred Polk Foundation

The Samuel L. Westerman Foundation

David M. Whitney Fund

PATRONS

$2,500 • $9,999

The Alcoa Foundation

The Meyer and Anna Prentis Fam ily Foundation, Inc.

DONORS

$1,000. $2,499

American Institu te of Polish Culture

The Meyer and Anna Prentis

Philanthropis Fund

The Quaker Chemical Foundation

The Rosenstiel Foundation

The Village Women's Club

Young Women's Home Association

CONTRIBUTORS

$500· $999

Drusilla Farwell Foundation

Alice Kales Hartwick Found atio n

The Clarence and Jack Himmel Foundation

Polish American Congress

IMPRESARIO CIRCLE

$10 , 000 and above

Mr & Mrs . Robert E. Dewar

Dr. & Mrs. Sam B. Willi ams

MAJOR BENEFACTORS

$5,000 - $9,000

Anonym ous

Mr. & Mrs. J A!l dison Ba rtu sh

Mr. & Mrs. Philip E. Be nton, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Borden

Mrs. Leonard T Lewis

Mr. & Mrs. George Strumbos

Mr. & Mrs Lynn A. Townsend

Mr. & Mrs. R Jam i son Williams, Sr

Mr. & Mrs. R Al exande r Wrigley

BENEFACTORS

$2,500 - $4,999

Dr. & Mrs. Roger M. Aj luni

Dr Lourdes V. Andaya -

Dr. & Mrs Agusti n Arbulu

Dr & Mrs. Donald C. Austin

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Al an Baun

Mr. & Mrs. W. Victor Be nj amin

Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Bortz, J r.

Mrs. Martin Bu tzel

Hon Dominick R Carn oval e

Mr. & Mr s Thomas Co hn

Mr. & Mrs Came ron B. Duncan

Mr. & Mrs. Max M Fi sher

Mrs. Aaron H, Ger shenso n

Mr & Mrs. Preston B. Hap pel

Doreen & Davi d B. Hermelin

Dr. & Mr s. Richard W. Kuli s

Mr. & Mr s Lawrence Lo Pati n

Mr & Mrs EdWi n Lee Morrell

Mrs. Ruth Mott

Mr. & Mrs. Haro ld A. Poling

Mr. & Mrs Richard H Rogel

Mr. & Mrs. Irving Rose

Mr. & Mrs. David P. Ruwart

Mr. & Mrs . Fr ed Sc hn eidewin d

Mr. & Mrs. Donal d E. Sc hwend emann

Mr. Ri chard A. Sonenkl ar

Mr. & Mrs. Ja mes J. Tr eb ilco tt

Mr. & Mrs Geo rge C. Vince nt

ORCHESTRA CIRCLE

$500 - $999

Mrs. Maxine W. Andreae

Dr. Harold Mitchell Arrington

Dr. Robyn J Arrington. Jr.

Mr & Mrs. Lee Barthel

Mr. & Mrs. William A Bell. III

Dr. & Mrs David Bloom

Marguerite Boyle

Dr. & Mrs. Matthew L. Bunnan

Dr. Barbara O. Chapm an

Mr. David Chivas

Mrs Richard M. Cuddohy

Mr Mervin W. Eisen

Dr & Mrs Byron P Georgeson

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Gualtieri

Miss MaryA. Hester

Mr & Mrs Rlchard Janes

Mr. & Mrs Wesley R. Johnson

Mr & Mrs. Semon E. Knudsen

Mr. & Mrs. Henry Ledyard

Mr & Mrs. Albert Lewellen

Oa\1d & Kathleen Lewis

Mr. & Mrs. Hany A. !.omasan

Dr. & Mrs Robert E. Mack

Mrs. Ludus J May

Ms. Lynne M Metty

Dr & Mrs. Anthony B. Michaels

Bruce & Done Miller

Mr. & Mrs. F'red Morganroth

Ms. Chan Kee Park

Mr. Michael W Pease

Margaret & Robert Reilly Fund

Dr & Mrs David B. Rorabacher

Mr. & Mrs. Norman H. Rosenfeld

Mr. Hugh C. Ross

Mr Casimir Rozycki

FELLOWS

$1,500 - $2,499

Mrs. Robyn J Arrington, Sr.

Honorab le & Mrs Ed ward Avadenka

Mr s. James Merriam Barnes

Mrs CarlO Barton

Mr. Charles A. Bi shop

Hon. & Mrs Avern L. Cohn

Sh elly and Peter Co op er

Mr. & Mrs. Rod key Craighead

Mr. & Mrs. Ri chard E. Cregar

Mr & Mr s. Ern es t S. Curti s

Mr. & Mrs. John W Day, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Max M. Dubrinsky

Lady Easton

Mrs. Charl es M. Endicott

SUSTAINERS

$1,000 - $1,499

Anonymous

Mr. & Mrs. Walton A. Lewis

Dr. & Mrs. Robert P. Lisak , M D

Mr. & Mr s. Ed mund T Ahee John & Julia Long

Mrs. Judson B. Alford

Mr. & Mr s. Robe rt A. A1lesee

Drs. John and Mari lyn Belamari c

Mr. & Mrs. Mandell L. Berman

Dr. & M ohn Cb Bielaws

e!Vetr'aK,

Mrs. Fre derick H Clark

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E Long

Dr. & Mrs. Henry W Maicki

Mr. & Mrs. Harold M Marko

Mr. & Mrs. Jo hn W Martin , Jr

Mrs. Wade H McC ree, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Eugene A Miller

Mr. & Mrs Mor ku s Mitriu s

Ms. Virginia Clementi & Mr s. Carl Mitse ff

Margo and Mauri ce Cohen

Dr. Mary Caro l Co nroy

Mr. & Mrs Robert N. Derderi an

Mrs. E. Clarence Mul aron i

Mr,,81 Mrs. E. Mi chae l Mu tc hler

Mr. Ein o Nurme

Mr. & Mr'$\ obert T. O'Connell

John C. O'M a & Julia D Darlow

Dr. & Mr s. ''Moon J. Pak

Mr. & Mrs. J iilius Pallone ts. ul tz

Mr. Mrs. Frank C'Shaler

Mr & Mrs. Ric haM Sloan

Norrrian & sy l'ilf ,Gershenso n Sloman il

Mr. & Mrs. W j llfam H. Smith

Mr. & Mrs.if9e:'h ard D Starkwea ther

Dr. & Mr j ose ph Stulberg

Mr. & Mrs. Marco Nob ili

Mr. John E. Pe rry

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth A. Pick!, Jr.

Mr & Mrs. Davi d Po llac k

Mr. & Mrs. John B. Renick

Mr. & Mrs. Lou is R. Ross

Mr. & Mrs. Alan E. Sc hwartz

Mr. & Mrs. S. Kin ni e Smith, Jr.

Mrs. Mark C. Steve ns

Mrc & Mr s C. Thomas To ppin

Mr. & Mrs Richard C. Webb

Mr. & Mrs Ch arl es L. Wilson , Jr.

Dr. Kathryn J Wi mbi sh, M D.

Mrs. Be ry l Wi nkelman

Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Wor sley

Mr. Alan Schmidt

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Schm dt

Mr Laurence S. Schultz

Mr Joseph Schwartz

Mr. William E Scotlard

Mr & Mrs Stephen M Sweeney

Ms. Irene Tarjany

Mrs. Edward D. Thomson

Mr & Mrs. Edward X. Tuttle

Dr. & Mrs. Ronald L Vander Mo en

Mr. & Mrs Cameron Waterman

Mr. J Ern est Wilde

Mr. & Mrs. Stanley J Winkelman

LUMINARY

$250 - $499

Mr. & Mrs. WilliamJ. Adams

Ms. Doris Bailo

Dr. & Mrs Ronald G. Baker

Dr. & Mrs. David H Barker

Mr & Mrs. James F Beverlin

Mr. Stanis aw Bialoglowski

Dr. & Mrs. Eric Billes

Mr. MikeBirg

Ms. Isabel D. Blanchard

Dr & Mrs. Sander J Breiner

Ms. Mary C. Caggegi

Mr. & Mrs. Roy E. Calcagno

Mr. Richard W Casselman

Mr. & Mrs. Clarence G Catallo

Ms. J udith Collier

Mr. & Mrs Charles F Colman

Mr & Mrs Claude H Cooper

Mrs. Ellen R Cooper

Mr. & Mrs. George D Cowie

Dr. & Mrs. Victor Curatolo

Dr. & Mrs. Charl es Kess ler

Mrs. Mary Ki rchman

Ms. Paulin e Kos tuik

Mr. & Mrs. Karl A. Kreft

Dr. & Mrs. Alfred M. Kreindler

Mr. & Mr s. Will ia m Ku

Mr. & Mrs. Ron ald C. Lamparier

Mr. & Mrs. Edward P. Czapor

Mr. Ed win A. Desmond. Jr.

Steve & Virginia Djelebian

Miss Ruth G. Doberenz

Mr. & Mrs George P. Duensing

Mr & Mrs Peter P Dusina. Jr.

Ms. Shirley Eder

Ms. Anne Edsall

Dr. & Mrs. C. Rupert L. Edwards Han. & Mrs. S. J. E den

Me & Mrs. Laurence Elliott

Dr & Mrs Edwin S. English

Mr. & Mrs. Abram Epstein

Dr. Doris B. Erickson DVM

Me & Mrs. Robert Fair. Jr.

Mr. Albert Febbo

Mr. & Mrs. JeromeJ. Fellrath

Ms. Sharon R Fike

Mr. & Mrs. Harry S. Ford. Jr.

Mrs. Anthony C. Fortunski

Ms. PhylliS Foster

Mr. Earl A. Foucher

Mr Benj am n Frank

Mrs. Barbara Frankel

Ms. Josephine E Franz

Mr. Joseph J. Franzem

Mr. & Mrs. David M Fried

Ms Mary Ann Fulton

Mr. Allan D Gilmour

Mr. & Mrs. Russell L. Gilpin

Ms. Glori a D. Green

Dr. & Mrs Berj H & Alice B.

Haidostian

Mr. Gerry Halib urda

Dr & Mrs Charles M Hamil!on

Dr & Mrs. Quentin Hamilton

Me & Mrs. Leslie R Hart

Dr. & Mrs. Charles F Hartley

s. A. Al fre d Tau bman

Mr rs. Alan E. Teitel

Mrs. L. Murr ay Thom as

Mrs C Theron Van Du sen

Mrs Richard Van Dusen

Mr. James J Vi asi c

Dr. Estell e P. Wac htel -Torres

Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Wasserm an

Mr. & Mrs. David Weinberg

Mr. & Mrs. Robert J We nd ze l

Mr. & Mr s. Gary L. White

Mr. & Mrs Walter Wilkie

Dr. Marilyn L. Will iamson

Mr & Mrs. Eric A. Wiltshire

Dr. & Mrs. Clyde Wu

Mr. & Mrs. Morton Zieve

Mr. Richard H. Headlee

Dr. & Mrs. Jack H. Hertzl er

Dr. & Mrs Leon Hochman

Ms Marion Hornyak

Mr & Mrs Perry Johnson

Ms. Rosemary Joliat

Ms Marie M Jones

Dr. & Mrs Howard C. Joondeph

Mr. & Mrs. Donald W Keirn

Mrs. Joyce Ann Kelley

Mr. Dennis M. King

Mr. & Mrs. John A Ki rlin

Eleanor & HalVey iGlne

Ms. Harriette Koeneke

Mr James F Korzenowski

Rev Ralph E Kowalski

Mr. & Mrs. Lee E Landes

Anna & Yale Levin

Mr. Sander Levin

Miss Elizabeth A. LDng

Mr. Earle D. Lyon

Mr. Nonnap Mackie

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Mr.R M Major

Mr. & Mrs Stanley C. McDonald

Dr Thomas G McDonald

Mr & Mrs. Harold A. Meininger

Me. & Mrs Albert A. Miller

Mr Ralph Miller

Dr. & Mrs. Harvey Minkin

Dr. & Mrs. Van C. Momon. Jr.

Mr. Ronald K. Morrison

Mr. & Mrs. Gennano L. Mu aroni

Mrs. Helen M. Muzleski

Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Parcells Jr.

Miss V. Beverly Payne

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Ptllerito

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Rich in diversity. ) Unsu assed in excell The 1993

Antony and Cleopatra

/ by William Shakespeare

A Midsummer

Night's Dream by William Shakespeare

Gypsy

book by Arthur Laurents , music by Jule Styne , lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

The ImaRinary Invalid

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The Mikado

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King John by William

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Fair Liberty's Call by Sharon

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Bacchae by Euripides , translated by Kenneth Cavander

The Wingfield Trilogy by Dan Needles

The Illusion by Pierre Corneille, translated and adapted by Ranjit Bolt

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La Boheme

Cast additions

Brent Billock as Parpignol

Kenneth Shepherd as Customs Officer

Lawrence Formosa as Sergeant

Joseph Phillips as a boy

J

Children's chorus additions

Christina Djordjevic

J eanna Maria Piro

Supernumeraries

Dennis Aaron

Miriam Diogenes

Frank Eichenlaub

Adam Faber

Fred Florkowski

Jody Florkowski

Marion Freed

Gerard Gaskey

Keith Grant

Gary Heppard

J Luke Huber

Richard J eryan

Ari Kohen

Tete Krieger

Elizabeth Larke

Pat Lewellen

Eric Moore

Gary Moy

Jeff Nicholas

Gary Sekerak

Heidi Shuster

Thanks to the following for Wayne State University

Birmingham Theatre

Henry Ford Community College

Thanks to Grace Haper Florist for providing production flowers

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Aida

Lawrence Fonnosa appears as a messanger

Additional Chorus Members

Kelly Basher

Barbara Becker

Betsy Evans

Deborah Frontzak

Michele Hillen

Cynthia Merritt

Sally Anne Thomas

Dancers

Act I, Scene 2

Hi$h Priestess Priestesses

Priests

Leigh Ann Cohen

Kristina Windom

Carole Cotter

Maria Rodgers

Am)' Elizabeth Smith

Dmitri Mikheyenko

Steven Hoff

David Richards

Sergei Mali

Act II, Scene I

Kendall Sparks

Eric Midgely

Dan Hams

Rafael Delgado

Joe Neal

Andrew J. Drost

Act II, Scene 2

Amneris Aida

Radames

Amonasro

Egyptian Ladies

Egytian Soldiers

Ethiopian Soldiers

Janine Harris

Yumelia Garcia

Kendall Sparks

Curtis DicK.

Marie Aversa

Tina Martin

Catherine Goduco

Melissa Anderson

Dmitro Mikheyenko

David Richards

Sergei Mali

Steven Hoff

Joe Neal

Eric Midgley

Dan Hams

Andrew Drost

Supernumeraries

Carolina Andrakovich

Steve Ambrozy

Clemens Arischeh

Marvin Bennan

Mark Boynton

Brent Brozek

Tom Carr

Tamara Clark

Theo Oemons

Krishna Cobb

Chad Crombie

Joe Czarnecki

Ramona Dandridge

Mike Dolan

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Adam Faber

Jody Florkowski

Gregory Fortner

Keith Grant

Ira Hanis

Gary Heppard

Paul Hom

Luke Huber

Darrell Ison

Kim Jablonski

Mike Jennings

Tete Krieger

Creighton Lederer

Kevin Lepine

Jim Luxton

Ryan Marczewski

Thomas Merenda

Eric Moore

Ron Morris

Jeff Nicholas

Jumaane N'Namdi

George Paige

Don Paradowski

Rebecca Perry

Ann Perniciaro

Robert Pitt

Andrea Porter

Richard Prosper

Richard Ra5b

Deven Richardson

Ron Roush

Chris Ruiz

Andres Sceglio

Heidi Schuster

Rich Shannon

Denise Smith

Mike1 Smith

Tama Smith

Jan Stano

Carl Storm

Art Taitt

Jim Talpos

Larry Thomas

Yvonne Villani

Harry Williams

Alred Wilson

Al Wisnieski

Jacqueline Wood

Courtney Yeager

Bob Yost

The May 23rd performance of Aida is sponsored by the DeRoy Testamentary Foundation.

Thanks to What's on Second (comer of Milwaukee and Second) for hosting the opening night cast reception.

Introduction

Prologue (The ChrlsttnJng)

The Sleeping Beauty

by Peler Uyich Tchaikovsky

Cast in order of appearance

Gre al Hall of The Palace of KirJi El o rr stan XXIV

Ki"g f10reSlall : SENATOR JACK FAXON

Queen

MARGO COHEN

Calalabulle

DON J MAZZOLA

Cavaliers

RAFAEL DELGADO , DAN HARRIS , STEVEN

HOFF, JOSEPH RODGERS , ERIC MIDGLEY (27m, 28, 29, 30m , 30) , DMITRY MIKHEYNKO (27, 28, 30m, 30) , KENDALL SPARKS (27m, 27, 29, 30m)

Fairy of Ibe CT)1J1a1 Fountain

LEIGH ANN COHEN (28, 30m), YUMEllA GARCIA (27m, 27, 29), KELLY KNECHTEL (30)

Fairy of Ibe Encbawed Gardetl

MELISSA ANDERSON (27m , 27), AMY EUZABETH SMITH (29), KRI STINA WINDOM (28 , 30m, 30)

Fairy of Ibe Woodland Glade

JANINE HARRIS (28, 30m), TINA MARTIN (27m, 27 , 29,30)

Fairy of the SOllgbirds

GINA DeRlCCO (28 , 30m)

CAn;ERINE GODUCO (27m, 27, 29) . AMY EUZABETH SMIn; GO)

Fairy of Ibe GOIdelI Vine MERED'In; DINCOLO (28, 30m, 30), LAURIE J MILLER (27m , 27, 29)

Fairy AllefldimlS

May 27th LEIGH ANN COHEN, GINA DeRlCCO, JANINE HARRIS , MARlA RODGERS, AMY ElIZABETH SMITH, JESSICA DOMAN (matinee), KELLY KNECHTEL (evening)

May 28, 30m: MEUSSA ANDERSON, MARIE AVERSA, YUMEUA GARCIA, CAn;ERlNE GODUCO, TINA MARTIN, AMY ELIZABETH SMI11I

May 29, 30: MEUSSA ANDERSON, LEIGH ANN COHEN, GINA DeRICCO, JESSICA DOMAN, JANINE HARRIS. MARIA RODGERS

Lilac Fairy

MARGARET ILlMANN (27 , 29), KIMBERLY GLASCO (28, 30m, 30)

MARIE AVERSA (27m)

Carabosse

CAROLE COTTER (27m, 27, 29, 30) , MARlA RODGERS (28, 30m)

Demons

May 27m, 27, 29 , 30: Rochelle Arceno, Alexandra Kochis, Miriam Noble, Robyn Sackeyfio, Heather Vinson

May 28 , 30m : jessica DOlnan , Michelle Esper, Slephenie Freeman , julie Mitek , Katherine Nason

Meghan Laehn (27m, 27, 28, 30m), Mollie Casey (29,30)

ACT I (The SpeU)

TIle Pala cr SUHren years Later

Killg f1ores/an

SENATOR JACK FAXON

Qrltc't'Pl

MARGO COHEN

CalalablUIe

DON J MAZZOLA

Garlalld Girls

Michelle Esper, Alexandra Kochis, Meglun LaeIUl , julie Mitek , Katherine Nason, Robyn Sackeyfio, Heather Vinson, Evelina Wang

Rochelle Arceno (27m, 27, 29, 30), Mollie Casey (27m, 27, 28, 29 , 30m)

Carole Couer (28 , 30m) , jessica Doman (27 , 28 , 30) Slephenie Freeman (27m, 27, 29, 30m , 30), Miriam Noble (27m, 28, 29, 30m, 30)

Gar/ami Boys

ANDREW DROST, JOE NEAL , JOSEPH RODGERS

CURTIS DICK (27m , 27, 29, 30m, 30), RAEAEl

DElGADO (28, 29, 30), DAN HARRIS (27m, 27, 28, 30m) , ERIC MIDGLEY (27m, 28, 30m), KENDALL SPARKS (27, 29, 30)

Four Prim:es

STEVEN HOEE, SERGEI MALI , DAVID RICHARDS, DMITRY MIKHEYENKO (except 27m), KENDAlL SPARKS (27m)

Aurora's allelldimts

May 27th : LEIGH ANN COHEN, GINA DeRlCCO, jANINE HARRIS, MARIA RODGERS , AMY EUZABEn; JESSICA DOMAN (matinee), KELL Y KNECI-ITEL (evening)

May 28, 30m : MELISSA ANDERSON, AVERSA, YUMEUA GARCIA , CAn;ERlNE GODUCO, TINA MARTIN, AMY ELIZABETH SMIn;

May 29,30 : MEUSSA ANDERSON , LEIGH ANN COHEN, GINA DeRICCO , JESSICA DOMAN, JANINE HARRIS, MARIA RODGERS

Princess Aurora

KAREN KAIN (27, 30m)

MARGARET ILlMANN (28, 30)

KIMBERLY GLASCO (29)

KELL Y KNECI-ITEL (27m)

Carabosse

CAROLE COTTER (27m, 27, 29, 30)

MARIA RODGERS (28, 30m)

ACf U ahe Vision)

A Pores! Glade One Hundred Years L;lIe r

Counless

Mary Be!h Tremp-Simon

7idor

DON J. MAZZOLA

Prin ce Desin?

SERGE LAVOIE

DMITRI MIKHEYENKO (27m)

Lilac Fairy

MARGARET ILLMANN (27, 29)

KIMBERLY GLASCO (28, 30m, 30)

MARIE AVERSA (27m)

Prill cess Aurora

KAREN KAIN (27, 30m)

MARGARET ILLMANN (28, 30)

KIMBER!. Y GLASCO (29)

KELLY KNECHTEL (27m)

Nympbs

Jessica Doman, Michelle Esper, S!epherue Freeman, Alexandra Kochjs, Julie Mi!ek, Ka!herine Nason, Miriam Noble, Robyn Sackeyfio, Evelina Wang

Rochelle Arceno (27, 28, 29, 30m, 30) ,

MEREDITH DINCOLO (27m, 27, 28, 29, 30m),

Mollie Casey (27m, 27, 28, 29, 30m), MARIA , RODGERS (27m, 27, 29 , 30), AMY ELIZABETH

SMITH (27m, 27, 29, 30), CAROLE ,COnER (28, 30m), Meghan LaetlD (27m, 28, 29, 30m, 30), KELLY KNECHTEL (28, 29, 30m, 30), He4llher Vinson (27,28, 29 ,, 30m, 30), KRISTINA WINOOM (27m, 27 , ?»

ACf UI ahe Wedding) , TIle Gr.ea! H:l!1 of !Qe palace

Calalabulle

DON J. MAZZOLA

Killg F/OTl!SlaPl

SENATOR JACK FAXON

Quem

MARGO COHEN

Pasdeqwme

MELISSA ANDERSON (27m, 29), MARIE AVERSA (27, 29, 30), LEIGH ANN COHEN (28 , 30m), YUMELIA GARCIA (27,30), CATHERINE

GODUCO (27 m) , JANINE HARRIS mOl, 27), TINA MARTIN (29, 30), LAURIE MILLER (27m, 27, 29, 30), KRISTINA WINOON (28, 30m)

Puss-;'I -Boots

RAFAEL DELGADO (27, 30m) ANDREW DROST (28)

DAN HARRIS (29,30)

JOE NEAL (27m)

WbileCal

MELISSA ANDERSON (27, 30m)

JANINE HARRIS (29, 30)

TINA MARTIN (27m, 28)

Bluebird

RAFAEL DELGADO (27m)

ERIC MIDGLEY (27, 29, 30)

KENDALL SPRAKS (28, 30m)

Pn'" cess Florilll!

YUMELIA GARCIA (27m)

CATIIERINE GODUCO (27,29,30)

LAURIE J MILLER ( 28, 30m)

Aurora's AllenLiallls

May 27m, 27 LEIGH ANN COHEN, GINA

DeRiCCO, JESSICA DOMAN, MARIA RODGERS, AMY ELIZABETH SMITH

May 28, 30m "'lARlE AVERSA, YUMELIA

GARCIA, CATHERINE GODUCO , AMY ELIZABETH SMITH

May 29, 30 LEIGH ANN COHEN, GINA

DeRlCCO, Jessica Doman, MARIA RODGERS

MELISSA ANDERSON (28, 30), Roche lle Arce no em, Slephenie Freeman (27m, 29, 30m, 30),

KELLY KNECHTEL (27), TINA MARTIN, GOm)

PmICess Aurora

KAREN KAIN (27, 30m)

"'lARGARET ILLMANN (28, 30)

KIMBERLY GLASCO (29)

KELLY KNECHTEL (27m)

Pmlce Desin?

SERGE LAVOIE

DMITRI MIKHEYENKO (27m)

L,lac Fai,y

"'lARGARET ILLMANN (27, 29)

KIMBER!. Y GLASCO 28, 39)

"'lARI E AVERSA (27m)

Ladies and Ge7llJeman, Soldiers, Pea sanl Girls arid Bo),s, Nurses, Cbiidnm

Carolina Andrakovich, Maru CaSlaing, Tamara Clark, Hallie Curran, JOArlD Cusmano, Na[;llia Drdichman, Pleshe!!e Evans, Sarah Elizabelh Habilz, Megan I. Jordan, Jennifer Kacsmarek, Marya Lynk, Alexandra Panasiuk , Rebecca Parry, Kelly Pe!ers , Na[;llie Pieraoi , Liesl Rinke, Mary Belh

Tremp-SinlOn , Tama Sroi!h, Sharon Ellen Thomas, Karen Wa!son

Clyde Blanks , SeQ( Ceoeris, SeQ( Comins, Gary Genson, Luke Huber, Michael Huber, Nicho las Michalakis, Sleven Miller, Gary Moy , DaOlOn

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