Welcome

Steven A. Daigle

Artistic Director

Laura Neill

Executive Director

Julie Wright Costa

Associate Artistic Director

Michael Borowitz

Music Director

Wilson Southerland

Associate Music Director Dear Friends of Ohio Light Opera,

As OLO heads into its 43rd festival season, the future of the company looks as bright as ever. Last summer’s outdoor and virtual festival (2021 OLO Light!) was hugely successful, and we thank you, again, for making it possible.

In transitioning back to a regular festival format, OLO’s 2022 season will look very much like a traditional one. We will be presenting six full productions: five on the main stage of Freedlander Theatre and the sixth at an outdoor venue. The titles and composers are what our patrons expect from America’s Premier Lyric Theater Festival. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Jerry Herman’s Hello, Dolly!, Sigmund Romberg’s The Student Prince, Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance, Franz Lehár’s The Mock Marriage, and Schmidt and Jones’ The Fantasticks represent the very best of the lyric theater tradition.

We are excited to welcome back Michael Borowitz as musical director. Michael brings to OLO’s unique repertoire years of musical expertise, leadership, and knowledge.

Please take the time to read our mission statement on page 16. As you do, reflect on this company’s accomplishments through more than four decades. OLO’s mission—which continues to expand and evolve—is unique, relevant, and exceptional. In no small way, our patrons share in our success.

We look forward to seeing you this summer in Freedlander Theatre— to celebrate, escape, laugh, and once again experience a full slate of live music and theater!

Warm regards,

Artistic Director Executive Director

THE OHIO LIGHT OPERA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Michael Miller, Chair Steven A. Daigle, Artistic Director and Vice Chair Marlene Kanipe, Treasurer, ex officio Nan Miller, Secretary Ronald Holtman Ambassador John Ong Sara L. Patton John Schambach Richard N. Seaman Laura M. Neill, Executive Director

Honorary Members

Bill & Marilyn Blanchard Jean W. Knorr Boyd & Eloise Mackus Barbara Robinson