March-April 2022
Takács Quartet March 6-7 Guys and Dolls March 11-13 Danú March 16 Takács Quartet April 10-11 Postcard from Morocco April 21-24
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Danú’s take on the “trad sesh”
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Gaudeamus Award winner challenges status quo
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In Memoriam: Roger Tapping (1960-2022)
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CU Presents is the home of performing arts on the beautiful University of Colorado Boulder campus. With hundreds of concerts, plays, recitals and more on our stages each year, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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Editor: Becca Vaclavik Designer: Sabrina Green Contributors: Sabine Kortals Stein, MarieFaith Lane Photo/image credits: Co Broerse, CU Boulder Photography, Patrick Campbell, Larry Harwood, John D. Kelly, Jennifer Koskinen, Ligature Creative, Amanda Tipton We honor and acknowledge that the University of Colorado’s four campuses are on the traditional territories and ancestral homelands of the Cheyenne, Arapaho, Ute, Apache, Comanche, Kiowa, Lakota, Pueblo and Shoshone Nations. Further, we acknowledge the 48 contemporary tribal nations historically tied to the lands that comprise what is now called Colorado. Artist Series Advisory Board: Daryl James, President; Gil Berman, Shirley Carnahan, Mike Gallucci, Maryan K. Jaross, Ruth Kahn, Gregory Silvus, Ellen Taxman, Ann Yost Music Advisory Board: Laurie Hathorn, Chair; Sue Baer, Jim Bailey, Gil Berman, Christopher Brauchli, Bob Bunting, Jan Burton, Bob Charles, Paul Eklund, Bill Elliott, Martha Coffin Evans, Jonathan Fox, David Fulker, Grace Gamm, Lloyd Gelman, Doree Hickman, Daryl James, Maria Johnson, Caryl Kassoy, Robert Korenblat, Erma Mantey, Ben Nelson, Joe Negler, Ann Oglesby, Susan Olenwine, Mikhy Ritter, Becky Roser, Firuzeh Saidi, Lynn Streeter, Stein Sture, Jeannie Thompson, Jack Walker, Celia Waterhouse
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Something old, something new… … Musical theatre and lyric opera, too! By Becca Vaclavik According to Chellis—as both CU programs continue to train well-rounded vocalists this spring and beyond—local audiences can expect many more such collaborations.
“The energy of these students and this type of program adds a new dimension to the college, as a whole. The students themselves are introducing a lot of music that their classical peers may not have heard.”
Golden age musicals have long been part of the Eklund Opera repertoire. Over the years, our College of Music’s opera program has presented works like The Music Man, West Side Story and Oklahoma! alongside opera standards like La Bohème and Die Zauberflöte. This March, Eklund Opera is teaming up with the college’s relatively new BM/MT Program— that’s Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre—to remount its 1997 Guys and Dolls production designed by Peter Dean Beck. It’s a fitting collaboration, given the trends in acting and dance at the professional level, says Associate Professor of Voice Matthew Chellis, who leads the BM/MT Program. “The world of musical theatre has never been more popular,” he explains. “And there’s a component of new opera works that’s more akin to theatre than opera.” 6
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For those who prefer the experimental to the classic, Eklund Opera will tackle a stark contrast to Guys and Dolls in April: Dominick Argento’s Postcard from Morocco. For those who aren’t familiar, Postcard is a moving and artful, surrealist lyric opera from the 1970s. With orchestrations that borrow from Richard Wagner to ragtime, the one-act is an unusual but beautiful exploration of the human spirit. It features a series of vignettes that offer a peek at humanity rather than a specific plot structure. It’s witty, sensitive, and the sort of work you simply have to experience to understand. Whatever your musical leanings, the uber talented College of Music vocalists have you covered. Join us for one, both, or any number of our free events happening across CU Presents venues this spring.
Catch Guys and Dolls in Macky Auditorium, March 11-13. Postcard from Morocco runs April 21-24 in the Music Theatre. Tickets for both productions are available at cupresents.org.
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Guys and Dolls
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Dance works by faculty and guest artists
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A musical fable of Broadway
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An opera by Dominick Argento
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Danú’s take on the “trad sesh” By Becca Vaclavik You probably know what a “trad sesh” is, even if you aren’t familiar with the term itself. Picture a dimly lit, stone-walled pub. A fire is crackling in the hearth. You sit at a corner table, sipping a dark, rich, foamy beer. Nearby, a group of musicians take out their instruments—a fiddle, a small drum, a recorder—and begin to play a reel. Trad seshes (as in traditional sessions) are pub performances of Irish folk music. And while Macky Auditorium certainly isn’t a cozy little bar on the Emerald Isle, Danú—one of today’s leading traditional Irish ensembles—promises to bring the vibrant energy of a trad sesh to the hall on March 16. Hailing from Counties Waterford, Cork, Dublin and Donegal in Ireland, Danú formed in 1995 as part of Ireland's delegation to the Lorient Inter-Celtic Festival in Brittany, France (the biggest annual gathering of celtic nations in the world). In the decades since, the players of Danú have performed jigs, reels and hornpipes to the delight of audiences worldwide, leading them to be called “impressive, immersive, and uniquely and unmistakably Irish” (Strings Magazine).
But what does “unmistakably Irish” mean? What makes trad music, well, traditional? Live music performance is a cornerstone of Irish culture, particularly in rural areas where, historically, literacy rates were low and electricity was limited. Gathering around a fire to share stories, play native instruments and dance became an important part of a community’s social activity. For hundreds of years, traditional Irish music wasn’t written down and its knowledge was simply handed down from generation to generation through performance. Today, such performances have become a living oral tradition. Each performer offers their own unique spin on the artform, and as memories and habits change, the tradition slowly but surely evolves. (continued on next page) @cupresents · #cupresents
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But as is often the case with cultural institutions, traditional Irish music can be difficult to define precisely. According to the Irish Traditional Music Archive, it’s “best understood as a very broad term that includes many different types of singing and instrumental music, music of many periods, as performed by Irish people in Ireland or outside it, and occasionally nowadays by people of other nationalities.” Admittedly, that’s not an overwhelmingly exact definition, though when it comes to Irish trad music: you know it when you hear it. That’s because certain instruments are hallmarks of traditional Irish music. The fiddle, a simple handheld drum called a bodhrán (pronounced bow-rawn), tin whistles (small, slender recorder-like instruments), harps and Uilleann pipes are all common contributors. Other instruments—while not strictly Irish in origin, like the concertina and the bouzouki—have also made their way into Ireland’s unique and recognizable sound. From lively, toe-tapping jigs to melancholy ballads sung in both Irish and English, a performance list might feature songs about love and lullabies, travel and the sea, history and war stories, or simply “drinking.” (Yes, it’s its own theme.) Indeed, while Danú will announce their specific repertoire from the stage, audiences can expect hornpipes, reels and other favorites like “The Foggy Dew,” “Ten Thousand Miles” and “Mo Ghile Mear.” It promises to be an evening that’s a bit rustic, a bit traditional and every bit engaging. Our recommendation? Swing by a pub beforehand for warm shepherd’s pie or close out the night with your feet propped in front of a warm fire.
Join us for Danú’s “Traditional Music of Ireland”
on March 16 as part of your St. Patrick’s Day celebration! Tickets start at $23 at cupresents.org.
Photos: Danú's photos were taken by John D. Kelly.
Celebrate Paddy’s Day the Irish Way Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day like a true Dubliner this March 17, with this list of “must do’s” as shared by The Irish Post.
A “Fry Up”
Whether you plan to spend the day in a religious fashion, a drinking fashion, or both, the day starts the same way: with a big brunch featuring eggs, sausage, bacon and (if you’re willing) black pudding.
Attend Mass
The Feast of St. Patrick has become a cultural holiday celebrating all of Ireland, but its roots are Catholic. St. Patrick’s Day mass is considered a special event in Ireland, featuring stories about St. Patrick’s life, as well other unique elements like performances by children’s school choirs.
Join the Parade
Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day parade draws up to half a million people to the streets of the capital each year, but Paddy’s parades take place all over the world. Go for the floats and the puppets, stay for the live trad music.
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GUYS AND DOLLS: MARCH 11-13, 2022
Guys and Dolls A musical fable of Broadway
Based on a story and characters of Damon Runyon Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows March 11-12, 7:30 p.m. and March 13, 2 p.m. Macky Auditorium Stage Director
Leigh Holman
Music Director
Nicholas Carthy
Chair of BM/MT Program
Matthew Chellis
Scenic Designer Lighting Designer
Peter Dean Beck
Costume Designer
Ann Piano
Wig and Makeup Designer
Sarah Opstad Demmon
Production Director
Ron Mueller
Choreographer
Tracy Doty
Assistant Directors
Dawna Rae Warren Kane White
Dance Captain
Adriana Ripley
Production Assistant
Christie Conover
Interim Production Assistant
Karissa Bullis
Guys and Dolls is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com This production runs 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.
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Smoking is not permitted anywhere. CU Boulder is a smoke-free campus.
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Cast Role
Friday/Sunday Cast
Saturday Cast
Sarah Brown
Olivia Russell-Botto
Lily Valdez
Nathan Detroit
Michael Julian Gaven
Kees Nachbahr
Miss Adelaide
Annie Carpenter
Caroline Glynn Dewell
Nicely-Nicely
Sam Bruckner
Samuel Meyer
Arvid
Alex Mehigan
Alex Mehigan
Corporal
Nawledge Brewington
Nawledge Brewington
Big Jule/Ensemble
Joseph Berrios
Joseph Berrios
Benny/Ensemble
Bryce Spencer
Bryce Spencer
Agatha
Mya Busch
Mya Busch
General Matilda Cartwright
Asha Romeo
Asha Romeo
Lt. Brannigan
Zane Larson
Zane Larson
Harry the Horse/Ensemble
Colin Ring
Colin Ring
Angie the Ox/Ensemble
Kyle Lawrence
Kyle Lawrence
Joey Biltmore/Ensemble
Eli Harvey
Eli Harvey
Ian Saverin
Sky Masterson
Christian Atherton
Hotbox Dancers Lou Abecassis, Melissa Burke-Manwaring, Brooke Curry, Ellie Karp, Reilly O’Neill, Maija Pieper, Jordan Rhynard, Adriana Ripley, Libby Shull Ensemble Mari Beazley, Joseph Berrios, Calen-Brudos-Nockels, Marissa Dinsmoor, Miles Gibbs, Isabel Harrison, Eli Harvey, Kyle Lawrence, Alecia Marquardt, Kate Miller, Becket Monaghan, Kaori Quan, Colin Ring, Norah Schaefer, Marcus Schaller, Libby Shull, Bryce Spencer
Orchestra
Violin 1 Hannah Kennedy Greg Abrell Inga Well-Off Man Alyssa Byrne
Violin 4 Sam Jarvis Anna-Claire Schultz Max Tuning Abigail Leaver
Violin 2 Ingrid Anderson Sarah Payton Logan Indge Richi Hsieh
Cello Sophie Stubbs Alex Engelhardt Nia Lepore Amy Delevoryas
Violin 3 Jordan Grantonic Olivia Breen Jacob Lei Quinn Rubin
Double bass Kurt Melendy
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Flute Yuna Langehennig Andrea Kloehn Erika Gossett
Trumpet Christopher Boulais Isaac Ponce Urbina Hayden Etters
Oboe Ricky Arrelano
Trombone Sebastian Alvarez Piras
Clarinet Gracie Lime Julian Ruiz Gleyton Pinto Kristen Pierri
Percussion Christian De La Torre
Horn Megan Twain
Damon Runyon’s 1932 depression-era novels The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown and Blood Pressure inspired the creation of Frank Loesser’s Broadway musical Guys and Dolls, which opened on Broadway in 1950. The following year, Guys and Dolls won the Pulitzer Prize. Our production takes place at the time of the premiere.
Act I
In New York City, Sarah Brown and her fellow Save-a-Soul missionaries are proselytizing while gambler Nathan Detroit tries to come up with $1,000 to use Joey BiItmore’s garage for an illegal floating craps game. Running out of options, Nathan makes a bet against high roller Sky Masterson, who thinks he can get any “doll” he wants. Nathan bets that Sky can’t get Sarah Brown to fly with him to Havana. After a failed attempt at wooing Sarah, Sky convinces her to join him for dinner if he brings a dozen sinners to the mission meeting. Nathan goes to watch his fiancée, Adelaide, perform at the Hot Box and learns that she has been sending her mother letters for 12 years claiming that they are married with five children. Adelaide finds out that Nathan is still running the craps game, despite earlier promises to quit, and she kicks him out. Sky takes Sarah to dinner in Cuba, where he feeds her “Cuban milkshakes,” which she doesn’t realize are alcoholic. Sarah drunkenly kisses Sky, and he confesses his feelings for her. The two return to New York and discover Nathan held his craps game at Sarah’s mission. Sarah assumes Sky had something to do with it and walks out on him.
Act II
carried through on his promise and when a police officer named Brannigan arrives to arrest the craps game players, Sarah clears their names. Sarah and Adelaide commiserate about the men they love. They resolve to marry them anyway and reform them later. A few weeks later, Sky—now married to Sarah—works at the mission band and has stopped gambling. Nathan owns a newsstand and has officially closed the craps game, and the characters celebrate as he and Adelaide finally marry.
Personnel
CHRISTIAN ATHERTON (Sky Masterson), tenor, is pursuing a Bachelor of Music in voice performance at University of Colorado Boulder, studying under Andrew Garland. Throughout his time at CU, he has performed with the Eklund Opera Program in La Traviata (as Gastone), Béatrice et Bénédict, Le nozze di Figaro and It’s a Wonderful Life. ALEX MEHIGAN (Arvide) is a 20-year-old first-year BM in musical theatre major. Mehigan is a current student in Andrew Garland’s voice studio and sings tenor with the CU Chamber Singers. He was most recently seen on stage this fall as Tiny Tom in CU’s production of Urinetown. Born and raised in Portland, the Pacific Northwest is where he calls home. Mehigan previously enjoyed roles such as Prince Eric in Disney’s The Little Mermaid in early 2020, as well as Emmett in Legally Blonde: The Musical in 2017. LILY VALDEZ (Sarah Brown) is a soprano from Arvada, currently in her second year of the BM in musical theatre program at CU Boulder, studying under Jennifer DeDominici. Recent named performances include Betty in The Threepenny Opera with the CU Boulder College of Music and Claire in Ordinary Days with the Catwalk Theatre Company. Guys and Dolls will be her fourth production at CU. She is thankful for all of her friends and family for their support.
Nathan sends his men to the Hot Box to break the news to Adelaide that they will not be eloping that evening because he is moving his craps game to the sewer. Sky arrives to convince the gamblers to come to the mission and bets each man $1,000 “against their souls”—if he wins, they must all attend the meeting. Sky wins the bet, and everyone IAN SAVERIN (Sky Masterson) is a freshman in the heads to Sarah’s mission. College of Music working towards his Bachelor of Music in musical theatre. He is studying with Julie At the mission, the gamblers confess their sins Simson while Matthew Chellis is on sabbatical. and one of the men admits they came because He has been seen onstage as Emcee in Cabaret, they lost the bet to Sky. Sarah is touched that Sky · cupresents.org · 303-492-8008
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Melchior in Spring Awakening, Jack Kelly in Newsies and Action in West Side Story, to name a few roles. In the fall, he made his CU debut as Bobby Strong in Urinetown. He is thrilled to share this production with the public. MARISA DINSMOOR (Martha) is a sophomore pursuing a BFA in musical theatre, studying under Kelly Riordan. At CU she has been cast in five productions, her favorite being Urinetown (as Little Sally). She is so excited to be a part of this incredible production with so many of her talented friends. She thanks her family, friends and professors for all their support! OLIVIA RUSSELL-BOTTO (Sarah Brown) is a soprano in the first year of her master’s degree at CU Boulder, studying with Abigail Nims. She recently performed with Utah Vocal Arts Academy’s 2021 Summer Festival where she performed the role of Cupid in Orpheus in the Underworld. During UVAA, she won the competition Death by Aria, sponsored by Deborah Voigt. She completed two tours as a young artist for the Natchez Music Festival’s outreach series in 2019 and 2020. She also has professional credits in musical theatre, such as Sister Mary Patrick in Sister Act and Laura Jane Kirk in Band Geeks. She completed her Bachelor of Music at the University of Mobile. MYA BUSCH (Agatha) is very excited and grateful to have been cast in Guys and Dolls! She is from Thornton and is a freshman at CU Boulder pursuing a BM in musical theatre, studying with Jennifer DeDominici. Some of her favorite roles include The Sour Kangaroo in Seussical, Lucy in Avenue Q and Ursula in The Little Mermaid. She thanks her friends and family for all of their support and hopes that you enjoy the show! CAROLINE GLYNN DEWELL (Miss Adelaide) is a sophomore in the Bachelor of Music in musical theatre program at CU Boulder, studying under Jennifer DeDominici. Her stage debut was in Mrs. Surba’s 2005 preschool class and she has been in love with performing ever since. Past credits include Lucy Brown in The Threepenny Opera (CU BMMT) and Jane Banks in Mary Poppins (Eagle Valley High School Drama). Playing Miss Adelaide is a dream come true, and she extends thanks to her incredible directors and teachers, amazing friends and loving family.
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SAM BRUCKNER (Nicely-Nicely) is a senior at the University of Colorado Boulder, studying for a Bachelor of Music in vocal performance and a business minor. He takes voice lessons from Matthew Chellis and Julie Simson. He has been a part of many performances with the Eklund Opera Program, including West Side Story (Diesel), Eugene Onegin (chorus), It’s a Wonderful Life (Angel), Béatrice et Bénédict (Claudio) and Agrippina (Pallante). NAWLEDGE BREWINGTON (Calvin) is a junior pursuing a BM/MT at the College of Music and has always had a passion for theatre. From directing shows like Once On This Island and Company to performing as Mr. McQueen in last semester’s Urinetown, he loves being involved in all aspects of musical theatre. He has loved being a part of Guys and Dolls, and he hopes you enjoy the show. ELI HARVEY (Joey Biltmore) is currently a mezzosoprano in their third year at CU Boulder, pursuing a Bachelor of Music in musical theatre and a Bachelor of Arts in film production. They are currently studying under Abigail Nims. Notable past roles for them include playing Officer Barrel in Urinetown, Ronnette in Little Shop of Horrors and Mack the Knife in The Threepenny Opera. They are so excited to be performing in this role, and extend their love and gratitude to all of their friends and family. MICHAEL JULIAN GAVEN (Nathan Detroit) is a senior BM/MT major, studying with Matthew Chellis and Julie Simson. Making his theatre debut in high school as Enjolras in Les Misérables, he has since performed in a wide variety of shows, playing Clifford Bradshaw in Cabaret, Daddy Cane in Bright Star, Big Deal in Eklund Opera’s 2018 production of West Side Story, Leaf Coneybear in Spelling Bee and was most recently seen as Officer Lockstock in CU’s production of Urinetown. He is thrilled to end his run at CU with a bang in one of theatre’s most iconic musicals. ANNIE CARPENTER (Miss Adelaide) is a junior BM/MT student studying under Jennifer DeDominici. She is absolutely thrilled to be a part of this production! Her past CU credits include Penelope Pennywise in Urinetown, Logainne Schwarzandgrubennierre in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Jenny Diver in The Threepenny Opera. She previously played the
JOSEPH BERRIOS (Big Jule) is a junior at CU Boulder pursuing a Bachelor of Music in voice performance studying with Andrew Garland and double majoring in international affairs. He has appeared in other Eklund Opera productions including It’s a Wonderful Life (Chorus), The Marriage of Figaro (Chorus) and La Traviata (Chorus). Outside of CU, he has performed roles such as Javert in Les Misérables as well as playing in pit orchestras for various shows including Mamma Mia and Hello Dolly. BRYCE SPENCER (Benny) is a third-year Music Education student (choral emphasis) at CU Boulder, studying under Andrew Garland. Originally from Marion, Iowa, his recent named performances include Pinocchio in Shrek the Musical and Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, both with Linn-Mar High School. Guys and Dolls will be his first production at CU, and he is incredibly thankful for all the support from his friends and family. KEES NACHBAHR (Nathan Detroit) is a tenor from Baltimore, currently in his third year of the BFA in musical theatre program, studying under Matthew Chellis. Recent named performances include Hot-Blades Harry in Urinetown, Matthias in The Threepenny Opera and Douglas Panch in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with the CU College of Music. Guys and Dolls will be his sixth production at CU. He is so excited to play Nathan and is thankful for his friends and family for their love and support. ASHA ROMEO (General Matilda B. Cartwright) is in her final year at CU Boulder’s College of Music, studying both vocal performance and music education, and she is happy to spend her time working on such a fun show! She has performed in a variety of shows on campus, including the Witch in the Department of Theatre & Dance’s Into The Woods, as well as an ensemble member in It’s A Wonderful Life, Le Nozze di Figaro and West Side Story.
in Oklahoma with Badger High School in 2017, and he has been in love with performing ever since. Past credits include Gastone in La Traviata (La Musica Lirica) and Dr. Billeaux in Urinetown (CU BM/MT). Playing Harry the Horse is an honor, and he thanks his incredible directors and teachers, amazing friends and loving family. SAMUEL MEYER (Nicely-Nicely) is delighted to rock the boat at Macky Auditorium as Nicely-Nicely, after returning from a semester in London. A junior at CU Boulder studying musical theatre under Matthew Chellis and Julie Simson, he has recently been seen in The Threepenny Opera (Jimmy Retail), Loveville High (Cory), Spring Awakening (Ernst), A Broadway Christmas Carol (Tiny Tim) and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chip). ZANE LARSON (Lt. Brannigan) is enthralled to be in Guys and Dolls with such a talented and fun cast. He’s been performing in one way or another for his entire life including acting, singing, joking around, and now even creating 80s pop music under the alias “Mister Bodacious!” He can’t wait to step onto the stage again and hopes people like his performance! He dedicates his performance to the imaginative Drew and Wallace Larson. PETER DEAN BECK (Scenic and Lighting Designer) has designed for Eklund Opera since 1994, and for over 300 productions around North America. Among his opera credits are Falstaff, Turandot, Manon, Don Giovanni, Madama Butterfly, Hansel and Gretel, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Romeo et Juliette for such companies as the Atlanta Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Glimmerglass Opera, Virginia Opera and Chautauqua Opera. He has designed productions of Andrea Chenier, L’Italiana in Algeri, Macbeth, Elektra and Tristan and Isolde for Hawaii Opera Theatre, where he has been designing for over 30 seasons. His musical theatre credits include Fiddler on the Roof, Sound of Music, Music Man, Les Misérables and Annie for Skylight Music Theatre. His work for dance includes The Indigo Girls Project for Atlanta Ballet and Nutcracker for Ballet Hawaii.
NICHOLAS CARTHY (Music Director/Conductor) is now in his 18th season with Eklund Opera. He studied at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. He served as musical assistant to Bernard Haitink COLIN RING (Harry the Horse) is a junior in the and Sir Georg Solti at the Salzburg Festival and to BM/MT program at CU Boulder studying under John Seesholtz. His stage debut was as Will Parker Daniel Barenboim in Paris, Chicago and Bayreuth. · cupresents.org · 303-492-8008
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role of Miss Adelaide at the ripe young age of 11 and is so excited to reprise this iconic role. She thanks her incredible directors and professors for all of their support. Enjoy the show!
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Carthy has conducted opera productions in Vienna, Salzburg, Oslo, Stockholm, Winterthur, Milan, Rome, Naples, Bonn, Eugene and Tel Aviv. He has conducted orchestras, including the Colorado Symphony, Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, Orchestra RAI di Torino, Orchestra San Carlo di Napoli and the Accademia Filarmonica Roma. As a collaborative pianist, he has performed in many of the world’s great halls including Carnegie Hall, Suntory Hall, Wigmore Hall, the Bolshoi Theatre and the Musikverein Vienna. He is music director of the Helgeland Sinfonietta and the Toppen International Summer School in Norway. He is well known for his public lectures at the University of Colorado and beyond, and is occasionally heard on the radio, spreading his uncurbable enthusiasm for music and history. TRACY DOTY (Choreographer) grew up dancing in Maryland and began teaching at 18. While she was a dance major at Towson University, she worked for the Baltimore Orioles as a dancing ballgirl. She performed dances with the Oriole Mascot and fielded foul balls. She can be seen dancing in the original John Waters’ film Hairspray, and one of her favorite “gigs” was dancing at the White House as Papa Smurf. Her dance career moved her to California where she was a featured dancer/ singer for Paramount Studios’ Great America. Her choreography brought top honors to Carlsbad Dance Centre’s and California Elite’s competitive dance programs. She now choreographs musicals in Denver and surrounding areas including Stagedoor Theatre in Conifer; Evergreen, Conifer, Littleton and Alameda high schools; Sasquatch Productions (PACE); and Regis University. She is happy to be here at CU for her fourth show! Doty is also a professional photographer. LEIGH HOLMAN (Stage Director) balances a teaching and professional stage directing career in the United States and abroad. In recent years, she has made directing debuts at the Pafos Aphrodite Festival in Cyprus, L’Opéra de Montréal and Florida Grand Opera. Recent CU Boulder productions include West Side Story, Sweeney Todd and Ariodante. As well-suited to new operatic works as she is to traditional works, Holman has produced and directed workshops of operas in association with composers and librettists, including Jake Heggie, Gene Scheer, Mark Campbell, Mark Adamo, Colm Toibin, Kirke Mechem, Libby Larsen, Lori Laitman, Herschel Garfein, Robert Aldridge, Daniel C-6
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Kellogg, Alberto Caruso and Dave Mason. As the founder and artistic/general director of CU Boulder’s New Opera Workshop (CU NOW), she continues to passionately promote the creation, collaboration and production of new American works. JENNIFER MELCHER GALVIN (Properties Designer/Scenic Artist), MFA, joined Eklund Opera at CU Boulder in 2007 and considers it her professional home ever since. She is originally from Lenexa, Kansas, where she visits her family often. Galvin’s graduate work was a study of scenic design and painting at Illinois State University, during which time she was blessed to intern with Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago. Locally, Galvin has also worked for BETC, Local Theatre Company, BDT Stage, Chautauqua Auditorium and Macky Auditorium. Her hobbies include fiction, needlecraft and hiking. In 2010, Galvin walked the Camino de Santiago. She thanks her cat Nutmeg and husband Peter for their love and support. SARAH ANNETTE OPSTAD DEMMON (Wig and Makeup Designer) returns to the College of Music after designing Agrippina, Hansel and Gretel, The Marriage of Figaro and It’s a Wonderful Life for Eklund Opera. Recent works include wig and makeup supervisor for the Colorado Shakespeare Festival; building and designing Long Beach Ballet’s Cinderella; designing for Opera Steamboat: Rusalka, Frida, Hansel and Gretel; associate wig and makeup coordinator for Opera Colorado’s last 17 seasons and assistant designer for Barber of Seville; and wig mistress and special effects makeup artist for Colorado Ballet’s Don Quixote, Nutcracker, Wizard of Oz, as well as Washington Ballet’s Dracula at the Kennedy Center. Designed for Castleton Opera, Finger Lakes Opera, Opera Theater of The Rockies, SRT and Utah Opera. Demmon has also worked for Central City Opera, Opera Omaha, Minnesota Opera, Opera Carolina, Atlanta Opera, Denver Center, Arvada Center, North Carolina Theatre Company, Hartford Stage, South Coast Repertory, CNN, Fox News DC, CW2 Denver and The History Channel. This very special show is for B.P. ANN PIANO (Costume Designer), costume coordinator for Opera Colorado since 2003, has designed costumes for Don Giovanni (2013), Carmen (2014) and The Magic Flute (2015). She has designed over 100 shows for Denver area opera, theatre and dance companies. In 2012,
JIMMY JESTER (Stage Manager) is a recent graduate of Coastal Carolina University with a bachelor’s in theatre and a minor in Spanish. He hails from Rock Hill, South Carolina, and has lived there since birth. Some of his recent stage management credits include Godspell at Long Bay Theatre in Myrtle Beach and The Man Who Mistook his Wife for a Hat at Opera Steamboat in Steamboat Springs. He thanks his family and friends for their support and hopes you enjoy the show! DAWNA RAE WARREN (Assistant Director) is an Artist Diploma student at CU Boulder studying voice with Jennifer Bird-Arvidsson. Her most recent engagements have been with with UKOT as Abigail in The Crucible and in Suor Angelica, The In Series as Atalanta in The Tale of Serse, Barbarina in Figaro in Four Quartets, and in Cleveland as Papagena in Tim Nelson’s Die Zauberflöte at Resonanz Opera. Her other recent credits include appearances with The Cleveland Opera in La Bohème and with Cleveland Opera Theater in a production of Le Nozze di Figaro. She has collaborated with Cleveland Opera Theater in the New Opera Works Festival in previous years, and premiered the roles of Hedwig in Verlorene Heimat and Adela in Bernarda Alba. Other roles include Königen der Nacht in Die Zauberflöte, First Wood Sprite in Rusalka, Lucy in The Threepenny Opera, Atalanta in Serse, Peep-Bo in The Mikado and Mrs. Graves in Enchanted April. KANE WHITE (Assistant Director) received his Bachelor of Music in vocal performance from the University of Montevallo and studied with Roderick George. He is in his first year of a master’s degree in voice at CU Boulder and studies with Andrew Garland.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN MUSICAL THEATRE AND EKLUND OPERA PRODUCTION TEAM Stage Manager Jimmy Jester Assistant Stage Managers Alaina Brown Kelsea Sibold Courtney Williams Assistant Technical Director Jeff Rusnak Master Carpenter Ben Smith Carpenters Dan Sjastaad, Eric Botto, Kai Rusnak Hand Properties Jennifer Melcher Galvin
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she won a True West “Best Costume Design” award for The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity at Curious Theatre. Most recently, she designed Tosca at Bravo! Vail and Agrippina for the Eklund Opera Program. Piano has a BFA in fashion design from Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri, with a minor in fine art.
Light Board Operator Emily Jane Crew Chief Jeff Rusnak Rail Operator Ben Smith Deck Hands Kristi Ibsen JD Rodgers Bryce Taylor Spot Operators Andrew Schuster Scott Wickam Wardrobe Head Carolyn Miller Wardrobe Crew Sarah Zinn Domino Douglas
Scenic Artist Jennifer Melcher Galvin Asstistant Scenic Artists Lelah Radostis Allan Trumpler Costume Shop Assistants Maribeth Hite Melissa Lubecke MUSIC STAFF Head Vocal Coach/Chorus Master Jeremy Reger Vocal Coach Mutsumi Moteki Rehearsal Pianists Matthew Sebald Keith Teepen RUN CREW AND MACKY STAFF Macky Assistant Director of Production Trevor Isetts Master Electrician, Macky Production Manager Richard Barrett Sound Engineer Dan Sjastaad Audio 2, Macky Production Manager Chris Evans
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Postcard from Morocco An opera by Dominick Argento
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new queer era. She challenges societal norms and traditional ways of thinking—especially those that promote restrictive gender roles. Among the three works that Socolofsky prepared for the international competition were Who am I to say? and The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows: Silience. According to Socolofsky, the text of the former is derived from an English nursery rhyme that encourages young girls to fantasize about who their future husbands may be. Socolofsky challenges the idea that worth is based upon a future husband, which ingrains heteronormativity within our culture.
Assistant Professor of Composition and Pendulum New Music Director Annika Socolofsky is the most recent recipient of the prestigious Gaudeamus Award. Specifically, the 31-year-old was awarded a 5,000 euro commission and an instrument/sculpture named Inner Voice Amplifier, designed by visual artist Nuni Weisz. “I was supposed to compete for the award in 2020, but the competition was postponed a year due to COVID,” recalls Socolofsky. “I had a fabulous experience in The Netherlands last fall, working with a number of contemporary European ensembles.” 18
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“While I was there in September, I had a new work premiered by the Zöllner-Roche Duo, I performed a feminist rager-lullaby of mine with the New European Ensemble and I had another piece of mine performed by Asko|Schönberg.” She adds, “Gaudeamus brings in a new roster of guest ensembles every year and I will get to write for one of those guests in the coming years.”
Composer + performer A venturesome composer and avant-folk vocalist, Socolofsky re-imagines traditional children’s lullabies in a new light through her feminist rager lullabies for a
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows: Silience—commissioned by Gaudeamus for the ZöllnerRoche Duo for Gaudeamus Muziekweek 2021—is especially close to Socolofsky’s heart, composed just after the tragic mass shooting in Boulder last spring and serving as a means for grieving and processing loss.
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Socolofsky emphasizes the importance of exposing students to various types of music and genres outside of the contemporary classical music sphere. Indeed, the College of Music’s composition faculty recently hosted Vietnamese American composer Viet Cuong and Castle of Our Skins Founder Ashleigh Gordon while working to rebrand the college’s new music series (Pendulum) to be more inclusive of genre, aesthetic and style. For Socolofsky, overhauling syllabi and class structure to “make my classroom as inclusive as possible” is also a top priority. “This includes using compositional examples written by women, trans, gender non-conforming, two spirit, BIPOC, non-European composers … and the many intersections of those identities,” she says. “It also means reaching outside of the
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In Memoriam: Roger Tapping (1960-2022)
Roger Tapping died of cancer on Jan. 18 at his home in Manhattan. He was 61 and is survived by his wife Natasha Brofsky and children, Cordelia and Eleanor. for playing chamber music. He embodied the idea that music is full of possibilities, of many different convincing outcomes, as long as the intentions are sincere. Roger was alert and reactive to the smallest spontaneous changes around him: variations in volume, phrase shape or mood. Whether in concert or rehearsal, you always knew that you could trust him: that he would be there, of course to express himself, but in large part to support his musical partners and communicate with our audiences.
The College of Music family is deeply saddened to learn of violist Roger Tapping's passing. In 1995, Tapping had relocated from London, England, to join our Takács Quartet. During his decade with the quartet, their Decca/ London recordings—including the complete quartets of Bartók and Beethoven—placed them in Gramophone magazine’s Hall of Fame and won three Gramophone Awards, a Grammy and three more Grammy nominations. Tapping was beloved among his students, collaborators and audiences for his luminous talent and deep sense of humanity.
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Writing on behalf of the Takács, Edward Dusinberre said: “Roger was such a warm and generous friend and colleague to us all, well beyond his time playing in the Takács. A deeply expressive, thoughtful musician, his playing was distinctive and at the same time infused with a vital quality of observation that was an invitation for us all to express ourselves. He played and listened in such a way as to ask, without needing to put it into words: ‘How do you want to play this phrase? Whatever it is, let’s try it.’ “Roger’s curiosity and generous spirit were an ideal foundation
“We sorely miss him but his personality and musicianship will continue to sustain not only us but the many other friends, colleagues and students who were lucky enough to come into contact with him. Thank you, Roger.”
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Schwab Charitable Fund JoAn Segal Gail and Michael Shimmin Kristin and Wayne Sidney Elaine and Peter Simon Grietje Sloan Allen Stenger Helen Stone Lynn Streeter Kathleen Sullivan Takács String Quartet The Denver Foundation The Merck Company Foundation Larry and Ann Thomas Anne Thomasson Marion Thurnauer and Alex Trifunac Laurie and Arthur Travers, Jr. Jessica and David Vance Lois and Gordon Ward, Jr. Juli and Larry Weiss Robert Wilson Phyllis Wise Lena and James Wockenfuss This list includes Artist Series, Eklund Opera and Takács Quartet donors of $100+ between 10/11/202010/10/2021. Every effort has been made to present this list as accurately as possible. If you have any questions, please contact 303-492-2869.
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Personnel
Policies
As of Feb. 10, 2022
CU Presents Executive Director Joan McLean Braun Marketing and PR Director Laima Haley Operations Director Andrew Metzroth Director of Communications, College of Music Sabine Kortals Stein Assistant Director of Marketing Daniel Leonard Assistant Director of Public Relations Becca Vaclavik House Manager Rojana Savoye Publications Specialist Sabrina Green Communications Assistant, College of Music MarieFaith Lane Marketing Communications Assistant Emma St. Lawrence Video Producers Ashwini Anupindi Jacqueline Sandstedt
Box Office Manager Christin Rayanne
House Manager Rojana Savoye
Box Office Services Coordinator Adrienne Havelka
Assistant House Manager Devin Hegger
Lead Box Office Assistant Alex Herbert Box Office Assistants Macy Crow Jenna Christine Skylar Pongratz Morgan Ochs Lily Valdez Recording Engineer Kevin Harbison
Macky Auditorium Director Rudy Betancourt Assistant Director for Patron Services Matthew Arrington Assistant Director for Administration Sara Krumwiede Assistant Director for Production Trevor Isetts Production Managers Richard Barrett Chris Evans
Accessibility
The University of Colorado is committed to providing equal access to individuals with disabilities. For more information, visit cupresents.org/accessibility.
Contact the box office College of cupresents.org · 303-492-8008 Music Cabinet Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dean John Davis
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies Margaret Haefner Berg Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Enrollment Management Matthew Roeder Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Susan Thomas Interim Assistant Dean for Advancement Micah Abram Assistant Dean for Concerts and Communications Joan McLean Braun Assistant Dean for Budget and Finance Carrie Howard Executive Assistant to the Dean Lauren Petersen
Parking
Paid parking is available in the Euclid Parking Garage, and in Lots 310 and 204. Contact the box office or check the CU Presents website for more information.
Photography
Photography and video recordings of any type are strictly prohibited during the performance.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted anywhere. CU Boulder is a smoke-free campus.
Ticket sales
Ticket sales are final; no refunds. Exchanges are subject to availability and must be made at least one business day prior to the day of performance. Subscribers may exchange tickets for free. Single-ticket exchanges are subject to a $3 exchange fee. Upgrade fees may apply in all cases. Please return your tickets to the box office prior to the performance if you are unable to use them.
JP Osnes (1961-2021) worked at Macky Auditorium for 40 years, 36 of those years as the technical director. The structural integrity and beauty of this hall was a part of his being. He thrived having the consistency of training and guiding a top-notch crew with the diversity of the wide array of artists, musicians, and prominent speakers who graced the Macky stage. JP is ever loved by his wife, Beth, and his children, Peter, Melisande, and Lerato.
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2021-22 Season
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