FORT WORTH OPERA
December 20 & 21
Dutch Art IN A GLOBAL AGE
Masterpieces from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
NOVEMBER 10– FEBRUARY 9
Dutch Art in a Global Age: Masterpieces from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is supported in part by Frost, the Texas Commission on the Arts, and the Fort Worth Tourism Public Improvement District.
Organized by Promotional support provided by
Jacob van Ruisdael, Rough Sea (detail), c. 1670, oil on canvas. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. William Francis Warden Fund, 57.4. Photograph ©️ Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
FORT WORTH OPERA presents
Directed by COREY TRAHAN
Amahl and the Night Visitors is 1 hour with no intermission. Music Director/Chorus Master CHARLENE LOTZ EVELYN WOODY
KATHERINE WATSON, HALEY TWADDELL, JORDAN RIEK, ISABELLA LOPEZ, OWEN HARVEY, ROBERT TWADDELL, KAI DIAMOND, JAE MEDLIN CHORUS
SHOW SYNOPSIS
A timeless tale of hope and healing, Gian Carlo Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors was a groundbreaking moment in television history. Premiering on Christmas Eve, 1951, it was the first opera ever commissioned for television.
The story centers on a young shepherd boy named Amahl and his impoverished mother. Their humble life is disrupted by the arrival of three wise men seeking the newborn Christ child. Moved by their celestial journey, Amahl offers his most cherished possession, a shepherd’s pipe, as a gift. In a miraculous turn of events, Amahl is healed, symbolizing the transformative power of faith and selfless love.
This enchanting opera has captivated audiences for generations, becoming a beloved holiday tradition. Its poignant message of hope and redemption continues to resonate, making it a cherished classic.
CHORUS
Katherine Watson & Haley Twaddell ....................................................................Sopranos
Jordan Riek & Isabella Lopez..................................................................... Mezzo-sopranos Owen Harvey & Robert Twaddell................................................................................... Tenors Kai Diamond & Jae Medlin .......................................................................................... Baritones
PRODUCTION
Kelly Hill............................................................................................................ Production Manager
Kaitlin Hatton ...........................................................................................................Stage Manager
Hannah Bell .............................................................................................. Costume Coordinator
Igor Parshin........................................................................................................... Rehearsal Pianist
Freddie Watkins, Forever Photography ...................................................... Photography
WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST
Evelyn Woody (Amahl) A 9th grader at Weatherford Christian School. Some of her favorite roles include Molly in Annie, Pollyanna in Pollyanna, Lavender in Matilda, Young Anne in Anne of Green Gables, Jane Banks in Mary Poppins, Michael in Elf, Dragon in Shrek Jr., and Young Simba in The Lion King Jr. She is a student at Sing for Joy Studio, Plaza Theatre Academy, and GTA. Special thanks to her teacher Tabitha for always believing in,
challenging, and celebrating her on a regular basis.
Meredith Browning (Mother) An active local performer of musical theatre and opera, Meredith’s recent roles include Mary Poppins, Betty in Will Rogers Follies and Sandra in Big Fish. She has a long history with Fort Worth Opera, which includes directing the recent production of Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World here at the Gardens, and performing in the
world premiere of Stone Soup. Past favorite roles include Lily in Secret Garden, Guenevere in Camelot, and Amalia in She Loves Me. Myles Garver (King Kaspar) Tenor and Mobile, Alabama native Myles Garver has a rich and varied performance experience, praised by the Salzburger Nachrichten for “creating a psychologically highly complex Orlando, between violent offender and victim” in Haydn’s Orlando Paladino. Myles was a Young Artist with Fort Worth Opera, and performed with the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Mobile Opera, Pensacola Opera, Asheville Lyric, Brevard Music Center, Opera Louisiane, LSU Opera, and University of South Alabama Opera. Uram Park (King Melchior) A baritone born in Seoul, South Korea, received his Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Southern Methodist University. He has participated in numerous concerts and recitals while studying with internationally acclaimed teachers, conductors, and singers such as Barbara Hill-Moore, Alexander Rom, Clifton Forbis, Peter Strummer, and Linda Roark-Strummer. He resides in Plano, TX, with his lovely wife, Silvia Nunez, and three children, Alexander, Isabella, and Lucia.
Michael Daugherty (King Balthazar) Michael received a BM in Vocal Performance from TCU and an MM in Vocal Performance from UTA. He has been a Fort Worth Opera chorus member since 2014. Michael is a member of the Fort Worth Chorale and section leader at First Presbyterian Church Fort Worth Chancel Choir. He is a fitness enthusiast working as District Manager with LA Fitness and group fitness instructor. He is grateful to be
part of his 3rd production of Amahl Kyler Fullington (Page) Thrilled to be performing this show for a third year! Notable roles include Hermes in Hadestown: Teen Edition, Viola in Twelfth Night, Bruce in Matilda the Musical, and they will be playing the role of Celia in As You Like It this winter at Genesis Children’s Theatre. Thanks to the creative team, their vocal coach, their wonderful family, and their mom for being so supportive in what they do.
Corey Trahan (Stage Director) With over 85 roles in his repertoire, Corey Trahan is an active performer, educator and stage director in opera, oratorio, musical theatre, operetta and recital venues. Known for his comic timing, versatile voice, and onstage charisma, he is being seen and heard internationally in repertoire ranging from operatic classics to modern musical theatre. Currently, Corey is a Director of TCU Opera Studio. coreytrahan.com
Charlene Lotz (Music Director/ Chorus Master) An active performer since her debut solo recital at the Fourth Bela Bartok International Piano Festival in Lima, Peru at the age of 14. She has played both solo recitals and concerto performances in the United States, South America, and Europe, and is highly soughtafter as a collaborator. In 2010, Charlene was awarded a Master of Arts degree in piano performance from the Royal Academy of Music in London. She was a semi-finalist in the 2011 Sorantin International Concerto Competition and was awarded the 2014 Judith Solomon Award at Texas Christian University. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in piano performance from Texas Christian University.
Opera Makes
January 18 & 19
I.M. Terrell Academy March 23 Kimbell Art Museum
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Great Gifts
April 25 & 27
Bass Performance Hall
CANDACE EVANS Stage Director & Choreographer
CHRISTIAN CAPOCACCIA Conductor
STEPHANIE DOCHE Angelina
VICTOR RYAN ROBERTSON Prince Ramiro
ADELMO GUIDARELLI Don Magnifico
EFRAÍN SOLÍS Dandini
ERIC MCKEEVER Alidoro
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WHERE YOUR FINANCIAL SUCCESS TAKES CENTER
FORT WORTH OPERA
Board of Trustees
RANDY SABBAGH Chair
NICOLE DUVALL Secretary
HAYNE SHUMATE Vice Chair
ASHLEY LACAMP MOORE Treasurer
SKYLAR BROGDON O’NEAL Governance
ALLIE BETH ALLMAN
JEN APPLEMAN
KEON ANDERSON, DDS
NELSON E. CLAYTOR, Ph.D.
ROBERT ESTRADA
JUDY BENNETT GARNER
ROBERT L. JAMESON
BARBARA JORDAN
TERESA CARTER KING
JILL FISCHER Chair Emerita
JOSEPH D. LESLEY
GUY V. MANNING
MIKE R. MARTINEZ
JUSTIN NEWTON
SUSIE OLMOS-SOTO
MARY B. PENCIS
KATHERINE POLENZ
VERNON E. REW, JR.
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Fort Worth Opera extends heartfelt gratitude to the businesses and foundations whose generous support advances the Opera’s programming, outreach, and educational initiatives.
Ann L. & Carol Green Foundation
Rhodes Charitable Trust
Arts Fort Worth Bank of America
Barbara Ann Baldridge Foundation
William E. Scott Foundation
Pangburn Foundation
Fifth Avenue Foundation
Fort Worth Star Telegram
Garvey Texas Foundation
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Mary Potishman Lard Trust Foundation
Residence Inn by Marriott
Robert D. & Alma Moreton Foundation
The Rea Charitable Trust US Bank
Web Maddox Foundation
FORT WORTH OPERA STAFF
Angela Turner Wilson ......................................................... General and Artistic Director
Joe Illick .................................................................................................... Music Director Emeritus
Mary Goosens ......................................................................................... Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer Chung Quintard ...................................... Director of Artistic Administration
Courtney Kennebeck ........................... Director of Development & Special Events
Gordon Kelly................................................ Director of Marketing & Communications
Kurt Howard .................................................................................Production/Stage Manager
Anthony D. Pound ........... Director of Education and Community Engagement
Collins Osei ................................................................................. IT & Systems Administration
Kelly Hill................................................................................... Associate Production Manager
Dr. Charlene Lotz .......................... Director of Music for Children’s Opera Theatre and Community Engagement
Meredith Browning .................................. COT Production & Civic Impact Assistant
Faye Falconnier ....................................................... Accountant & Business Operations
Emily Dear.................................................. Box Office Manager & Marketing Associate
Kwedar & Co. .................................................................................................... PR Representation
Alexis Lizama. .................................................................................................................................Intern
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Mission/Purpose
Timeless Concerts is unlike anything else in North Texas! Professional musicians perform in a relaxed atmosphere with warmth and humor; classical to contemporary to international music, piano, strings and sometimes vocalists. The hour-long concerts are followed by a party accompanied by our pianist/vocalist, who takes your requests. Dance if you wish to pop standards from the big band era to today’s musicals or jazz. We always provide complimentary wine, soft drinks and a few snack items. BYOB is allowed at the Hickman Center location.
Our mission is to present chamber music of all styles and eras, in a casual and engaging environment, in order to provide education about, plus promote appreciation and support for live classical music performances.
We provide exciting educational programs in elementary schools to encourage students to learn more about music and to encourage those already in the orchestra to continue throughout their K-12 education
Next dates: “Italy to Ireland!” From Neapolitan songs to Vivaldi to Celtic Fiddling! 8 pm Saturdays Nov. 9 (Arlington) and Nov. 16 (Ft W).
Feb. 15 is our Valentines Special (Ft W) with a repeat Feb. 22 (Arlington)
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