Performing: The Haunted Doll

Journey with Fresco to explore Wisconsin's enchanting legends and lore that will captivate you through our immersive presentation. As we take our place on the Point, we share stories rooted deep in Wisconsin's rich history, blending them with mesmerizing songs. Wander through the forest to the tip of Picnic Point, where, against a backdrop of flickering flames, we'll evoke the mysteries deeply tied to our beloved state.
Unearth the legends of Wisconsin with us... if you dare!

Performing an aria, duets, and ensembles from a variety of Gilbert & Sullivan operetti.

Ms. Richmond will join Madison Savoyards for, A Wand’ring Minstrel, I, a noontime program celebrating the fancies and formulae that make a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta. From the opening chorus apropos of nothing, to a soaring soprano aria highlighting the ingenue’s resonance in lieu of reason, the Victorian duo’s light operas adhere to a prescription that pairs clever composition with timeless wit. Under the direction of Erin Bryan, four singers and one intrepid pianist will present a topsy-turvy trip through a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta in concert.

Performing: Edith
Covering: Mabel

Madison Savoyards, Ltd. has a mission to preserve the works of Gilbert and Sullivan and other light opera by producing and promoting live performances; to develop the skills and talent of cast, crew and musicians of all ages; and to inspire, entertain, and educate the community through performances and other initiatives.
Pirates of Penzance is a comic opera in two acts. The story concerns Frederic, who, having completed his 21st year, is released from his apprenticeship to a band of tender-hearted pirates. He meets Mabel, the daughter of Major-General Stanley, and the two young people fall instantly in love. Frederic soon learns, however, that he was born on the 29th of February, and so, technically, he has a birthday only once each leap year. His indenture specifies that he remain apprenticed to the pirates until his "twenty-first birthday", meaning that he must serve for another 63 years. Comedy ensues!

Performing: Edith
Covering: Mabel

Madison Savoyards, Ltd. has a mission to preserve the works of Gilbert and Sullivan and other light opera by producing and promoting live performances; to develop the skills and talent of cast, crew and musicians of all ages; and to inspire, entertain, and educate the community through performances and other initiatives.
Pirates of Penzance is a comic opera in two acts. The story concerns Frederic, who, having completed his 21st year, is released from his apprenticeship to a band of tender-hearted pirates. He meets Mabel, the daughter of Major-General Stanley, and the two young people fall instantly in love. Frederic soon learns, however, that he was born on the 29th of February, and so, technically, he has a birthday only once each leap year. His indenture specifies that he remain apprenticed to the pirates until his "twenty-first birthday", meaning that he must serve for another 63 years. Comedy ensues!

Ms. Richmond will be competing in the semi-finals for the Harold Haugh Light Opera Vocal Competition in Jackson, Michigan.

The Harold Haugh Light Opera Vocal Competition was formed to honor one of the finest Oratorio Tenors and stage performers of the last century, Harold Alberto Haugh. Upon retirement in 1960, he became active in local theater and starred in six productions for the Comic Opera Guild.
The competition is intended to promote the variety of fine music produced by the composers of Light Opera. Singers can choose music from light classical sources that show their acting abilities.

For more information, please visit the Comic Opera Guild’s website.

Performing: Soprano Soloist

Ushering in the Christmas season, the Sanctuary Choir of Northside Drive Baptist Church presents Part One of Messiah by G.F. Handel.
This sacred piece will be performed with harpsichord, string ensemble, and our wonderful choir. Join us for this celebration!
More information can be found here: Northside Drive Baptist Church calendar

Performing: Gretel

The classic tale of Hansel and Gretel, and their adventures into the forest where a witch awaits!
Capitol City Opera has been bringing fun, laughter and excitement to school students throughout the Southeast for over 25 years. Each of our 45-minute shows addresses different life and social skills, as well as gives children a wonderful introduction to live opera.

Visit Capitol City Opera for more information about the show and Chattanooga’s Creative Discovery Museum for more information about this performance.

Performing: Lucia

The tragic tale of "the bride of Lammermoor" has always been a favorite of opera-goers. Lucia succumbs to madness when she is not allowed to marry her love, the ardent Edgardo. Instead, her brother Enrico forces her into a union with the rich Arturo to save the family fortunes. It proves too much to bear for Lucia in the end.

Join Capitol City Opera at restaurant: Petite Violette, for an evening of Donizetti’s famous bel canto opera. Grab your planning calendar, and call to make your reservations for this live performance paired with a wonderful fixed-price, four-course dinner served with wine, leaving you with a night to remember.
Please visit Capitol City Opera for more information, or call Petite Violette to make reservations.

Performing: Lucia

The tragic tale of "the bride of Lammermoor" has always been a favorite of opera-goers. Lucia succumbs to madness when she is not allowed to marry her love, the ardent Edgardo. Instead, her brother Enrico forces her into a union with the rich Arturo to save the family fortunes. It proves too much to bear for Lucia in the end.

Join Capitol City Opera at restaurant: Petite Violette, for an evening of Donizetti’s famous bel canto opera. Grab your planning calendar, and call to make your reservations for this live performance paired with a wonderful fixed-price, four-course dinner served with wine, leaving you with a night to remember.
Please visit Capitol City Opera for more information, or call Petite Violette to make reservations.

Performing: Le feu

Come enjoy the first of ATLVocalite's semi-staged performance series.
Vocal health talk from 5-5:30 by one of Atlanta's top voice specialist ENTs will precede a no-frills performance of Ravel's comic fairytale-type opera L'enfant et les sortilèges (think Beauty and the Beast-type household items coming to life to run amuck to teach a naughty child a lesson or two!) This performance will be held in the sanctuary at St. Benedict's Episcopal Church.

Please visit the ATLVocalite website for more information.

Performing: Gretel

For more than 25 years, Capital City Opera Company has been bringing fun, laughter, and excitement to school students throughout the Southeast. Each of our 45-minute shows addresses different life and social skills, as well as gives children a wonderful introduction to live opera. 
Hansel and Gretel brings all the joy and beauty of learning to children in an accessible, educational format. This classic story of a brother and sister and the consequences of their actions is a great way to teach kids about honesty, safety, and responsibility.
Visit the Spivey Hall website for more information and tickets.

Ms. Richmond will be performing as a finalist in the Artist Division at the National Opera Association’s Carolyn Bailey and Dominick Argento Vocal Competition.

More information can be found at the National Opera Association.

Performing: Gretel

For more than 25 years, Capital City Opera Company has been bringing fun, laughter, and excitement to school students throughout the Southeast. Each of our 45-minute shows addresses different life and social skills, as well as gives children a wonderful introduction to live opera. 
Hansel and Gretel brings all the joy and beauty of learning to children in an accessible, educational format. This classic story of a brother and sister and the consequences of their actions is a great way to teach kids about honesty, safety, and responsibility.
Visit the Creative Discovery Museum website for more information.

Performing: Lady with a Hand Mirror

Set appropriately in the historic Jackson Terminal train station, Marble City Opera's production of "Postcard from Morocco" by Dominick Argento is about 7 travelers who find themselves passing through a train station. Strangers to each other, their intentions, personalities and quirks are all revealed through haunting melodies and poignant vignettes. Questioning others motivations, these characters spend the entire opera suspicious of one another and completely unaware of the "control" which they are under. 
Directed by James Marvel and stocked with exciting voices from all over the region, this is a piece that you won't want to miss.

Please visit Marble City Opera for tickets and more information.

Performing: Lady with a Hand Mirror

Set appropriately in the historic Jackson Terminal train station, Marble City Opera's production of "Postcard from Morocco" by Dominick Argento is about 7 travelers who find themselves passing through a train station. Strangers to each other, their intentions, personalities and quirks are all revealed through haunting melodies and poignant vignettes. Questioning others motivations, these characters spend the entire opera suspicious of one another and completely unaware of the "control" which they are under. 
Directed by James Marvel and stocked with exciting voices from all over the region, this is a piece that you won't want to miss.

Please visit Marble City Opera for tickets and more information.

Performing: Pamina

Join Fresco Opera Theatre's world premiere of a new opera: Queen of the Night.
This contemporary work is the prequel to Mozart's The Magic Flute, and attempts to answer the question: how did the Queen of the Night become so evil?!
For more information, please visit Fresco Opera Theatre

Performing: Pamina

Join Fresco Opera Theatre's world premiere of a new opera: Queen of the Night.
This contemporary work is the prequel to Mozart's The Magic Flute, and attempts to answer the question: how did the Queen of the Night become so evil?!
For more information, please visit Fresco Opera Theatre

Performing: Pamina

Join Fresco Opera Theatre's world premiere of a new opera: Queen of the Night.
This contemporary work is the prequel to Mozart's The Magic Flute, and attempts to answer the question: how did the Queen of the Night become so evil?!
For more information, please visit Fresco Opera Theatre

Reading: Cousin
Be the first to hear next year’s blockbuster as we present a two-week festival of new play readings and guest artist workshops sure to get your imagination brewing.
The Art of Gaman is an account of one woman’s journey towards independence and self-expression through her life and American history.

Join Fresco Opera Theatre for an evening of golden tales and arias.
Featuring works by Delibes, Handel, Mozart and more!

Join the Fresco Opera Theatre ensemble for this spooky storytellers event on Friday the 13th! 
Featuring arias and scenes by Mozart, Purcell, Humperdinck and more. 

Performing contemporary pieces, this ensemble will feature original compositions, Cage, Diamond and many more. 

Performing: Carmen Ghia
Written by the long-forgotten P.D.Q. Bach (Peter Schickele), this Don Giovanni parody is a laugh out loud show! Join GSU's Opera Theater for this year's outreach production coming to a location near you this April!