Several of our NLOC family sing with other venues in the community. This past weekend the Park Rapids Classic Chorale, under the direction of Jim Wheeler, presented their "Seasons of Spring" concert. The choir was joined by Charmin Michelle, from Minneapolis, on several of the pieces plus her own solos. Gail Haller and Paul Dove both sing in the Choral and Gail had a solo on "When Love is Found."
The area of Park Rapids is filled with talented artist, singers and musicians. These talents make or community vibrant!
On the last printed piece on the program, "The Road Home," the chorale dedicated the piece to the memory of Herman Brocopp who passed away this past February. Herman was a member of the Chorale and Northern Light Opera Company - he is missed.
Kudos to the Chorale for their inspiring and uplifting music!
Monday, April 30, 2012
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Auditions are done, so now we wait!
Auditions for the Sound of Music are over - thank you to everyone who came out to audition to be a part of this wonderful production. I wish all of you well! The cast will be announced in the next couple of weeks once Lisa and Paul (the director and music director) finish reviewing the tapes.
Watching the auditions was amazing - there is so much talent and marvelous singers in our area - I can feel the excitement building!
I have a few of the auditions posted on Facebook. And, I will blog on how all of this happens from beginning to end!!
I'm waiting with bated breath as are all who auditioned - good luck!!
A bit of history...
I remember my parents taking me to see "The Sound of Music" at the Southtown movie theatre in Bloomington, MN when I was about 6-years old. I was in awe of the gigantic screen and how the mountains in the opening scene seemed so real - almost as if f were twirling along with Julia Andrews. And I, at the tender age of six, fell in love with Christopher Plummer.
(I was thrilled this year when Mr. Plummer was finally given credit for his acting by being presented an Oscar!!)
In 1959 the inspiring story of the von Trapp family was brought to Broadway. And in 1965 Hollywood brought the von Trapp Family story to the American public in film. However this was not the first time this story had been made into a movie. Two movies had been made earlier – ‘Die Trapp Familie’ (1956), and the sequel ‘Die Trapp Familie in Amerika’ (1958), both very popular in Europe.
All of these stemmed from the book ‘The Story of the Trapp Family Singers’ which was published in 1949 and written by Maria von Trapp. German Film producer Wolfgang Reinhardt bought the rights to the story for $9000. Without realizing it, Maria had signed her rights away to any future royalties.
Mary Martin and her husband/manager Richard Halliday wanted to take on a new project and withthe assistance from Broadway producer Leland Hayward, to co-produce the Sound of Music. Hayward and Halliday hired two veteran Broadway scriptwriters, Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, to actually write the Sound of Music script. Musical legends Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II were approached to write an additional song for the play.
The Sound of Music Broadway Show opened on November 16th 1959 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater in New York, with Mary Martin as Maria, and Theodore Bikel (another Austrian exile, just like the real version) as the Captain. The Sound of Music ran on Broadway for 1443 performances, closing on June 15, 1963. The show won numerous awards, including a Tony in 1960 for Best Musical.
Northern Light Opera is pleased to bring the Sound of Music to the Park Rapids area for the 2012 season! We will also have a special guest join us for the July 27, 28 and 29 performances. Debbie Turner-Larson, who was the original Marta in the Sound of Music film, will be discussing her experience with the audience prior to the NLOC performances!! We are THRILLED to have Debbie with us!
Park Rapids is alive....with The Sound of Music!
(More on the history of The Sound of Music can be found here (where I found this information to share) at: http://www.the-sound-of-music-guide.com/sound-of-music-broadway.html )
(I was thrilled this year when Mr. Plummer was finally given credit for his acting by being presented an Oscar!!)
In 1959 the inspiring story of the von Trapp family was brought to Broadway. And in 1965 Hollywood brought the von Trapp Family story to the American public in film. However this was not the first time this story had been made into a movie. Two movies had been made earlier – ‘Die Trapp Familie’ (1956), and the sequel ‘Die Trapp Familie in Amerika’ (1958), both very popular in Europe.
All of these stemmed from the book ‘The Story of the Trapp Family Singers’ which was published in 1949 and written by Maria von Trapp. German Film producer Wolfgang Reinhardt bought the rights to the story for $9000. Without realizing it, Maria had signed her rights away to any future royalties.
Mary Martin and her husband/manager Richard Halliday wanted to take on a new project and withthe assistance from Broadway producer Leland Hayward, to co-produce the Sound of Music. Hayward and Halliday hired two veteran Broadway scriptwriters, Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, to actually write the Sound of Music script. Musical legends Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II were approached to write an additional song for the play.
The Sound of Music Broadway Show opened on November 16th 1959 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater in New York, with Mary Martin as Maria, and Theodore Bikel (another Austrian exile, just like the real version) as the Captain. The Sound of Music ran on Broadway for 1443 performances, closing on June 15, 1963. The show won numerous awards, including a Tony in 1960 for Best Musical.
Northern Light Opera is pleased to bring the Sound of Music to the Park Rapids area for the 2012 season! We will also have a special guest join us for the July 27, 28 and 29 performances. Debbie Turner-Larson, who was the original Marta in the Sound of Music film, will be discussing her experience with the audience prior to the NLOC performances!! We are THRILLED to have Debbie with us!
Park Rapids is alive....with The Sound of Music!
(More on the history of The Sound of Music can be found here (where I found this information to share) at: http://www.the-sound-of-music-guide.com/sound-of-music-broadway.html )
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Sound of Music auditions
I can't even begin to express how excited I am to be the Publicity and Marketing Director for Northern Light Opera Company located in Park Rapids, MN.
NLOC began its 11th season with auditions for The Sound of Music. Tonight was the first night of auditions and they continue through Saturday. There were some very talented singers/actors, young and mature (note I didn't say old) this evening and I know there will be more on Friday and Saturday. The energy and excitement is building!
Lisa Dove, NLOC's director, has so much enthusiasm - it's contagious! When you are around her you just want to start singing "The hills are alive...!"
You can find more about NLOC at our webite www.northernlightopera.org
I welcome you to join and "LIKE" us on Facebook!
Jennie Anderson
NLOC began its 11th season with auditions for The Sound of Music. Tonight was the first night of auditions and they continue through Saturday. There were some very talented singers/actors, young and mature (note I didn't say old) this evening and I know there will be more on Friday and Saturday. The energy and excitement is building!
Lisa Dove, NLOC's director, has so much enthusiasm - it's contagious! When you are around her you just want to start singing "The hills are alive...!"
You can find more about NLOC at our webite www.northernlightopera.org
I welcome you to join and "LIKE" us on Facebook!
Jennie Anderson
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