Tonight is the last night we get a run-through - it's dress rehearsal night! Full costume, full make-up, with every cast member waiting in the wings waiting for their turn on stage! The pit orchestra will be in place by 6:30, warming and tuning, while the cast puts on the finishing touches!
Then, it's curtain call...no stopping tonight. We will go straight through. A dropped line, a dropped note...it's all part of live theater! Tonight we work the final "bugs" out and prepare ourselves for opening night.
Our stage crew has done phenomenal job on the sets and backdrops - you feel as if you are in Austria, in the Von Trapp home, and in the abbey. I can't say enough at how exquisite the sets are. This is small town Park Rapids, MN. And, we know how to do it BIG!! This is a big city production!!
Lisa Dove, director; Paul Dove, music director, and Gail Haller, stage manager have made our cast come alive - and just wait until you see our Maria and Captain Von Trapp! The nuns, the Nazis, the children, Max, Elsa, the house staff, Rolf, Mother Abbess...they will delight the audience!!! Everyone in the cast has done an excellent job making their character come to life for the audience.
And this production wouldn't be possible without those behind the scenes working on the sets and costumes. They have put in countless hours (personally, I think they have been living at the high school to get all of this put together!).
I also have to acknowledge the NLOC board, as they have worked hard to help promote and raise funds for our productions!! Ad the funding from the R2AC which also makes these shows possible!!!
You will be amazed and entertained! Please come, and enjoy the show!!
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Three days
It's hard to believe that in three days Northern Light Opera Company will be presenting The Sound of Music.
It's seems like just yesterday - it really was this past April - that we had auditions! Now we're on the edge of opening night!
But, like with any performance, there are last minute details yet to be done. Costumes are still being worked on, sets are being finished, lines are still being memorized...and there are a great deal of nerves to be overcome!
Tonight we put the orchestra and the actors together for the first time! I can feel the excitement building!
I had a sneak peak at the stage scenes last night - our audience will feel like they are in the Austrian Alps! The photo doesn't do justice, but take a look at the mountain!
This is going to be a great show. With so many bonuses we don't normally have, such as:
Debbie Turner Larson visiting on 7/27, 7/28 and 7/29 45 minutes prior to each performance! We also have collector Sound of Music Madame Alexander dolls that we are holding a raffle for.
We look forward to performing for our audience and we hope you want to see the show again and again!
It's seems like just yesterday - it really was this past April - that we had auditions! Now we're on the edge of opening night!
But, like with any performance, there are last minute details yet to be done. Costumes are still being worked on, sets are being finished, lines are still being memorized...and there are a great deal of nerves to be overcome!
Tonight we put the orchestra and the actors together for the first time! I can feel the excitement building!
I had a sneak peak at the stage scenes last night - our audience will feel like they are in the Austrian Alps! The photo doesn't do justice, but take a look at the mountain!
This is going to be a great show. With so many bonuses we don't normally have, such as:
Debbie Turner Larson visiting on 7/27, 7/28 and 7/29 45 minutes prior to each performance! We also have collector Sound of Music Madame Alexander dolls that we are holding a raffle for.
We look forward to performing for our audience and we hope you want to see the show again and again!
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Madame Alexander Sound of Music Doll Raffle
We are excited to announce that Northern Light Opera Company was donated a 10-piece collector's set of Madame Alexander "Sound of Music" dolls. These are all in their original boxes (actually they have never been taken out of their boxes - even more valuable).
We will be holding a raffle and one lucky winner will be drawn at the final performance on August 4. These dolls have at least a $1,200 value.
Tickets are available at Beagle Books, Mon-Sat, 11am-1pm, from NLOC board members, and at all the performances. For one $5 dollar raffle ticket you could be the winner of these 10 beautiful dolls!
We will be holding a raffle and one lucky winner will be drawn at the final performance on August 4. These dolls have at least a $1,200 value.
Tickets are available at Beagle Books, Mon-Sat, 11am-1pm, from NLOC board members, and at all the performances. For one $5 dollar raffle ticket you could be the winner of these 10 beautiful dolls!
Friday, July 6, 2012
Now it gets crazy
Northern Light Opera Company endured the heat and humidity for the 4th of July Parade in Park Rapids as we had a float entered in the parade! No one passed out, not even Sarah (our Maria) who has been battling an illness. We tossed candy to the eagerly awaiting children along the parade route and many of us handed out calling cards with the dates of our performances.
We had a sound system playing a few of the songs (Lonely Goatherd, Sixteen Going on Seventeen, and Do, Re, Mi) for the crowd to hear us coming. Much to my surprise, many folks were singing along!! They immediately were handed a card! The parade is a great way for us to invite people to our performances...and since there were that many people singing along, I'm guessing they will be attending! Here we are on the float:
We had a sound system playing a few of the songs (Lonely Goatherd, Sixteen Going on Seventeen, and Do, Re, Mi) for the crowd to hear us coming. Much to my surprise, many folks were singing along!! They immediately were handed a card! The parade is a great way for us to invite people to our performances...and since there were that many people singing along, I'm guessing they will be attending! Here we are on the float:
And now it gets crazy, we are 21 days away form opening night! Wow! has the time flown by quickly. The nuns have been practicing their songs, individual scenes are being rehearsed, there is a ginormous set of stairs on stage, a few more Nazis have been added, and the pit orchestra has been given their rehearsal schedule.
Our stage manager Gail Haller, has been keeping a tight reign on the rehearsal schedule, and has been scheduling all the extra needed time. It gets hectic. But we love it or we wouldn't do this every year. We know the value NLOC is to the community and we are appreciative of their support.
Stay tuned.....
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Debbie Turner-Larson to visit
Before the curtain opens at three of Northern Light Opera Company’s " The Sound of Music" performances, actress Debbie Turner-Larson, who played Marta in the 1965 movie will give a 45-minute presentation sharing all her behind-the-scenes experiences when filming "The Sound of Music."
Audience members attending the July 27, 28, and 29 Sound of Music performances are asked to arrive at 6:45 to listen to Debbie and meet and greet her. Northern Light Opera Company is honored to have Turner-Larson participate in our summer presentation.
Debbie Turner Larson was seven years old when she was cast as adorable Marta von Trapp, the second youngest von Trapp daughter in the film "The Sound of Music."
"Little did we know that over four decades this movie would still be playing for audiences of new generations and that we would still share the chemistry and friendship that brought us together so many years ago. I consider my film sisters and brothers my ‘other family’" said Turner-Larson.
Debbie grew up in Arcadia, Los Angeles, California. She now makes her home in Chanhassen, Minnesota. She started her own floral design company in 1989, calling it Debbie Turner Originals, and was very pleased to be selected as 'Preferred Florist' for the Republican National Convention in 2008.
At the July performances, Debbie will be signing her book, "The Sound Of Music Family Scrapbook." Early orders may be placed by going to: http://somfs.debbieturneroriginals.com.
In the "Instructions" put "NORTHERN LIGHTS OPERA" and Debbie will know that this is for the NLOC event.
NLOC will also be raffling a 10-piece set of Madame Alexander "Sound of Music" dolls. Tickets may be purchased form board members and at the performances.
This activity is funded, in part, by a Region 2 Arts Council grant through an appropriation by the MN State Legislature and the Arts &Cultural Heritage Fund passed by Mn voters on Nov. 4, 2008.
Audience members attending the July 27, 28, and 29 Sound of Music performances are asked to arrive at 6:45 to listen to Debbie and meet and greet her. Northern Light Opera Company is honored to have Turner-Larson participate in our summer presentation.
Debbie Turner Larson was seven years old when she was cast as adorable Marta von Trapp, the second youngest von Trapp daughter in the film "The Sound of Music."
"Little did we know that over four decades this movie would still be playing for audiences of new generations and that we would still share the chemistry and friendship that brought us together so many years ago. I consider my film sisters and brothers my ‘other family’" said Turner-Larson.
Debbie grew up in Arcadia, Los Angeles, California. She now makes her home in Chanhassen, Minnesota. She started her own floral design company in 1989, calling it Debbie Turner Originals, and was very pleased to be selected as 'Preferred Florist' for the Republican National Convention in 2008.
At the July performances, Debbie will be signing her book, "The Sound Of Music Family Scrapbook." Early orders may be placed by going to: http://somfs.debbieturneroriginals.com.
In the "Instructions" put "NORTHERN LIGHTS OPERA" and Debbie will know that this is for the NLOC event.
NLOC will also be raffling a 10-piece set of Madame Alexander "Sound of Music" dolls. Tickets may be purchased form board members and at the performances.
This activity is funded, in part, by a Region 2 Arts Council grant through an appropriation by the MN State Legislature and the Arts &Cultural Heritage Fund passed by Mn voters on Nov. 4, 2008.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Leaving Austria
I can't begin to image how difficult it must have been for the Von Trapp family to leave their homeland. Especially under the political takeover from the German government; knowing the country you loved; the freedoms you had; and your life as you knew it, would be destroyed.
Yet, this tyranny continues. There is a similarity between the Von Trapp family and friends of mine (names withheld) who fled Afghanistan due to the Communism regime. The father of the family was forced out due to his convictions, leaving his wife and three small sons behind. He had was allowed phone conversations with his wife. However; they had a code word, that once used in a conversation meant for her to flee, leaving everything behind. That day came and she fled with the three boys, all under the age of five, to secretly leave Afghanistan. The fear that she must have had, the sadness of leaving everything behind. Unimaginable to most.
But many have done this. Many share the story of the Von Trapp family fleeing the tyranny to persevere their convictions.
The Sound of Music brings us the music we love set to the story of political upheaval. We hope you will enjoy our production.
Yet, this tyranny continues. There is a similarity between the Von Trapp family and friends of mine (names withheld) who fled Afghanistan due to the Communism regime. The father of the family was forced out due to his convictions, leaving his wife and three small sons behind. He had was allowed phone conversations with his wife. However; they had a code word, that once used in a conversation meant for her to flee, leaving everything behind. That day came and she fled with the three boys, all under the age of five, to secretly leave Afghanistan. The fear that she must have had, the sadness of leaving everything behind. Unimaginable to most.
But many have done this. Many share the story of the Von Trapp family fleeing the tyranny to persevere their convictions.
The Sound of Music brings us the music we love set to the story of political upheaval. We hope you will enjoy our production.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Tickets are now available!
Tickets for the Sound of Music are now on sale!! We have some great deals on tickets this year and we hope people will take advantage of the offers.
Groups of 20 or more (all attending the same performance) will get a discount of 20% off the ticket price. This is great for church groups, businesses wanting to have an employee appreciation night, senior citizen groups looking for an evening out (or matinee), or groups wanting to be a benefactor to use the tickets as a give-away! Gather your friends and don't miss this show!
We are offering a Family Pack (for attending the same performance) this year - available only at Beagle Books. For $55 you will receive 2 adult tickets and 3 student tickets (this is a $15 savings). Additional tickets are regular price.
The Sound of Music is great family show - the music is fun and will make you want to sing along! We also hope you will enjoy seeing our local talent; there are so many wonderfully talented youth and adults in our community who wish to entertain you, while enjoying what they like to do - act and sing!
Tickets are available at Beagle Books and Coborn's in Park Rapids.
Groups of 20 or more (all attending the same performance) will get a discount of 20% off the ticket price. This is great for church groups, businesses wanting to have an employee appreciation night, senior citizen groups looking for an evening out (or matinee), or groups wanting to be a benefactor to use the tickets as a give-away! Gather your friends and don't miss this show!
We are offering a Family Pack (for attending the same performance) this year - available only at Beagle Books. For $55 you will receive 2 adult tickets and 3 student tickets (this is a $15 savings). Additional tickets are regular price.
The Sound of Music is great family show - the music is fun and will make you want to sing along! We also hope you will enjoy seeing our local talent; there are so many wonderfully talented youth and adults in our community who wish to entertain you, while enjoying what they like to do - act and sing!
Tickets are available at Beagle Books and Coborn's in Park Rapids.
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