Dare to Dream
Guest post by Neil Reimer Apologies for the title. However, it does summarize my point in writing this entry to HSOW’s blog page. As a cast member in this year’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream (I play Demetrius, one of the four lovers), I have been struck by the uniqueness of this opera and […]
Halifax Summer Opera Workshop: Guest Blog post from Tony Radford on a director’s perspective
Greetings all, I am the director of Carmen in which I am also performing the role of Zuniga. I am responsible, along with the musical director Tara Scott, for constructing a vision for the show and leading the cast through the process. I am also part of the cast working in a physical and mental […]
Haliwood? Haligonia?
I’ve been toying with this idea for a post and hope you enjoy it! I went through my tweets from this week and picked the ones I think that illustrate best the various adventures of the week, and now I can provide a little more than context then I usually fit into 140 characters. Hurray! […]
Casts for Halifax Summer Opera productions of Carmen, Midsummer Night’s Dream and One Act Operas have been announced!
The creative teams for each of the shows have made their decisions, and we can now announce the casts for the 2012 Halifax SUmmer Opera WOkshop shows! You can find all the casts listed at: http://halifaxsummeroperaworkshop.com/?page_id=11 There are also separate pages for each show: Midsummer Night’s Dream Carmen Four One Act Operas in English It’s […]
Finally, a first post!
Well, this has certainly been a busy week, with all the masterclasses, acting classes, music rehearsals, blocking rehearsals, costume fittings, and vocal coachings. I’m amazed at how quickly everything’s coming together! I should probably introduce myself- my name is Lauren Bryant-Monk and I’m originally from Toronto, but living here in Halifax and working towards a […]
