The Druid City Opera Workshop
at The University of Alabama
School of Music, Moody Music Building
Sponsored by the UA Opera Theatre, Paul Houghtaling, director
May 18-26, 2016
FINAL
PERFORMANCE
May 26, 2016
7:00 pm
Bryant-Jordan Hall
The Druid City Opera Workshop has come a long way in seven short years. Founded in
2010, the program began with eight young singers from across the United States augmented
by four UA students to fill out the roster. In 2016, over 100 young artists applied for 22
slots in the program. This year’s young artists come from 13 states and Canada. Druid City
has gained recognition from the National Opera Association by awarding the program with
two stage directing interns. The program has also received attention from Opera America
and Classical Singer Magazine, since it has become a model for the successful establishment
and growth of summer programs in the United States. For this, we are very grateful. Thank
you all for your continued support!
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thank you to Skip Snead, Director of the School of Music; Dr. Susan Fleming, area
coordinator of voice; the School of Music office staff, Pamela Woodard and Ben Woolf;
Michelle Rosenberg and Trevor Pruitt in Music Services; Francine Marasco, President, and
all of our friends on the Opera Guild @ UA; Dr. Ryan Landis and Andrew Livingston; the
voice teachers, coaches, opera directors, and industry professional who continue to
recommend this training program to their students; and all who gave supplies, time, and
talent to make the 2016 Druid City Opera Workshop a success.
DRUID CITY 2016 - FACULTY ARTISTS
Prof. Stacy Alley – choreographer and dance instructor (UA Department of Theatre and Dance)
http://theatre.ua.edu/profiles/stacy-alley/
Dr. Kevin T. Chance – pianist and vocal coach (UA) www.music.ua.edu/faculty-staff/kevin-tchance
Dr. Susan Fleming – mezzo-soprano class, stage director, master class (UA)
www.music.ua.edu/faculty-staff/susan-fleming
Mr. Matthew Gladden – collaborative pianist intern (University of Illinois)
http://www.mattgladden.com
Dr. Luvada Harrison – soprano, audition panelist (Stillman College)
http://www.stillman.edu/index.php/academics/division-of-arts-sciences/music/luvada-a-harrison
Dr. Paul Houghtaling – bass-baritone, program director, stage director, the business of opera (UA)
www.paulhoughtaling.com www.paulhoughtalingdirector.com
Prof. Amanda Johnston – pianist and vocal coach, master class (University of Mississippi)
www.amandajohnston.ca
Dr. Kristin Kenning – Audition panelist (Samford University)
https://www.samford.edu/arts/directory/Kenning-Kristin
Dr. Linda Lister – soprano, stage director, Yoga for Singers (University of Nevada Las
Vegas) www.lindalister.com
Dr. Richard Masters – pianist and vocal coach, master class (Virginia Tech) www.richardmasters.com
Mr. Charles Anthony Moore – stage directing intern (Louisiana State University, former Druid City
Young Artist)
Ms. Amy Prickett – stage directing intern (UA)
Ms. Mary Ruth Pruitt – stage combat assistant (Emory and Henry College, Virginia)
Prof. Stacy Searle – actress, acting for singers, Stage Director Internship program, master class
(Aurora University) http://aurora.edu/academics/undergraduate/theatre/stacy-searle-panitch.html
Dr. David Tayloe – tenor class, audition panelist (UA) http://music.ua.edu/profiles/david-tayloe/
Dr. Susan Williams – soprano class, master class, stage director (UA)
http://music.ua.edu/profiles/susan-williams/
Mr. Matthew von Redlich – stage combat instructor, Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD)
(Tuscaloosa Academy)
Mr. Matthew Wilson – collaborative pianist intern (UA)
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS
Dr. Ryan Landis (Mississippi State University)
Mr. Andrew Livingston (UA)
DRUID CITY 2016 - YOUNG ARTISTS
SOPRANOS
Dana Carlson, University of South Dakota
Jenna Fife, Louisiana State University
Jing Liu, Syracuse University, New York
Samantha Martin, SUNY Potsdam, Crane School of Music
Amanda Molinario, Sam Houston State University, Texas
Carol Anne Osborne, Troy University, Alabama
Bethany Smith, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Caroline Stanczyk, University of Toronto
Sarai Villatoro, Sam Houston State University, Texas
Tanisha Ward, University of Mississippi
MEZZO SOPRANOS
Kathleen Buckner, University of Southern Mississippi
Courtney Gammill, University of Montana
Jessica Vance, Virginia Tech University
TENORS
Cody Arthur, University of Mississippi
Josaphat Contreras, Sam Houston State University
Garrett Torbert, University of Missouri, Kansas City
Rene Vazquez, Sam Houston State University
BARITONES
Nathan Arnold, Murray State University
Zack Brown, Simpson College
Matthew Snowdon, University of Toronto
Scott Willis, East Carolina University
Christopher Withrow, University of Nevada Las Vegas
PROGRAM
PART ONE
The Merry Wives of Windsor, Nicolai, Act I Duet: “No, I declare this is too bold”
Mrs. Ford – Carol Anne Osborne
Mrs. Page – Kathleen Buckner
Coach/pianist: Dr. Masters
Director: Amy Prickett
Falstaff, Verdi, Duet: “Torno all’ assalto”
Nanetta – Caroline Stanczyk
Fenton – Josaphat Contreras
Coach/pianist: Dr. Masters
Director: Charles Anthony Moore
Little Women, Adamo, Act II Aria and Duet: “Joy beyond measure”
Amy – Amanda Molinario
Laurie – Cody Arthur
Coach/pianist: Matthew Wilson
Director: Amy Prickett
Oklahoma!, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Act I Duet: “People Will Say We’re in Love”
Curly – Nathan Arnold
Laurey – Bethany Smith
Coach/pianist: Matthew Gladden
Director: Prof. Searle
La bohème, Puccini, Act IV Duet: “In un coupé...O Mimì, tu più non torni”
Rodolfo – Garrett Torbert
Marcello – Zack Brown
Coach/pianist: Matthew Gladden
Director: Amy Prickett
Princess Ida, Gilbert & Sullivan, Act I Trio: “Gently, Gently, Evidently”
Cyril – Rene Vazquez
Hilarian – Cody Arthur
Florian – Scott Willis
Coach/pianist: Matthew Wilson
Director: Dr. Lister
Laban movement demonstration –
Members of the company presented by Prof. Searle
Amelia Goes to the Ball, Menotti, Trio: “What’s Right, What’s Wrong”
Amelia – Amanda Molinario
Her Lover – Josaphat Contreras
Her Husband – Matthew Snowdon
Coach/pianist: Prof. Johnston
Director: Charles Anthony Moore
Hansel and Gretel, Humperdinck, “Prayer Scene”
Hansel – Jessica Vance
Gretel – Samantha Martin
Sandman – Jenna Fife
Dew Fairy – Caroline Stanczyk
Coach/pianist: Matthew Wilson
Director: Dr. Lister
Stage Combat scenes –
Created and performed by the young artists under the supervision of
Mr. Matthew von Redlich, Mary Ruth Pruitt, and Andrew Livingston.
Presented by Mr. Livingston.
Street Scene, Jing and Tanisha
Cookie Monster, Sam and Nathan
Tú cállate, Josaphat, Amanda, Rene, Josaphat, and Sarai
Little Women, Adamo, Act II, Scene 5, Aria and Quartet
Jo – Courtney Gammill
Meg – Kathleen Buckner
Beth – Dana Carlson
Amy – Amanda Molinario
Coach/pianist: Dr. Chance
Director: Charles Anthony Moore
Les pêcheurs de perles, Bizet, Duet: “Au fond du temple saint”
Nadir – Rene Vazquez
Zurga – Christopher Withrow
Coach/pianist: Matthew Gladden
Director: Dr. Fleming
- INTERMISSION -
PART TWO
Street Scene, Weill, Act I Scene, Song, and Cavatina
Harry Easter – Nathan Arnold
Rose – Sarai Villatoro
Coach/pianist: Matthew Gladden
Director: Prof. Searle
Don Giovanni, Mozart, Sextet: “Sola, sola in buio loco”
Donna Elvira – Carol Anne Osborne
Donna Anna – Tanisha Ward
Zerlina – Jing Liu
Leporello – Zack Brown
Masetto – Matthew Snowdon
Don Ottavio – Cody Arthur
Coach/pianist: Dr. Masters
Director: Amy Prickett
Scene Work –
Created and performed by the young artists under the supervision of
Prof. Searle.
Matthew and Katie
Zack and Jing
Cody and Courtney
The Tender Land, Copland, Duet: “Laurie, Laurie”
Martin – Garrett Torbert
Laurie – Jenna Fife
Coach/pianist: Dr. Chance
Director: Prof. Searle
Die Zauberflöte, Mozart, Act I Duet: “Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen”
Papageno – Christopher Withrow
Pamina – Jing Liu
Coach/pianist: Prof. Johnston
Director: Charles Anthony Moore
The Merry Wives of Windsor, Nicolai, Act II Duet: “Fenton! My sweetheart”
Anne – Samantha Martin
Fenton – Rene Vazquez
Coach/pianist: Matthew Wilson
Director: Dr. Williams
The Magic Flute, Mozart, Act I Quintet: “Hm hm hm …”
Papageno – Scott Willis
Tamino – Garrett Torbert
First Lady – Sarai Villatoro
Second Lady – Dana Carlson
Third Lady – Jessica Vance
Coach/pianist: Matthew Gladden
Director: Dr. Lister
More Stage Combat scenes –
Untitled, Courtney and Scott
Sally’s Revenge, Garrett and Carol Anne
Mime and Punishment, Bethany and Christopher
The Producers, Mel Brooks, Duet: “We can do it”
Max – Zack Brown
Leo – Josaphat Contreras
Coach/pianist: Dr. Chance
Director: Prof. Searle
Der Rosenkavalier, Richard Strauss, Final trio: “Marie Theres’!...Hab’ mir’s gelobt”
Marschallin – Tanisha Ward
Sophie – Bethany Smith
Octavian – Courtney Gammill
Coach/pianist: Prof. Johnston
Director: Dr. Lister
2016 Druid City Dance Finale: Sentimental Gentleman from Georgia
The Full Company under the supervision of Prof. Stacy Alley
THANK YOU!!!
Please greet the artists in the theater immediately after the performance.
DRUI
DRUID CITY OPERA WORKSHOP 2015