SNATS DVD viewing

By popular demand, we'll watch THE AUDITION again during our SNATS time. We meet Wednesday, September 5 at 4:30 in the conference room. PIZZA provided!

WIDOW schedule posted

Folks, the schedule for MERRY WIDOW is posted on the Google calendar...for this week. I will be able to schedule further out once I meet with our choreographer on Tuesday and once I see how quickly you can work. To see schedule details, scroll ALL the way down on this page until you see the Google calendar. Click on each event marked "opera rehearsal," then click "more details."

Please, please, please double check the page numbers in your score to be sure whether you are needed. If you are confused, DO NOT ask your friends to clarify: ASK ME! You may call, text, or email me if you are not sure if you're needed. If I've scheduled you during a time when you have class or another commitment you've told me you have, please do not fret...I'm not expecting you to skip a class. There are a few people who overlap there unavailable times, and we'll work around it.

Johnathan and Emily, please see me on Monday to get your score.

Everyone, please look at the music for a few minutes before coming into rehearsal. Preparation on your part before we meet makes for a quicker rehearsal and happier colleagues.

We're off to a great start! Friday's rehearsal was a lot of fun. You'll notice that this Friday is a shorter rehearsal for a variety of reasons...enjoy the extra time and have a safe Labor Day weekend.

Next SNATS meeting

Great first meeting, folks. Next week, we'll meet in the dance studio and do some yoga! Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to stretch, and a yoga mat or towel. If you're curious or nervous about doing yoga, just come and chill out and listen to my new age music and you'll find it's not so scary. Everything can be modified, and you can even just lie there and meditate if you want. We'll elect officers first, so please come even if you don't want to do yoga or meditate. Thanks!

MERRY WIDOW cast list

THE MERRY WIDOW

Cast List

Hannah Glawari		Mary Katherine Whatley
Danilo Danilowitsch		Jake Preston Hemminger
Camille		Shane Bloemetjie
Zeta		Gregg Stuart
Valencienne, his wife		Valencia Callens*
Njegus		Dominique Hector
St. Brioche		Gregory Payne
Cascada		Nole Jones
Kromov		Houston Giles
Olga, his wife		Caryanne Swindal
Bogdonowitsch		Reginald Melton
Sylvaine, his wife		Ariel Reid
Pritschisch		Johnathan McNear
Praskowia, his wife		Ella Smitherman
CHORUS (please note that folks with named roles sing chorus as well.)
Soprano	Alto	Tenor	Bass
Leah Eiland	Caryanne Swindal*	Corey Griffin	Johnathan McNear
Ariel Reid	Misha Vernon*	Reginald Melton	Gregory Payne
Michele McIver*	Kenya Thomas	Houston Giles	Dominique Hector
Cindy Spellman	Ella Smitherman*		Nole Jones
Emily McGrath*	Courtney Cooper*
*denotes will also sing roles of “Grisettes,” or dancing girls in Act 3

We will all meet tomorrow (Thursday) from 3:30-6:30 in the choir room for costume measurements and a sing-through / listen-through. You will receive your scores then. If you have class during any part of tomorrow, come when you can, as we’ll be solidifying schedule for the coming semester during that time.

BE SURE YOU REGISTER FOR THE CLASS TODAY IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. EMAIL ME YOUR B00 NUMBER IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE.

Thank you!

MERRY WIDOW callbacks

EmKay, Jake, Shane, and Valencia: you already have your music for tomorrow. Nole Jones, Casey Roberts, and Greg Payne: please see me for some short excerpts to learn for tomorrow. EVERYONE ELSE: there is still time to audition! Roles are still open. Come to the choir room Tuesday at 3:30 to audition. See you then!

SNATS meeting today

First meeting is today at 4:30 in the conference room. We'll vote on officers , activities, etc. Spread the word! We have MONEY TO SPEND, so let's spend it!

Opera & Choir Picnic Cancelled

The storms look like they'll continue through tomorrow. Sorry to say our picnic is canceled...we'll try to reschedule after Labor Day.