Production Staff
Director-Zane Alcorn
Conductor-Bruce Stasyna
Choreographer-Cassidy Crolley
Dance-Wen Song & Song in Motion Co
Stage Manager-Holden Fox
Asssistant Stage Manager-TBD
Get ready for glitter, grooves, and Greek gods like you’ve never seen them before!
Join Opera À La Carte San Diego for a hilarious and high-energy production of Jacques Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld—reimagined with a fabulously fun 1970s twist. This two-act operetta features the famous "Can-can" and a cast of dynamic local talent
An Operetta in Two Acts
Music by Jacques Offenbach
Libretto by Hector Crémieux and Ludovic Halévy
Translation and Libretto adaptation by Bruce Staysna and Zane Alcorn
Sung in English
Performances:
September 26 at 7:00pm & September 28 at 6:30pm
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Del Mar
ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD
Support for this production comes from these generous friends and organizations:
SEASON SPONSOR:
DEL MAR FOUNDATION
LEAD PRODUCTION SPONSOR:
KAREN VALENTINO
PRODUCTION SPONSORS:
Joan Henkleman
Ron & Ruth Leonardi
CORPORATE SPONSOR
FRANK RONZIO
THE DISH…with KIRSTEN CHAMBERS
*A Practical Workshop for Emerging Professional Opera Singers*
Next Steps in the Business of Singing
Gain the tools and strategies to take your singing career to the next level!
*Location:* RHAPSODY HALL
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
*Date & Time:* March 24, 2024 at 7:00 pm
*Registration Fee:* FREE
What You’ll Learn:
- Crafting a professional website, bio, and headshot
- Designing a successful audition tour
- Becoming a proactive performer: How to reach out to professionals, opera companies, and orchestras
- Navigating the world of agents and representation
- Mastering auditions: Confidence in performances and recordings
- Differences in auditioning in Germany versus the U.S.
- Negotiating fees like a pro
- Finding joy in the process
OPERA A LA CARTE In CO-SPONSORSHIP with
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
NATS, National Association of Teachers of Singing, SAN DIEGO
Opera A la Carte is a registered 501(c)(3) organization