Cindy will wear ALL her hats as Executive Director of Spotlight on Opera, an artistic entrepreneurship and training program for aspiring artists. You're invited to our performances and to participate in our Spotlight a La Carte training opportunities for non-program participants. More info on all here.
WELCOME CONCERT AND RECEPTION
Sunday, June 24, 7 p.m. Anderson Auditorium
Starring Spotlight soprano Gale Odom, mezzo-soprano Cindy Sadler, tenors Nicholas Simpson and Zachary Thomas Newman, baritones Bruce Cain and Adam Philley, collaborative pianist Kristin Roach, and more. Free and open to the public!
DEATH BY ARIA
Friday, July 6, 7 p.m. JR Gallery & Performance Space
Kick back with a cocktail and enjoy a cavalcade of talent as the 2018 Spotlight cast shows off their best party pieces. $5 General Admission
SPOTLIGHT CABARET
Saturday, July 7, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. JR Gallery & Performance Space
You’ve never seen opera like this! Centenary’s resident Broadway expert Adam Philley leads a cast of genre-bending young stars in a surprising night of musical theatre hits. $20/general public, $10/Seniors, students, military with ID
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD
This charming half hour children’s opera will be presented in various July dates and locations – see www.SpotlightonOpera.com for details
Little Red’s mom told her to head straight to poor sick Grandma’s with a basket of goodies and make SURE she didn’t talk to strangers. But the Big Bad Wolf is a smooth talker, and Little Red can’t resist stopping by the strawberry patch. Can Little Red outsmart Big Bad and save Grandma? FREE.
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
July 14, 7 p.m. & July 15, 2 p.m. Anderson Auditorium
When swashbuckling pirates and vivacious Victorian maidens mix, you get hilariously tuneful results. Former apprentice pirate Frederic is torn by his affection for his comrades, his loyalty to country and duty, and his love for Mabel, the daughter of Major-General Stanley. Meanwhile, the Pirate King, aided by Frederic's former nurse Ruth, is leading an attack on the Stanley manse, with the intention of carrying off his daughters as wives for the pirate band. What's a slave of duty to do? FREE to Centenary students, faculty, and staff. $20/general public, $10/Seniors, students, military with ID
OPERA SCENES SHOWCASE
July 21, 7 p.m. & July 22, 2 p.m. Anderson Auditorium
Spotlight artists showcase their talent in an operatic smorgasbord of excerpts with something for everybody. A great way to sample opera!Free to Centenary students, faculty, and staff. $10 general public/$7 seniors, military, and non-Centenary students with ID.
LA BOHEME
July 28, 7 p.m. & 29, 2 p.m., Anderson Auditorium
Puccini's masterpiece about the lives and loves of starving artists in 19th century Paris gets a fresh,
modern take from stage director Josh Miller; but the soaring melodies and searing love stories are still there.
Free to Centenary students, faculty, and staff; $20/general public/$10 seniors, military, and students with ID.
