Last minute fill in
I got a call Thursday afternoon of the second weekend of The Merry Widow. I was in Berkeley working with some elementary schools for an upcoming performance with members of the Berkeley Symphony Orchestra. During a 15 minute break I checked my phone and saw that Townsend Opera had called. The student that was playing the role of Hannah in the student performances was ill, and they weren't sure that she would make it through the performance. After and hour or so of waiting to hear, it was determined that she would make it through.
I drove back to Modesto for the Friday night performance. On Sat. I had planned on toodling around and then attending the student performance that night. I wanted to see their work on stage! Unfortunately, I ended up singing the performance. Courtney, the student cast Hannah, had no voice at all. I felt terrible for her!
All went well. Working with the student cast was a great time. They are all such INCREDIBLY hard workers, what a joy!
I am glad you stayed with your dream. it sounds like you are having a good time. hope all goes well. love ya bye
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