Happenings at Skylark - July 2023
Anthony Potts, Norah Long, and Siena Forest in Three Decembers (Photo by Matt Bellin)
The reviews are in—Three Decembers was “stunning!”
Three Decembers dazzled audiences and critics alike. A sampling: "a beautiful and deeply moving work...beautiful music that expresses a full range of emotions, sung by three actors with sublime vocal abilities" (Arthur Dorman, Talkin' Broadway); "gorgeous modern opera, which really couldn't be performed any better than Skylark's production" (Cherry and Spoon); "a wonderful work, and a truly fantastic production that should be seen." (Life in Revue); "Norah Long gives one of those performances that you know when you’re watching that it’s special and rare." (Audience member).
Did you attend Three Decembers? We want to hear from you! Tell us about your Three Decembers experience at backstage@skylarkopera.com.
Mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual Skylark OktOpera Fest
Join us for Skylark’s 2nd annual fun-raising and fund-raising event at Fat Pants Brewing Co. in Eden Prairie on September 25th, an evening of fun, games, beer, and some opera, too! If you have never experienced opera—this is the event for you; if you love opera this is the event for you. The festivities will start at 5:30pm. Watch for an announcement of ticket sales coming soon.
Skylark for Seniors summer series begins
Skylark Opera Theatre’s performers will again serenade residents at 10 senior residences in the Twin Cities this summer. These hour-long mini concerts, first premiered in the Fall of 2020, have now been presented to more than 1,100 seniors. It is our privilege to continue this series and share the spectacular musical talents of our performers and Skylark for Seniors’ music director, Carson Rose Schneider. Skylark for Seniors is generously sponsored by UCare.
Welcoming new sponsors to the Skylark family
Three new sponsors are supporting Skylark Opera Theatre. Adobe Express is a new Skylark website sponsor—visit their website to create exciting video, marketing, and social content. We also have three new performance advertisers--Trinds Jewelry Box offers one-of a kind, unique glass bead jewelry at affordable prices; find a jewelry gallery at this link. Kretsch Law Office provides practical and cost-effective advice, planning, and guidance to individuals and businesses of all sizes; a full description of their legal services is available here. Royal Credit Union offers a full line of banking services for individuals and businesses; visit their website to learn more.
Sponsors and donors keep Skylark singing!
The costs for staging Skylark’s high-quality opera and music theater productions keep on rising. We support local artists and offer them opportunities to bring their talents to you. We rely on the generous support of sponsors and donors to keep us singing. Donate here. Thank you for your generosity!