Morehead State OperaWorks fall production Dec. 1
An evening of classic music theatre, operetta, and opera will ring in the holiday season when Morehead State University OperaWorks presents its fall show at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in the Duncan Recital Hall of the Baird Music Building. All students are admitted free, and adults can attend with a financial donation at the event.
The show features excerpts from Lerner and Lowe's "Brigadoon," scenes from Gilbert and Sullivan's "H.M.S. Pinafore" and "Trial by Jury," Mozart's "Don Giovanni," Jones and Schmidt's "The Fantasticks," and Jonathan Dove's "The Enchanted Pig."
Members of OperaWorks are:
- Sarah Brown – freshman theatre major, Morehead
- Eli Campbell – sophomore vocal performance major, Ashland
- Brianna Dorsey – junior vocal performance major, Bardstown
- Jocelyn Goldy – senior music education major, Morehead
- Mason Pack – junior music major, Louisa
- Caleb Pitts – freshman vocal performance major, Flemingsburg,
- Alura Schaum – sophomore history major, Cynthiana
- Logan Smalley – sophomore music education major, Flemingsburg
- Ashley Vela – freshman music major, Lexington
"OperaWorks, like so many performance organizations, was hit hard after COVID. But we are back with our first big show since 2020. It features the most talented students in the vocal program at MSU," said Dr. Roma Prindle, professor of music and founder/director of MSU OperaWorks. "OperaWorks has always had a strong community following since it was founded 30 years ago. We will be thrilled to unite with the Morehead community once again."
OperaWorks began 30 years ago to provide valuable stage experience for voice majors and other classical singers in MSU's Department of Music, Theatre and Dance. The ensemble has performed extensively throughout the region and in England, Ireland, and Wales. Dr. Cully Bell is the show's collaborative pianist.
For more information, contact Prindle at r.prindle@moreheadstate.edu or call 606-783-2481.
To learn more about music programs at MSU, email mtd@moreheadstate.edu or call 606-783-2473.
