Hillhouse Opera Company Newsletter

HOC ANNOUNCES $15 STUDENT AND EDUCATOR RATE

2011-12-14T12:56:00.000-08:00

Hillhouse Opera Company is proud to announce that it now offers $15 student tickets in addition to the regular $17 online tickets and $20 tickets at door. Take advantage of this offer now for the December 16 performance of Puccini's holiday opera, La Boheme, featuring several talented local singers and conductor Perry Price. Details below.

What: La Boheme Holiday Concert

Who: Hillhouse Opera Company and Orchestra Led by Conductor and Music Director Perry Price

When: Friday, December 16, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.

Where: First Congregational Church of West Haven, One Church Street West Haven, CT 06516

Cost: $17 Online, $20 at Door - Visit www.hillhouseoperacompany.org/tickets.html to buy tickets.

Description: With an opening scene that takes place on Christmas Eve, La Boheme delivers a winter wonderland of glorious music and romantic stories. The holiday opera is perfect for families or couples seeking a night out. Come experience the heart-warming story of two couples and their journeys together as the seek comfort, beauty and hope in the midst of a harsh economy similar to our own.

The simplified encore of HOC’s November 12 performance will feature a slightly altered cast with soprano Sarah Heisler as Mimi and soprano Katherine La Porta as Musetta. Tenor Daniel Juarez and baritone Michael Trnik will reprise their roles as Rodolfo and Marcello. In addition, Bass Baritone Joshua Lara and Baritone Gerry Holmes will return in the roles of Colline and Schaunard, and HOC Music Director Perry Price will once again conduct a full size orchestra. Supertitles will be provided.

Bring the spirit into your own winter season!

See The Latest Photos From Our Dec 16 Performance
We've posted photos of rehearsals on our Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/HillhouseOpera), as well as on the event page on our website (http://hillhouseoperacompany.org/la-boheme-dec-16.html).

YouTube Video Previews
Also be sure and check out our YouTube page (http://www.youtube.com/user/HillhouseOpera) for videos of the Nov 12 performance, which had much of the same cast as our upcoming Dec 16 performance in West Haven.

Important ReminderIf you want to continue receiving updates from HOC, be sure and subscribe to our blog at http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=HillhouseOperaCompanyNewsletter&loc=en_US. Starting January 1, all newsletter content will go out through Blogger ALONE. We will no longer be sending e-mails. Blogger makes it easier for us to manage subscriptions and easier for you to access information. All updates will be sent to your email through Blogger/Feedburner, but you will also be able to access information whenever you want on the blog, itself (http://hocnews.blogspot.com/),

LAST CHANCE TO BUY TICKETS

2011-12-09T16:13:00.000-08:00

Dear friends,

With only a week left to go, our La Boheme cast and crew are working hard to create an amazing finished product just for you!

See The Latest Photos From Our Dec 16 Performance
We've posted photos of rehearsals on our Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/HillhouseOpera), as well as on the event page on our website (http://hillhouseoperacompany.org/la-boheme-dec-16.html).

YouTube Video Previews
Also be sure and check out our YouTube page (http://www.youtube.com/user/HillhouseOpera) for videos of the Nov 12 performance, which had much of the same cast as our upcoming Dec 16 performance in West Haven.

Get Your Discounted Tickets Now
Tickets to HOC's Dec 16 performance of La Boheme are on sale now! Be sure and buy or reserve your tickets online (http://hillhouseoperacompany.org/la-boheme-dec-16.html) now to get a discounted price! See the press release below for more information.

Important Reminder
If you want to continue receiving updates from HOC, be sure and subscribe to our blog at http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=HillhouseOperaCompanyNewsletter&loc=en_US. Starting January 1, all newsletter content will go out through Blogger ALONE. We will no longer be sending e-mails. Blogger makes it easier for us to manage subscriptions and easier for you to access information. All updates will be sent to your email through Blogger/Feedburner, but you will also be able to access information whenever you want on the blog, itself (http://hocnews.blogspot.com/).

Hillhouse Opera Company Presents Special Holiday Version of Puccini Classic La Boheme
Hillhouse Opera Company (HOC) will present a special holiday concert version of Puccini’s La Boheme on Friday, December 16, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.

The simplified encore of HOC’s November 12 performance will delight audiences at First Congregational Church of West Haven, One Church Street West Haven, CT 06516, and will feature a slightly altered cast with soprano Sarah Heisler as Mimi and soprano Katherine La Porta as Musetta. Tenor Daniel Juarez and baritone Michael Trnik will reprise their roles as Rodolfo and Marcello. In addition, Bass Baritone Joshua Lara and Baritone Gerry Holmes will return in the roles of Colline and Schaunard, and HOC Music Director Perry Price will once again conduct a full size orchestra.

With an opening scene that takes place on Christmas Eve, La Boheme delivers a winter wonderland of glorious music and romantic stories. The holiday opera is perfect for families or couples seeking a night out. Come experience the heart-warming story of two couples and their journeys together as the seek comfort, beauty and hope in the midst of a harsh economy similar to our own.

Bring the spirit into your own winter season! Tickets are $17.00 online and $20.00 at the door. To reserve tickets online, please visit our website at www.hillhouseoperacompany.org and click on the Buy Tickets tab located at the top of the website.

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Buy Your Tickets to La Boheme Now!

2011-12-06T06:00:00.000-08:00

Visit www.hillhouseoperacompany.org/tickets.html for tickets! Just $17 online and $20 at the door!

REMINDER: HOC's La Boheme Concert

2011-12-05T11:36:00.000-08:00

CALENDAR ENTRY

What: La Boheme Holiday Concert

Who: Hillhouse Opera Company and Orchestra Led by Conductor and Music Director Perry Price

When: Friday, December 16, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.

Where: First Congregational Church of West Haven, One Church Street West Haven, CT 06516

Cost: $17 Online, $20 at Door - Visit www.hillhouseoperacompany.org/tickets.html to buy tickets.

Bring the spirit into your own winter season! Tickets are $17.00 online and $20.00 at the door. To reserve tickets online, please visit our website at www.hillhouseoperacompany.org and click on the Buy Tickets tab located at the top of the website.

About HOC: Hillhouse Opera Company (HOC) was founded in August 2008 as a community-based opera company in the greater New Haven, CT area. The organization grew out of the desire to create a continuous base of support for community-based operatic productions. HOC is recognized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Interviews with the stars, conductor and production staff are available. Contact Harmony Wheeler at Harmony.r.Wheeler@Biola.edu for more information.

PRESS RELEASE

Hillhouse Opera Company Presents Puccini’s La Boheme

Special Holiday Encore to be Performed at First Congregational Church of West Haven

Hillhouse Opera Company (HOC) will present a special holiday concert version of Puccini’s La Boheme on Friday, December 16, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.

The simplified encore of HOC’s November 12 performance will delight audiences at First Congregational Church of West Haven, One Church Street West Haven, CT 06516, and will feature a slightly altered cast with soprano Sarah Heisler as Mimi and soprano Katherine La Porta as Musetta. Tenor Daniel Juarez and baritone Michael Trnik will reprise their roles as Rodolfo and Marcello. In addition, Bass Baritone Joshua Lara and Baritone Gerry Holmes will return in the roles of Colline and Schaunard, and HOC Music Director Perry Price will once again conduct a full size orchestra.

With an opening scene that takes place on Christmas Eve, La Boheme delivers a winter wonderland of glorious music and romantic stories. The holiday opera is perfect for families or couples seeking a night out. Come experience the heart-warming story of two couples and their journeys together as the seek comfort, beauty and hope in the midst of a harsh economy similar to our own.

About Hillhouse Opera Company

Hillhouse Opera Company (HOC) was founded in August 2008 as a community-based opera company in the greater New Haven, CT area. The organization grew out of the desire to create a continuous base of support for community-based operatic productions. HOC is recognized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Interviews with the stars, conductor and production staff are available. Contact Harmony Wheeler at Harmony.r.Wheeler@Biola.edu for more information.

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL

2011-11-21T14:47:00.000-08:00

Hillhouse Opera Company presents a Black Friday special. Get your tickets to Puccini's classic holiday opera, La Boheme. Only $15 on November 25, 2011. This special deal starts at midnight Black Friday and is available exclusively online. Look for the "Buy Now" button at the top of the tickets page with "Black Friday Special" above it, or reserve your tickets with our online form.

Hillhouse Opera Company (HOC) will present a special holiday concert version of Puccini’s La Boheme on Friday, December 16, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.

The simplified encore of HOC’s November 12 performance will delight audiences at First Congregational Church of West Haven, One Church Street West Haven, CT 06516, and will feature a slightly alter cast with soprano Sarah Heisler as Mimi and soprano Katherine La Porta as Musetta. Tenor Daniel Juarez and baritone Michael Trnik will reprise their roles as Rodolfo and Marcello, and HOC Music Director Perry Price will once again conduct a full size orchestra.

Last Chance - La Vie La Boheme This Saturday

2011-11-09T03:55:00.001-08:00

Hillhouse Opera Company will present its production of La Boheme this Saturday. Tickets are available through Saturday afternoon via www.hillhouseoperacompany.org and will be sold at the door. Don't miss your chance to see this amazing holiday opera. Details below.

What: Puccini’s La Boheme
When: Saturday, November 12, 2011
Time: 7:30 p.m
Where: The High Lane Club, 40 High Lane, North Haven, CT 06473.

Read the Synopsis

Read an article in the New Haven Register about HOC's production of La Boheme, with quotes from Music Director and conductor Perry Price.

Big Changes and a One-Time Opportunity

2011-10-18T00:07:00.000-07:00

Dear friends,

This fall, the color of the leaves isn’t the only thing that’s changing. Huge changes are in store for Hillhouse Opera Company.

A Change in Leadership

General Manager Victoria Gardner recently became engaged and is leaving her position to prepare for married life. Sarah Kennedy, who has been involved with HOC on many levels for two years, has been named Interim General Manager, while Gardner will continue to have input as founder and president of HOC.

“I look forward to the discovery of this experience of delight and inspiration in the community,” said Kennedy, who is the director of Sarah Kennedy Kennedy Ballet for young People, in New Haven, a ballet program for children ages three and older.

A New Website

We’re pleased to announce that we launched our new website this month. Designed by our Marketing, Public Relations Consultant, Harmony Wheeler, the new website offers a more colorful, organized experience for patrons, as well as a new logo that we hope will help you identify more with us as a brand. To visit the new site, go to www.hillhouseoperacompany.org.

Changing Newsletter Platforms

HOC will begin using Blogger to send out e-newsletters immediately. The regular form of newsletter will continue to be sent through the end of December. At the beginning of January, all those who have not signed up to subscribe to the blog (www.hocnews.blogspot.com) will be added by HOC and will receive a confirmation email from FeedBurner with a link they will need to click to continue receiving the e-newsletter. This is your chance to receive exclusive deals, news and behind the scenes stories as HOC and its newsletter continue to expand.

We would prefer not to have to individually put in hundreds of email addresses, and would appreciate your help in this transition. Thank you.

In the mean time, Please visit this link (https://docs.google.com/a/biola.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dHlNcUI2b2lnOVg2Mm9FSE5jVUxiRmc6MQ#gid=0) to take a survey and tell us what you think of our e-newsletter and how we can improve it.

One Performance Only

Reserve your tickets now for HOC’s one-night-only performance of Puccini’s classic opera La Boheme. On November 12 at 7:30 p.m., a very talented cast of singers will be at the High Lane Club in North Haven, CT to share a story of romance and passion with you. It will be a performance to remember. You won’t want to miss it.

“I am inspired to be collaborating on La Boheme with music director Perry Price and this very gifted cast of vocalists and musicians,” Kennedy said. “Each rehearsal is filled with such team work and enthusiasm. The beauty and quality of the artists' performances truly bring joy to all who experience them.”

With an opening scene on Christmas Eve in Paris, La Boheme is a wonderful, romantic opera that opera-goers have related to for ages as its characters experience love and beauty in the midst of harsh circumstances and beautiful, yet damaging snowy weather. Bring your family or a special loved one to experience this passionate and engaging opera that never loses its appeal. Bring the spirit into your own holiday, winter season!

The classic holiday production will feature conductor and music director Perry Price, as well as sopranos Christina Holms and Christina DiMuro, tenor Daniel Juarez, baritones Michael Trnik and Jerry Holmes, and bass baritone Joshua Laura.

Tickets are $17 online and $20 at the door. Visit www.hillhouseoperacompany.org for more information and to buy tickets.

An Invitation

HOC would like to invite you to become a part of our cooperative opera community. We’re always in need of volunteers in all areas of talent, not just singing. Visit http://www.hillhouseoperacompany.org/opportunities.html to see a list of opportunities.

Also, keep in mind that we’re planning a get together in January and February, and we hope to see you there!

As always, thank you for your ongoing support. HOC would not be possible without you.

Until Next Time,

Harmony Wheeler

Marketing, Public Relations Consultant

Hillhouse Opera Company

La Boheme Time Change

2011-09-26T15:46:00.000-07:00

Please note the change in time - La Boheme will be at 7:30 PM, NOT 8 PM. See details below:

Hillhouse Opera Company presents La Boheme, the classic Puccini opera about two lovers struggling to stay alive in Paris, France. Come see one of Puccini's most famous operas — see the original story that inspired the successful Broadway show "Rent."

November 12, 2011 7:30 PM

High Lane Club

40 High Lane, North Haven, CT 06473

$17 for online tickets

$20 at door

Visit http://www.hillhouseoperacompany.org/tickets.htm to reserve tickets

Visit the Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118891211550968

Hillhouse Opera Company's Production of La Boheme

2011-09-23T13:30:00.001-07:00

HOC WANTS YOUR OPINION

2011-09-23T13:10:00.000-07:00

Please visit this link to take a survey and tell us what you think of our e-newsletter and how we can improve it.

If you have trouble with the link, copy and paste https://docs.google.com/a/biola.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dHlNcUI2b2lnOVg2Mm9FSE5jVUxiRmc6MQ#gid=0.

June 4 E-Newsletter

2011-08-16T22:44:00.000-07:00

The Riverview Operas return Saturday, June 18 at 2p at the New Haven Public Library!

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Hillhouse Opera Company presents

The Riverview Operas

4 short original operas conceived & created by youth at Riverview Hospital

A Life-Changing Decision

Gone in a Day

From the Bottom to the Top

Sister Drama

*Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 2:00pm in the Program Room of the New Haven Free Public Library, 133 Elm St, New Haven

Director: Peter M. Webster

Music Directors: Deborah Fischer Teason & David Aryeh Sasso

Operas are fully staged, starring members of the Hillhouse Opera Company along with a 4-piece orchestra and a chorus.

Free admission with suggested donation of $20 per person. Proceeds to go to the continuation of the Riverview Opera Project.

Advanced seating encouraged.

For more information and reservations, see http://www.hillhouseoperacompany.org or call 203.974.7082.

Sponsored by the CMHC Foundation and Yale New-Haven Hospital.