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Introducing Opera on Tap Co-Managing Diva Shaunna Lucas

“One of the greatest things about returning to opera after my long break was watching my husband, a die hard metal fan with zero operatic exposure, develop an admiration for it. Now he can be found listening to Verdi in his Dodge Ram on the way to work.”

Shaunna Lucas, soprano: Shaunna’s most recent engagement was with City Theater as Signora Nacarelli in their production of The Light in the Piazza. Prior to that she performed the role of Donna Elvira in Greater Worcester Opera’s production of Don Giovanni. Other notable performances include Rosalinda in Die Fledermaus and Antonia in The Tales of Hoffman with Northwestern University’s Vocal Career Seminar. Shaunna was classically trained at the University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music. After a thirteen year hiatus, she returned to the stage in 2016. Shaunna lives in Portland, Maine and is a regular performer with the Portland Rossini Club. She was a featured performer in her hometown at the Academy of Holy Names in Albany, New York. She currently studies with Dana Lynne Varga in Boston. A first time mom, Shaunna is currently enjoying time at home with her two month old daughter and is delighted to develop the Maine chapter of Opera on Tap.

Introducing Opera on Tap Maine Co-Managing Diva Shaunna Lucas

“One of the best things about returning to opera after my long break was watching my husband, a die hard metal fan with zero operatic exposure, develop an admiration for it. Now he can be found listening to Verdi in his diesel Dodge Ram truck on his way to work.”

Shaunna Lucas, soprano: Shaunna’s most recent engagement was with City Theater as Signora Nacarelli in their production of The Light in the Piazza. Prior to that she performed the role of Donna Elvira in Greater Worcester Opera’s production of Don Giovanni. Other notable performances include Rosalinda in Die Fledermaus and Antonia in The Tales of Hoffman with Northwestern University’s Vocal Career Seminar. Shaunna was classically trained at the University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music. After a thirteen year hiatus, she returned to the stage in 2016. Shaunna lives in Portland, Maine and is a regular performer with the Portland Rossini Club. She was a featured recitalist in her hometown at the Academy of Holy Names in Albany, New York. She currently studies voice with Dana Lynne Varga in Boston. Shaunna worked in the assisted living industry and more recently in the beauty industry as a Clinique Account Coordinator. Now, a first time mom, Shaunna is enjoying time at home with her beautiful two month old daughter.

Introducing Opera on Tap Maine Co-Managing Diva Mary Johnston Letellier

Mary Johnston Letellier has recently performed in Opera Maine’s The Magic Flute, Snowlion Repertory’s Mesmerized, and Biddeford City Theater’s The Light in the Piazza. Other favorite roles include Violetta in La Traviata, Magda in La Rondine, Mrs. Pinkerton in The Old Maid and the Thief, and Norina in Don Pasquale. Upcoming performances include Snowlion Repertory’s The Secret Princess and Opera Maine’s Der Fliegende Holländer. She majored in Opera Performance with her undergraduate and graduate degrees both from The Boston Conservatory. As a teacher, Mary works at the University of Southern Maine as Professor of Voice and Diction, the Portland Conservatory of Music as Voice Faculty and Opera Workshop Director, 317 Community Music Center as Teaching Artist, York County’s RFA Program as the Vocal Program Director, Atlantic Dance Arts as Music Theater Fundamentals Instructor, serves as Vice President of NATS Maine Chapter, and runs her own MJL Voice Studio. In her spare time she enjoys horseback riding, ballet, and cuddling with her three cats, two dogs, two rabbits and two chickens.

Thanksgiving greetings and what is to come…

We are thankful and thrilled to be starting THE FIRST chapter in the state of Indiana!! Fort Wayne is the second largest city in the state of Indiana, and it gives the feel of a small town while maintaining a population of over 260,000. Known for its interconnected three rivers, and as the home base for the largest online music retailer Sweetwater Sound, Fort Wayne has much to offer in Northeast Indiana. We look forward to be launching our program in early 2020!! Stay tuned for more details…

Welcome to Opera on Tap Maine!

We are soooo excited to be here! The combination of the thriving food and arts culture and the talented pool of local singers makes Maine the perfect addition to the Opera on Tap roster. We want to bring our art form to anyone that will have us! Opera does not have to be one size fits all, and we want to remove common misconceptions and show you what we’ve got in relaxed and comfortable settings (i.e. restaurants, bars, galleries, coffee shops). We want to have fun with you and create opportunities for local artists. As we are getting started, we would love to here from anyone who interested in co-creating with us. Any venue can become our stage for the night! Email maine@operaontap.org for more information.

Introducing Opera on Tap Co-Managing Diva Shaunna Lucas

“One of the best things about returning to opera after taking many years off was watching my husband, a die hard metal fan with zero operatic exposure, develop an admiration for it. He can now be found listening to Verdi in his Dodge Ram on his way to work.”

Shaunna Lucas, soprano: Shaunna’s most recent engagement was with City Theater as Signora Nacarelli in their production of The Light in the Piazza. Prior to that she performed the role of Donna Elvira in Greater Worcester Opera’s production of Don Giovanni. Other notable performances include Rosalinda in Die Fledermaus and Antonia in The Tales of Hoffman with Northwestern University’s Vocal Career Seminar. Shaunna was classically trained at the University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music. After a thirteen year hiatus, she returned to the stage in 2016. Shaunna lives in Portland, Maine and is a regular performer with the Portland Rossini Club. She currently studies with Dana Lynne Varga in Boston. Shaunna is now the proud mother of a 3 month old daughter and is currently enjoying time at home with her. She is excited to develop the Maine chapter of Opera on Tap.

Welcome to Opera on Tap Fort Wayne!

Opera on Tap Fort Wayne is the first OOT chapter in Indiana! It launched thanks to the heroic managing divas and divo, Elaina Robbins, Alana Scaglioni, and Ian Williams!

Fort Wayne, the second largest city in Indiana, is a home for many artistic organizations including the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and music retailer Sweetwater Sound. We are thrilled to be part of this fantastic arts scene in the Summit City.

Giving Tuesday Fundraisers

https://operaontap.org/projects/giving-tuesday-fundraiser/

Pop Up Mahler 2020 at Upslope Brewing Company

Sometimes we like it light. Sometimes we like it dark. Occasionally a little dissonant.

We always like it Mahler.

We are excited to pair up with MahlerFest and Upslope Brewing Company to bring you an evening of our favorite moody Romantic! Add food from the Better off Fed food truck and you have a truly dreamy triple pairing.

This event is a part of Boulder Arts Week!

What’s coming up next??

ATLAS of REMOTE ISLANDS

ATLAS of REMOTE ISLANDS
Friday, May 5 7:30pm, Saturday May 6 7:30pm
MCA Denver at The Holiday Theater 2644 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211
Tickets $35

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Atlas of Remote Islands is a contemporary opera by composer Nathan Hall, based on the 2009 book by Judith Schalansky, produced and realized by Opera on Tap Colorado, with the libretto by Alan Olejniczak.

This mysterious book is an atlas of fifty real, remote islands, stuffed with maps and prose-poem stories, more for the imagination than for navigation and offering more questions than answers. The audience experiences the histories and facts, lore and fantasies of these islands through the eyes of this main character—who in exploring distant worlds through the pages of the atlas unlocks worlds within themself.

About the Composer

Nathan Hall uses music as an artistic medium to explore a variety of fields including science, nature, the fine arts, history, and sexuality. There is an emotional resonance present in all of Nathan’s works, from his traditional classical pieces for chamber ensembles to experimental electronic pieces, sound sculptures, and multimedia projects. Nathan’s drive for making site-specific work is tied to his passions for travel and cultural exchange. He is a former Fulbright Fellow to Iceland, a McKnight Visiting Composer, and he holds his Doctorate in Musical Arts (DMA) from CU Boulder. His works have been performed in 13 countries and 21 US States, and he lives in Denver.

About the Organization

Opera on Tap’s mission is to expose new audiences to opera and classical music by taking it out of the concert hall and performing it in alternative venues, to aid young performers in their development and to promote and present new classical works of contemporary classical and operatic composers.

Opera on Tap Colorado maintains a busy and diversified performance schedule, with a monthly themed show at the Enigma Bazaar in Denver, Colorado. Singers have performed with local opera companies including Opera Colorado, Central City Opera, Opera Theatre of the Rockies, Fort Collins Opera, Loveland Opera Theatre, and Boulder Opera.

When you purchase a ticket, guess what you get (in addition to this totally awesome experience)? You get free admission to the museum to see the current exhibition. Yeah, that’s right! Admission to the museum is normally $10, so you could say this is a steal. Simply show the front desk your ticket confirmation email to get free entry.

Cuando compras un boleto, ¿qué crees que obtienes (además de una experiencia completamente increíble)? Obtienes una entrada gratuita al museo para ver la exposición actual. ¡Sí, así es! La entrada al museo normalmente tiene un costo de $10, así que podrías decir que esto es una ganga. Simplemente muestra este correo electrónico en la entrada para entrar de manera gratuita.

Use promo code MCAMEMBER at checkout for member pricing (and no need to login to your account, just use the discount code). Membership will be verified at check-in. Not a member yet? Memberships start at just $5/month! Learn more here

Utiliza el código promocional MCAMEMBER al pagar para obtener precios de miembros (sin necesidad de ingresar a tu cuenta, sólo usa el código de descuento). La membresía se verificará al ingresar. ¿Aún no eres miembro? ¡Las membresías comienzan por sólo $5/al mes! Aprende má