2014 OPERA CONNECTS FOR TEACHERS ASH LAWN OPERA 20th YEAR ASH LAWN OPERA INVITES MUSIC AND ARTS, CLASSROOM TEACHERS, AND OTHER EDUCATORS OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA SCHOOLS TO EXPLORE THE 2014 SEASON: SUSANNAH an American opera by Carlisle Floyd FIDDLER ON THE ROOF musical by Bock, Harnick, and Stein Commitment must be made to attend: AT LEAST 3 SESSIONS 1 MUST BE EDUCATION SESSION RECERTIFICATION CREDITS OFFERED TO PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS Ash Lawn Opera Guild *** JULY 8 2 – 4:30 PM EDUCATION SESSSION PARAMOUNT THEATER Michelle Krisel, General Director, introduces 2014 session: how to design an effective season and what are the crucial considerations for each production. You'll speak directly with the technical, lighting, and costume directors. SCHEDULE JULY 8 Education Session 2 – 4:30 pm PARAMOUNT THEATER JULY 9 KIDSFEST Tues. 5:30 – 7 PM Pre-performance INTERACTIVE SESSIONS led by Mary Gresock, Teaching Artist - Washington DC, for Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Camps' kids Grades 2 thru 10, includes a light supper. Teachers may bring their children (Grade 2 and up) or 1 adult SUSANNAH, by Carlisle Floyd, American opera DRESS REHEARSAL. 7 – 10 PM (Campers leave at Intermission, but Teachers may stay for whole performance!) JULY 28 DRESS REHEARSAL. Mon. 7 – 10 PM, musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF by Bock, Harnick, and Stein.. Audience includes: Teachers and students in Chorus, Band, Orchestra, Drama & Dance from Charlottesville and Albemarle County Middle and High Schools are invited to attend – (includes parents bringing them). Others include Boy and Girl Scouts & Troop Leaders. JULY 29 Apprentice Singer Recital at the HAVEN DOWN TOWN Free $ buy tickets for performances with 45 minute Lecture before each show at Paramount Theater SUSANNAH at 7 pm July 11 & 16, at 2 pm July 13 matinee FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at 7 pm July 31, Aug 6, 8, at 2 pm August 2 & 3 PLEASE USE REGISTRATION FORM or call Ash Lawn Opera office for info 434-293-4500 Please use the Registration Form or call the Ash Lawn Opera office for info 434-293-4500 2014 OPERA CONNECTS FOR TEACHERS ALL SESSIONS FREE ($ noted) and provided by ASH LAWN OPERA GUILD PLEASE RETURN THIS REGISTRATION FORM BY JUNE 20, 2014 NAME ___________ HOME PHONE _____________________ HOME ADDRESS including Zip SCHOOL ______________ __ ___________ GRADE LEVEL/SUBJECT ____________________ SCHOOL DIVISION ______________________ EMAIL AT HOME Sign up for Recertification Name __________________________________________________ School Division Staff person to receive report _________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________ Phone _______________ CHECK SESSIONS YOU WILL BE ATTENDING You must make a commitment to attend 3 sessions, including * 1 Education Session. VERIFICATION OR SIGN IN AT SESSION REQUIRED! _____ *July 8 FREE 2 – 4:30 pm * EDUCATION SESSION Introduction to 2014 Season 2 ½ hrs. Michelle Krisel, General Director, introduces season, how to design effective season, crucial considerations for productions. Speak with technical, costume, and lighting directors. _____ July 9 5:30 – 7 pm FREE KidsFest SUSANNAH, opera by Carlisle Floyd 1 ½ hrs. Teaching Artist leads interactive sessions with 2- 10 Gr. Kids! Light supper. _____ July 9 7 – 10 pm FREE Dress Rehearsal SUSANNAH 3 hrs. _____ July 28 7 – 10 pm FREE Dress Rehearsal FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, musical by 3 hrs. Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick, Joseph Stein _____ July 29 1 hr. Noon FREE APPRENTICE SINGER RECITAL At the HAVEN on East High Street $ BUY TICKETS FOR THESE PERFORMANCES & attend 45 min. Lecture before shows at the PARAMOUNT THEATER _____ July 11, 16, at 7:30 pm July 13 at 2 pm SUSANNAH _____ July 31 and August 6, 8 at 7:30 pm and August 2 & 3 at 2 pm, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF RETURN COMPLETED FORM BY EMAIL TO jowilhelm@earthlink.net OR MAIL: Ash Lawn Opera Festival Office, PO Box 2498, Charlottesville VA 22902