Monthly Archives: August 2013

Kicking Off the Opera Season in Style – Anne Namba Fashion Show

Hawaii Opera Theatre would like to welcome you to a very special event!   Join us as we jump-start the Opera Season with this annual event on September 29, 2013, hosted at the Halekulani Ballroom, from 11a – 2p.

Renowned local designer Anne Namba will present a fashion show with a collection for men and women inspired by the 2013-2014 Opera Season and Opera Ball, accessorized by Anna Meng.

After the show, be the first to preview HOT’s production of Puccini’s Turandot, directed by Karen Tiller, and conducted by Christopher Larkin.  This preview features stars Jay Hunter Morris (Calaf), Janai Brugger (Liu), and Kelly Markagraf (Ping), John McVeigh (Pang, and Joseph Frank (Pong)!

To RSVP call Tracy Jefferson at 596-7372 ext. 200, or email t_jefferson@hawaiiopera.org.

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If you have not yet subscribed for this season of beloved Opera, don’t fret, there is still time!  HOT is offering 3 Opera Packages for as low as $81 and better yet, subscribe today and get a Free Gift!

If you subscribe before the start of Turandot (October 11, 13, & 15), we will give you one of the following Opera gifts: Diary of an Opera Zinger by Jay Hunter Morris (who makes his debut as Calaf in Turandot), Great American Voices CD, or 50% Off a Single Ticket to HOT’s presentation of The Mikado.

Already subscribed?  We aren’t leaving you out of this either.  Please send us a referral of someone you know, who is interested in joining our Opera loving Ohana, and if they sign up… Bravissimo!  We will send you one of the Free Gifts of your choice.

Contact the HOT Box Office today at (808)596-7858 or hottickets@hawaiiopera.org to get your Subscription and Tickets now!

Calling All Singers!!!

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Calling all Singers!  Calling all Singers!  HOT’s Education Department is currently seeking singers interested in participating in its 2013/2014 touring production which will visit schools on Oahu and the neighbor islands. The show being produced is Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado.

Singers interested in auditioning or wanting more information should call Blythe Kelsey at 596-7372 ext. 205 or e-mail her at b_kelsey@hawaiiopera.org.

Please contact us if you are interested!  We’re looking forward to ‘hearing’ you!

“Rejuvenating the experience of Opera in Hawaii” with Henry Akina and Simon Crookall

Hey there Opera Lovers!

ThinkTech Hawaii recently featured HOT’s Artistic Director, Henry Akina, and Executive Director, Simon Crookall, about Hawaii Opera Theatre and Opera in Hawaii.

Enjoy this video!

Rejuvenating the experience of Opera in Hawaii

A Melody of HOT Opportunities

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Hey there Opera Lovers!

We currently have some wonderfully HOT opportunities available to be a part of the Ohana here at Hawaii Opera Theatre!  If you or anyone you know wants to sing, perform, and entertain audiences around Hawaii, please read on and spread the word!

First up on the playlist, we have…

HOT CHORUS AUDITIONS

The HOT Chorus is building its ranks and will be holding auditions for the 2013/14 season by appointment the evening of Wednesday, August 21, 2013. If you are interested, please contact, Beth Crumrine, at (808)596-7372 ext. 214 or productioncoordinator@hawaiiopera.org for more information.

Next up, how about going on tour?

SINGER AUDITIONS

HOT’s Education Department is currently seeking singers interested in participating in its 2013/2014 touring production which will visit schools on Oahu and the neighbor islands. The show being produced is Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado. Singers interested in auditioning or wanting more information should call Blythe Kelsey at 596-7372 ext. 205 or e-mail her at b_kelsey@hawaiiopera.org.

Please contact us if you are interested!  We’re looking forward to ‘hearing’ you!

Any HOT Weekend Plans? How about Great Singers, Great Songs 2!

Hey there Opera Lovers!

Come out tonight to catch Great Singers, Great Songs 2 featuring Tim Shaindlin!

Tim Shaindlin

The world-renowned Teacher and Coach has been in Hawaii for the last couple of weeks working hard with members of HOT’s Orvis Opera Studio

This is a free event offered by HOT and will be held August 9 & 10, 2013, starting at 7pm in the Hawaii Opera Theatre Rehearsal Hall, located at 780 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. Limited parking is available at Hawaii Opera Plaza (848 S. Beretania Street) with additional parking on street.

Please call HOT at (808)596-7372 to reserve a space.

To learn more about Mr. Shaindlin, you can read his bio here.  While we hope you can make it this weekend, fear not!  Just like the Terminator, Tim will be back in June to conduct HOT’s production of The Mikado!

Selling like HOT Cakes!!!

Hawaii Opera Theatre (HOT) announced its 2013-2014 Opera Season on August 1st, not with a whimper, but with a bang!

HOT simultaneously launched its newly redesigned website (courtesy of Ikayzo) and the availability of Single Tickets to a season of Opera favorites including Turandot, I Pagliacci & Carmina Buranaand The Mikado.  To sweeten the deal, HOT has made select tickets available at 50% off the price of admission.

“Tickets are selling like Hot Cakes !” Simon Crookall, the Company’s Executive Director shared in a rare quiet moment.  “Better get them while they’re HOT!”

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For more HOT News, stay tuned Opera Lovers!!!