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Musical Joke of the Week
by Melissa Wimbish What do you call a drummer that breaks up with his girlfriend? Homeless. Hahahahhahahahahahaaaaaaaa. I guess it just feels good to know that sopranos aren’t the MOST made fun of category of musicians ever. Whew. Drummers, get a life. :p (Joke brought to you by The Joke Collection)
Musical Term of the Week
by Melissa Wimbish Ahhhh…tech week. Whatever scary term you use to describe it (Nodes Week, Purgatory) this time in the life of a production is a necessary step to making the piece run like clockwork. Do you know whose job really sucks during tech week? It’s arguable, but most would say the stage manager. There [...]
Consider Consideration OR Tips on Upgrading Your Ability to be a Suitable Colleague
by Melissa Wimbish In our final week of upgrading, can we just review some of the basic rules of being a good colleague? That’s my Question of the Week. Oh, and this is going to be the feature today because it’s important. Let me get on this soap box right quick with a little Top [...]
YouTube Clip of the Week
by Christie Connolley Do you need to upgrade your acting skills? Do you wish you had an expert acting coach to help you get in touch with the operatic characters you portray? Look no further, in this YouTube clip featuring Sir Ian McKellen, he reveals the insights on his craft. Watch and learn….
Question of the Week
by Melissa Wimbish Please share your thoughts on the following Question of the Week by leaving your comments below: What is one of the most important qualities of a good colleague? If you’d like to read more about my thoughts, check out today’s feature. (Only if you’re in the mood for slight bitchiness.)
iTunes Download of the Week
by Melissa Wimbish THIS IS IT! Michael Jackson was brilliant. The end. Upgrade your outlook on the art of performance by watching a phenomenal documentary/rockumentary that follows the superstar and his supporting performance team during the making of a masterpiece-mega-almost show: This Is It. The first time I heard of the film, I remember a colleague [...]
Quote of the Week
“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Operagasm’s First ‘Hot Opera Plot’ Contest!
by Melissa Wimbish Are you tired of entering classical singing competitions and not winning or having any fun? So are we! That’s why we’re launching our own WAY cooler contest where you can let loose, be yourself, be funny, act silly, educate in a fun way, and win a chance at Operagasm fame! All you [...]
Operagasmic Production of the Week
by Christie Connolley I love to arrive early to the opera. For one, I want to sit down and see what everyone else is wearing…. the gowns, the sequins, THE SHOES! Once that is done, I delve into the program! I want to read the ‘who’s who, all of the singers’ bios, and the miniature [...]
You’re Welcome!
by Christie Connolley For your viewing pleasure until we are back with fresh content on Monday morning, I present baritone, Jesse Blumberg. You’re welcome!
