Nashville continued

Saturday, January 20, 2007

The city:
Remarkably Fabulous! Loving Nashville. I could see myself being very happy here. I hope that this Spring is just the begining of a beautiful relationship with Nashville. I have strong feelings toward this city already.

The culture:
Not too terribly different from home, actually. They say that Tennessee was representin' during the early days in Texas history. They sent some solid volunteers down our way, so the good folks of Tennessee and the good folks of Texas are like cousins. They come from the same grandparents.

The company:
LOVE THIS COMPANY. Growing very very fast and for good reason. They have lots of support from the community. They are on the cutting edge of technology and beginning to market toward the current generation. They do great standard rep but also take some big risks with obscure or new operas. Perfect balance of music and drama happening on stage. They know how to make it real and keep it real. Edgey but tasteful.

We have been busy with rehearsal for R&J the last couple weeks (and singing for guild events and dinner parties and things in between.) I hear that Opera News and NPR are both coming and considering running something about R&J because of the "director's cut/behind the scenes" in theater podcast happening for the 1st time ever in opera during the 2nd weekend of performances!!! What an exciting time to be working with Nashville Opera! It should be a great production.

I am off to our piano tech rehearsal. I will probably have some pictures in the near future... Stay tuned!

4:15 PM