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The Geneva Casebolt College of Music, Arts, and Letters at Southwest Baptist University is pleased to include Opera in its prestigious music department. With this program, students get to experience a unique genre of music and its important history, as well as uncover the secrets of the stage and all that goes into making an elaborate performance.
This project and production goes much further than the stage.
Senior Seth Wally (pictured below, left) says, "SBU's Opera Theatre program gives me the opportunity to learn what it really means to perform opera and musical theatre. The program has been immensely helpful in preparing me for working in the professional theatre world."
Emily Jaynes, also a senior, (pictured above, right) agrees: "Opera has been [one of] the most challenging, uncomfortable, yet fun, valuable, and rewarding experiences in my singing career. Opera Workshop is the real-life application of what vocalists are being taught in lessons at SBU."
Our production, set for March 2017, can't happen without your support. Your gift will make a difference in the lives of students, faculty members, students, and families from the community. Give today!
Join our team in two ways:
As a reminder, gifts supporting SBU's Opera-Tunity 2017 are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Perks received could reduce the amount that is tax deductible, subject to the fair market value of the perk.
There are no small roles! Chorus members help cover the cost of printing programs. Give today to see your name listed among the cast and crew!
As Concertmaster, you help provide us with an accompanist for one rehearsal. Concertmasters can find their name listed in the program, as well as receive one free ticket with VIP seating. (This perk has a fair market value of $10)
Stage Managers are responsible for costuming two lead roles! Your name will be included in our program, and you will receive a personal invitation to a closed dress rehearsal and two VIP tickets! (This perk has a fair market value of $20)
As one of Richard Wagner's famous Valkyries, you will help us gain a performance license, and acquire props! Valkyries will be listed in the program. Additionally, you will receive three VIP tickets, an invitation to a closed dress rehearsal, and a framed production gift from the cast and crew! (This perk has a fair market value of $30)
Associate Producers do the behind-the-scenes legwork that makes the show a success! Your contribution will earn a spot for your name in our program, four tickets with VIP seating, an invitation to our dress rehearsal, and a framed and signed production gift from the cast and crew! (This perk has a fair market value of $40)
What's an opera without an elaborate set? Set Designers will receive all of the benefits of the Associate Producer level, plus be invited to meet the cast and crew after the show! (This perk has a fair market value of $40)
A Virtuoso like you deserves something big: all the perks of the Set Designer, plus the opportunity to take a picture with your favorite characters after the performance! (This perk has a fair market value of $40)
Coloratura singers are known for their ability to sing wide leaps, runs, and other dramatic techniques! As a Coloratura donor, you would earn: your name printed in the program, four VIP tickets, an invitation to a dress rehearsal, a signed and framed production gift, a post-performance meet and greet with the cast and crew, and a CD featuring some of Southwest Baptist University's music students. (This perk has a fair market value of $40)
The gift of a Premier donor will receive all of the benefits of the Coloratura level, and will be personally recognized during intermission of the performance. (This perk has a fair market value of $40)
