No doubt about it, Tartuffe was a huge hit! We had a terrific opening night with our partner Legally Pink, a fantastic Saturday sponsor party, and the composer himself attended our Sunday matinee! We want to thank everyone who worked so hard, and especially want to thank our patrons who came out to support us! It was wonderful to sing to such receptive and appreciative audiences. Three standing ovations and wonderful reviews. Read all about our season closer -- and stay tuned for exciting news about our upcoming season.

 

         

 

Arts Critic Atlanta review by Pierre Ruhle:

 

 

 

 

    The cast with composer Kirke Mechem

 

 

 

 

A patrons review posted at Theaterreview.com:

 

 

   Mark Diamond as Damis

   John LaForge as Orgon

 

                                                      

                 

Heather Witt with some                Kat Uhle as Marianne                            Kirke and John

young fans!                              Nathan Munson as Valere                         

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Pam Cole shows some of her

     design sketches at the

          sponsors party

 

 

 

 

 

 

This year's "On the Lightside" at Callenwolde featured the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein, sung by some of our most popular singers. Patrons brought their own picnic suppers -- and what suppers they brought! From roast salmon to roast beef, from cakes to coleslaw, it was a feast at every table!

 

 

 

 

Flowers and decorative tableware added to the festivites and the roomed looked as good as it smelled.

 

 

 

 

And of course we had our yearly silent auction. All of our auction items found a buyer, and one lucky winner is now planning for a weeks vacation at a villa in Italy (where even the BAD food is GOOD!)

 

 

The cast included Lawson Anderson, Amber Brooke, Valerie Beck, Victoria Hawkins, Courtney Loner, Heather Witt, Gerald Yarbray, and Gus Godbee (who's rousing version of "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" had the whole audience singing along!) Michael Fauss provided musical direction and accompanied the evening, which was directed by Michael Nutter.

 

 

 

We want to thank all of our sponsors, patrons and contributors for their support of Capitol City Opera Company. With your help we are truly fulfilling our mission of bringing Opera to Everyone!

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