Songs for a September Night

SONGS FOR A SEPTEMBER NIGHT:

A Gala Evening of Songs and Arias at the CRS Barn Studio

Enjoy beautiful music in a beautiful setting, at the CRS Barn Studio's Songs for a September Night on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2011 at 7:30 pm, at the CRS Barn Studio, 2622 North Triphammer Road in Ithaca. Admission is $15 for general admission, $10 for students and seniors; children 12 admitted at no charge.

Songs for a September Night showcases the incredible vocal talent of the Ithaca area. Baritone Steven Stull, sopranos Amanda Demaris, Joanna Manring, Deborah Montgomery-Cove, bass-baritone David Neal and pianist Richard Montgomery - all seen in last season's hit production of Mozart's "The Magic Flute" - are joined by soprano and Ithaca native Rebecca Leistikow and acclaimed pianist Blaise Bryski. Mezzo-soprano Ivy Walz makes her return performance after completing her Doctorate in Voice at Cincinnati Conservatory. This gifted cast of singers performs with opera companies and orchestras throughout the US and internationally and includes faculty members from Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland.

The varied program includes well-known and less familiar arias and ensembles from the operas of Handel, Mozart, Purcell, and Rossini as well as classic musical theatre favorites, and the intimate space allows a rare "up close and personal experience" of the operatic repertoire.

The gardens overlooking Cayuga Lake are available for picnicking before the concert. Or, just arrive a few minutes early and enjoy the sunset (7:15 pm). Following the performance, a gala reception will offer audience members a chance to meet and talk with the artists.

Mozart's The Magic Flute - coming in July

Mozart's "The Magic Flute"

Thursday July 29, 2010, 7:30 pm
Friday July 30, 2010, 7:30 pm
Saturday, July 31, 2010, 7:30 pm
Sunday, August 1, 2010, 7:30 pm

Starring Joanna Manring as Pamina, Kirk Dougherty as Tamino,
David Neal as Sarastro,
Deborah Montgomery-Cove as The Queen of the Night,
Steven Stull as Papageno, Amanda DeMaris as Papagena

visit operacowpokes for more information!

AUDITIONS FOR "THE MAGIC FLUTE"

CRS Barn Studio from the north; photo: Steven Stull ©2010

The CRS Barn Studio will be holding auditions for our upcoming production of
Mozart's "The Magic Flute". Performance dates will be Thu. July 29, Fri. July 30, Sat. July 31 and Sun. Aug. 1, 2010 - all at 7:30 pm. This will be an outdoor production if weather permits. In case of rain, performances will be held in the studio. This production will be performed in English and will have a limited rehearsal period.

Auditions will be held on Tuesday, May 25 from 7 pm - 9:30 pm
at the CRS Barn Studio, 2622 N. Triphammer Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
We are on the lake side of N. Triphammer, 1.5 miles north of Rt. 13 and the malls.

An accompanist will be available or you may bring your own. Bring a song or aria of your choice and a song or aria in English. We may have you read dialogue. If you are interested in covering a specific leading role, please bring one of the character's arias.

Please contact Steve via email to schedule an audition time, walk-ins will be heard if time allows. If you are unable to attend this audition but are interested in being part of the production, please contact us for future auditions or to schedule an appointment at a later date. If you were in a previous production or we know your voice, an audition is not necessary.

Seeking: Chorus members, Supporting roles, Covers for leading roles

We are also seeking dancers, production assistants, musical assistants for the production. Please contact us with your interest.


In 1990 baritone Steve Stull and choreographer Jeanne Goddard co-founded the CRS Barn Studio. Since that time they have presented an eclectic series of music and dance performances on the CRS Growers organic vegetable farm overlooking Cayuga Lake in Ithaca, NY. For more information please visit http://www.operacowpokes.com

Pirates of Penzance

David Neal as the Police Sergeant and Steve Stull as the Pirate King
Pirates of Penzance
Gilbert and Sullivan
August 20-22, 2009 at 7:30 pm
CRS Barn Studio
2622 N. Triphammer Road
Ithaca, NY 14850


Starring: Lianne Coble as Mabel, Robin Booth as Ruth, Amanda Chmela as Edith, Eric van Hoven as Frederic, Gary Race as Major General Stanley, Steven Stull as The Pirate King, David Neal as The Sergeant of Police
Directed by: Steve Stull and Jeanne Goddard
Musical direction: Richard Montgomery and Bill Cowdery

Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 students and seniors
indoors in case of rain