MEDEA
Things are off to an exciting start with Medea.
In addition to featuring many of our new and returning graduate students, this production has provided an opportunity to cast a number of our undergraduate singers in prominent roles. Following some quick auditions last week, we have a wonderful and enthusiastic cast in place.
To get things started musically, Eileen Downey (UT Staff Coach/Accompanist) and I played through Act One in its entirety with two pianos. This was a great way to let people hear how the vocal parts and orchestra fit together, and also gave us all a chance to hear how the act flows from beginning to end.
This evening, we had a wonderful presentation by John Sipes, Stage Director, and the design team. The set and costumes look magnificent! Following John's introduction and explanation of the myth, the cast did a table read of the libretto, which (after working through the work musically yesterday) provided a wonderful opportunity to begin viewing the musical intentions with greater clarity.
John Sipes, Stage Director, with the cast of Medea
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