Blurring the Borders Between Broadway and Beethoven--an interview with Transgressive Theatre Opera
2017 has been an exciting year for Chicago opera-goers. The Windy City may be known nationally as the home of the Lyric Opera, but...
'Back to the Future'--an interview with Haymarket Opera
Americaâs modern operatic marketplace has recently and informally segregated into regional âspecialtiesâ. Los Angeles Opera has become...
Star Wars: female empowerment awakens
The new Star Wars: The Last Jedi movie has apparently woken up more than just the Force. I am an active member of several ânerd-cultureâ...
'Run Run Run, As Fast As You Can': Examining 'The Hustle' of Singing
Maybe itâs the weather, maybe its current events, or maybe itâs the impending holiday season, but for some reason, Iâm feeling...
Changing Hands: Personal Changes and Money Woes
My mother used to tell me, âPeople will rise or fall to the level of the bar you set for them.â She also used to say, âYouâre responsible...
Practicing Patience
This past week, I've been struggling. I've been struggling to be patient--with myself and with my instrument. I'm currently practicing a...