Play "Reflection" by Mulan for full effect.
Lovelies. I have finally found some time for you.
In a nutshell, singing has been nonstop since January and I have finally found a break (kind of) to spend some quality time with you and talk about my recent experience singing in Puccini's Madama Butterfly with Opera Lyra Ottawa.
http://operalyra.ca/
For the short time the choir is on stage for this popular opera, being a geisha is a character I haven't quite experienced but enjoyed immensely. If it wasn't enough that the beautiful costumes had me squealing like a five year old in the cereal isle of a grocery store, acting the part was a learning curve.
I kept thinking "What would Mulan do?".
Enjoy some of these photos while I scarf down a Jo Louis:
Photo credit: Sam Garcia and Gene Wu
Sometimes I like to hang in casual garb complete with theatrical makeup.
Full costume!
Full cast right before Bonzo's entrance. I'm on the right with a questionable "worried" look.
Geisha gals.
Full chorus.
Backstage shenanigans.
Never complete without a warm-up selfie.
Chopsticks, so hot right now. Chopsticks.
Needless to say, we had a lot fun with the short amount of time we had on stage. Even humming the high B flat in the humming chorus had me giggling like a mad woman. Can't say the stiff shuffling and elegance is not a trait I favour but it was an incredible experience I will surely not forget.
See you soon lovelies!
