We'll happily talk for days on the reasons why you might
be interested in experiencing a Southland Opera performance.
But our words could not better the heartfelt sentiments of
those impartial judges who have been there and seen for themselves;
people of all origins who sat eagerly in the hushed audience,
watched the curtain rise with the music and felt a happiness
warm them as the excitement began.
The few select testimonials that follow are from some very
special Southland patrons. The sources vary in age as much
as they do in theatre arts experience. You might observe from
these writings that opera can be wonderfully beneficial and
enjoyable for people of all ages and backgrounds. We agree
with that and dare to add--especially when it's Southland
Opera!
"Thank you so much for coming to our
school and including us in your performance schedule. Children
need exposure to the performing arts and the production
Stories Come Alive served as a wonderful introduction."
--Sharon Richter-Rosas, Aldama School
"I liked your songs because they made me
realize that I like opera."
--Marlon, 4th grade
"Noriel and Parkin also incorporated such
elements as the importance of doing homework, geography,
foreign language and the love of reading as well as what
goes into putting on a show."
--Peggy Blizzard, Irvine
World News
"From the moment the presentation started,
we knew that we had hit a home run! The students as well
as the staff members were all captivated by the performers
and the message that they were delivering."
--Eader Elementary PTA
"I learned that you should never smoke."
--Kevin, 5th grade
"I must write you a note to tell you
what a smashing success your program last night was! And
such a lovely program--one of the most interesting and beautiful
we've had in ages."
--Janet Loranger, V.P. Programs, Opera 100
"(Amahl and the Night Visitors
is,) Uniformly well-acted and skillfully sung, the production
is sentimental without being kitschy, reverent without being
preachy, innocent without being naive."
--Peter LeFevere, Orange
County Register (read the full
review)
"I had the time of my life. Please
come again, it was great!"
--Joshua, 4th Grade Student
"Out of 54 performers on the Center's
roster, Southland Opera was the second highest booked performer
in their first season with us and have earned rave reviews
from the participating schools. We look forward to another
banner year with Southland Opera."
--Barbara Halford, Coordinator of From The Center
Programs,
Orange
County Performing Arts Center, Costa Mesa, CA
"A sincere thanks for a wonderful morning...
The children loved it and their auditorium manners proved
it. You have a wonderful array of music and you seem as
if your heart is in every piece. "
--Michael J.Jeffers, Harrison K-8 LEARN School
"Watching the faces of the children
as they sat hushed and attentive, was a reward in itself.
And the anti-smoking message in The Night Harry Stopped
Smoking was not lost on the audience in any way, as
proven by the poignant question and answer session that
followed."
--Mark Alderton, B&F Interactive
"I loved your opera and I loved your
voices. The best part of the story is The Beauty and
The Beast."
--Yahaira, 4th Grade Student
"Your mix of operatic and famous musicals'
treatments of several stories already well known by school
children, plus your outstanding costumes, created a program
that really held the interest of all. NO ONE left your presentation
saying, 'boring.'"
--Peter C. Jensen, Aldama Elementary School
"That was an interesting show. That
was the best show I ever saw. I wish I could be one."
--Karen, 2nd Grade Student
"My class of kindergartners and I,
along with my assistant and our student helper, enjoyed
this performance immensely. This was the first such experience
for all my students who would otherwise not have been able
to savior opera music. We had a discussion after the performance
and everyone said that they loved the show. Thank you from
the bottom of our hearts and keep up the good work."
--Greg Mamian, Fair Elementary School
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