I’ve been preparing to sing Lucia since I was 15 years old. I’d put my headphones on, listen to Maria Callas sing the iconic Mad Scene, while I gave the performance of a lifetime infront of my childhood mirror. I’d lock myself in my room while I compared the various ornamentations Joan Sutherland, Maria Callas or Anna Moffo would sing.
Embodying Lucia has been an emotional journey and massive undertaking. But I wouldn’t have been able to do it without my team.
A wonderful coach and friend once told me,“You must believe in divine timing”.
I believe it was time.
I want to thank
@reginaoperacompany for giving me the incredible opportunity to perform my first role. And I thank Scott Wiley and Sabrina Palladino for supporting and allowing me artistic freedom to become Lucia. I’m very thankful for all the new friends/colleagues, and memories I’ve made.
Onto the next 👀
Cast
Lucia - Makīla Kirchner
Edgardo - José Heredia
Enrico - Robert Garner and Jonathan Green
Raimondo - Jongwon Choi
Arturo - Ethan Ellis and Josh Avant
Normanno - Doohyun Yoon and Lindell Carter
Alisa - Morgan Mooney and Manya Gaver
Crew
Conductor - Scott Jackson Wiley
Stage Director - Sabrina Palladino
Producer - Francine Garber-Cohen
Production Design - Sabrina Palladino, Richard Evans, Wayne Olsen
Lighting Design - Lauren Bremen
Stage Manager - Samuel Flores
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@c.michael.clark.street.photo