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16th SUMMER SEASON • OPEN YEAR ROUND
16th SUMMER SEASON • OPEN YEAR ROUND
JUNE 10:
JULY 6:
July 8: LIVE! FOR $5
Celebrated Maine author Elizabeth Peavey in an hilarious and
heartbreaking one-woman show about mourning, sorting and
saying goodbye. Awarded the 2013 Maine Literary Award for
Best Drama. $10
& GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
JACKSON GILLMAN
MY MOTHER’S CLOTHES ARE NOT MY MOTHER
JUNE 16: CHAMBER at the Church
MAX TREITLER & PAUL SULLIVAN
Cellist Max Treitler (of Blue Hill Wine Shop fame) in a unique
dialogue with friend and Grammy winner Paul Sullivan on
piano launch this year’s 9-concert series.
$25
JUNE 20: CONCERT SERIES
24th ANNUAL BUD CARTER MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP CONCERT
Wondrous performances by past and present student
scholarship winners. All proceeds benefit the Bud Carter
Music Scholarship Fund, supporting music lessons, camps, and
instruments for Island students.
Suggested Donation: $10 +/-
JUNE 25:
IF I WERE THE BOSS OF CREATION
LOCAL STORYTELLING & MUSIC WITH BOB QUINN,
DENNIS DAMON, AND BRIAN ROBBINS
Join Eagle Island’s Bob
Quinn, the operator of the Eagle Island mail boat as well as a
lobsterman and storyteller, as he reminisces and shares family
stories and poems of Bonney Quinn, along with Dennis Damon
sharing Ruth Moore and more, plus the island’s own Brian
Robbins on tall tales and guitar.
$10
JUNE 30: CHAMBER at the Church
MATT DANE & ANASTASIA ANTONACOS
In Glimpses Beyond, Matt Dane and Anastasia Antonacos
feature beautiful pieces of transcendence in celebration of
the summer solstice. Experience how J.S. Bach, Ernest Bloch,
Dmitri Shostakovich, and Jules Massanet envisioned the
afterlife-a journey for which the viola is the perfect vehicle. $22
July 1: LIVE! FOR $5
PERFORMANCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
THE SALINE FIDDLERS
Hailing from Michigan, these 29 high school talents are making
a stop in Stonington during their 2015 summer tour. Their
fusion of folk, bluegrass, mountain music, western swing,
Celtic, jazz, pop and American classics start toes tapping and
hands clapping. $5
16th ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT GALA
OHA’s 16th annual
Gala production, The
Fat Knight, is a devised
evening of arias, popular
standards from Cole
Porter and more, fun
and games in tribute
to Shakespeare’s most
beloved comic creation,
Sir John Falstaff. A
black-and-white revels
celebrating high living!
intrigue! comedy, tonight!
and the grand opening of
OHA’s new lobby. Created and directed by Linda Nelson & Julia
Whitworth in collaboration with the artists for this once in a
lifetime event, and introducing OHA’s new Producing Artistic
Director Meg Taintor. Featuring soprano Suzanne Nance, tenor
John McVeigh, and music director Peter Szep. Special guest
appearance by Judith Jerome. Seating is limited. Register for the
16th Anniversary Benefit Gala by calling the Box Office at 207.367.2788.
JULY 9-10: CONCERT SERIES
THE FAT KNIGHT
It’s not the Gala, but you can catch some of the action at the
Burnt Cove Church in these two nights of appearances by
soprano Suzanne Nance and tenor John McVeigh. A unique
evening mixing classical arias with popular standards. Music
by Lehar, Cole Porter, Monteverdi, Noel Coward, Strauss and
more.
$50
CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES DISCOUNTED SUBSCRIPTIONS
9 CONCERTS, $194 value, available as a package for only $165
CHECK OUT THE 1870 BURNT COVE CHURCH
Events in green-shaded boxes are held at the beautifully
restored, tin-lined BURNT COVE CHURCH COMMUNITY CENTER on
Airport Road behind Burnt Cove Market. PARKING IS VERY
LIMITED, and the only facilities are port-a-potties. Tickets can be
purchased in advance through Opera House Arts website and
box office, and picked up directly at the church.
PERFORMANCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
July 16-19: SPECIAL EVENT
16th SUMMER SEASON • OPEN YEAR ROUND JULY 27: CHAMBER at the Church
KNEISEL HALL CONCERT
A free concert by the students of the internationally renowned
Kneisel Hall Chamber Music School in Blue Hill. FREE
Energy, wit, music, and wisdom are the stock in trade of
Jackson Gillman, a.k.a. The Stand-Up Chameleon. Jackson
incorporates comedy, drama, music, dance, mime, and sign
language into his own intimate style of theater, and is OHA’s
2015 Guest Artist at Island Arts Camp.
$5
JULY 28: CHAMBER at the Church
CAROLYN SURRICK—BETWEEN WAR AND HERE
A very special event: Cellist Carolyn Surrick brought the gift of
music to wounded combat vets and their families at Walter Reed
military hospital. In this collections of poems and music, she offers
insight into the lives of those brave souls who have served our
country, and been forever changed by the experience.
$20
JULY 10–12, 16–19, 23–26:
BRIDGMAN I PACKER DANCE
OHA again takes drama to the streets of Stonington in this
oceanside, site specific performance of Chekhov’s dark comedy.
Explore the late-19th century lives of those on a rural Russian
estate as they form love triangles and confront the pressures of a
changing world. In Chekhov, the only thing you can count on is
life not turning out the way it’s supposed to. Limited seating.
ALL TICKETS $50
JULY 14:
CHAMBER at the Church
DAPONTE STRING
QUARTET
The internationally acclaimed
DaPonte String Quartet returns
to the Burnt Cove Church
with special guests and a
Shakespeare-inspired concert,
Midsummer Night Sextets. $25
The Washington Post calls award-winning pianist Ralitza
Patcheva a “phenomenon.” A Room with a Symphony: Fascinated
by Nature is a riveting solo evening with music by Vivaldi/Bach,
Rameau, Brahms, and Borodin/Blumenfeld. Experience how
composers transform their observations of natural phenomena
into musical masterpieces.
$22
BOB BERKY
AVNER THE ECCENTRIC RETURNS!
Avner’s classic, Exceptions to Gravity, is a reminder of the
theatrical power that can reside in a single charismatic
performer who touches the heart. The acclaimed Maine master
of the art of physical comedy, Avner weaves a spell of poetic
simplicity in a show of hilarious predicaments.
$5
TICKETS & Information: www.operahousearts.org, 207-367-2788
STORYVILLE
CENTENNIAL PROJECT
GSA combo opens!
$45, 37
Maine’s own Novel Jazz septet
opens with a tribute to Billy
Strayhorn
JULY 29: LIVE! FOR $5
PERFORMANCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
FRIDAY, JULY 31
GERI ALLEN JULY 21: CHAMBER at the Church
JULY 22: LIVE! FOR $5
DEER ISLE JAZZ
FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, Aug 1
Did you love 2013’s VOYEUR?? Did you miss what all the buzz
was about? This is your chance to catch the mind-blowing video/
dance magic of Art Bridgman and Myrna Packer as they return
to the Opera House--and the streets of our neighborhood. Have
you ever seen a full multimedia performance in a rented U-Haul
box truck?! Then watch for where TRUCK will appear: it could
be anywhere, and this is an experience you won’t want to miss. $45, 35
RALITZA PATCHEVA: A ROOM WITH A SYMPHONY
15TH ANNUAL
Opening night of the 15th annual
Deer Isle Jazz Festival features
acclaimed clarinetist, Evan
Christopher with bassist Don Vappie
in an evening of Creole Jazz and new
takes on traditional New Orleans’ classics.
TRUCK
& REMEMBERING WHAT NEVER HAPPENED
THE
SEAGULL
by Anton Chekhov
Directed by Peter Richards at AMES FARM
JULY 31-AUG 1:
PERFORMANCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Much like the classic silent-film comedians, award winning
theatrical clown and actor
Bob Berky offers a masterful
performance of comedic
gesture and movement. $5
One of today’s leading ladies
of jazz. Detroit-born pianist
and singer Geri Allen graces
the Opera House stage with
a jamming performance
inspired by jazz and Motown
greats.
$45, $37
ACCESSIBILITY
TO & IN OUR HISTORIC THEATER
We offer valet parking!
Our main entrance and bathrooms are fully
accessible. Special Reserved Seating:
call in advance to let us know your needs.
Hearing Assistance System
16th SUMMER SEASON • OPEN YEAR ROUND
16th SUMMER SEASON • OPEN YEAR ROUND
AUG 2: FREE MOVIE ON THE PIER!
AUG 11: CHAMBER at the Church
As a celebratory gift to our community, OHA, in collaboration
with Mainline A.V. International and Todd and Anna Cassidy,
brings this 1982 family Spielberg classic back to Stonington.
Experience the fish pier in a whole new way!
FREE!
Solo cellist Vasily Popov returns to the Opera House in a unique
evening of duets with electric guitarist Eric Ulreich. Both
musicians are faculty artists at the Levine School of Music in
Washington, D.C.
$20
E.T., THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL
Aug 4: EVENING OF POETRY
AUG 13-16, 20-23
VASILY POPOV: CELLO & ELECTRIC GUITAR
Aug 12: Special Film
RICHARD BLANCO
at the Burnt Cove Church
AUG 25: CHAMBER at the Church
Heidi Powell, viola, Gerard Reuter, oboe, and Richard Hsu,
violin feature highlights from Beethoven, Haydn, Telemann,
and more. $20
We are thrilled to welcome back the Anastasia Antonacos
Trio! Anastasia Antonacos, piano, Patrick Doane, violin, and
Benjamin Noyes, cello, offer an exciting program of Mozart,
Schubert, Jennifer Hidgon, and more. $25
SHAKESPEARE IN STONINGTON:
THE WOO DOWNEAST with HEIDI POWELL
THE MERRY WIVES
OF WINDSOR (STONINGTON?!)
AUG 19: LIVE! FOR $5
Directed by Jeffrey Frace
& LOCAL GUESTS
AUG 18: CHAMBER at the Church
PERFORMANCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
THE MAINE FRONTIER with SUMNER MCKANE
The Maine Frontier: Through the Lens of Isaac Walton Simpson,
combines the never-before-seen photography of Isaac Simpson
with archived and current film, archived oral histories, and
a compelling live musical score. The Maine Frontier is an
illustration of family, work, community and culture in northern
Maine (Penobscot, Aroostook, Piscataquis, and Washington
Counties) at the turn-of-the-century. $5
ANASTASIA ANTONACOS TRIO
AUG 26: LIVE! FOR $5
PERFORMANCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
TRASPEDIANTE
trasPediante performs Baleadas, a contemporary dance piece
for audiences of all ages. The show is inspired by the world
of whales, built in real time in order to craft a lively journey
throughout the collective imagination of whales. $5
AUG 29: CONCERT SERIES
JONATHAN
EDWARDS
Warm as summer sunshine, real as
the truth, intimate as a long overdue
visit between old friends…such
is a Jonathan Edwards concert.
Four decades into a stellar career of
uncompromising musical integrity, the
man simply delivers, night after night
– songs of passion, songs of insight,
songs of humor, all rendered in that
pure and powerful tenor which, like fine wine, has only grown
sweeter with age. $30, $25
THE MASK
LIVE IN
A FILM
BYYOU
JENNIFER
SIEBEL NEWSOM
Compared to girls, research shows that boys in the U.S.
The historic Presidential inaugural poet from Maine invites
are more likely to be diagnosed with a behavior disorder,
us to reconnect to the heart of human experience and all its
The Mask You prescribed
Live In follows
boys and
young men
struggle
to stay true to
stimulant
medications,
fail as
outthey
of school,
binge
beautiful diversity. Joined in the evening’s second half by
themselves while
negotiating
America’s
narrow
definition
of
masculinity.
drink, commit a violent crime, and/or take their own lives.
community readers curated by Deborah Cummins.
$15
This special film, The Mask You Live In, presented by the
Pressured by the
media, their peer
group,
thein
adults
in their
Representation
Project,
asks:and
As aeven
society,
what ways
arelives,
we our
Aug 5: LIVE! FOR $5
protagonists confront
messages
encouraging them to disconnect from their
failing
our
boys?
$8
PERFORMANCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY emotions, devalue authentic friendships, objectify and degrade women, and
resolve
conflicts through violence. These gender stereotypes interconnect with race, class, There will be much gossip, intrigue, lechery, and yes,
and circumstance, creating a maze of identity issues boys and young men must MERRIMENT on the streets of Stonington this summer.
He’s back! Norman Ng sold out last year. His show features
Taking a break from the political intrigue of Henry IV, Sir
navigate to become “real” men.
never before seen magic and laugh out loud comedic situations.
John Falstaff, the “Fat Knight,” rides into the small town
Anything is possible!
$5
Experts in neuroscience, psychology, sociology, sports, education, and media alsoof Windsor (Stonington?!), with one thing on his mind
weigh in, offering empirical evidence of the “boy crisis” and tactics to combat it. – the ladies. When two rich married women both find
themselves the objects of his not-so-honorable affections,
Aug 5-6: “Our Own”
they take the opportunity to show Falstaff and their
COMMUNITY STAGED PLAYREADING
The Mask You Live In ultimately illustrates how we, as a society, can raise a
husbands the witty, powerful combination of beauty and
is young
7 pm men.
unless noted otherwise.
healthier generationshowtime
of boys and
at the Burnt Cove Church
brains.
doors open one half hour before showtime.
$35, 25
order online and never wait in line!
THE NORMAN MAGIC EXPERIENCE
Everything You Need to Know
about Opera House Arts Shows
UNDER MILKWOOD by Dylan Thomas
Directed by Peter Richards
Everyone is invited to participate in this staged reading of the
radio drama version of the Welsh poet’s beloved 1954 play.
Listen to the dreams and innermost thoughts of the inhabitants
of the fictional Welsh fishing village Llareggub.
$8
www.operahousearts.org
SEPT 8: CHAMBER at the Church
TICKETING:
OHA has several classes of tickets available for each show
to make our programs accessible to the widest number of
people. Due to space limitations, prices included in this
calendar include only reserved premium seating and
general admission. Fixed income/sliding scale prices are
available for the majority of shows, and Island Students
Free to all live shows, always. Just ask.
MOVIES:
First run movies, shown on OHA’s state-of-the-art
digital cinema, are scheduled every weekend when there
is not a live event. Check operahousearts.org for titles
and show times.
TICKETS & Information: www.operahousearts.org, 207-367-2788
PETER ATKINSON, FRENCH HORN
To cap off this season’s Chamber at the Church Series, OHA
welcomes former OHA intern and New England Conservatory
horn phenom Peter Atkinson to our stage. The Boston-based
hornist presents a varied program of classical, romantic and
contemporary works for small chamber ensembles.
$15
SEPT 10:
CONCERT SERIES, AND DANCE
DERRICK SEMLER BAND
Local singer-guitarist Derrick Semler takes the stage with his
son Tim Semler and John Gallagher, bringing you an evening
rich in detail, quirky humor, and down-home blues.
$10
MORE EVENTS COMING IN SEPT. & OCT
CHECK WWW.OPERAHOUSEARTS.ORG
2015
SUMMER
SEASON