2012 Opera in the Ozarks

2012 Season: June 22 - July 20

La Bohème
Giacomo Puccini

A Little Night Music
Stephen Sondheim

The Magic Flute
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Welcome to our 62nd Season!

Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration art form. We hope you enjoy your time with our incredibly
Point continues to create “Magic on the talented opera company and will support us in the future by
Mountain” with the help of our South becoming a member of our organization.
Central Region states — Arkansas,
Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Each of you, our audience members are a part of the amazing
Texas — of the National Federation of culture of fine arts that our country has in abundance, and we
Music Clubs. We have seen incredible are so pleased to have you in our audience for this incredible
growth and support in the last few season featuring La Bohème, The Magic Flute, A Little Night
years regionally and nationally as Music and our outreach opera When Toys Talk, an adaptation
we continue to inspire and train our talented young artists of Ravel’s L’Enfant et les Sortileges. Let the Bravos begin!
in this wonderful art form, Grand Opera! Every summer
we have patrons mention they cannot believe the quality
of our performances and are surprised to find we have so
many performances available. Of course the reason is we
are continuing the mission of our illustrious founder, Dr.
Henry Hobart. He recognized that a program like this was
essential for young artists to receive advanced training in our James H. Swiggart
General Director

A message from the Board Thank you for supporting Opera in the Ozarks. It is
President only with your help that this incredible program can
continue to produce beautiful performances and amazing
Time to enjoy Opera in the Ozarks young artists. Thank you too, for being here today – an
because... enthusiastic audience goes a long way to invigorating and
inspiring young singers. The support of local community
June is Bustin’ out all Over leaders, businesses and all of Northwest Arkansas is
and that song from Rodgers and very important, as are the friends who have substantially
Hammerstein’s Carousel reminds us contributed to the program from across this entire South
all of the spectacular performances we can look forward Central Region. We of the IPFAC Board believe the arts
to this season at Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration are important to our American way of life and pledge
Point! This summer’s “menu” will excite every palate our continued support for Opera in the Ozarks. If you
and it features delicious and enchanting works for all are not yet an IPFAC member, we invite you to join us.
to enjoy. From the romantic tenderness of La Bohème to And once more, thank you for being here today – please
the delightful charm of The Magic Flute and palpable come again and again.
excitement of A Little Night Music, audiences on a starry
night out on ‘Rock Candy Mountain’ will never again
be the same. And speaking of stars, not those in the sky
but those on the stage, we’re sure you’ll be seeing many
of our young stars in the future on some of the greatest Carole Langley
stages of our country and the world. President, Inspiration Point Governing Board

Opera in the Ozarks • 3

IPFAC Governing
Board Of Directors
OFFICERS Administrative Staff
Carole Langley, President James Swiggart, General Director
Sue Breuer, Vice-President Janice Swiggart, Office Manager
Duane D. Langley, Treasurer Ann Wood, Office
Jean Moffatt, Recording Secretary
Margaret Stewart, Food Service
Lavonna Whitesell, Corresponding Secretary
Ron Stewart, Food Service
Doris Whinery, Parliamentarian
Don F. Dagenais, Newsletter Editor Jean Kelemen, Food Service
Ron Kelemen, Food Service
MEMBERS Larry Wood, Buildings & Grounds

Alice Conway, Tim Danielson, Mary Dolce, Jerry Pritchett, Buildings & Grounds
Richard Drapeau, Joan Wells, Ann Lacy, Alice Linda Pritchett, Buildings & Grounds/Food Service
Martinson, John C. Schmidt, Janice Semrad,
Mary Shambarger, Gloria Thrasher, Gene Artistic Staff
Vollen, Linda Vollen, Debi Havner, Galen Thomas Cockrell, Artistic Director
Havner, Cletis Williamson, Bill Yick and Gloria
Linda Ade Brand, Stage Director
Febro Grilk (Ex Officio)
Robert Swedberg, Stage Director

COMMITTEE MEMBERS David Ward, Asst. Director/Drama Coach
Adam Boyles, Conductor
Connie Craig, Glenda George, Mia Hynes, Pam
Jones, Ouida Keck, Lorraine Long, Kevin McBeth, Michael Dauphinais, Head Vocal Coach
Audrey Reeves, Martha Rosenbaum, Judy Sorrell, Stephen Variames, Coach/Accompanist
Janice Swiggart, Elise Roenigk Irina Nedelcu, Coach/Accompanist
Eiki Isomura, Asst. Conductor/Accompanist
NATIONAL COUNCIL Spencer Musser, Scenic Designer/Technical Director
Francis Christmann, Mary Costa, Linda Di Fiore, Anna Demenkoff, Asst. Technical Director
Carroll Freeman, Ken Futterer, Elizabeth Paris, SeifAllah Cristobal, Lighting Designer/Operator
Ward Holmquist, W. Stephen Smith, Miriam Patterson-Smith, Costume Designer/Head Costumer
Robert Swedberg
Adam Espinoza, Asst. Costumer
Shannon Fisher, Asst. Costumer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Brandon Ehrenreich, Production Stage Manager
Arkansas: Franklin D. Wicks, Chairman
Carolyn Reich, Asst. Stage Manager
Kansas: Carolann Martin
Texas: Lee Meyer Eleanor Rank, Asst. Stage Manager
Missouri: Ida Ruth Locarni
Oklahoma: Kathryn Hickman Master Classes
Rebecca Sherburn, Voice (Univ. of Missouri-Kansas City)
Melanie Sonnenberg, Voice (Univ. of Houston)
Erick Wolfe, Stage Combat

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Contents

Welcome ............................................................3 Staff Bios......................................................... 37
Opera in the Ozarks Staff...............................4 Artist Bios .......................................................44
Eureka Springs Music Heritage.....................6 Scholarship Donors ...................................... 54
Inspiration Point History...............................16 Orchestra Bios ............................................... 55
NFMC SC Region State Boards .................. 22 IPFAC Life Members ..................................... 58
Building for the Future/Membership ....... 23 IPFAC Patrons ................................................ 59
Calendar of Events ....................................... 24 IPFAC Members .............................................. 61
Artistic Director............................................. 27 IPFAC Annual Fund/Building Campaign ... 63
The Magic Flute ............................................. 28 IPFAC Corp. & Foundation Contributors .... 64
A Little Night Music...................................... 30 Opera in the Ozarks Repertoire ................ 65
La Bohème ...................................................... 32 Advertisers Index .......................................... 66
L’Enfant et les Sortilèges ............................ 34
Published by Vantage Point Communications
Opera Underwriters ......................................36


Eureka Springs: The Extraordinary Escape
Music has always been at the heart of Eureka…
Over the years, Eureka Springs has won a number of 2011 created this comprehensive educational and musical
awards and accolades of distinction, including being experience. Working with the Eureka Springs school system,
honored as one of America's Chen and other visiting music faculty
Dozen Distinctive Destinations by teach young students in all phases of
the National Trust for Historic orchestral performance. Highlighting
Preservation. In 2011, Eureka Springs this year's festival, which runs from
was named the “4th Coolest Small June 18 through July 7, are the St.
Town in America” by Budget Travel Petersburg String Quartet from
magazine voters – the qualifying Russia and The Eroica Trio, featuring
attributes being its quality of life, international sensations for piano, cello
arts and restaurant scene, and and violin. Additional information and
proximity to nature. Today touted a full concert lineup is available online
as “The Extraordinary Escape,” at www.cicamusicfestival.org.
Eureka Springs remains an eclectic
getaway town in the heart of the And while The Auditorium features
Ozarks famous for its music, art and an amazing variety of musical talents,
architecture – and the home of Opera Eureka Springs’ Opera in the Ozarks has
in the Ozarks for 62 years! been staging world-class operas at its beautiful open-air theater
for more than six decades, featuring the voices of outstanding
Music has always been at the heart of Eureka Springs. From students of opera from around the globe. Opera in the Ozarks
the earliest days of the city’s beginnings — whether on singers are critically acclaimed and represent some of
stage, or on the front porches of homes — music has always the world’s finest burgeoning opera talent. Additional
been a part of Eureka’s character. During the 1920s, the information is available online at www.opera.org.
City built The Auditorium for all to enjoy. From concerts
to town hall meetings, The Auditorium became the central As family theater has become increasingly popular, Eureka
meeting spot for the city’s growing population. The very Springs is also home to two long-running family theater
first musical performance to play on the new stage was John programs: The Ozark Mountain HoeDown and the Pine
Phillip Sousa and his world-renowned concert band. Since Mountain Theater. Both shows feature an exciting mix of live
then, The Auditorium has played host to hundreds of music and comedy featuring excellent professional musicians
entertainers: Judy Collins, The Smothers Brothers, Willie and actors. The Ozark Mountain HoeDown is home to the
Nelson, Taj Mahal, Little Feat, The Blind Boys of Alabama, George Brothers, who just recently were inducted into the
Leon Russell, Bill Cosby, B.B. King, Richie Havens, Merle Texas County Music Hall of Fame and have three single
Haggard, Allison Kraus and Lyle Lovett, to name a few. releases on Billboard magazine’s Country Music Top 40. The
Beloved blues singer and entertainer Ray Charles even Pine Mountain Theater, now in its 38th year, has become
played his last live performance at The Auditorium. a Eureka tradition with Mike and Dale Bishop headlining
the delightful music show that features a blend of gospel,
The Auditorium is also home to the city’s CICA Summer country and good old fashion rock-n-roll.
Music Festival, a new and exciting performance series Eureka Springs has become a mecca for music festivals. From
led by Thomas Chun-yu Chen, from Taiwan, who in the aforementioned CICA Summer Music Festival to the 65th
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Annual Folk Festival, Eureka Springs embraces music
in a big way. The Folk Festival is noted as the longest
continuous running folk music festival in the United
States. Complete with a Queen’s Contest and Parade, the
Folk Festival kicks off on October 31 and runs through
November 3. With acts both at The Auditorium and free
performances at Basin Park, the Folk Festival draws
audiences from over 15 states. This year Ronny Cox, Trout
Fishing in America and Shore & Cockrum (along with
many others) will be in live performance.

The Eureka Springs Blues Weekend is another widely
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America. Ruthie Foster, Kenny Neal, Tommy Castro and
the Cate Brothers are some of the well-known acts that
grace both The Auditorium and Basin Hotel Ballroom
stages. The Blues Weekend begins on May 31 and runs
through June 3 with a spectacular blues jam at the Turpentine
Wildlife Refuge located just south of Eureka Springs.

Rounding out the music festivals are the Eureka Jazz
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Festival, which occurs annually in August. Both festivals
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Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony History

Inspiration Point, poetically described as “a mountainous place not too many miles from Heaven,” is
located northwest of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, on U. S. Highway 62 and overlooks the White River
valley some 600 feet below. Creating one of the most idyllic scenes in the entire Ozark Mountains,
the lowlands merge in the background into the range of the incomparably beautiful Ozarks.

The Beginning roof did not leak like a sieve. There were not more than a
dozen chairs on the place, including the castle. The dining
In 1928, a German-born architectural engineer, Charles hall, which had been made over with the lumber from a
Mowers, purchased the land overlooking the valley and torn down Gospel Tabernacle, had improvised tables and
commenced construction of a castle patterned after those benches without backs.
of the Rhine River valley. In 1932, the unfinished castle
and the grounds were purchased by Rev. Charles Reign The first Fine Arts Colony session was held in 1950 for
Scoville, a Christian missionary and evangelist, who four weeks. It was patterned after most any other camp
completed the castle and gave it its name, Inspiration across the country, with a little of everything in vocal and
Point. When he died in 1938, instrumental music and dramatic
his wife gave the entire art. It was started on just about six
Inspiration Point estate to weeks notice with a resulting small
Phillips University, a Christian handful of students. Except for a
university in Enid, Oklahoma. number of special students coming
For a decade the property out from Eureka Springs, there were
was a white elephant on the about as many staff members as
University’s hands, and in there were students. However, Dr.
1948, the University called Rev. and Mrs. Hobart wanted something
George Rossman to manage different and distinctive and decided
the property. However, to make Inspiration Point Fine Arts
despite the heroic efforts, Colony into an opera or music drama
Rev. Rossman found himself summer workshop, conducted under
confronted with an impossible the highest professional standards
situation. In 1950, Rev. and carefully planned for the young
Rossman contacted Dr. Henry voices of talented college, high
Hobart in Enid with regard school, and outstanding junior high
to starting a summer music school students. All opera roles
camp at Inspiration Point. Dr. would be performed entirely by the
Hobart had been Dean of Fine Arts at Phillips University students; no lead singers would be brought in to sing the
for a number of years and had founded and conducted a principal roles. The theme of Inspiration Point Fine Arts
summer opera program in Enid which existed throughout Colony would be “The students are the stars.”
the 1930’s and until the beginning of World War II. Dr.
For the first two years or so, a major portion of the funds
Hobart welcomed the opportunity presented by Rev. needed for operating expenses and capital expenditures
Rossman, and with the pledged support of Gertrude were provided by Dr. and Mrs. Hobart personally or by
Stockard, Director of Music at Eureka Springs High loans obtained from Phillips University. Some construction
School, Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony came into materials were donated by Eureka Springs businesses and
being in the summer of 1950. Dr. Hobart frequented government war surplus warehouses
throughout the Midwest in search of available items such as
In 1950, twelve years after it had been given to Phillips beds, mattresses, kitchen utensils, tables, office equipment
University by Mrs. Scoville, Inspiration Point was a and tools. Practice pianos and furniture were obtained
destitute shambles; weeds were waist high everywhere as gifts from churches, schools, and individuals. But the
and there was not even a lawn mower to cut them down. financial needs were greater than the Hobarts and a handful
The castle was the only building on the property whose of loyal supporters could continue to meet.


The Federation of Music Clubs
Joins the Team
For a number of years Dr. Hobart had been state opera
chairman for the Oklahoma State Federation of Music
Clubs. He suggested to Leta Mae Smith of Lawton, the
Federation president, that the state federation sponsor
the youth opera workshop. Miss Smith was quick to
agree and the idea was officially adopted and put into
effect in 1951. Miss Smith invited the state federations of
Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri to become cosponsors
of the project. Arkansas came in officially in 1951 but not
actively until 1952. Kansas became active in 1953 and
Missouri joined in 1954. The Illinois State Federation
became a cosponsor in 1974, the Texas State Federation
joined 1989, and Iowa State Federation in 1993.

In 1954, Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony was
incorporated under the laws of Oklahoma as a non-profit
educational corporation with the right to accept gifts,
legacies, and devices with appropriate credit allowed
on Federal Income Tax returns. In 1959 it was also Low Res Photo
incorporated as a non-profit educational corporation in 82 dpi
Arkansas. In 1959 Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony
obtained from Phillips University a 99 year lease on all
of the Inspiration Point property on the south side of
Highway 62, which splits the property, and on about 80
acres on the north side of the highway. Several years
later, in the early 1970’s, Dr. Vernon Baker purchased
the Inspiration Point property from Phillips University,
subjected to the 99-year lease. Dr. Baker donated all of the
land south of the highway, about 66 acres together with
the buildings thereon, to the Fine Arts Colony. In return,
the Fine Arts Colony gave up its lease on all the property
north of the highway.

Prior to Dr. Baker’s taking possession of his property, the
Fine Arts Colony used a large ramshackle dining hall and
kitchen located behind the castle with mealtimes being
announced by the ringing of a large iron bell on a post Low Res Photo
near the back of the castle. The dining hall also served as
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a rehearsal hall. Dr. and Mrs. Hobart moved from Enid
to Inspiration Point in 1964 and resided in the castle until
Dr. Hobart’s death in early 1966. Later that year Mrs.
Hobart moved into a house trailer parked next to the
castle and lived there alone until 1973 when she moved
into Eureka Springs. During most of those years she was
the only person living on the Inspiration Point grounds
during the fall and winter months.

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Growth universities. Use of the auditorium had its drawbacks
in that there were problems in constructing and moving
The initial building construction and improvement scenery sets, and the building was not air-conditioned
program was directed toward making the original and was very hot on summer evenings.
buildings on the property suitable for use. A barn-like
structure which accommodated 20 bunks was remodeled While the opera and orchestra concerts were presented
and enlarged to provide 60 or 70 beds for the girl’s primarily in nearby communities when they were taken
quarters. Indoor toilets and hot on the road in the early years,
water facilities were installed. several long travels were made
A sleeping porch about 150 feet in the 1950s, including opera
long was constructed around a performances in Wichita, Kansas
weather-beaten and leaky small City, Memphis, Chicago and at
apartment structure to provide a National Federation of Music
about 50 beds for boys. Three cabins Clubs” national convention in
were modernized for use by the San Diego, California.
faculty. During the next decade,
new facilities constructed included
a cement block memorial cabin in The Best
memory of Constance Eberhart and
music library (later converted to Dr. Hobart’s philosophy,
a residence for the caretaker) and a with regard to the faculty for
fireproof costume center with an open Inspiration Point, was to try to
air dance deck, an orchestra rehearsal get only the best. As a result,
pavilion, six faculty cabins, two studio a number of eminent artists at
cabins and fifteen practice cabins. the top of their professions have
been associated with Inspiration
Completed in 1966, a fireproof Point. The most outstanding of
dormitory was built for the girls, these was Dr. Isaac Van Grove.
and the “barn” was turned over to His accomplishments as an
the boys. In 1972, a prefabricated opera composer, conductor of
metal building was erected to house leading opera companies, vocal
the dining hall, kitchen, offices, coach and accompanist for
library and two large practice or several world famous singers
meeting rooms. qualified him as an opera
director of the highest order.
An enclosed stage pavilion with stage lighting was At eighteen he was a nationally known concert pianist.
not built at Inspiration Point until the late 1960s. Prior He served as accompanist and vocal coach for famous
to its completion, night opera performances on the artists such as Enrico Caruso, Lawrence Melchior, Mary
IPFAC campus were not possible. Most of the opera Garden and Grace Moore. He composed several operas
performances up to that time were given at the city specifically for use with the young singers at Inspiration
auditorium in downtown Eureka Springs with some Point and IPFAC was given the publishing rights to these
operas being staged in nearby communities and operas. He was conductor of opera companies in Chicago,

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St. Louis, Cleveland and elsewhere. Dr. Van Grove was of IPFAC students. The objective of Inspiration Point in
the Artistic Director at Inspiration Point for 25 years, up recent years has been to become a career preparation
to his death in 1979 at the age of 86. Those students who center, and the student ages have risen to include
received training under his direction were particularly students from college age up to 33. Commensurate with
fortunate. the change in the average ages of the students, the nature
of the operas learned
For twenty years, up to her death in 1976, Joan Woodruff, and performed has
wife of Dr. Van Grove and an internationally known gradually changed. In
choreographer and ballet instructor, taught advanced ballet, earlier years the operas
stage action and stylized dance forms at Inspiration Point. generally were light
and relatively easy to
learn. All were in the
More Growth English language. In
recent years the trend
For a number of years, up through 1985, orchestra has been to include two
training was an important facet of IPFAC. In addition or more major operas in
to accompanying many of the operas, the orchestra the season’s repertoire,
presented concerts featuring symphony music under the with at least one in
direction of the Orchestra Conductor. Orchestra students its original language.
received instruction in their respective instruments from Thus, the challenge to
professional teachers who also played in the orchestra. learn and perform has
The opera students gained invaluable training and been in keeping with
experience in performing with a full orchestra, a feature not the students' increasing
provided at most music centers throughout the country. abilities to meet those
challenges. The length
From 1986 through 1989, an orchestra was not
of the summer session
included in the Inspiration Point program due to
has been increased
limitations on available housing and other facilities. through the years from
The arrangements for the 1990 season provided for the five weeks to six, to seven, and in 1992, to its present
reinstatement of a small professional level orchestra to eight weeks.
accompany the opera performances.
Some badly needed improvements to the present facilities
As the level of opera training provided in the school were commenced in 1989 when modifications and
has risen during the ensuing years, so has the age level

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additions were made to the stage pavilion and the girl’s
dormitory. In 1990 a new dormitory, Menees Nelson Hall,
was completed to replace the barn-like structure for the
boy’s dormitory. Later, the girls were moved to the new
dormitory and the men took over the older dorm. Other
important improvements have included the addition of
public restrooms and substantial additions to the stage
lighting facilities in the pavilion.

In 1996, audience seating at the opera performances in the
pavilion was put on a reserved seat basis with all seats
being reserved. Each year, a one week Elderhostel class in
opera, available through the University of Arkansas, is held
at Inspiration Point. In July of each year the Central Region
of the National Federation of Music Clubs has been holding
its annual four day Festival Days in Eureka Springs and
at Inspiration Point. Each of these activities adds greatly
enriching experience to the IPFAC summer session.

The effectiveness of training received at Inspiration Point
has been demonstrated many times over by the successes
achieved by alumni in their opera careers. Several are
internationally famous. At least eight are, or have been,
with the New York Metropolitan Opera Company. Many
others are with famous opera companies in Chicago, New
York City, San Francisco, Houston, Switzerland, Germany,
and elsewhere.

Governance
Guiding and overseeing the development and activities
of Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony is the responsibility
and function of its board of directors. At the time
Inspiration Point was incorporated, the board was created
to include ten members from each of the sponsoring
states - Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma,
plus several members chosen at large. In 1982, the
board was reorganized into the present form consisting
of a Governing Board and Associate State Boards. The
Governing Board consists of nineteen regular members
- two from each of the sponsoring states with additional
members-at-large. Several ex-officio and honorary
members are available for advice and counsel.

The Governing Board is responsible for the overall
planning, development, and activities of IPFAC. The
members of the Associate Boards are involved in the
handling of matters affecting their respective individual
states, such as recruiting and publicity, and in providing
advice and counsel to the Governing Board. A Board of
Trustees administers the IPFAC Endowment Fund and has
responsibility for matters involving land and buildings.


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Bill Yick, President Chris Vitt, President Linda Vollen, President Cletis Williamson, President
Judge Clifton Bond Anita Blackmon Dr. Kenneth Burkhard Dorene Allen
Joan Chronister Starla Blair Maxine Burkhard Kathryn Beam
Mary Ella Clark Terry Blair Bob Campbell Dortha Bennett
Mary Dolce Arsene Burton Gay Dill Ronald Bennett
John Drum Marilyn Caldwell Dr. Rodney Dill Sue M. Breuer
Helen Dunn Barb Carlisle Anne Haflich Lora Lynn Christensen
Shirley Foust Alice Conway Beth Harrison Francis Christmann
Ernest Grilk Connie Craig Barbara Jabben Tim Danielson
Gloria Grilk Doris Jean Cranfill Dr. Carolann Martin Richard Drapeau
Rose Widner Gude Adena Holsinger Betty Meyer Betty Hall
Helen Hammond Dr. Mia Hynes Bev Olson Carla Johnson
Teresita Horner Beth Ingram Bruce Sorrell Peggy Jones
Hattie Janek Bonnie Jones Judy Sorrell Lynn McNew
Pam Jones Lorraine Kesling Lee Meyer
Ruth Jordan Donna Kinslow OKLAHOMA Jean Moffatt
Dr. George Keck Doug Kinslow Lavonna Whitesell, President Carolyn Poe
Dr. Ouida Keck Carole Langley Larry Baldwin Maria Putter
Dr. Alice Martinson Duane Langley Rose Marie Boggus Barbara Shinn
Virginia Queen Ida Ruth Locarni Genevieve Hickman Don Shinn
Audrey Reeves Christina Long Kathryn Hickman Gloria Thrasher
Byron Reeves Lorraine Long Johnnie Hudson
Cathleen Robinson Elaine Minden Natlynn Hayes
Martha Rosenbaum Helen Reed Ann Lacy
Mary Schambarger Betty Jane Ruckman Will Paine
Franklin D. Wicks Sandra Schmitz Janice Semrad
Marianne Szydlowski Doris Whinery
Joan Wells Leon Whitesell
Ellen Jayne Wheeler

Serving the people of Carroll County for over 25 years.


Building for the Future

Opportunities for Giving Securities
Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony is a not-for-profit 501(c) IPFAC welcomes gifts of securities. Consult your
(3) corporation, supported by memberships, gifts from tax advisor about the tax advantages of donating
friends and student tuition. appreciated securities.

Endowment Fund Memorial Fund

An Endowment Fund has been set up by the Board of You can take part in helping Inspiration Point by creating a
Directors. Each $1000 life membership goes into the memorial for a member of your family or a friend - living
Endowment Fund. You can play a role in increasing this or deceased - or you can donate to memorials that have
fund – it is one of the best investments you can possibly been set up in honor of the following individuals who have
make to provide career opportunities for talented been a big part of Inspiration Point over the last 60 years:
musicians. Your investment also gives the satisfaction Dr. Henry Hobart, Dr. Isaac Van Grove, Joan Van Grove,
that you helped perpetuate opera and the fine arts in Aunt Lena Johnson, Mrs. Henry Hobart, JoAnn Carlson,
mid-America. Rowland Davis, Melvin Placke, Dr. Bill Bonner, Louise
Bonner, Pat Patchell, and Frank Meyer. Other opportunities
Bequests-Trusts for giving are through wills, life insurance, and assignment
of stocks and bonds. Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony
IPFAC welcomes bequests from charitable trusts or estates. cannot exist without its many generous and caring friends.
Instruments may be made to insure your gifts in perpetuity
or may be named to any of the needs of IPFAC. Bequests For more information, please write or call:
and trusts should be made to Inspiration Point Fine Arts
Colony, Inc. Each tax-deductible contribution, regardless Jim Swiggart, General Director, IPFAC,
of its size, helps insure an excellent experience and fine P.O. Box 127 Eureka Springs, Arkansas 72632
training for America’s young and aspiring opera singers, 479-253-8595
musicians, directors, designers, and technicians.

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Calendar of Events

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
JUNE 22 JUNE 23

Curtain 7:30pm, IPFAC Theatre unless otherwise noted
All seats reserved. (479) 253-8595 or visit opera.org.
A Little
The Magic Flute Night Music

JUNE 24 JUNE 25 JUNE 26 JUNE 27 JUNE 28 JUNE 29 JUNE 30

Family Day
A Little
When Toys Talk La Boheme The Magic Flute Night Music La Boheme The Magic Flute

JULY 1 JULY 2 JULY 3 JULY 4 JULY 5 JULY 6 JULY 7

A Little A Little A Little
Night Music La Boheme The Magic Flute Night Music The Magic Flute Night Music
Chamber Music
Free at the
Holiday Island
Community A Little A Little
La Boheme Church The Magic Flute Night Music La Boheme Night Music La Boheme


Famous A Little
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Performance at 4:00pm at the Arend Arts Center at 1901 SE J Street in Bentonville, Arkansas.
1/2 price for residents of Carroll, Benton, Washington, and Madison Counties

Arend Arts Center Mark Your Calendar:
Performances
1901 S.E. J Street, Bentonville OPENING NIGHT GALA – June 22 6:30 p.m.
Welcome to all, refreshments served
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC before the show
July 1 at 4 p.m.
ART IN OPERA – June 22 thru July 20
LA BOHEME Featuring outstanding local artists
July 8 at 4 p.m.
FAMILY DAY – June 24 2:30 p.m. tour/3:30 p.m. curtain
THE MAGIC FLUTE Special for parents and children featuring “When Toys Talk”
July 15 at 4 p.m.
ARKANSAS OPERA WEEKEND – July 14-15
OUTREACH OPERA Governor’s Proclamation
Traveling Performances throughout
Northwest Arkansas, featuring FEDERATION DAYS – July 18-21
"When Toys Talk"


Ernest & Gloria Grilk and the Lawton Schubert Music Club
Salute the Music Camps

Vocal Music Camp
July 22 – July 29

Piano & String Camp
July 29 – August 5

Camp Director
Kathryn Hickman

Faculty
Larry Baldwin Dr. Starla Hibler
Kathryn Hickman Judy Rownak
Dr. Jim Waddelow Kristen Mills
Valerie Hopkins Ellen Foncannon Stephenson
Diana Brown Laura Talbott
Dr. Kevin Costley Curtis Hansen

Student Recitals Faculty Showcase Concert String Concert
July 26 – 7pm July 29 – 8pm August 4 – 8pm

Children of Eden Concerto Competition
Piano Monster Concert
August 5 – 11am
July 28 – 8pm July 30 – 8pm
Student Recitals
Final Choral Concert
August 1, 2, 3 – 8pm
July 29 – 12pm

The South Central Region of the National Federation of Music Clubs proudly sponsors these camps to give talented Junior and Senior
high music students the opportunity to receive advanced instruction and performances opportunities that will create a solid music
foundation for their future musical goals. We welcome your support for these camps. Check our website www.opera.org or contact
Kathryn Hickman at 580-357-3775 513 NW Arlington, Lawton, OK 73507-6826.

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Artistic Director Thomas Cockrell

“The 62nd season of Opera in the Ozarks builds on last year’s spectacular

foundation. From nearly 300 singers who auditioned this year I have assembled

a company of 42 talented young artists. They have come to apprentice with an

inspired faculty and staff which are devoted to taking them to new heights as

performers. Add to this an orchestra of accomplished young professionals and

students from our nation’s finest institutions and you have a recipe for operatic

magic at Inspiration Point.”

Conductor Thomas Cockrell was appointed artistic director A dedicated and gifted educator, Cockrell is in demand
of Opera in the Ozarks in October 2010. No stranger to as a teacher of emerging conductors, frequently leading
Inspiration Point, Cockrell served as the music director at master classes in Europe, Asia and Central America,
Inspiration Point for the 2003, 2004 and 2005 seasons. as well as in the US. He served as music director of
Denver Young Artists Orchestra and on the faculty of the
Cockrell’s opera credits include Il Barbiere di Siviglia, The Interlochen Arts Camp. In May 2010 he conducted Mexico
Ballad of Baby Doe, Die Zauberflöte, Pagliacci and Gianni City’s Orquesta Juvenil Carlos Chávez of El Sistema
Schicchi for Opera Theatre of the Rockies; La Bohème and Nacional de Fomento Musical, Mexico’s national system
Don Giovanni for Dayton Opera; La Cenerentola, Albert of youth ensembles. Since 2000 Cockrell has served as
Herring, Il Tabarro, Lucia di Lammermoor and Il Barbiere director of orchestral activities at the University of Arizona
di Siviglia for the Opera Colorado Artist Center; and School of Music in Tucson, where he is professor of music
Les Contes d’Hoffmann for Washington, DC’s Summer and holds the Nelson Riddle Endowed Chair. As music
Opera Theatre. For the Spoleto Festivals in Italy and director of the University of Arizona Opera Theater he has
South Carolina he conducted symphonic, chamber and conducted recent productions of The Rape of Lucretia, The
contemporary music concerts while serving as assistant to Consul, The Crucible and Postcard from Morocco, as well as
the music director for productions of Parsifal, Elektra and works from the traditional repertoire.
Salome. Cockrell made his professional debut as a Featured
Young Artist conducting the Spoleto Festival Orchestra. Cockrell is a graduate of Yale University and the State
Following that success Gian Carlo Menotti invited him to University of New York at Stony Brook, where he
conduct his Maria Golovin at Spoleto Festival USA. received his doctorate. He is one of the last students of
the legendary Franco Ferrara with whom he studied in
Cockrell has served as a conductor of Cincinnati Opera, Rome while serving as a founding director of La Camerata
Opera Colorado, the Colorado Symphony and the Spoleto Operistica Romana. Cockrell holds a conducting diploma
Festivals. Equally committed to the symphonic repertoire, from L’Accademia Chigiana in Siena, Italy, and pursued
he has conducted the professional symphony orchestras further studies at Tanglewood and Aspen with Leonard
of Dallas, Cincinnati, Phoenix, Tucson, Louisville and Bernstein, Seiji Ozawa and David Zinman.
Boulder, as well as several orchestras in Italy, Romania,
Mexico, and South Korea.


The Magic Flute
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder
June 22, 27, 30
July 3, 6, 10, 15, 18

Music Director/Conductor – Thomas Cockrell
Stage Director – Robert Swedberg
Assistant Conductor/Chorus Preparation/Accompanist – Eiki Isomura
July 6 performance conducted by Eiki Isomura
Production Stage Manager – Brandon Ehrenreich
Set Designer – Spencer Musser
Costume Designer – Miriam Patterson-Smith
Lighting Designer – SeifAllah Cristobal
Wig Designer – Nicole Woodward

Tamino..................................................................................................................... Eamon Pereyra, Jonathan Ray
First Lady................................................................................................................... Laura MacAvoy, Jane Soong
Second Lady....................................................................................................... Elizabeth Evans, Perri Sussman
Third Lady.......................................................................................................Rachel Vickers, Nicole Woodward
Papageno............................................................................................................Donald Davis, Dominic Johnson
The Queen of the Night.................................................................................. Keely Futterer, Ashly Neumann
Monostatos...................................................................................................................Bille Bruley, Kyle Patterson
Pamina................................................................................................................................ Megan Slack, Kat Supina
First Spirit................................................................................................................Cait Frizzell, Jennifer Klauder
Second Spirit..........................................................................................................Emily Dalessio, Amanda Joos
Third Spirit.................................................................................................... Valerie Jeannin, Julianne Reynolds
Speaker.................................................................................................................................Glenn Healy, Ivo Suarez
Sarastro................................................................................................................................ Ivo Suarez, Glenn Healy
First Priest....................................................................................................................... Bille Bruley, Nathan Ward
Second Priest.................................................................................................. LaFonta Harriett, Joshua Hughes
First Armed Man........................................................................................................... Nathan Ward, Bille Bruley
Second Armed Man.........................................................................................Zachary Stiefel, Antony Harriett
Papagena....................................................................................................................Lydia Bechtel, Amy Matlock

Members of the Company Ensemble
Lydia Bechtel, Bonnie Frauenthal, Keely Futterer, Sarah Lysiak, Laura MacAvoy, Amy Matlock,
Ashly Neumann, Priscilla Salisbury, Jane Soong, Elizabeth Evans, Perri Sussman, Rachel Vickers,
Bille Bruley, Kyle Patterson, Eamon Pereyra, Jonathan Ray, Steven Wallace, Nathan Ward,
Jin Hin Yap, Michael, Brendan Boyle, Donald Davis, Brandon Grimes, LaFonta Harriett,
Joshua Hughes, Dominic Johnson, Zachary Stiefel

This Production Generously Underwritten By:
Linda and Gene Vollen


Synopsis
Originally set in Egypt, this version of The Magic Flute is transported instead to a mythical
Asia where our protagonists struggle with magical ordeals in order to unite two worlds that
are at odds with each other, and where the concept of the balance of universal forces is ably
represented by Taoist and Tantric philosophies.

Act I While Pamina is asleep Monostatos again
Prince Tamino, pursued by a demonic force, is approaches, but is sent off by the Queen, who
drawn into the domain of the Queen of Night, gives her daughter a dagger and tells her that
where he is rescued by Three Ladies, but the she can only regain her power if Sarastro is
bird-catcher Papageno takes the credit. As a killed. Monostatos is once more forcing himself
punishment for lying, the Ladies padlock his on Pamina when Sarastro enters. He knows
mouth. They give Tamino a portrait of the of the Queen's plan but reminds Pamina that
Queen's abducted daughter Pamina; falling in though she and Tamino are destined for each
love with her image, he sets out to rescue her. other, they must first prove their love, and by
The Queen promises that if he succeeds, she so doing, they will unite the Realm of Darkness
will agree to their marriage. Tamino is given a with the Kingdom of the Sun.
magic flute, Papageno some magic bells, and
together they journey to Sarastro's palace where Papageno is given a fleeting glimpse of his
Pamina is being held. ideal mate, Papagena, but is warned that he
will be denied her if he fails in his trials. When
Papageno's blundering arrival inadvertently Sarastro secretly instructs Tamino to take a
saves Pamina from being attacked by vow of silence, Pamina fears that all is lost and
Monostatos, a servant of Sarastro. Papageno contemplates suicide, but she is comforted
and Pamina leave in search of Tamino, who has by kind spirits and finds the courage to aid
arrived at a temple whose priest informs him Tamino through new trials.
that it is the Queen and not Sarastro who is evil.
The Queen, the Three Ladies and Monostatos
Papageno and Pamina are confronted by approach Sarastro’s temple bent on
Monostatos but, using the bells, they manage to overthrowing him and his brotherhood, but
escape. Pamina and Tamino finally meet, and they are overpowered by the strength of the
immediately fall in love. new bond. Triumphing over all adversity, the
lovers unite, guided by the magic flute. As a
Intermission special bonus, Papageno also finds a mate as all
celebrate the victory of light over darkness.
Act II
Tamino and Papageno are told they have
to undergo a series of trials if they are to be
accepted into the brotherhood of the temple,
the first being a period of silence.


A Little Night Music
Stephen Sondheim
Book by Hugh Wheeler
June 23, 28
July 1, 5, 7, 11, 13, 19

Music Director/Conductor – Adam Kerry Boyles
Stage Director – Linda Ade Brand
Accompanist – Irina Nedelcu

Mr. Lindquist...............................................................................................Christopher Kline, Dominic Johnson
Mrs. Nordstrom....................................................................................................... Keely Futterer, Amy Matlock
Mrs. Anderssen..........................................................................................Elizabeth Evans, Stephanie Zuluaga
Mr. Erlanson................................................................................................................... Bille Bruley, Jonathan Ray
Mrs. Segstrom........................................................................................................... Laura MacAvoy, Jane Soong
Frederika Armfeldt...................................................................................................... Lydia Bechtel, Kat Supina
Madame Armfeldt �� David Ward
Frid, her butler.................................................................................................................................... Brendan Boyle
Henrik Egerman................................................................................................. Kyle Patterson, Eamon Pereyra
Anne Egerman................................................................................................... Priscilla Salisbury, Megan Slack
Fredrik Egerman.............................................................................................. Michael Austin, Brandon Grimes
Petra..................................................................................................................Rachel Vickers, Nicole Woodward
Désirée Armfeldt..........................................................................................Nicole Woodward, Rachel Vickers
Malla, her maid................................................................................................................................... Valerie Jeannia
Bertrand, a page................................................................................................................................Joshua Hughes
Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm...............................................................................Donald Davis, Darren Drone
Countess Charlotte Malcolm......................................................................... Elizabeth Evans, Perri Sussman
Osa.................................................................................................................................................... Julienne Reynolds

Orchestrated by Jonathan Tunick. Suggested by a Film by Ingmar Bergman. Originally Produced and Directed on Broadway by
Harold Prince. A Little Night Music is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized
performance materials are also supplied by MTI.421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019.
Phone (212) 541-4684 / Fax (212) 397-4684 / www.MTIShows.com

Don Dagenais


Synopsis
Suggested by Ingmar Bergman’s film “Smiles of a Summer Night,” this musical was one of
Sondheim’s most successful productions. It had its Broadway premier in 1973, receiving the
New York Drama Critics Award and four Tony Awards. In the original presentation, Hermione
Gingold played Madame Armfeldt and Glynis Johns was Desirée.

Act I wife," he sings to her. He then tells her of Anne’s
Before the play proper, the five Liebeslieder indestructible virginity, and Desirée invites him
Singers sing “Night Waltz,” a serenade that hints into her bedroom. They are surprised by a visitor,
at all the possibilities and deceptions ahead. As the actress’s current amour, Count Carl-Magnus
the quintet waltzes among the play’s protagonists Malcolm, who is perturbed by the apparent
in a kaleidoscope of changing combinations, coupling and sings that he practices fidelity, both
old partnerships are broken and resumed. The to Desirée and his wife, Charlotte. Desirée invites
aged Madame Armfeldt, who knows about these Fredrik and Anne for a weekend in the country to
things, explains to her granddaughter, Fredrika, try to fan the old flame with Fredrik. Carl-Magnus
the three smiles of a summer night: the first and Charlotte show up also. The act comes to a
smile is for the young, like Fredrika, who knows close as the couples try to decide just who is a
nothing; the second for fools, like Fredrika’s couple.
mother, Desirée, who knows too little; and the
third for the old, like her, who know too much. Act II
The setting is Sweden at the turn of the last At the house party, Charlotte tells Anne she will
century and upon the house of Fredrick, a make love to Fredrik and hereby tempt Carl-
permanent Nordic frost of sexual frustration Magnus to return to her. Young Henrik confides
seems to have settled. After 11 months of non- to Fredrika that he is in love with Anne, who is
consummated marriage to his teenaged bride, his step-mother. The Liebeslieder singers sing of
Fredrik is impatient. Downstairs, the child of perpetual anticipation. Only Petra is enjoying her
his first marriage, Henrik, is making fumbling weekend away, involving herself with the butler,
advances to Petra, the maid, and being rejected, as Frid. A grim weariness descends as the principal
always with the promise of “later,” while upstairs, players wonder why they are behaving like fools
Fredrik’s young wife, Anne, promises “soon.” as they turn to their true loves. The summer night
Far away, in a swirl of activity, Desirée Armfeldt has smiled on each of them, including Madame
is leading a glamorous life as an actress on the Armfeldt, who dies as we once again hear the
road. In that evening’s performance, she plays music of the “Night Waltz.”
a woman who can and does have any man she
wants. Anne swears that Desirée is directing
her performance at Fredrik. Although his affair
with Desirée ended years ago, the memories
still haunt him and he leaves Anne at home and
goes to Desirée’s lodgings. "You must meet my


La Bohème
Giacomo Puccini
Libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica
June 26, 29
July 2, 8, 12, 14, 20

Music Director/Conductor – Thomas Cockrell
Stage Director – Robert Swedberg
Accompanist – Stephen Variames
Assistant Conductor – Eiki Isomura
Chorus Preparation – Adam Kerry Boyles

Marcello.....................................................................................................................Michael Austin, Darren Drone
Rodolfo........................................................................................................................ Jin Hin Yap, Steven Wallace
Colline....................................................................................................................................Glenn Healy, Ivo Suarez
Schaunard.....................................................................................................Brandon Grimes, Christopher Kline
Benoit................................................................................................................................... Ivo Suarez, Glenn Healy
Mimì.......................................................................................................................Bonnie Frauenthal, Sarah Lysiak
Alcindoro............................................................................................................................. Ivo Suarez, Glenn Healy
Musetta...........................................................................................................Ashly Neumann, Priscilla Salisbury
Parpignol.................................................................................................................. Kyle Patterson, Nathan Ward
Waiter, Sergeant....................................................................................................................................Michael Bade
Waiter, Customs Officer �� Zachary Stiefel

Members of the Company Ensemble
Lydia Bechtel, Emily Dalessio, Cait Frizzell, Keely Futterer, Amanda Joos, Jennifer Klauder, Laura MacAvoy,
Amy Matlock, Megan Slack, Jane Soong, Kat Supina, Elizabeth Evans, Valerie Jeannin, Julianne Reynolds,
Perri Sussman, Stephanie Zuluaga, Bille Bruley, Eamon Pereyra, Jonathan Ray, Steven Wallace, Jin Hin Yap,
Michael Austin, Michael Bade, Brendan Boyle, Darren Drone, LaFonta Harriett, Joshua Hughes, Dominic
Johnson, Christopher Kline, Zachary Stiefel

Michele and Doug Barnes & Sharon and Mark Hobart to honor Jeanice and David Hobart


Synopsis

Act I they quarrel because of his jealousy. She hides
It is Christmas Eve in a cold garret occupied by when she learns that Rodolfo is at the tavern as
four Bohemians in the Latin Quarter of Paris, well, and overhears Rodolfo tell Marcello that he
1890s. A group of young artists (Marcello, the plans to leave her but is torn up with grief because
painter, Rodolfo the poet, Colline the Philospher, she is dying from tuberculosis. Rodolfo discovers
and Schaunard the musician) are living together Mimí as she coughs uncontrollably. While Musetta
in poverty, but Schaunard has had a lucky day, and Marcello quarrel, Rodolfo and Mimí now talk of
and brings home food and money. After tricking parting, but plan to stay together at least until Spring.
the landlord Benoit out of collecting the rent,
they decide to go out and celebrate, but Rodolfo Act IV
lingers to finish an article he is writing. Their More time passes. Back in the garret, Rodolfo
neighbor, the seamstress Mimí, seeking a light for is longing for Mimí, from whom he has heard
her candle, introduces herself to Rodolfo. As his nothing, and Marcello for Musetta who, having
friends call up to him from the street below, he is left him, is having a fling with a wealthy patron.
drawn to Mimí’s beauty in the moonlight. They Colline and Schaunard return, and after a bit of
confess their love for each other before leaving to horseplay, Musetta enters bringing with her the
join the holiday festivities. dying Mimí. As Rodolfo tries to warm her cold
hands, Musetta gives her earrings to Marcello,
Act II asking him to sell them in order to buy medicine
In the square outside the café Momus, a happy for the dying girl. Colline takes his overcoat,
Christmas Eve crowd buys gifts and treats. bids it farewell, then takes it out to pawn to buy
Rodolfo presents Mimí to his friends, while provisions. Musetta runs off to get a muff to warm
the singer Musetta abandons her elderly rich Mimí’s hands. Left alone, the two former lovers
lover Alcindoro in order to join Marcello, with recall happy memories of their time together.
whom she has already had a rocky relationship. Musetta and the others return and are full of
Alcindoro is left to settle the bill for all of them. anxiety over Mimí's condition. When Rodolfo
leaves her bed, believing her to be resting, the
Intermission others become aware that she has died. When
he reads in their faces what has happened, he
Act III falls upon her lifeless form sobbing and crying
Time has passed. On a cold winter morning out her name.
outside a tavern by the city gates Mimí searches
for Marcello, having heard that he and Musetta
might be there. Mimí has lived with Rodolfo, but


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