P: OperaForYoungAudiences

array( '1.head' => 'OperaForYoungAudiences', '2.body' => array( '1.main' => array( '1.article' => array( '1.h1' => 'OPERA FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES', '2.h2' => array( 1 => 'WOW FACTOR: A CINDERELLA STORY', '2.em' => 'A fresh take on the Cinderella story, for the young and young at heart.', ), '3.p' => array( '1.strong' => 'NOVEMBER 28 to DECEMBER 2, 2018', 2 => 'New English Libretto by Joel Ivany', 3 => 'Musical Adaptation by Stéphane Mayer', 4 => 'Commissioned by the Canadian Opera Company', '5.em' => 'Performances take place at the Imperial Oil Opera Theatre in the Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Opera Centre, 227 Front St. E., Toronto, ON', ), '4.p' => array( 1 => 'When the hit singing show', '2.em' => 'WOW Factor', 3 => 'arrives at Cindy’s school, students jump at the chance to compete for the top prize – especially with pop sensation Lil’ Charm rumoured to be there. Shy Cindy dreams of sharing her talents with the world but friends become mean girls when she steps into the spotlight. Driven by her desire to sing, and with a bit of help from a reluctant pop star and his sidekick, can Cindy overcome her fears to find her own unique voice?', '4.em' => 'Suitable for young people ages 5 and up (or grades 1 to 6).', '5.em' => 'The opera is sung in English and is approximately 50 minutes in length, followed by a 10-minute Q&A with the cast and crew.', ), '5.p' => 'A relaxed performance for young people who might benefit from a performance with a more relaxed sensory experience is available on December 2, 2018 at 11 a.m.', '6.div' => array( '1.li' => array( '1.article' => array( '1.p' => 'Share an hour of music and storytelling with your family! Your experience will include:', '2.ul' => array( '1.li' => 'Fun and engaging pre-performance activities', '2.li' => '50 minutes of non-stop theatre magic and beautiful music', '3.li' => 'Q&A with the cast following the performance', '4.li' => 'Resources to help you and your family prepare for the opera', ), '3.p' => array( '1.strong' => 'Performances:', 2 => 'December 1 and 2, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.', '3.strong' => 'Adults:', 4 => '$40', '5.strong' => 'Children:', 6 => 'ages 5 to 12 are FREE', '7.em' => '(limit of two with accompanying adult)', '8.strong' => 'Additional children:', 9 => '$10/child', ), '4.p' => array( '1.strong' => 'Relaxed Performance', 2 => '– December 2, 2018 at 11 a.m.', ), '5.p' => array( 1 => 'A relaxed performance is specifically designed to welcome individuals who may benefit from a less restricted audience environment and relaxed sensory experience.', '2.em' => 'People of all abilities are welcome.', ), '6.p' => 'The opera itself is unchanged, but some minor adjustments may be made to reduce the startling effects of any intense lighting or sound. Additional supports such as a visual guide provides a detailed description of what it’s like to visit the Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Opera Centre and the entire opera experience. Relief areas will also be set up in the main lobby space immediately outside the theatre for any individuals who wish to take a break during the performance.', '7.p' => 'If you’d like to learn more about this performance or need help in determining if it fits the needs of your family, please call us directly at 416-306-2307. We’re here to help!', ), '2.article' => array( '1.p' => 'Bring your students to the opera! Your experience will include:', '2.ul' => array( '1.li' => 'a free workshop for your students before the performance', '2.li' => 'pre-performance activities the day of the performance', '3.li' => '50 minutes of non-stop theatre magic and beautiful music', '4.li' => 'Q&A with the cast following the performance', '5.li' => 'A study guide to help you prepare your students for the opera', ), '3.p' => 'CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS:', '4.p' => 'Music : C2. Reflecting, Responding, Analysing', '5.ul' => array( '1.li' => '1 – express initial reactions and personal responses to musical performances in a variety of ways', '2.li' => '2 – identify the elements of music in the music they perform, listen to, and create, and describe how they are used', '3.li' => '3 – identify and give examples of their strengths and areas for growth as musical performers, creators, interpreters, and audience members', ), '6.p' => array( '1.strong' => 'Performances:', 2 => 'November 28 and 29, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.', ), '7.p' => array( '1.strong' => 'Students:', 2 => '$10/student', '3.em' => '(One complimentary teacher/chaperone ticket for every 10 students)', ), '8.p' => array( '1.strong' => 'To purchase:', 2 => 'Contact Group Sales at 416-306-2356 or', '3.strong' => 'Pre-show workshops:', 4 => 'Contact 416-306-2392 or', 5 => 'to book your free workshop!', ), ), ), '2.li' => array( '1.p' => 'Location of Performance', '2.p' => 'The opera will be performed in the Imperial Oil Opera Theatre, located at the Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Opera Centre (227 Front St. E.).', '3.p' => 'Traffic Advisory', '4.p' => 'Please note that the Toronto Christmas Market will be in full swing in the Distillery District, not too far away from the Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Opera Centre. Traffic may be heavier than usual and it may take some time to find a parking spot or get on public transit. Give yourself plenty of time to make it to your performance.', '5.p' => 'Parking', '6.p' => array( 1 => 'There is no parking on site, however there are several paid parking lots within walking distance to the Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Opera Centre, as well as limited street parking.', 2 => 'to find the nearest paid car parks to the Centre.', ), '7.p' => 'Public Transit', '8.p' => array( 1 => 'To help plan your trip and for all up-to-date public transit options, including transit delays, detours, and alerts,', 2 => '.', ), '9.p' => 'Road Closures', '10.p' => array( 1 => 'For details regarding any major road closures, please', 2 => 'website for more information.', ), '11.p' => 'Seating', '12.p' => 'The opera is general admission (chair seating) with floor seating on cushy mats at the front of the audience for children and caregivers to get close to the action!', '13.p' => 'Will Call', '14.p' => 'For Will Call, please pick up your tickets at the Ticket Services desk in the lobby area. Please have a piece of identification or the credit card associated with the order ready to show to the Ticket Services staff.', '15.p' => 'Young Children and Babes in Arms', '16.p' => 'While the opera is best suited for young people ages 5 and up, younger children and babes in arms are welcome to attend; however, everyone is required to have a ticket. The December 2, 11 a.m. relaxed performance, a show during which there is more tolerance for noise and movement from the audience, may offer a more comfortable environment for a caregiver with very young children, but they are not obligated to attend this performance.', '17.p' => 'Latecomers', '18.p' => 'Latecomers will be admitted at an appropriate time in the story. Since seats are first-come, first-served, latecomers will be subject to remaining available seats.', '19.p' => 'Food', '20.p' => 'Concessions will not be sold. Outside food is welcome in the lobby. Food should be consumed prior to the performances as it is not permitted in the theatre (with exception at the relaxed performance at 11 a.m. on December 1). A water fountain is available on-site, in the lobby area.', '21.p' => 'Washroom Facilities', '22.p' => 'Washrooms are located in the lobby, with one accessible stall in each washroom.', '23.p' => 'Accessibility', '24.p' => 'The COC is committed to accessibility and we are continuously working to find ways to break down barriers and make the experience open to people of all abilities. Please contact Ticket Services at 416-363-8231 and let us know if you require any accommodations.', '25.p' => 'Cameras and Recording Devices', '26.p' => 'The use of cameras, video cameras or sound-recording devices of any kind is prohibited in the Imperial Oil Opera Theatre during performances. The design and direction of the production is restricted under intellectual property law. Any person using an unauthorized recording device will be required to surrender or erase any recordings, photographic or digital images and may be asked to leave. No refunds will be issued.', '27.p' => 'Electronic Devices', '28.p' => 'The use of mobile and smartphones and all other electronic devices is disruptive and is strictly prohibited during performances.', '29.p' => 'Go Scent-Free', '30.p' => 'In consideration of patrons with sensitivities, avoid wearing perfumed beauty products and fragrances.', ), '3.li' => array( '1.p' => 'All sales are final. Payment is processed immediately on receipt of order, after which there are no cancellations or refunds. It is the responsibility of the ticket holder to check their ticket for the correct performance, location, day of the week and curtain time. Program and artists are subject to change without notice.', '2.p' => 'Tickets obtained from unauthorized sources may be invalid, lost, stolen or counterfeit and may not be honoured. Management reserves the right to refuse entry on re-sold tickets without refund.', '3.p' => array( 1 => 'Account information is confidential and any updates or changes must come from the account holder. Ticket exchanges, releases and reprints can only be made by those named on the account. To make arrangements for someone else to pick up your tickets, please call Ticket Services at 416-363-8231 or email', 2 => '.', ), '4.p' => 'Weather Policy', '5.p' => 'The Canadian Opera Company is committed to honouring its published performance schedule. All COC performances will proceed as scheduled regardless of extreme weather conditions.', '6.p' => 'Please allow for plenty of extra time when travelling to the theatre in inclement weather.', '7.p' => 'We regret that tickets not used due to inclement weather cannot be refunded.', '8.p' => 'Ticket Exchanges', '9.p' => 'Exchanges', '10.p' => 'All tickets are exchangeable for another performance of the same opera (subject to availability) up to and no later than one full business day before the original performance date.', '11.p' => 'How', '12.p' => array( 1 => 'Tickets may be exchanged through COC Ticket Services by phone or by completing the', 2 => '.', ), '13.p' => 'Cost', '14.p' => 'Individual ticket exchanges are subject to a per-ticket service charge.', '15.p' => 'Lost Tickets', '16.p' => 'Lost tickets can be replaced free of charge by contacting COC Ticket Services. If you forget your tickets on the day of the performance, there is no need to rush home. We will be happy to replace your tickets free of charge at the Imperial Oil Opera Theatre.', ), '4.li' => array( '1.p' => array( '1.strong' => ':', 2 => 'This resource will help you and your child(ren) prepare for your visit to the Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Opera Centre.', ), '2.p' => array( '1.strong' => ':', 2 => 'This visual narrative will help you and your child(ren) prepare for the opera,', '3.em' => 'WOW Factor: A Cinderella Story', 4 => '.', ), '3.p' => array( '1.strong' => array( '1.em' => 'WOW Factor: A Cinderella Story', 2 => 'A Handbook for Planning Your School Trip to the Canadian Opera Company', 3 => 'DOWNLOAD', ), 2 => 'GRADE RECOMMENDATIONS AND CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS', 3 => 'Kindergarten: Language (Oral Communication, Understanding of Media Materials)', 4 => 'Personal and Social Development', 5 => 'The Arts', ), '4.p' => array( '1.strong' => 'Grade 1', 2 => ': Social Studies (Our Changing Roles and Responsibilities)', 3 => 'Language (Media Literacy, Oral Communication)', 4 => 'Drama, Music, Visual Arts', '5.strong' => 'Grades 2 – 6', 6 => ': Language (Media Literacy, Oral Communication)', 7 => 'Drama, Music, Visual Arts', '8.strong' => 'Grades 7 – 8', 9 => ': Drama, Music, Visual Arts', 10 => 'In certain contexts, the opera could also be suitable for:', '11.strong' => 'Grades 9 – 12', 12 => ': Drama (Drama and Society, Contexts and Influences)', 13 => 'Music (The Critical Analysis Process, Music and Society)', 14 => 'Visual Arts (The Elements and Principles of Design, Production and Presentation)', ), ), '5.li' => array( '1.span' => 'CAST AND CREATIVE TEAMS', '2.table' => array( '1.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Cindy', '2.td' => 'Simona Genga', ), '2.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Lil’ Charm', '2.td' => 'Charles Sy *', ), '3.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Tiny Dan', '2.td' => 'Samuel Chan', ), '4.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Mr. Magnifico', '2.td' => 'Joel Allison', ), '5.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Chloe', '2.td' => 'Anna-Sophie Neher        ', ), '6.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Tisbe', '2.td' => 'Simone McIntosh', ), '7.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Phoebe', '2.td' => 'Lauren Eberwein', ), '8.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Principal Fée', '2.td' => 'Lauren Margison', ), '9.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Music Directors', '2.td' => 'Rachael Kerr', ), '10.tr' => 'Stéphane Mayer', ), '3.p' => 'Performed by current and former (*) members of the Ensemble Studio.', '4.table' => array( '1.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Director', '2.td' => 'Anna Theodosakis', ), '2.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Set and Costume Designer', '2.td' => 'James Bolton', ), '3.tr' => array( '1.td' => 'Lighting Designer', '2.td' => 'Siobhan Sleath', ), ), '5.p' => 'Joel Allison – Bass-baritone', '6.p' => array( 1 => 'Joel Allison studied opera at the University of Toronto (UofT). Select credits include Leporello in', '2.em' => 'Don Giovanni', 3 => ', the title role in', '4.em' => 'Imeneo', 5 => 'with UofT Opera, and Basilio in', '6.em' => 'The Barber of Seville', 7 => 'with Saskatoon Opera. This season with the COC, he sings the roles of Zaretsky in', '8.em' => 'Eugene Onegin', 9 => ', Superior Senator in', '10.em' => 'Hadrian', 11 => ', Schaunard in', '12.em' => 'La Bohème', 13 => ', and', '14.em' => 'Mr. Magnifico', 15 => 'in', '16.em' => 'The WOW Factor: A Cinderella Story', 17 => '(Opera for Young Audiences). When not singing, Joel enjoys spending time with his wife and their two Holland Lop rabbits, Don Giobunny and Loporello. Joel is also a big NHL and CFL fan.', ), '7.p' => 'Samuel Chan – Baritone', '8.p' => array( 1 => 'Originally from Calgary, Samuel Chan studied voice at the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music (CCM). His operatic credits include the Usher in', '2.em' => 'Rigoletto', 3 => '(COC); Moralès in', '4.em' => 'Carmen', 5 => '(Brott Music Festival); Gomatz in', '6.em' => 'Zaïde', 7 => ', (City Opera Vancouver); Donkey in', '8.em' => 'The Bremen Town Musicians', 9 => 'and (Highlands Opera Studio); Ruggiero in', '10.em' => 'Alcina', 11 => '(Opera D’Arte at CCM); and Pastore II/Apollo in', '12.em' => 'L’Orfeo', 13 => '(Cincinnati Chamber Opera). Samuel loves books, especially classic crime fiction by Raymond Chandler, and spends a lot of his free time in coffee shops reading. Personal heroes include Martha Argerich, Julia Fischer, Marsha P. Johnson, and his parents.', ), '9.p' => 'Lauren Eberwein – Soprano', '10.p' => array( '1.span' => array( 1 => 'Qualicum Beach, British Columbia native Lauren Eberwein is currently enjoying her third year in the COC Ensemble Studio, where she has sung such roles as Wellgunde in', '2.em' => 'Götterdämmerung', 3 => ', Giannetta in', '4.em' => 'The Elixir of Love,', 5 => 'Countess Ceprano in', '6.em' => 'Rigoletto', 7 => ', and the Cook in', '8.em' => 'The Nightingale and Other Short Fables.', 9 => 'This season, she appears in Richard Strauss’', '10.em' => 'Elektra', 11 => '. A graduate of The Curtis Institute of Music and', ), '2.span' => 'a', '3.span' => 'n Emerging Artist with Opera Philadelphia, Lauren is also an avid chamber musician and has made debuts at both Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center. When not making music Lauren enjoys painting, reading, practicing yoga, and spending time outside in the sun.', ), '11.p' => 'Simona Genga – Mezzo-soprano', '12.p' => array( 1 => 'Simona Genga, from Vaughan, Ontario, won First Prize and the Audience Choice Award at the 2017 Ensemble Studio Competition, and received her Master of Music in opera performance from the University of Toronto (UofT). This summer, she was listed as one of the CBC’s 2018 “30 hot Canadian classical musicians under 30”, and returned to the Gerdine Young Artist Program at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis to sing Annina in', '2.em' => 'La Traviata', 3 => '. This season with the COC, she plays Second Maid in', '4.em' => 'Elektra', 5 => '. When not practicing, Simona enjoys attempting DIY projects, writing poetry, and laughing at her own jokes.', ), '13.p' => array( '1.strong' => 'Rachael Kerr – Pianist/Intern Coach/', '2.strong' => 'Music Director', ), '14.p' => array( 1 => 'Rachael Kerr likes to wear many hats when it comes to the piano. As an opera repetiteur and coach, she served as rehearsal pianist for', '2.em' => 'The Elixir of Love, Rigoletto', 3 => 'and', '4.em' => 'The Nightingale and Other Short Fables', 5 => 'in the COC’s 2017/2018 season, and for', '6.em' => 'Hadrian, Elektra', 7 => ', and', '8.em' => 'La Bohème', 9 => 'this season. She frequently collaborates with instrumentalists, and has performed as an orchestral pianist with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Beijing Symphony Orchestra, the National Ballet of Canada, and the Niagara Symphony. When not behind a piano, Rachael enjoys doing yoga, cooking, and spending time with her new puppy.', ), '15.p' => array( '1.strong' => 'Stéphane Mayer – Pianist/Intern Coach/', '2.strong' => 'Music Director/ Musical Adaptation', ), '16.p' => array( 1 => 'Alberta-born, French-Canadian pianist/composer Stéphane Mayer is a graduate of McGill University’s Schulich School of Music. Since joining the Ensemble Studio in 2016, he has been a member of the music staff for', '2.em' => 'Norma', 3 => ',', '4.em' => 'The Magic', '5.em' => 'Flute', 6 => ',', '7.em' => 'Louis Riel', 8 => ',', '9.em' => 'Arabella', 10 => ',', '11.em' => 'The Abduction from the Seraglio', 12 => 'and', '13.em' => 'Anna Bolena', 14 => '. As a composer, Stéphane’s works were recently showcased in the COC’s Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre. This summer, before returning to the COC Ensemble for a third year, Stéphane spent some time away from the piano and backpacked through western China for three weeks.', ), '17.p' => 'Simone McIntosh – Mezzo-soprano', '18.p' => array( 1 => 'Vancouver-born mezzo-soprano Simone McIntosh received her master of music from the Schulich School of Music at McGill University and her bachelor’s degree in opera from the University of British Columbia (UBC). Her credits include Tamiri in', '2.em' => 'Il re pastore', 3 => '(Merola Opera); and Ruggiero in', '4.em' => 'Alcina', 5 => '(Opera McGill). This season with the COC, she appears as Tisbe in', '6.em' => 'WOW Factor: A Cinderella Story', 7 => '(Opera for Young Audiences), and the title role in', '8.em' => 'La Cenerentola', 9 => 'at Vancouver Opera. Simone enjoys knitting and crocheting the latest fashion trends, and annoying her roommate by finding new, creative places to store her massive shoe collection.', ), '19.p' => 'Anna-Sophie Neher – Soprano', '20.p' => array( 1 => 'German-Canadian soprano Anna-Sophie Neher recently completed her Master of Music degree at McGill University where she won the prestigious Wirth Vocal Prize. She has also studied at Bard College and the Montreal Conservatory. Winner of First Prize at the 2017 OSM Manulife Competition, her operatic credits include Blanche in', '2.em' => 'Dialogues des Carmélites', 3 => '(Opera McGill); Adele in', '4.em' => 'Die Fledermaus', 5 => '(Opera McGill); Pamina in', '6.em' => 'The Magic Flute', 7 => '(Bard College); and Belinda in', '8.em' => 'Dido and Aeneas', 9 => '(Montreal Conservatory of Music). Anna-Sophie loves learning languages, travelling the world, and playing ice hockey with good friends on cold winter nights.', ), '21.p' => 'Anna Theodosakis – Stage Director', '22.p' => 'Anna studied operatic stage direction at the University of Toronto. Recent directing credits include Les Larmes du couteau/Hin und Zurück (Glenn Gould Conservatory), The Tender Land (Wilfrid Laurier), and the COC\'s Ensemble Showcase. This season with the COC, she will assistant direct La bohème in addition to directing WOW: Factor. Anna started dancing at the age of 2 and now she teaches others how to dance as a choreographer. She also loves swimming, playing tennis, and making friends with cats.', '23.p' => 'Kate Porter – Stage Manager', '24.p' => 'Kate is the Stage Manager for Wow Factor. Last year she was the Stage Manager for The Magic Victrola, which was also an opera for kids. She has also stage managed The Elixir of Love and Götterdämmerung for the COC on the mainstage, as well as 15 operas as ASM. She started working at the opera company 14 years ago, even before the opera house was built! In her free time, Kate likes swimming and making quilts. She has been known to eat a lot of ice cream and her favourite flavours are salted caramel and mint chocolate chip.', '25.p' => 'Lauren Margison – Soprano', '26.p' => array( 1 => 'Toronto-born soprano Lauren Margison is a graduate of the Atelier lyrique de l\'Opéra de Montréal, where her roles included Clorinda in', '2.em' => 'La Cenerentola', 3 => 'and Missia in Atelier lyrique’s production of', '4.em' => 'La Veuve joyeuse', 5 => '. She was a first prize winner of the 2018 George London Competition, and was also the youngest finalist in the Meistersinger von Nürnberg competition in 2016. In 2017, she sang Micaëla in', '6.em' => 'Carmen', 7 => '(Brott Music Festival), Fiordiligi in', '8.em' => 'Così fan tutte', 9 => '(Highlands Opera Studio), and appeared in concert with the PRISMA Festival in Strauss’s', '10.em' => 'Four Last Songs', 11 => '. She enjoys knitting and watching', '12.em' => 'Lord of the Rings', 13 => '.', ), '27.p' => 'Charles Sy – Tenor', '28.p' => array( 1 => 'Toronto-born tenor Charles Sy is completing an Artist Diploma in Opera Studies at the Juilliard School, completed his Bachelor and Master of Music at the University of Toronto and graduated from the Ensemble Studio in 2017. He won First Prize and Audience Choice in the 2014 COC Centre Stage Competition and won First Prize in the Oratorio Society of New York’s 2018 Solo Competition. Charles was listed as one of CBC’s 2018 “30 hot Canadian classical musicians under 30”, and recently sang the role of Agenore in Mozart’s', '2.em' => 'Il re pastore', 3 => 'at the Merola Opera Program. He is an avid video gamer, particularly of MMORPGs, and also has an extensive cute-phone-case collection full of unicorns, bears, and other adorable creatures.', ), '29.p' => 'Joel Ivany - Librettist', '30.p' => array( 1 => 'Joel likes music and stories.  When he was younger, he was a boy and now finds himself all grown up and is a man. He directs operas with a lot of great companies and friends. He’s directed', '2.em' => 'Carmen', 3 => ',', '4.em' => 'Kopernikus', 5 => 'and', '6.em' => 'Brundibar', 7 => 'among others.  He’d like to direct an opera about cats and flying aliens.  He’s the Founder and Artistic Director of Against the Grain Theatre. Joel enjoys watching the most up-to-date cartoons on TVO Kids and YTV Treehouse with his 4.5-year-old #OperaBoy.', ), '31.p' => 'Kristin McCollum – Assistant Stage Manager', '32.p' => array( 1 => 'This is Kristin’s 16th season with the Canadian Opera Company. Select COC credits include stage manager for 2017’s', '2.em' => 'An Evening With the Ensemble Studio', 3 => ', assistant stage manager for', '4.em' => 'Eugene Onegin', 5 => ',', '6.em' => 'The Elixir of Love, Peter Grimes, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Nightingale and Other Short Fables', 7 => ', and', '8.em' => 'Die Walküre', 9 => '. Other stage management credits include:', '10.em' => 'Seussical, Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang, James and the Giant Peach, Annie', 11 => ', and', '12.em' => 'A Year With Frog and Toad', 13 => '(Young People’s Theatre);', '14.em' => 'Romeo and Juliet/A Midsummer Night’s Dream', 15 => '(Canadian Stage);', '16.em' => 'Forbidden', 17 => '(Tapestry Opera). In her spare time, Kristin can usually be found with a book in her hand or spending time with her daughter, Ella.', ), '33.p' => 'Siobhan Sleath – Lighting Designer', '34.p' => array( 1 => 'Siobhán is very happy to be lighting', '2.em' => 'WOW Factor', 3 => '. She loves opera and light and colour and she thinks it’s super fun when she gets to put them all together! Other recent lighting design credits include', '4.em' => 'Wilde Tales', 5 => '(Shaw Festival);', '6.em' => 'Shrek', 7 => ',', '8.em' => 'Miracle on 34th Street', 9 => ',', '10.em' => 'A Year with Frog and Toad', 11 => 'and', '12.em' => 'The Addams Family', 13 => '(Neptune Theatre);', '14.em' => 'On A First Name Basis', 15 => ',', '16.em' => 'The Ladies Foursome', 17 => '(Theatre Aquarius);', '18.em' => 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses', 19 => 'and', '20.em' => 'Avenue Q', 21 => '(Sudbury Theatre Centre);', '22.em' => 'Elegies: A Song Cycle', 23 => '(Acting Up Stage); and', '24.em' => 'The Last Resort', 25 => '(Globe Theatre). She is the associate lighting designer on the Canadian production of', '26.em' => 'Come from Away.', ), '35.p' => 'James Bolton – Set and Costume Designer', '36.p' => array( 1 => 'James Bolton is a Toronto-based set, costume, hair and make-up designer working in theatre, opera and film. James studied production design at York University then attended George Brown College, Yorkville School of Make-up, and Wink Makeup Academy. Recently James', '2.span' => 'has', 3 => 'designed sets for', '4.em' => 'Orphee aux Enfers', 5 => 'for University of Toronto Opera,', '6.em' => 'The Tender Land', 7 => 'for Wilfrid Laurier University, costumes for Daniel Cockburn’s latest film,', '8.em' => 'The Argument', 9 => '(with annotations). James’ hair and make-up designs range from wild and creative, as seen in UofT Opera’s', '10.em' => 'Prima Zombie: the Diva that just wouldn’t stay dead', 11 => ', to the simple and historically accurate, as seen in the Heritage Minutes for Lucy Maude Montgomery and Jim Egan. James is also active in designing children’s theatre across the GTA and working with students of all ages. ', ), ), '6.li' => array( '1.div' => '(l-r) Simone McIntosh as Tisbe, Anna-Sophie Neher as Chloe, Joel Allison as Mr. Magnifico and Lauren Eberwein as Phoebe in the Canadian Opera Company’s production of WOW Factor: A Cinderella Story (Opera for Young Audiences, 2018), photo: Gaetz Photography.', '2.div' => 'Simona Genga as Cindy (foreground) with (l-r) Simone McIntosh as Tisbe, Anna-Sophie Neher as Chloe and Lauren Eberwein as Phoebe in the Canadian Opera Company’s production of WOW Factor: A Cinderella Story (Opera for Young Audiences, 2018), photo: Gaetz Photography.', '3.div' => '(l-r) Lauren Eberwein as Phoebe, Simone McIntosh as Tisbe and Anna-Sophie Neher as Chloe in the Canadian Opera Company’s production of WOW Factor: A Cinderella Story (Opera for Young Audiences, 2018), photo: Gaetz Photography.', '4.div' => '(l-r) Joel Allison as Mr. Magnifico, Simone McIntosh as Tisbe, Anna-Sophie Neher as Chloe and Lauren Eberwein as Phoebe in the Canadian Opera Company’s production of WOW Factor: A Cinderella Story (Opera for Young Audiences, 2018), photo: Gaetz Photography.', ), ), ), '2.aside' => array( '1.table' => array( '1.tr' => array( '1.h2' => 'BUY TICKETS', '2.p' => 'Select your performance(s) from the dates below:', ), '2.tr' => 'SOLD OUT -', ), '2.div' => array( 1 => '*School groups contact Group Sales at 416-306-2356 or', 2 => 'for school performances on November 28 and 29.', ), '3.section' => array( '1.div' => 'Students and Schools', '2.div' => 'Children, Youth and Families', ), ), ), '2.section' => array( '1.form' => array( '1.label' => 'Sign up for the Eopera newsletter', '2.button' => 'Submit', ), '2.p' => 'Phone:', '3.p' => 'Toll Free:', ), '3.footer' => 'Copyright © 2018 Canadian Opera Company Charitable Registration Number: 11883 4829 RR0001', ), )