<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Kate Johnson</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:kate@hubbardhall.org">kate@hubbardhall.org</a>></span><br>Date: Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 4:38 PM<br>Subject: HH Opera Press Rel<br>To: <br><br><br><div dir="ltr"><div style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small"><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Georgia,serif">FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br>
PHOTOS ATTACHED</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif"><span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Georgia,serif">Hubbard Hall</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Georgia,serif"><span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Georgia,serif">HUBBARD
HALL CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND EDUCATION INVITES YOU TO<span></span></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Georgia,serif">DONIZETTI’S
THE ELIXIR OF LOVE!<span></span></span></b></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Georgia,serif">(Cambridge, NY July 31,
2017) Hubbard Hall is pleased to once again bring opera to Washington
County! <i>L’elisir d’amore (The elixir of
love)</i> is the twelfth orchestra production to grace the Hubbard Hall stage
since 2008. Bringing back the dream team that brought you 2013’s <i>The Barber of Seville</i>, conductor Maria
Sensi Sellner and director Andrew Nienaber have joined forces once again to bring
Donizetti’s romantic comedy right into your lap! The entire opera is set in a
nightclub cabaret where Nemorino, a local villager played by the stunning tenor
Christopher Lucier, will do anything to gain the affections of the beautiful
and brilliant Adina, played by crystal clear soprano Lindsay Ohse, even when a
sergeant with status, Belcore, played by robust & steady baritone Patrick
McNally, has set his sights on her. The premium seating at cabaret tables sets
the audience right in the middle of the action, a truly rare opera-going
experience!  <span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Georgia,serif">Mr. Lucier, Ms. Ohse, and
Mr. McNally have performed these roles under the same conductor and director
previously at Resonance Works, a company founded by Ms. Sensi Sellner, in
Pittsburgh. After discussing the possibility of revisiting the production,
Hubbard Hall’s Executive and Artistic Director David Andrew Snider was thrilled
to bring this unique opera experience to the Hall. “This opera is fun, in your
face, and thrilling, with some of the most gorgeous Italian you’ll ever hear,”
says Snider.  “It’s accessible AND
gorgeous – the best of both worlds. I know our audiences are going to love it.”
<span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Georgia,serif">Rounding out the main
cast, we welcome back the dynamic and hilarious Andrew Adelsberger (last seen
at the Hall in 2014’s <i>Gianni Schicchi</i>)
as Dulcamara, the seller of the “love potion” purchased by Nemorino and
newcomer to the Hall, soprano Rebecca Shorstein joins the cast as Adina’s
trusted friend Gianetta. The chorus is made up of local talent who also
function as the night club’s waitstaff and our 17 piece local orchestra will be
set on the stage overlooking the action.     <span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Georgia,serif">Guests at our premium
seating will not only be in the middle of the events unfolding, but will also
enjoy nibbles and wine provided by the Roundhouse Café.  <span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Georgia,serif">Opera performances are:<br>
Friday, August 11 at 7pm Opening Night<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Georgia,serif">Saturday, August 12 at
7pm<span></span></span></p>

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7pm<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Georgia,serif">Friday, August 18 at 7pm<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Georgia,serif">Sunday, August 20 at 2pm<span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Georgia,serif">For those unavailable to
attend the opera but who would still like a chance to see these amazing artists
perform, you are welcome to attend our outreach opportunity in Saratoga! On
Saturday, August 5 at 2pm, the cast will be performing selections for the
Saratoga Springs Public Library at 49 Henry St. in Saratoga Springs. <span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Georgia,serif">Premium Packages for the
opera are available through our website or our box office at <a href="tel:(518)%20677-2495" value="+15186772495" target="_blank">518-677-2495</a> ext.
311. For $150, individuals can enjoy a premium seat, dinner or breakfast at
Round House Bakery Cafe, and a room at Motel Cambridge ($250 for couples).  Tickets are $60 for Premium Seating with
complementary charcuterie and wine, $45 for Riser Seating, $25 for Students and
can be purchased online, through our Box Office at <a href="tel:(518)%20677-2495" value="+15186772495" target="_blank">518-677-2495</a>, or at the door
until we are sold out. Tickets are already going fast, so to ensure that you
are not turned away, please reserve your tickets in advance!  <span></span></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:5.5pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Georgia,serif">About
Hubbard Hall Center for the Arts and Education<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Georgia,serif">Since 1878 Hubbard Hall has developed, produced, and presented
theater, music, dance and the visual arts. From 19^thcentury
vaudeville and traveling troupes performing Shakespeare to today’s newest
developing artists, the Hall has long been a home for theater, opera, dance,
and music and in recent years has developed into a world-class development
center for new work. Through classes in dance, theater, music, movement,
puppetry, fencing, and even gardening, Hubbard Hall gives students of all ages
an opportunity to learn, collaborate and grow. By offering arts education
programming in schools and throughout our region, we connect more deeply with
our community and give students throughout the region the opportunity to learn
and grow through the arts. Recognized as a leading arts institution in the
state of New York, Hubbard Hall is a national model for community-based arts
organizations. Hubbard Hall is located at 25 East Main Street in Cambridge,
NY. For more information on this and all of our programs, or to purchase
tickets, register for classes, make a donation, and/or become a Hubbard Hall
Pass carrier please visit </span><a href="http://www.hubbardhall.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Georgia,serif">www.hubbardhall.org</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Georgia,serif"> or call </span><a href="tel:(518)%20677-2495" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Georgia,serif">(518) 677-2495</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Georgia,serif">.</span><span class="HOEnZb"><font color="#888888"><span></span></font></span></p></div><span class="HOEnZb"><font color="#888888"><div style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="m_-4407410039151761089gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div><div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif">Kate Johnson<br></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif">Production & Communications Manager<br></span></font></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif"><a href="tel:(518)%20677-2495" value="+15186772495" target="_blank">518.677.2495 ext. 314</a><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:kate@hubbardhall.org" target="_blank">kate@hubbardhall.org</a><br>Hubbard Hall Projects, Inc.  25 E. Main St. </span></font><font face="garamond,serif"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:"arial narrow",sans-serif"> Cambridge, NY 12816</span></font><br></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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