Mainstage Production
The Magic Flute
By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
In 2014, Saskatoon Opera will continue its long history of presenting top-quality of opera by mounting a production of one of the world’s most popular operas, The Magic Flute, in an innovative technological setting. Mozart’s sublime music enchants while illuminating essential truths beneath the fairytale story. Many numbers in this score are the most popular in opera, among them the Queen’s vengeance aria, Papageno and Papagena’s love duet and Pamina’s sorrowful farewell. Leading the cast of rising Canadian opera stars are coloratura soprano, Ambur Braid (Queen of the Night) and bass Neil Craighead (Sarastro) in their debuts with Saskatoon Opera joining returning artists, Christopher Enns (Tamino), Lida Szkwarek (Pamina) and Regina native, Gordon Bintner (Papageno). Maestro Christopher Mokrzewski (Calgary Opera, Against the Grain Opera) conducts the Saskatoon Opera Orchestra and Rob Herriot (Calgary Opera, Manitoba Opera) is the stage director.
The Cast
- Christopher Enns – Tamino
- Lida Szkwarek – Pamina
- Gordon Bintner – Papageno
- Courtney Atkins – Papagena
- Ambur Braid – Queen of the Night
- Neil Craighead – Sarastro
- Johane Ansell – First Lady
- Laurelle Jade – Second Lady
- Alicia Woynarski – Third Lady
- Matthew Pauls – Speaker & Armoured Man 2
- Jonathan MacArthur – Monostatos
- Philip Klaassen – Priest & Armoured Man 1
Preview Performance:
Thursday, June 12, 2014, 7:30 pm
Opening Night Performance:
Saturday, June 14, 2014, 7:30 pm
Reception to follow in theatre foyer (Sponsor Recognition plus opportunity to mingle with cast and crew.)
Performances:
June 17, 19 at 7:30 pm
June 21 at 5:00 pm
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| Member | $25+ |
| Enthusiast | $100+ |
| Aficionado | $250+ |
| Benefactor | $500+ |
| Gold Benefactor | $1000+ |
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Season Presenting Sponsor
Production Sponsors
Opera in the Schools Sponsors
Media Sponsors
Performance Sponsor
Patron Sponsors
Cognitech
Consulting Inc.
Funding Agencies
Community Partners
Saskatoon Opera presents
Saskatoon Opera in Schools Tour 2014
The Brothers Grimm
by Dean Burry
Presented by
Saskatoon Opera in Schools presents The Brothers Grimm, a 45-minute opera by Canadian composer, Dean Burry. Follow the Grimm brothers as they and their friends tell three of the famous fairy tales, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood and Rumpelstiltskin. The cast of five singers and piano accompanist also give a short Question and Answer after the show. The Brothers Grimm was commissioned by the Canadian Opera Company and premiered in 2001. It is the most successful Canadian opera ever written and has been performed across North America.
Since 2001, Saskatoon Opera in Schools has performed for thousands of elementary and high school students in Saskatoon and communities in central Saskatchewan introducing young audiences to the exciting art form of opera. Our performers are the next generation of opera stars, many of whom are native to Saskatchewan.
| Tour Dates | May 5 – May 16, 2014 |
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Saskatoon Opera in Schools gratefully acknowledges the support of the Saskatoon Community Foundation and sponsorship of the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan.
“As a school administrator, and on behalf of our students, I am so grateful that Saskatoon Opera in the Schools provided an opportunity for the arts to be opened up to our students in this way.” – Doug Boyd, principal, Caswell School, May 2012
Seating Plan
Sponsorship Marketing
Sponsorship Marketing is the modern day version of the age-old concept of sponsorship. In the old days, sponsorship was a benevolent gesture shown by good corporate citizens. Today it is much more. By applying modern day thinking to an old school concept, sponsorship has been transformed into a dynamic and effective communications and public relations tool that is targeted at an audience you need to reach with the messages you need to deliver.
Purchasing a sponsorship marketing package for the right event or project can easily be one of the most effective tools in your communications toolbox. When developed properly, your package can:
- Deliver important messages to targeted audiences in creative and experiential ways that will form memorable impressions and keep your company top of mind.
- Bring you face to face with your target audience in effective two-way interaction
- Provide you with unique opportunities for client hosting and appreciation
- Drive sales of products and services.
Rights and Benefits
All sponsors receive the following benefits:
- Positioning in order of investment
- Name or logo online at www.saskatoonopera.ca
- Name or logo in program book
- Complimentary Tickets and purchase discounts
- Invitations to special events
Sponsorship components in the top three levels of sponsorship may also include:
- Name or logo in print advertising
- Name or logo on collateral material (print deadlines in affect)
- Verbal recognition at all events
- Name/logo on media releases
- Right to run contests or promotions
- Exclusivity is negotiable
- On site Corporate Signage
Positioning
For positioning purposes throughout the opera’s physical presence, activities and accompanying communications, there are currently four levels of sponsorship. The higher the positioning, the more public recognition you will receive. Other rights and benefits will also increase commensurate with amount of sponsorship.
Season Presenting Sponsor2013-2014 Season Presented by “Your Name” |
Production Sponsors$10,000 - $30,000 |
Performance Sponsor$5,000 - $7,500 |
Opera in the Schools$7,500 |
Special Event Sponsor$3,500 - $5,000 |
Performer Sponsor$2,500 |
Patron Sponsor$1,000 - $2,499 |
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Policy Regarding Privacy
Approved at a meeting of the Board – March 13, 2010
MANDATE:
Saskatoon Opera, through its Board Members, staff, and volunteers, and its Policy Regarding Confidentiality, is committed to protecting the privacy of our patrons and donors.
PURPOSE:
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