Master Class

by Terrence McNally

Directed by
Don Armstrong


November 7th - 9th &
13th - 15th, 2008

Liddy Doenges Theatre

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Leonard Bernstein called soprano Maria Callas “The Operatic Bible”. Other have called her La Divina (The Divine) and Monstre Sacre (Sacred Monster). "Master Class" is a tour-de-force representation of the master classes Callas gave near the end of her career at the prestigious Julliard School. We see a Callas who is at the same time full of omniscience and self-doubt.

Based on the renowned opera singer of the 1950's, the hailed Diva Maria Callas, comes a story of a hilarious teacher of a "master class" in operatic singing. Hear her recollections and private musings about the glories of her career and life; the fierce hatred of her rivals culminating in a heart-breaking monologue about the sacrifices we all make in the name of art. (Awarded 1996 Tony Award for best play)

The cast for the show is Barbara Murn, Brad Morris, Kris Farnsworth, Barbara Klepper, Susannah Brooks, and Michael Shimp. The show is stage managed by Sue Woodruff, produced and teched by Anthony Batchelder, and directed by Dr. Donald Armstrong.

Thirty minutes before each show, Dr. Donald W. Armstrong will be giving a fifteen minute pre-show lecture.