First Opera Experience

Words can't describe how much relief and joy there is that we have arrived at this moment. Lengthy rehearsals and endless coachings have many of us wondering if we can pull off Italian operas in front of native Italians. I feel confident that I understand the diction required to speak/sing Italian well... though perhaps it will take many more years to master. We'll know better after these first few shows. 

The posters plastered around the provinces outlining our performances. 

Here's one on the castle in San Marino. 

A view of the cloister tower at our first location in Rimini. It was an interesting feeling to be playing nuns, surrounded by real nuns. Lol

A view from the street. 

Prepping with the string quartet. 

Loved the orange outdoor chairs. 

"Our" Madonna

In the 1990's, they were remodeling the church when they discovered old tombs paved over with cobblestone. To preserve the history, the church simply built glass displays over sections for people to appreciate? I won't lie, it creeped me out. 

This is darker and harder to see, but if you look toward the top of the picture you can see the crypt entrance. 

These ladies did an amazing job! My turn in a few days. :-/