Idaho Falls Opera Theatre is a member of the Idaho Falls Music Club, Idaho Falls Arts Council, Arts for Idaho, National Opera Association and the Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce.
The Opera Theatre Board of Directors includes up to 21 members who also serve on various committees. We actively participate both in our community and the region by performing at various community events and fundraisers.
Idaho Falls Opera Theatre Board Of Directors, 2010-2011
Executive Committee:
Rob Farnam, President
Nathan Cline, Vice President
Martha Smoot, Secretary
Kendra Moncur, Treasurer
Joan Tallman, Artistic Director
TBA, Publicity and Marketing
Amy Staiger, Website
Directors:
Becky and Steve Hiett
Vicki Johnson
Chet Lenda
Nari and Shawn Mendenhall
Jerry and Ann Shively
Lonna Joy Smoot
Fred Tolli
Brief History of the Idaho Falls Opera Theatre
HISTORY_revised.pdf
For additional information about auditions please contact Joan Tallman at 208-524-5056 or seejdilys_gmail.com
Winter 2012
Hansel and Gretel. Adult roles, age 16 and up will be held on December 3 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at St Paul's Methodist Church at St. Clair and 17th Street in Idaho Falls. An accompanist will be provided. Singers for adult roles should prepare an opera aria in English. Auditions will be held on a first come basis. The children's chorus, ages 9-15, will be personally selected by the directors. Inquiries about the children's chorus (for children that the directors don't know already) should be directed to Christine Hansen at hansenr_q.com
Fall 2011
Opera A La Carte - recital format
Dates: October 15 at 4 p.m. and October 16 at 4 p.m.
Location: Trinity Methodist Church, 237 North Water Avenue in Idaho Falls.
Recital is Free
Hansel and Gretel
Dates: March 23, 24, and 26, 2012
Location: Civic Auditorium in Idaho Falls
Tickets: Available through the Idaho Falls Arts Council at 522-0471
Suor Angelica and Cox & Box
April 1, 2, and 4, 2011
Colonial Theatre
Director: Christen Hansen
Bad Day at Belle's Bar and Halloween Musical Review
October 30, 2010
Hillcrest Performing Arts Center
Director: Camille Blackburn
South Pacific
March 5-6, 2010
Civic Auditorium
Director: Gayleen Meservey
Assistant Director: Bonnee Taggert
Music Director: Roger Evans
Performers: Mandi Barrus, Jon Muench, J. Rebecca Smith, Emily Crowley, Corey Edwards, AJ Grigg, Darren Black, Andrew M. Wayment, Rob Farnam, Luke Kotredes, Abby Brown, Carson Ricks, Charline Grigg
Shades of Love: From Opera to Broadway
October 9-10, 2009
First Baptist Church
Directors: Lonna Joy Smoot and Joan Tallman
Performers: Michael Schofield, Martha Smoot, Lonna Joy Smoot, Julia Smoot, Debbie Madsen, Robert Farnam, Joan Tallman, Clifford Sharp, Addie Muir, Gary Dunn, Matt Pond, Luke Kotredes, Mandi Barrus, Andrea da Silva, Bill Fifield, Cecily Roos
Opera Scenes
March 14, 2009
Music Director: Kimberly Mumford
Performers: T. Clegg, Janette Tomlinson, Amy Staiger, Rob Farnam, Gary Dunn, Ruth King, Matt Pond, Diane Burt, Joan Tallman, Lonna Joy Smoot, Martha Smoot, Debbie Madsen, G. Homer, Sandra Agans
The Gondoliers
November 21, 22, 24, 2008
Stage Director: Kimberly Mumford
Music Director: Shari Couillard
Choral Director: Camille Blackburn
Performers: Lonna Joy Smoot, Ruth King, Gary Dunn, M. Anderson, Rob Farnam, Amy Staiger, Kimberly Mumford, Luke Kotredes, Christopher Midgyette, Camille Blackburn, Charline Grigg, Janette Tomlinson, Martha Smoot, Becky Hiett
idaho falls opera theatre past productions.pdf
Opportunity to Serve and Support
The Idaho Falls Opera Theatre wishes to thank all our contributors for your continuing financial support but our fund drive is never ending. Opera is a worthwhile challenge for the mind and a delight to the ear but it is an expensive art. We have many long-range goals for improving our performances and we appreciate comments you make to us. If you wish to make a tax deductible contribution or to be added to our mailing list for advance notices of future productions please write to:
Idaho Falls Opera Theatre
P.O. Box 50204
Idaho Falls, ID 83405
Platinum Level $2500+
Leland Beckman Foundation, William J. and Shirley A. Maeck Family Foundation
Gold Level $1000 - $2499
Steven and Jackie Larsen, Jerry and Ann Shively, Eastern Region Greatest Need Fund in the Idaho Community Foundation
Silver Level $500-$999
Batelle Energy Alliance, Chesbro Music Company, Frances Skelton, BWX Technologies, Inc., Vicki Johnson
Impresario Level $250-$499
Clint and Paula Behrend, Robert and Annette Farnam, Dr. L. Kris and Mardean Munk, Holden, Kidwell, Hahn, and Crapo, PLLC, Susan Bower, Garth and Cricket Hassel, Catherine Nelson
Patron Level $100-$249
Gloria Baker, Barbara Brown, David and Brenda Daniel, Lawrence and Ladean Harmston, Jerry and Dianne Hicks, Karel Kingrey, Reed and Elizabeth Moss, Louise Nelson, Olney and Lavonna Perry, Virginia Ann Reavill, Hazel Rose, Dr. John A. and Marjorie M. Tall, The Hartwell Coroporation, Mary Helmer, John and Sharon Snyder, Keith and Jan Walker, Westmark Credit Union, Gloria Gaker, Jerry and Dianne Hicks, James and Lina Neeley, Doris Plesner, Jack and Elaine Barraclough, Donald and Joann Cissel, Clara A. Jacobson, Suzanne Norr, Newell and Illa Mae Richardson
Supporter Level $10-$99
Gloria Miller Allen, Terry and Phyllis Arrington, Jack and Elaine Barraclough, Brent Buescher, Donald and Tordis Combs, Alan and Alice Crockett, Richard Dickson, Paul and Susan Divjak, R. David French, Richard and Helen Gildersleeve, Raymond Gump, Roger and Mary Harshbarger, Martin and Patricia Huebner, Ivan and Dorothy Johnson, Rhodora Leyse, David and Josette Maddison, John and Jean McKay, Pat and Marv Olson, Bryce and Doris Plesner, William and Ann Rogers, Susan Sermon, Mack and Teri Smith, Fred J. Tolli, Voigt Davis Realtors, Burton Baldwin, Dwayne and Connie Bryngelson, Bonnie L. H. Turner, Linda Cook, James David and R Kay Snyder, Keener O. and Karen A. Moore Earle, Norma Jean Housley, Ann Hurley, Dieter and Margaret Knecht, Joseph and Ann Marmo, Kaye and, Janice Monson, Leroy and Ethel Rasmussen, Bruce and Frances Schmalz, Robert and Elizabeth Anderl, Grant and Jean Collard, Ronald and Nancy Difelici, Albert and Maxine Fridenstine, John and Michele Hansen, Bill and Therese Lloyd, Kathie Phoenix, Joel and Judy Siler, Dorris Stalker, Kathryn Welsch, Joseph and Jeanne Groberg
Email:
idahofallsoperatheatre_gmail.com
Mailing Address:
Map:
L ocation of Idaho Falls Arts Council. The Opera Theatre does not have a physical location.
