Remembering Harvey Berman
Celebrated Stage Director Will Be Missed
We are saddened to hear the news of the passing of our friend and colleague Harvey Berman. Harvey was the stage director of several of Festival Opera's memorable productions including:
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July 1996 Tosca
July 1997 Suor Angelica/Pagliacci
August 1997 La Traviata
July 1998 La Bohème
August 1998 Don Giovanni
March 2000 Il Barbiere di Siviglia
July 2002 Don Pasquale
July 2003 Aida
Soprano Cynthia Clayton said, "I was fortunate enough to work with him in the Pagliacci, Bohème, and Giovanni casts. He was a dear man, and a very effective and imaginative director."
Harvey Berman was also the former Artistic Director for Center REP, a film director, an educator at Diablo Valley College for 53 years, and an award winning director for Contra Costa Musical Theatre (CCMT). Harvey was the long-time partner of CCMT General Manager Danny Boyle.
Harvey will be missed by the entire arts community and will always remembered with affection.
Memorial Services will be announced at a later date. Cards may be sent to Danny Boyle via Contra Costa Musical Theatre at P.O. Box 4446, Walnut Creek, California, 94596.
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Still Time to Get a Booth
Opera in the Park's New Community Fair
On June 24th, from 4pm to dusk, Opera in the Park returns to Civic Park in Walnut Creek. Along with an exciting musical roster, there is something new -- a Community Fair. Look for the children's opera mask-making craft activity at Festival Opera's booth, and check out newest booth sponsors Comcast-North East Bay, Gemlust and Ameriprise Financial in Concord. Booths are available for a $250 donation and come with a shade tent, table and a chair. Want to learn how you can have a presence at this signature community arts event?
Email or call 925.944.9610 for more information.
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DEAN & MARGARET LESHER FOUNDATION
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Alexander & Baldwin
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Festival Opera
1630 North Main Street, #61
Walnut Creek, California 94596
925.944.9610
www.festivalopera.org
Michael Morgan, Artistic Director
Sara Nealy, Executive Director
Sunshine Deffner, Assistant Director
James Toland, Chorus Master
Bryan Nies, Principal Conductor
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Time to Renew Your
Sostenuto Membership
Sostenuto members enjoy special privileges and the satisfaction of knowing that they are sustaining Festival Opera. Each year, a donation of $1,000 or more qualifies the donor to be part of the inner circle of Festival Opera, and entitles them to access to artists, conductors, designers, directors and many behind the scenes events and social activities. You are invited to join this group. Please mail your contribution today. It's only $83/month to be a Sostenuto member. Call or email Sara Nealy at 925.944.9610 for more information.
Click here to Donate online (via PayPal - It's easy, safe and secure).
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1630 North Main Street,#61, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Thank You
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Thanks To Last Year's Sponsors
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Alexander & Baldwin Foundation
The Bernard Osher Foundation
Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation
Diablo Regional
Arts Association
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
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