Links

The Beggar's Opera
One of the most acclaimed performing editions of all the music, dances and choruses of this 18th century satirical masterpiece - arranged by Jonathan Dobin.
History, comparative samples and available scores of this and other musical works by Jonathan Dobin.
http://beggarsopera.org

Marcus J. Parris - Conductor
Brilliant, commanding and acclaimed young conductor - comfortable in repetoire ranging from the great symphonic works to grand opera, chamber works to pops.
http://marcusjoseparrisconductor.weebly.com

Underworld Productions
Innovative, intimate, updated, abridged and accessible editions of familiar and little performed operas -- including new productions "A Victorian Christmas Carol" and "Julia" (Julia Ward Howe). Underworld Productions was created in 2004 to produce operas that are outside the box of mainstream repertoire, including premieres of new works, under-represented works of past centuries, and updated stagings -- to de-mystify opera so that all may enjoy it by creating stylish, inclusive, and accessible performances with high musical and dramatic standards.
Gina Crusco, Artistic Director..
http://www.underworldprod.com

Opera Company of the Highlands
Hudson Valley New York's acclaimed opera company. In the spring 2005, the founding board for the Opera Company of the Highlands was established, and the company operates as an independent non-profit, professional performing arts company, taking organizational leave of Festival Theatre of New York, but never departing from its original spirit of excellence and service in the arts. From the laying of the set to the final curtain, many people help make a production of the OCH go well. Since its inaugural season in 2005, OCH has put on over a half a dozen full scale operas, largely with the help of both professional musicians, set designers, costumers, and community volunteers. However, no opera would be successful without the audience and sponsor that both enjoy the performance and ensure that future productions are possible.
Claudia Cummings, Artistic Director.
http://operacompanyofthehighlands.org

Dean Bouler
New York-based director, screenplay writer and producer of witty, provocative and informative short independant films and documentaries.
See samples of his work at the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/user/nyc180

Comic Opera Guild - Ann Arbor, Michigan
Acclaimed Michigan musical theatre company, noted for its colorful realizations of opera, operetta and popular musical theatre works.
Thomas Petite, Artistic Director.
http://comicoperaguild.org

Andy Krikun
Singer-songwriter, educator and ethnomusicologist, Andy's musical adventures have taken him from the underground rock clubs of Los Angeles performing with the bands Andy and the Rattlesnakes, Urban Artillery and Blazing Wheel to the foothills of the Himalayasl. At Riverspace Arts in Nyack, he is a member of the steering committee, helping realize the mission of “building community through the arts”. He co-hosts Songwriters by the River, a monthly series dedicated to art of songwriting and is currently a professor at Bergen Community College in Paramus, NJ, overseeing the music business program and teaching songwriting, performance, and music history.
http://www.andykrikun.com

Matt's Baroque Dance Pages
Wonderful baroque dance resources site; including facsimiles of important treatises and important links, helpful to all aspects of those interested in matters of historic dance.
http://baroquedance.info
http://baroquedance.info/links/products.html

Patricia W. Rader
Resume of historic dance scholar and performancer, including published papers, works choreographed, workshops and other artistic achievements..
http://home.sprintmail.com/~seeshell/patty/Rader.html

Rossina Links
Historic Dance Links on the Net. A helpful resource site of links concerning many aspects of Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical dances and music.
http://www.geocities.com/rossinatanz/rossina-link.html

The Stonewall Chorale
New York City's oldest and most respected Lesbian and Gay choral ensemble. Repetoire spans the gamut of classical, pop and jazz.
Cynthia Powell, conductor and artistic director..
http://www.stonewallchorale.org/about.html

Theatre 2020 (previously Theatre Ten Ten)
Theater Ten Ten is New York City's longest continuously operating Equity Off-Off Broadway Theater, and an Arts Program of the Park Avenue Christian Church. Dedicated to producing quality theater at affordable prices, utilizing established professionals and fostering young artists through main-stage shows, readings, workshops and cabaret performances. Judith Jarosz, Artistic Director.
http://www.theater2020.com/

Queer Stories
Originally dedicated to fostering the growth of gay writers and performers, it is now a storytelling workshop for gay men from all walks of life and professions - .not just writers and performers. Doug McKeown, noted movie producer and writer, is founder and director.
http://www.queerstories.org/about.html