NBHS
‘Hansel and Gretel’ opera
provides rich experience
Trees & Shrubs
Azaleas & Rhodos
Fruit • Bulbs • Pansies
Evergreens
Kristen Yarborough, center, directs a scene with students from North Buncombe.
By Matt Tate
blend of artistic talents. “With opera, there are bigger
“It marries acting with the band singing and bigger vowels and less
Every year, high school students and with the chorus,” NBHS Cho- dialogue,” junior Emily Truesdell
have the opportunity to perform in ral Director Jeannie Graeme said, said, who will be playing a gin-
the school’s chorus, band or musi- who will be playing the role of gerbread man and an angel. “The
cal theatre. Mother in the performance. [ALO professionals] have abilities I
Few ever have the chance to She will be joined in major roles can’t even wrap my head around.”
We invite you to
tackle the complexities of opera. with fellow BlackHawks Jessica In addition to the actors, stu-
But, that’s exactly the opportu- Savitt and Mollie Wilson. dents of the technical theatre de- share the warmth...
nity currently presented to a hand- Wilson, who will be playing the partment are having the opportu-
ful of students at North Buncombe Sandman, said working with the nity to work with ALO production
High School as they prepare to opera has been an amazing experi- staff as assistant stage managers,
perform Engelbert Humperdinck’s ence. wardrobe crew, lighting operators
opera Hansel and Gretel with the “It has helped us so much to and properties coordinators.
Asheville Lyric Opera and its
(828) 689-7970
practice with professionals,” she Once the opera has been musi-
group of trained professionals. said. cally rehearsed and staged, students
The performance will be held The students are being guided will have the opportunity to work
at 7:30 pm on Nov. 6 at the high by the Asheville Lyric Opera Com- with the conductor and orchestra
school. pany Manager Kristen Yarborough in rehearsals to bring the piece to-
The opera has an education and and music director Dr. Vance gether in its intended form.
outreach program and has been Reese. Hansel will be played by The event is funded through
choosing schools in the county Amanda Gardner-Porter, Gretel ALO.
to work with for the past several will be played by Amanda Horton For tickets, call the opera of-
years. and Simone Vigilante will portray fice 236-0670. Tickets are priced
Students from the school’s the Witch. at $18 for adults, $15 for seniors
chamber choir, musical theatre Working side by side has helped and $6 for students and children.
and band programs are joining in, the NBHS students in their transi- They are also on sale locally at Blue
making this performance a unique tion to opera. Mountain Pizza.
Town to celebrate wildlife status
Leading a nationwide trend in community concern for habitat loss, the Town of Weaverville will be offi-
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cially designated a Community Wildlife Habitat, the 33rd in the country and the second in North Carolina
to receive this honor, during a celebration at 11 am on Nov. 7 at Weaverville Town Hall.
Roxanne Paul of the National Wildlife Federation will present a certificate to Mayor Bett Stroud. The
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Weaverville Garden Club will provide refreshments. The public is invited.
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