Spotlight on Opera's thirteenth summer season will take place on the Centenary Campus. We are now an officially sponsored program of the Hurley School of Music.
This year's program dates are June 23 - July 2,0 2019.
The 2019 Season includes Cosí fan tutte , The Consul, The Bremen Town Musicians, Spotlight Cabaret, and concerts.
2019 Live Audition Dates
SHREVEPORT
January 20
February 2
March 17
AUSTIN
February 23
March 9
April 13
Video auditions will also be accepted until all roles are cast.
Past Events
LA BOHÈME
July 28, 7 p.m. & 29, 2 p.m., Anderson Auditorium
Puccini's masterpiece about the lives and loves of starving artists in 19th century Paris gets a fresh, modern take from stage director Josh Miller; but the soaring melodies and searing love stories are still there.
Free to Centenary students, faculty, and staff; $20/general public/$10 seniors, military, and students with ID.
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD
This charming half-hour children’s opera will be presented in various July dates and locations – see www.SpotlightonOpera.com for details.
July 27 - Anderson Auditorium - Hurley School of Music - Centenary College of Louisiana
Little Red’s mom told her to head straight to poor sick Grandma’s with a basket of goodies and make SURE she didn’t talk to strangers. But the Big Bad Wolf is a smooth talker, and Little Red can’t resist stopping by the strawberry patch. Can Little Red outsmart Big Bad and save Grandma?
FREE
WELCOME CONCERT AND RECEPTION
Sunday, June 24, 7 p.m. Anderson Auditorium
Starring soprano Gale Odom, mezzo-soprano Cindy Sadler, baritones Bruce Cain and Adam Philley, collaborative pianists Kristin Roach, Tyler Tucker, and Riley McKinch, and the cast of Memphis: The Musical from Shreveport Little Theatre. Free and open to the public!
SEASON PREVIEW CONCERT AT BROOKDALE
Thursday, July 5, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Highlights from our upcoming season, including excerpts from The Pirates of Penzance, La bohème, Little Red Riding Hood, and more!
DEATH BY ARIA
Friday, July 6, 7 p.m. JR Gallery & Performance Space
Kick back with a cocktail and enjoy a cavalcade of talent as the 2018 Spotlight cast shows off their best party pieces. $5 General Admission
SPOTLIGHT CABARET
Saturday, July 7, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. JR Gallery & Performance Space
You’ve never seen opera like this! Centenary’s resident Broadway expert Adam Philley leads a cast of genre-bending young stars in a surprising night of musical theatre hits. $20/general public, $10/Seniors, students, military with ID
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD
This charming half-hour children’s opera will be presented in various July dates and locations – see www.SpotlightonOpera.com for details.
July 11 – Norton Art Gallery View Photos
July 12 – Shreve Memorial Library Broadmoor Branch View Photos
July 13 – Shriner’s Children’s Hospital
July 17 – Friendship House
July 20 – Noel United Methodist Church
July 27 - Anderson Auditorium - Hurley School of Music - Centenary College of Louisiana
Little Red’s mom told her to head straight to poor sick Grandma’s with a basket of goodies and make SURE she didn’t talk to strangers. But the Big Bad Wolf is a smooth talker, and Little Red can’t resist stopping by the strawberry patch. Can Little Red outsmart Big Bad and save Grandma?
FREE
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
July 14, 7 p.m. & July 15, 2 p.m. Anderson Auditorium
When swashbuckling pirates and vivacious Victorian maidens mix, you get hilariously tuneful results. Former apprentice pirate Frederic is torn by his affection for his comrades, his loyalty to country and duty, and his love for Mabel, the daughter of Major-General Stanley. Meanwhile, the Pirate King, aided by Frederic's former nurse Ruth, is leading an attack on the Stanley manse, with the intention of carrying off his daughters as wives for the pirate band. What's a slave of duty to do? FREE to Centenary students, faculty, and staff. $20/general public, $10/Seniors, students, military with ID
CONCERT AT BROOKDALE BOSSIER CITY
July 20, 3 p.m.
Season highlights including excerpts from The Pirates of Penzance, La bohème, Little Red Riding Hood, and more!
OPERA SCENES SHOWCASE
July 21, 7 p.m. & July 22, 2 p.m. Anderson Auditorium
Spotlight artists showcase their talent in an operatic smorgasbord of excerpts with something for everybody. A great way to sample opera! Free to Centenary students, faculty, and staff. $10 general public/$7 seniors, military, and non-Centenary students with ID.