Preston Kerwin-Battaglia cast in April 5 production of “Modern Musical”

Preston Kerwin-Battaglia was cast as one of 35 singers out of 200 who auditioned for “Modern Musical,” which is being put on by the producer of “SF Follies” and “Forever Broadway” on April 5, 8:00 pm at the Marines’ Memorial Theatre in San Francisco. Preston is the youngest member of the cast. The show will… Continue reading Preston Kerwin-Battaglia cast in April 5 production of “Modern Musical”

Watch this interview with Marilyn Horne

An assignment from Arden to All Sugarman Vocal Studio Students: Watch this youtube interview with the esteemed Marilyn Horne. It should be watched, listened to and heeded….a true-telling by a real “mensch” and lifelong, committed musician and world class mezzo soprano. Marilyn Horne

Susan Simpson and Pilar Montero with Marin Symphony Chorus

Sugarman Vocal Studio students, Susan Simpson and Pilar Montero will be singing with the Marin Symphony Chorus. Pilar is a returning member of the Chorus, which is featured in Symphony’s concert programming. This season, the Chorus performs Brahms’ majestic masterpiece, A German Requiem, the featured work at the Remembrance and Renewal concert on Sunday, April… Continue reading Susan Simpson and Pilar Montero with Marin Symphony Chorus

Sarah Modlin and Gabe Mickel in “The Drowsy Chaperone”

Sarah Modlin and Gabe Michel have been cast in the upcoming production of “The Drowsy Chaperone” at Branson. Sarah will play Kitty, and Gabe is Robert Martin, an oil tycoon and bridegroom. Performances are: March 26, 27, and 28, 7:00 p.m. The Drowsy Chaperone is a musical with book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar… Continue reading Sarah Modlin and Gabe Mickel in “The Drowsy Chaperone”

Sara Packer plays Queen Elizabeth in “Mary Stuart” one-act play

An Evening of Theatre You Don’t Want To Miss . . . The MSA Theatre Department would like to invite you to a performance of Words & Music, an evening featuring songs, scenes, and monologues. Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, and Brian Yorkey are among the wonderful composers represented. The evening also… Continue reading Sara Packer plays Queen Elizabeth in “Mary Stuart” one-act play

Illana Zauderer Parker’s CD “Hot in Here” is available!

SVS Student Illana Zauderer Parker has a wonderful CD that can be purchased on line: CDBaby, or Amazon She has sung onstage at Alice Tully Hall, Off-Broadway, and at 142 Throckmorton, where she has performed her solo concerts along with renowned accompanist Mike Greensill. Illana has performed lead roles for Theatreworks Palo Alto, the Mountain… Continue reading Illana Zauderer Parker’s CD “Hot in Here” is available!

Preston Kerwin-Battaglia and Delaney Flanagan cast in Footloose at Throckmorton

OPENS THIS WEEKEND! Throckmorton Theater’s Winter 2014 production of Footloose will feature two Sugarman Vocal Studio students in the leads. Delaney Flanagan has been cast as Ariel Moore, and Preston Kerwin-Battaglia has been cast as Ren McCormick. Performances will be March 7 – 16 and tickets may be purchased on line: Throckmorton Tickets Performances: Friday,… Continue reading Preston Kerwin-Battaglia and Delaney Flanagan cast in Footloose at Throckmorton

New Year Greetings from Arden

January 3, 2014 Dear Singers: Happy New Year! I hope you had a restful holiday and are ready to start the New Year with vigor and enthusiasm. I am looking forward to hearing you sing, the prospect of your continued growth, beginning new repertoire and polishing existing songs and arias. Please remember the Studio illness… Continue reading New Year Greetings from Arden