Master Class
Written by Terrence McNally
Directed by Carl Jordan
February 11 - 27, 2022
ROTARY STAGE IN ANDREWS HALL, SONOMA COMMUNITY CENTER, 276 EAST NAPA STREET, SONOMA, CA 95476
Start your year off with a theatrical tour-de-force
Libby Oberlin as Maria Callas | Robert Dornaus as Tony | Morgan Harrington as Sharon | Emily Evans as Sophie
Dan Monez as Stagehand | John Partridge as Manny the Pianist
Poster Photo by Miller Oberlin
"A word from our Maria Callas, Libby Oberlin
"Maria Callas has been described in many ways: the greatest opera singer of our time, musical genius, diva extraordinaire, meticulous perfectionist, the original prima donna.
"While there are elements of truth in all of these descriptors, I’m most excited to convey the woman behind the superstar façade. ... Her wicked sense of humor, her all-consuming passion for the arts, and the complexities and hardships she faced as a child all color the woman who would become “La Divina.”
"I want nothing more than to portray the complexity and brilliance behind this truly exceptional woman, and feel privileged to do so. I speak for the whole cast and crew when I say, we hope to make Maria proud. Libby Oberlin"
(Excerpt from Sonoma Arts Live Newsletter, February 1, 2022)
"FOLLOW THESE COVID PROTOCOLS TO SEE MASTER CLASS
If you purchased a ticket for someone, make sure they know these protocols for easy entry! AT THE DOOR YOU’LL NEED: PROOF OF COMPLETED VACCINATION CARD (take a picture of it so you’ll aways have it! ) OR A NEGATIVE COVID TEST DATED WITHIN 72 HOURS OF ATTENDING A MASK WHILE INDOORS ID CARD Your safety is our top priority!
We take the opportunity to gather and entertain again very seriously. Receipt of the Sonoma Valley Catalyst grant has allowed us to provide six HEPAair purifiers for our theater, which capture 99.7 percent of the virus particles associated with current strains of COVID-19. A cleaning service has also been hired to thoroughly clean the theater and sanitize with electrostatic fogging after every performance. You’ll also find sanitation stations at every entrance to the theater. We’ve got you covered! And the fully vaccinated actors onstage will be the only ones unmasked."
