Linda Suda
Linda is a published author represented by Curtis Publishing Company. Her children's works are written as teaching tools to enrich the lives of children of all ages. Included in these pieces of music, theatre and dance are An Angel Trilogy, ANGELS IN WAITING. Another trilogy features music of operetta and opera that teaches self- esteem and fits easily into an arts based curriculum. She is also a certified arts teacher and an artist in residence with the South Carolina Arts Commission.
Minimum number of performances and/or workshops required for travel or hire:
I require two contracts in a 24 hour period to justify travel to Cumberland county.
Residency:Opera is Awesome Adventures
OPERA IS AWESOME is a “learning opera” for children and audiences alike. Utilizing the beautiful music of opera and musical theater, the opera centers around the original idea of teaching the audience about the singer’s vocal apparatus. Dialogue in English with a sprinkling of Italian brings all of the ideas into focus and makes learning about a potentially complicated subject interesting and fun. This romp takes us from CARMEN all the way to Mozart’s THE MAGIC FLUTE and Verdi’s RIGOLETTO. The Opera runs approximately 30 minutes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School
Maximum Number of Students: 100 students
Maximum Number of Performances: 2
Technical Requirements:
- PA system
- Microphones
NC Essential Standards: 4 ML. 2.2, 6ML.1.2, 7.ML. 1.3 2.MR.1.1
Cost: $1500 - one program / $2000 - two programs (same day, same school)
Workshop:Your Child's Musical Wish
Children can grow as individuals by working cooperatively with a group to produce a project that they have created. Using theater games and vocal exercises coupled with “hands on” discussions of the conceptualization of all facets of the singing actor, each class would thoroughly explore and analyze the medium of music theatre/ opera. The major goals of the workshop are to experience, first hand with the performing artist, how the singing actor develops her craft and how these skills can be used as a valuable tool in a performance and in life.
Duration: 60 minutes
Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School
Maximum Number of Students: 35 students
Maximum Number of Performances: 2
Technical Requirements:
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Carpeted area
NC Essential Standards: K.ML. 1.3 2.MR. 1.3 6.MR. 1.3 8.ML.2.2
Cost: $650 - one program / $1150 - two programs (same day, same school)
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Assembly Performance:Children's Operas
Opera Exploration
By dividing the word "opera" into three distinct categories, the students will learn, through musical excerpts, why opera is an engaging and enduring art form. My colleague and I will perform samples of arias and music theatre pieces to illustrate how this medium expresses emotions, tells a story and utilizes movement that communicates to the audience. Between each presentation the children will be given a chance to interact with the performers and express their reaction to each piece.
Duration: 60 minutes
Grade Level: Pre-K, Elementary School
Maximum Number of Students: 100 students
Maximum Number of Performances: 2
Technical Requirements:
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Microphone (if performed in a larger space) Non-carpeted floor/ on-carpeted floor
NC Essential Standards: K.ML.1.1 1.ML.1.3 3.CR.1.2 4.CR.1.2
Cost: $500 - one program / $1000 - two programs (same day, same school)
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Residency: Children's Theatrical Music Programs
I have an offering of six theatrical music productions. They feature original music, dialogue and choreography. They are in Trilogies. The first is based on excerpts from child friendly opera and operetta as learning operas. They are OPERA IS AWESOME, IT AIN'T OVER 'TIL THE SCIENTIST SINGS and WHAT IS THIS THING THAT IS CALLED LOVE? The second Trilogy is Called ANGELS IN WAITING- they are MY GUARDIAN ANGEL AND ME, ANGELS OUR HEAVENLY MESSENGERS and ANGELIC LIGHT IN DARKNESS. These pieces have no leads and all involved have speaking parts and singing.
Duration: 45-50 minutes
Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School
Maximum Number of Students: 90 students
Maximum Number of Performances: 2
Technical Requirements:
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Microphones, PA system, hard wood or tile floor
NC Essential Standards: 1.3 Use and develop Arts skills and Technique 1.5 Create, Present, and Evaluate Artworks using Music, Drama, and Dance. 3.2 reflect and Respond critically to the Use of the Arts in all Forms of Communication.s to Solve Problems and Express Ideas.
Cost: $1500 - one program / $500 - two programs (same day, same school)
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