S O M E T H I N G

DIFFERENTExperience wide-open spaces and the breathtaking beauty of the biggest sky you will ever

see. “A place where the land is so prodigiously, stupendously flat that at its margins, at the

milky-blue line where sky meets earth, it doesn’t end as much as it seems to dissolve” – a

place where the sunsets are unlike any on the continent.

Experience AMARILLO OPERA – opera as you’ve never experienced it before – in the

intimate setting of the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts rising from the Texas

High Plains, “one of the most peculiar and physically stunning parts of the American West

and the last major geographic part of continental America to be colonized.”

Visit Amarillo. Celebrate 25 years of opera in the Texas Panhandle with a season of

musical drama you’ll never forget. Only in Amarillo – only at AMARILLO OPERA!

Because life’s too short not to experience something different!

– S. C. Gwynne, Texas Monthly

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU FIND YOURSELF IN AMARILLO ON A SATURDAY EVENING? WELL, GO TO THE OPERA, OF COURSE. This company . . . is beginning to pop up on the national operatic radar as a proving

ground for emerging talent and because of [their] encouragement of local singers

and [their] choice of interesting repertoire.

– Gregory Sullivan Isaacs, TheatreJones (Dallas)

Madama Butterfly Production originally designed for and created by The Santa Fe Opera

Sustaining support for Amarillo Opera’s 25th Anniversary Season provided by Joseph H. and Arlene Pool

CandideCostume Design by Tony award-nominee Patricia McGourty

Glorious melodies, heartbreaking tragedy,

pure emotion.

Giacomo Puccini’s

MADAMA BUTTERFLYSets by Jean-Marc Puissant Costumes by Brigitte Reiffenstuel Production originally designed for and created by The Santa Fe Opera

DIRECTOR: Marc Astafan CONDUCTOR: Michael Ching

A Japanese maiden catches the imagination of an impudent American

Naval officer, crosses cultural boundaries to become his wife, and

faithfully awaits his return while battling with a serious dilemma.

Puccini’s story of tradition, romance, desire, and sacrifice has been

one of the world’s most beloved operas for over a century.

Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 at 2:30 p.m.

Leonard Bernstein’s

CANDIDESet by Liz Freese Costumes by Tony award-nominee Patricia McGourtyAn Original production designed for and created by Amarillo Opera

DIRECTOR: E. Loren MeekerCONDUCTOR: Braden Toan

An unassuming Candide is exiled for romancing the Baron’s daughter

only to be inflicted by a series of bizarre hardships that challenge his

outlook on love and life. Featuring the music of Leonard Bernstein

with contributions from the greatest lyricists of the 20th century, this

outrageous musical satire will leave you enchanted.

Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 2:30 p.m.

“The Best Score ever written for a Broadway Musical”

- Clive Barnes, New York Times

”The Best of all Possible Worlds”

C H R I S T I A N P R I C E FRAZER

Christian Price Frazer is an artist living and working in Amarillo,

Texas. She is formally trained in art and holds a B.A. from The

University of Texas at Austin. She has exhibited extensively in

shows over the last 25 years. She primarily paints in oils and

acrylics on canvas but has also created several large scale trompe

l’oeil murals for commercial and residential applications. Frazer’s art

can be found in private and corporate collections across the United States. Frazer is a past

board member of the Amarillo Museum of Art and actively involved with the Amarillo and

Austin art communities.

Influences: Robert Rauschenberg, Franz Kline, Willem deKooning, Mark Rothko, Piero

Fornasetti, Sam Scott, Lucian Freud, Michelangelo

DESIRESIZE: 24x36x2.5 • MEDIUM: OIL AND MIXED MEDIA

FOL d e ROLJoin us for an evening of madcap, zany high jinks as we dance to the

sounds of Patrick Swindell and Pizzazz, and frolic the night away at

the third annual Amarillo Opera Fol de Rol on Saturday, March 16,

2013 at the Ambassador Hotel. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with

cocktails and appetizers. Dinner and dancing will follow with many

special surprises as the night unfolds. A silent auction will intrigue you,

and during the live auction you’ll have an opportunity to bid on Christian

Price Frazer’s painting, Desire, commissioned for the opera’s 2012-2013

season. All proceeds will benefit Amarillo Opera.

Don’t miss an evening of elegance, mystery, folly, intrigue, music and

epicurean delights from Candide’s exotic journey through “the best of all

possible worlds” as only Amarillo Opera can provide.

Save the Date: March 16, 2013 • Ambassador Hotel

AMAHL A N D T H E N I G H T

VISITORSAmahl, a disabled shepherd boy–turned beggar and his mother, have a

chance encounter with three foreign kings following a star in their search

for a wondrous child. Amahl and his mother’s good fortune results in a

timeless and inspiring message of how faith, charity, unselfish love and

good deeds can work miracles.

N O V . 9 - 1 1 , 2 0 1 2Co-Produced with Chamber Music Amarilloat the Fibonacci Building

Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 2:30 p.m.Family Chamber Opera Series

Major funding provided by The Don and Sybil Harrington Foundation

SHE NEVER L O S T A

PASSENGEROne woman’s escape to freedom along the Underground Railroad provides

a tapestry for an extraordinary musical tale. Through her courageous

leadership and solace, raising the spirits of fellow travelers through song,

Harriet Tubman never lost a passenger.

F E B . 8 , 2 0 1 3School Performances · Feb. 7, 2013

MUSICAV A R I A D AAmarillo Opera’s annual Musica Variada features Hispanic

talent in a variety of musical styles, including classical, folk,

pop, country western, mariachi, and opera. This popular

musical variety concert is an annual favorite with our regional

audience. Come celebrate the rich diversity of the Texas

Panhandle in an evening of music and song honoring the

importance of Latino and Hispanic culture in our lives.

M A Y 2 4 , 2 0 1 3School Performances · May 23, 2013

S U M M E R Y O U T H M U S I C A L

T H E WIZARD O F OZAn innocent farm girl is swept into a magical land of pure imagination.

Enjoy encounters with some unusual but earnest song-happy friends,

as Dorothy embarks on a quest to seek the Wizard of Oz and find her

way home.

J U L Y 1 1 - 1 4 , 2 0 1 3

A M A R I L L O O P E R A

PICNICS O N STAGEThe ultimate on-stage experience! Hear musical highlights, catch a glimpse of the magic

that happens backstage and meet and greet cast members, conductors and directors the

week before our mainstage productions. Amarillo Opera’s sumptuous picnics on stage give

patrons an opportunity to dine on the sets of Madama Butterfly and Candide and interact

with our principal artists in a casual, relaxed and intimate setting. Join us this year for a

memorable evening or two onstage at the Globe-News Center.

P R E - O P E R A

DININGJoin the General Director for cocktails and an elegant three course dinner at the Amarillo Club beginning two hours before the curtain. Enjoy a fantastic view as you wine and dine in a private dining room on the 30th floor of the Chase Tower in the heart of downtown Amarillo. For more than 60 years, the Amarillo Club has been the destination for romantic evenings and celebrations for generations of Amarilloans. Call Amarillo Opera at 806.372.7464 for information and reservations.

E D U C A T I O N A N D

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTAmarillo Opera’s Summer Youth Initiative provides theatrical training and performance

opportunities to Texas Panhandle students for ten weeks throughout the summer.

Led by Amarillo Opera’s Artists-in-Training, these college-aged youth mentors spend

the summer teaching elementary and middle-school aged students in our ARTS: an

Alternative summer camps, assisting in the direction of our annual Summer Youth Musical,

presenting senior engagement programs and performing operatic scenes programs to

regional audiences.

Aimed at children 5-13, ARTS: an Alternative offers lessons and workshops in visual arts,

music, drama, dance, poetry and comportment – building self-esteem and confidence in

local youth.

This season Amarillo Opera becomes the sole producer of the annual Summer Youth

Musical at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts. Aimed at ages 9-19, it is an

invaluable training ground for young regional singers. College aged artists are selected

each summer to mentor youngsters in the ARTS: an Alternative program and assist

with the Summer Youth Musical. Amarillo Opera annually distributes more than $40,000

in scholarships to these talented students to help with their college educations. Your

contributions help support these and other education programs throughout the year.

OPERA INSIGHTS F R E E F O R T I C K E T H O L D E R S !For last minute preparation immediately preceding your performance, join us

for a half-hour lecture on the opera’s music and characters before you see them live.

Starting at 6:30 p.m., one hour before the curtain rises, or at 1:30 p.m. for matinees, these

opera previews are free to ticket holders and held in the second-floor lobby of the Globe-

News Center for the Performing Arts. Previews are held before every performance.

Opera Insights are presented by Amarillo Opera’s Principal Guest Lecturer,

Dr. Robert Krause, from the Music Department at West Texas A&M University.

Dr. Krause holds the Bachelor of Music degree in oboe performance, the Master of

Music degree in theory and composition, and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in oboe

performance from University of Miami in Coral Gables, Fla. He is professor of oboe at

West Texas A&M University and spends summers teaching oboe at the Interlochen Arts

Camp in Interlochen, Michigan, where he has also been heard in the series “Music from

Interlochen” on National Public Radio.

W H E R E T O S T A Y

The Courtyard by Marriott®The Courtyard by Marriott® at the Historic Fisk

Building in Downtown Amarillo is located on Polk

Street, once called the “best lighted Main Street

in America”. Within 15 minutes of the International

Airport and only blocks from I-40, the Courtyard by

Marriott® offers travelers easy access and hassle-

free downtown parking in their covered garage.

With 107 beautifully appointed guest rooms

and suites, 42” flat panel TVs, luxurious King or

Queen beds, comfortable work spaces, high-

speed internet, and most importantly - fabulous

downtown views from every room, the Courtyard

by Marriott® Downtown Amarillo offers an

experience no other hotel in Amarillo can match.

Ambassador HotelVoted Amarillo’s best hotel nine consecutive

years, the Ambassador Hotel is the embodiment

of Texas Hospitality. Superior accommodations,

extraordinary service and hospitality without

equal make the Ambassador the choice for

luxury accommodations in Amarillo. Enjoy

complimentary hot breakfast and high-speed

wireless Internet. The hotel features the Cattle

Baron Concierge level with continental breakfast

and hors d’oeuvres, an Indoor heated pool and

spa and an on-site fitness center. Pet friendly

rooms are available.

Amarillo’s Parkview House Bed & Breakfast InnRated the #1 Bed & Breakfast in Amarillo, Texas

by “Trip Advisors” guests, Amarillo’s Parkview

House Bed & Breakfast Inn is located at the edge

of the historic district. It’s a perfect stop for an arts

weekend in Amarillo. The secluded cottage is the

perfect romantic retreat or honeymoon hideaway,

especially for all those special occasions. The Victorian home has five different rooms in

the main house – all individually decorated to create a different style and atmosphere for

each. A full living room with guest telephones and free internet access, full hot tub access

plus a kitchen with coffeemaker and microwave, and cold drinks in the fridge complete the

comfortable accommodations.

W H E R E T O D I N E

Crush Wine Bar and DeliAt the corner of 7th & Polk, you will find a

lively patio, where people gather to celebrate

the workday’s end or meet before a downtown

dining or opera event. Inside is a cafe setting,

filled with smells of savory tapas and small

plate selections from around the world. At the

deli counter, the sight of artisan cheeses and meats chosen to compliment the impressive

and ever-changing wine by-the-glass selection (over 50). On one side a charming marble

bar, backed with Italian made Enomatic wine dispense and preservation systems; on the

other, an enclosed, climate controlled wine shop displaying a vast, 300+ bottle selection

of wines for here or retail to go. There is a little something here for everyone to fall in love

with, including the hard-to-find selections you would be challenged to uncover anywhere

else between Dallas and Denver.

OHMS Nestled in historic downtown Amarillo, OHMS

Café fuses the soul of Santa Fe with the

heart of the Panhandle. Attracting artists,

entrepreneurs, suits, scarves and working

stiffs, OHMS’s cozy and quiet smoke free

atmosphere provides the perfect ambiance

for a delicious and intimate dining experience. It all began with Mary Fuller’s delicious

cinnamon rolls. From these highly sought after breakfast goodies, Mary quickly earned

herself a reputation. Soon, with the encouragement of friends, she went into the catering

business with her sister. “I was working an office job at the time and catering on the side. I

talked to Jonathan Early, the original owner of OHMS, about letting us rent the kitchen. He

said, ‘No, but I’ll sell you the place.’ So, long story made short - I became the owner.”

THE AMARILLO CLUBPRIVATE CLUB – FOR DINING BEFORE THE OPERA

CONTACT AMARILLO OPERA

Experience a club whose meticulous attention to

detail has earned it the distinction for being the

social, business and civic haven of the Golden

Spread. Experience the perfect blend of fine cuisine,

excellent choice of wines and sumptuous surroundings. It is the perfect setting in which to

relax with the family and friends, or to mix with business, social and cultural leaders.

The Amarillo Club was established in 1947. Since that time the Club has been a place

of romantic evenings, life event celebrations, business meetings, special receptions and

much more. The thirtieth and thirty-first floors, high above the scenic Amarillo skyline,

present an exceptional dining experience.

BL BistroBehind Amarillo’s charming Wolflin Village

Shopping Center, hides a delectable bistro—

one of Amarillo’s best kept secrets.

Experience intimate settings as you enjoy a

variety of flavors that are bound to tantalize

your taste buds.

This locally owned bistro boasts of a luxurious

extended lounge and patio, daily Fresh Fish

Specials, exquisite selections of wines, and

numerous homemade desserts.

Napoli’s of Amarillo Experience a taste of Italy in the heart

of Amarillo. Sit on a garden patio and

soak in the moonlight as you enjoy Italian

bliss on a plate. Marinara is prepared fresh

every morning—bread rolls fresh throughout

the day.

Whether you like pasta, pizza, sandwiches,

seafood, or real Italian desserts, you will

leave full, and probably with a tempting

to-go container.

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1. CHOOSE A PAYMENT PLANPLAN A: FULL PAYMENT ENCLOSEDPLAN B: PAY 50% NOW AND 50% IN JANUARYPLAN C: MONTHLY BANK DRAFTS

(ASK OPERA OFFICE ABOUT FORM)

2. CHOOSE YOUR PRICE LEVELPRICE INCLUDES 1 TICKET TO ALL 6 PRODUCTIONS Seating Regular Reduced QTY TOTAL Price Price

LEVEL I $270.00 $202.50 X = $

LEVEL II $210.00 $157.50 X = $

LEVEL III $150.00 $112.50 X = $

LEVEL IV $120.00 $ 90.00 X = $

3. MAINSTAGE SEASON SATURDAY EVENING

(7:30 P.M.)SUNDAY MATINEE

(2:30 P.M.)

4. AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORSAT THE FIBONACCI BUILDING

FRIDAY EVENING (8:00 P.M.)

SATURDAY EVENING (8:00 P.M.)

SUNDAY MATINEE (4:00 P.M.)

5. SUMMER YOUTH MUSICALTHURSDAY EVENING

(7:30 P.M.)FRIDAY EVENING

(7:30 P.M.)

SATURDAY EVENING (7:30 P.M.)

SUNDAY MATINEE (2:30 P.M.)

6. MEMBERSHIP LEVELS Make a difference...Make a Donation in addition to your ticket order.

FRIEND (FAMILY) ................................................................................................................$ 50.00

FRIEND (INDIVIDUAL) ........................................................................................................$ 40.00

ASSOCIATE ........................................................................................................................$ 100.00

CONTRIBUTOR ..................................................................................................................$ 250.00

PATRON ..............................................................................................................................$ 500.00

IMPRESARIO SOCIETY .....................................................................................................$ 1,000.00

GUARANTOR ......................................................................................................................$ 2,500.00

BENEFACTOR.....................................................................................................................$ 5,000.00

PRODUCER ........................................................................................................................$ 10,000.00

ARTISTS CIRCLE .............................................................................................................. $ 25,000.00

DIRECTORS CIRCLE ........................................................................................................ $ 50,000.00

DIAMOND CIRCLE .............................................................................................................$100,000.00

A. [#2 TOTAL] $

B. Mandatory City of Amarillo Facility Fee Number of Tickets x $12 = $

C. [#6 TOTAL] $

D. [A. + B. + C.] = [ GRAND TOTAL] $

Your generous donation is greatly appreciated. A tax-deductible receipt will be issued for the amount you’ve indicated in line C.

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M E M B E R S H I P G R O U P

BRAVOWe invite you to become a part of the Amarillo Opera family by joining our

membership group, BRAVO, with a gift of $40 or more to the Annual Fund. In

addition to receiving year-round special benefits just for friends, you will help

sustain Amarillo Opera’s commitment to regional artistry, artistic excellence

and adventurous repertory. Ticket revenue covers only 25% of annual

operating expenses, so we rely on your generosity to close the gap so that

we can continue to produce world-class opera in the Texas Panhandle.

T O R E C O G N I Z E Y O U R G E N E R O U S C O M M I T M E N T , A M A R I L L O O P E R A B R A V O M E M B E R S R E C E I V E T H E F O L L O W I N G P R I V I L E G E S A N D B E N E F I T S :

L E V E L S O F G I V I N GFriend (Family) | $50Friend (Individual) | $40

• FREE members-only summer membership party, featuring Amarillo Opera Artists-in-Residence.

• FREE backstage tour of the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts

• FREE subscription to E-Notes, Amarillo Opera’s email service, which includes special ticket offers, updates on season artists and video previews.

• Special discounts at the Operatique and on admission to select season events.

• Volunteer opportunities in the BRAVO opera guild.

Associate | $100All of the above, plus…

• Advance notice of single ticket sales and priority handling of single ticket orders.

• Recognition in the season program book.

• Invitations to Amarillo Opera’s premier social events.

Contributor | $250All of the above, plus…

• Two FREE reserved passes to attend your choice of a working rehearsal, subject to availability.

• FREE admission to Master Classes featuring Amarillo Opera’s Young Artists.

• FREE copy of Amarillo Opera’s Annual Report.

Patron | $500All of the above, plus…

• Two additional FREE reserved passes (a total of four) to your choice of a working rehearsal, subject to availability.

• Priority handling of requests for seating upgrades.

• Invitations to opening night cast parties.

• Review packet at the end of the season with a sampling of local and regional press reviews.

Impresario Society | $1,000All of the above, plus…

• Invitations to Picnics on Stage with the General Director and season artists.

• Reserved parking in the parking lot north of the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts.

• Recognition on the placard in the Globe-News Center lobby.

• Recognition in Amarillo Opera’s Annual Report.

Guarantor | $2,500All of the above, plus…

• FREE season poster.

• Exclusive “hotline” to the box office for special ticket requests.

• Two additional FREE reserved passes (six total) to your choice of four working rehearsals, subject to availability.

SUBSCRIBE NOW . . .

SAVE 25% A N D $12 P E R P E R S O N IN CIVIC CENTER HANDLING FEES

Benefactor | $5,000All of the above, plus…

• FREE reserved VIP parking.

• FREE season libretti.

• Four FREE Premium seats (a maximum of two per performance) upon request and subject to availability.

• Two additional FREE reserved passes (eight total) to your choice of four working rehearsals, subject to availability.

Producer | $10,000All of the above, plus…

• Invitations to a cast welcome party at the home of the General Director on the rim of the Palo Duro Canyon.

• Two additional Premium seats (a maximum of two per performance) for a total of six, upon request and subject to availabilty.

• VIP ticket concierge service, offering assistance in purchasing tickets at other opera companies.

Artists Circle | $25,000All of the above, plus…

• A special event hosted by the General Director.

• Program Book acknowledgment of main season support (on one of four opera title pages).

• Two additional Premium seats (a maximum of two per performance) for a total of eight, upon request and subject to availability

Directors Circle | $50,000All of the above, plus…

• Personalized “insider” gift benefits

Diamond Circle | $100,000All of the above, plus…

• Private season preview dinner with the General Director.

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