TAA Butterfly Cast Spotlight -- Elizabeth Hampton, "Il Cugina"

Elizabeth in the TCOE production of "Peter Pan"

Elizabeth Hampton is what we call a true "Triple Threat" -- she can act, she can dance, and wow can she sing!  She played the Ballerina Doll in TAA's production of the Nutcracker Ballet and at fifteen has already been in many dance shows and musical theater productions.  
In the Theater Arts Alliance production of Madama Butterfly, Elizabeth plays "il Cugina" -- Butterfly's young and outspoken cousin. 

You've done a lot of dance and musical theater -- what about opera? 
This is my first opera production.  TAA gave me the opportunity to audition along with the rest of the season and I thought, "why not?!

What is your favorite part of the rehearsal process? 
My favorite part of the rehearsal process would have to be singing with such a talented cast. 

How is opera different from other things you've done?
Madame butterfly is very different from any other shows I've been in for many reasons but the main reason is it is in a different language!

What is your favorite section as a singer?
My favorite part to sing is O Kami! everyone sounds phenomenal there and its just fun to sing!

You obviously spend a lot of time on singing -- what are your other interests? 
I practice all genres of dance, study many different musical instruments, and oil paint.

Future goals?
My goals are to continue my career in theatre and move to New York!




 
What can we see you in next after TAA Butterfly?
My next show is Billy Joel's "Movin' Out -- the Musical" produced by TCOE

See Elizabeth Hampton and the rest of the TAA Butterfly Cast March 4th and 6th at the Main Street Theater in Visalia
Tickets at: Brown Paper Tickets: Madama Butterfly 
 

Elizabeth has the same exuberance on stage and in life!

 

 

TAA Butterfly Spotlight: Ensemble Member Kat Goodin!

How many people can say that their first experience doing theater is in an opera?  This is true for beautiful mezzo-soprano Kat Goodin.  Though she has sung choral masterworks such as Handel's Messiah, this is her first time putting on a character for the stage -- and it seems like she has been doing it all her life!

Why did you join the TAA Butterfly cast?  I wanted to join the cast because I love to sing! 

What is the best part of the rehearsal process?  I really love that moment when the group is working on a vocal piece and it just clicks, everything comes together. 

What are your other interests?  My day job is Speech-language pathologist, working in the school district with kids. Interests are music, cooking, and spending time with my family. I'm also a little addicted to clothing, shoes, and accessories. 

Why opera?  I believe music is universal. It brings dimension, healing, and purpose to life.

See Kat and the rest of the #TAAButterfly cast March 4th and 6th at the Main Street Theater in Visalia!  Tickets at Brown Paper Tickets -- Madama Butterfly