7 SINS SO DEADLY
Modern opera, art song and musical theater collide in a battle of sinful acts. Featuring the first ever fully staged version of David Del Tredici’s Dracula, a 20-minute setting of Alfred Corn's poem, "My Neighbor, the Distinguished Count." Sung by New York Times, Opera News and Time Out NYC lauded soprano, Ginger Land-van Buuren in a regional debut alongside other deadly, decadent contemporary musical selections. This 90 minute presentation will be a delightful indulgence of sinful delights.
January 31st & February 1st, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Charleston Heights Art Center
800 Brush St. (off Charleston Blvd.)
Tickets: $25 - $40
FREE Student RUSH TICKETS!
(20 minutes before curtain)
Cast
Ginger Land-van Buuren
David Del Tredici’s Dracula
Ginger Land-van Buuren is a powerhouse soprano, renowned for her electrifying vocal talent and magnetic stage presence. A graduate of Portland State University and Bel Canto Northwest, Ginger has captivated audiences across the country with her dazzling coloratura and dramatic interpretations. Lauded by The Oregonian for her spellbinding portrayal of the 'Queen of the Night' in The Magic Flute, Ginger’s performance left audiences “on the edge of their seats,” while the Willamette Week called her “the crowd vocal favorite," commanding every note with consummate control.
Ginger’s versatility shines through in her diverse repertoire, from bel canto masterpieces to avant-garde contemporary works. Her New York City debut with The Bronx Opera was praised by The New York Times for its elegance, and Opera News declared her a "live-wire" performer with a "sparky, high soprano." A regular with companies like Portland Opera, Palm Beach Opera, and Dicapo Opera Theater, she has brought to life iconic roles like Lucia di Lammermoor, Gilda, and Musetta, always delivering with power, precision, and passion.
Beyond the opera stage, Ginger’s dynamic talents extend to musical theater, film, and television. A member of Actors' Equity, she has dazzled and won acclaim for her unique portrayals, earning her awards and standing ovations. Now in Las Vegas, she is the founder and creative force behind Vegas City Opera, where she continues to push boundaries and redefine what opera can be, making every performance an unforgettable experience.
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Jawan Jenkins - Songs for Murdered Sisters
Baritone and native of New York City, Jawan received his training early as a member of The Boys Choir of Harlem. With Houston Grand Opera’s Opera to Go he premiered three roles by Mary Carol Warwick. Recent premiered roles include Asku in Stomping Grounds with The Glimmerglass Festival, Mr. Delgado in Jake Heggie’s It’s A Wonderful Life, and Ricky Ian Gordon’s A Coffin in Egypt, both with Houston Grand Opera. Recent roles with the Butler Opera Center include; Ford in Falstaff, Tarquinius in The Rape of Lucretia, Papageno in Die Zauberflote, Marquis de la Force in Dialogues des Carmélites, Charlie in Three Decembers, and Vater in Hänsel und Gretel. As a 2018 and 2019 Young Artist with The Glimmerglass Festival, he was seen in West Side Story, Silent Night, ShowBoat, Porgy & Bess, Blue, and The Ghost of Versailles. During the 2021-2022 season, Jawan debuted with Vegas City Opera as Marcello in La Bohème and as Action in West Side Storywith Opera San Jose.
Jawan obtained his Bachelor’s from Prairie View A&M, Master’s and Doctorate of Musical Arts from The University of Texas at Austin under the tutelage of Mr. Donnie Ray Albert.
Keith Milkie - Dracula & More
Keith Milkie graduated from the William Esper Conservatory for Acting in New York City in 2015. Since then he has appeared as a soloist at Zankel and Weill Halls at Carnegie Hall and performed with The Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice, The Regina Opera Company, The Italian Opera Company, The Long Island Opera Company, The West Side Opera Company, Vocal Productions NYC and Vegas city Opera. His was the voice of the Bruce Weber-produced Versace “Chicago is my Beat” video fashion campaign of 2016. Vocal performances have taken place in such far-flung locations as Milan, Salzberg and the Hunan Provence in China. Just before the pandemic, he performed all the classic 24 Italian Songs and Arias in a solo recital at St. Johns in the Village NYC. Staged roles have included Don Giovanni, Dr. Bartolo and Figaro from Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Valentine from Faust, Scruples from The Impresario, Commendatore, and Captian Macheath with Vegas City Opera’s 2022 production of Three Penny Opera. Future productions this season include Commendatore in Don Giovanni with Vegas City Opera.
Kurt Sedelmeir - Scoundrels
Kurt Sedlmeir, Lyric Baritone, currently resides in Las Vegas and is a graduate of UNLV's School of Music where he majored in vocal performance recieving his bachelor of music in 2019.
In addition to this, Kurt has studied Opera in both Austria and Munich, Germany. He has been featured in productions with UNLV Opera Theatre and Vegas City Opera. These roles include:
The Quince in A Midsummers night dream (2017), Masetto in Don Giovanni (2018), The Jailor/1st office and 2nd commissioner in Dialouges of the Carmelites (2019), Hunding in Vegas City Opera's production of
Die Walk¸re (2020), Benoit/Alcindoro in La Boheme (2021), Escamillo in Carmen (2022) Hunding in Die Walkure (2023) and most recently played in 8 songs for a Mad King (2023).
Kurt is always excited to get up and perform and hopes that you will enjoy the show!