This week, we asked our artists: “What has been your favorite moment of the Jack and the Beanstalk tour so far?” Here are their responses:
Aaron Blankfield, Tenor (Jack):
“It’s very hard to choose a single moment as a favorite out of so many. I would have to say that one would be Hope School, when all of the kids gave us hugs and thanks after the show.”
Sarah Lewis Jones, Soprano (Jack’s Mom):
“My favorite moment was also at Hope School, when the children met with us after the show. Amidst the hugs and affection one little girl asked me, “Do you want to play hide and seek? Okay, I’ll see you later,” and I just melted right then and there.”
Julia Elise Hardin, Mezzo Soprano (Giant’s Wife):
“I have many favorite moments, but I especially liked the ‘good bye’ song sung to use by the kindergarden children and teacher at Rogers Montessori School in Chicago.”
Scott Johnson, Baritone (Old Man/Giant):
The name of the school escapes me, but there was a priceless moment when I (the Giant) was looking for Jack (who is hiding) and as I said “I can’t find him anywhere!” the kids in the front row said to me “Psst, he’s right there…”
Anne Van Duesen, Accompanist:
“I was especially touched at the Children’s Hospital yesterday when a boy who entered the show very uncomfortable and in pain was mesmorized by the show and left much cheered up and extremely talkative. It’s so great when you get to see the personal impact that music can have first hand.”
SCHOOLS VISITED THIS WEEK:
St. Martin of Tours (Franklin)
Elmwood School (New Berlin)
St. Marcus School (Milwaukee)
Whittier Elementary School (Milwaukee)
Morgandale Elementary School (Milwaukee)
JACK AT THE STEINWAY:
Come see Jack and the Beanstalk for yourself at the Steinway Piano Gallery (11550 W. North Avenue in Wauwatosa) Saturday, April 17 at 11:00 am! Free and open to the public. Please note that seating is limited, and it is recommended that you arrive early.
