Update!

Dear Friends,

Welcome back after several months :) Since my safe return from Italy, a lot has happened! As I believe I mentioned in a previous post, I was hired by Indianapolis Opera (IO, affectionately) as a chorus member for this season. Our first production "The Magic Flute" was in September, and it was a spectacular event to be involved in! Our next one is "Tosca" in March, to be followed by "The Tales of Hoffman" in May.

Also, I have made a geographical change recently...I moved to an apartment in downtown Indianapolis. It is wonderful to be so close to work and a lot of activity! In addition to that big change, I have decided to take a leave of absence from my studies at Christian Theological Seminary for the spring semester to devote more time to my study of opera and participation in IO.

I would like to thank all of my family and friends for your love and support as I'm discerning where I will be led next in my career and vocation. I appreciate your prayers (and comments and questions!) as you come along with me on this exciting journey :D

All the best, and Merry Christmas!

~Allison

Ah yes, and some captions for the new photos...

-one of me as the "blue nun" L'infermiera in "Suor Angelica" in Novafeltria, Italy
-a concert performance in Italy of "Porgi, amor" an aria sung by the Countess from "Le Nozze di Figaro" (red gown)
-some IO chorus ladies and me in our dressing room
-the stage at Clowes Hall at a dress rehearsal for "The Magic Flute"