Artist Initiative
ACHF Arts Access
I will expand my artistic abilities by adapting songs and script into a song cycle with a storyline for the first time. When the piece is completed and ready to perform for audience with a story that makes sense, and songs all tied together with a flow, I will know I have achieved this outcome. 2: Collaborate with other artists in Minnesota to give public performances of our opera/theater piece, and share it with the community in Minnesota. When I complete the piece first with Hirabayashi and Krywosz, and perform it in Minnesota with another singer/actor and pianist, I will know I have achieved this outcome.
I was able to learn about putting together music and text and make some choices with the opera Yukionna. I have made a leap in my vocal and acting technique, and gained experience playing a major role. I relied on feedback from the directors such as Ben Krywosz and Barb Brooks, as well as the composer, colleagues, and audience members. 2: This project was a great opportunity for the Japanese community to witness artistic work of the Japanese artists living in Minnesota. The Minneapolis Japanese School really appreciated the opportunity to have the students and parents, as well as guests from Mounds Park Academy where they rent the space from, attend the performance.
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