Birds & Balls concluded its run @SFJAZZ with a powerful final performance! As the curtains close on Birds & Balls, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who joined us on this unforgettable journey. Your support for our cast, crew, and Opera Parallele has made this production a resounding success. While bidding farewell to this chapter is bittersweet, the memories of our beloved Finch Sitting Trainers and the inspiring spirit of Billie Jean King will forever resonate within us. Our amazing company of Tiffany Austin (@tiffanyaustinmusic), Jamie Chamberlin (@darlingdivajmc), Daniel Cilli (@cilli_budd), Nathan Granner (@nathangranner), Mark Hernandez, Chelsea Hollow (@chelseahollowsoprano) Nina Jones (@nina.e.jones), Gabriela Linares (@gabriela.linares), Nikola Printz (@itisnika), Chad Somers (@chadsingsthings), Chung-Wai Soong (@chungwaisoong) and Shawnette Sulker (@shawnteuse) led by Opera Parallèle's renowned conductor Nicole Paiement (@nicolepaiement_op) and Stage and Set Director Brian Staufenbiel, have dedicated weeks to bring "Vinkensport" and "Balls" by composers David T. Little (@davidtlittle) and Laura Karpman (@laurakarpman) to the stage. Projection Designer David Murakami (@murakamidavid) and Lighting Designer Mextly Couzin (@metztilee), Costume & Hair/Makeup Designer Sharon Peng (@ysharonpeng), and Props Artisan Leah Hammond brought such an amazing visual spectacle to SFJAZZ's Miner Auditorium. Birds & Balls would not have been possible without you. The laughter and cheers that filled the auditorium will be cherished always. Until we meet again on the stage, thank you for being part of this incredible experience! Stay tuned for more information on Opera Parallèle's upcoming production of Fellow Travelers at the Presidio Theatre this June! #BirdsAndBalls #SFJAZZ #OperaParallele #Vinkensport #Balls #DavidTLittle #LauraKarpman #NicolePaiement #BrianStaufenbiel #ClosingNight #FinalPerformance #CurtainCall #Farewell #MemoriesMade #GratefulAudience #ThankfulCast #BittersweetGoodbye #EmotionalJourney #LastBow #StandingOvation #EndOfAnEra #UnforgettableExperience #TheatreLife #ArtisticAchievement
Thankful for such a great cast/team for Running Man. I'm thankful for such awesome role idols I look up to. Thankful for all the laughter I got from them! They are just best all around 😊😘😝 #happythanksgiving #thankfulcast #roleidols #RunningMan #Jaesuk #Joonkook #Gary #HaHa #JiHyo #Kwangsoo #Sukjin