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The Kentucky State University Opera/Musical Theatre Workshop will present its third-annual GALA under the direction of Dr. Caroline G Gibson.

Excerpts performed will include Don Giovanni, Carmen, Mikado, Nabucco, Faust and Phantom of the Opera. The GALA will take place in Little Bradford Theater Thursday, April 19 at 10 a.m. for school-aged children and the general public and Friday, April 20 at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

The performance will also feature participation from the Brass Ensemble, Chamber Singers, the Frankfort School of Ballet and school-aged children.

The Opera/Musical Theatre Workshop is a course offered each semester of the academic year. It is open to both music and non-music majors. Students in the class practice good vocal habits, draw upon the musical foundation of aural skills and explore the body of literature that incorporates music of the theater. Opera/Musical Theatre Workshop exposes students to both opera and musical theatre genres.

 For more information about the Kentucky State University Opera/Musical Theatre Workshop, please contact Dr. Caroline Gibson at (502) 597-6611 or caroline.gibson@kysu.edu.