STUDIO ALBUM NOTES:
Evenings in Quarantine: The Zombie Opera is the first large-scale musical work by Artistic Directors/Composers Bonnie Bogovich and Elizabeth Rishel, featuring the additional talents of Film Director Barry Bogovich, Director of Photography Edwin Huang, and Special Effects Makeup Designer Arvin Clay.
The production was designed to be a live theatrical opera accompanied by an interactive film element, acknowledging Pittsburgh’s role as the ‘birthplace of the zombie’ by featuring filmed locations from iconic parts of town. It debuted with a sold-out run of performances at the Grey Box Theater in October of 2010. This Studio Soundtrack features notable arias from the production.
Featured Cast
Ronnie Tomaston: Bonnie Bogovich
Izzie Bower: Elizabeth Rishel
Charles McKeelis: Drew Fogle
Newscaster: David Egyud
Professor Thalamus: Dustin Wickett
Angela/Intern: Emily Swora
Soldier/Intern: Robert Miller
Music and Concept- Elizabeth Rishel and Bonnie Bogovich
Arrangements- Bonnie Bogovich and Elizabeth Rishel
Drums for “Stay Tuned”- Michael Cardinale
Electronic Beats/Techno for “Last Call”- Arvin Clay
Choral Arrangements- Bonnie Bogovich
Rehearsal Conductor- Elizabeth Rishel
Studio Recording and Production - Bonnie Bogovich
Soloists for “The Red and The White and The Blue”
Kate Hammill
Michael Cuccaro
Thomas Kolos
Lydia Roberson
Alexandra Vansuch
Lisa Schelbe
Jesse B. Nicholson
“I’ve Been Bitten” recording courtesy of Mr. Smalls Creative.Life.Support,
produced by Billy Rossi, and featuring the band ‘School of Athens.’
Keyboards: Drew Fogle
Guitar: Neal Rosenblat
Drums: Mike Rush
Bass: Johnny Naples
Studio Choir
Ashley Birt, Brian Bogovich, Aaron Booz, Denis Cunningham, Tracy Drach, Jill Egyud, Namy Joseph Farah , Drew Fogle, Eric Fogle, Kathryn Fogle,
Nils Hammer, Emma Johnson, Kristy Lesnock, Bob Miller, Stephanie Miller, Lauren Palitti, Robyn Peterson, Lydia Roberson, Jim Russ, Marji Schmidt,
Jim Storch, Mari Storch, Olivia Traini, Alexandra Vansuch, Bob Washburn, Jonathan Wooding, Nicole Wooding, Candice Zawoiski
www.thezombieopera.com
Copyright 2011 by Bonnie Bogovich and Elizabeth Rishel.
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