La Femme Bohème Returns!

LOLA is bringing back the critically acclaimed La Femme Bohème, the original all-female version of Puccini's classic opera La Bohème.  A goal of $25,000 is set to be reached by January 31, 2016. There is now a dollar for dollar matching gift up to $5000!  Give the gift of an unforgettable musical experience this holiday season by making your tax-deductible donation today.  Check out these great incentives:

• $25 or more - 2 tickets to the performance of your choice  

• $100 or more - Autographed poster

• $500 or more - Personalized slide on the big screen during our performances

• $1000 or more - Concert in your home or the private venue of your choice with LOLA singers and musicians.

• $5000 or more - Tickets, Poster, Slide, Concert, and Tickets to all LOLA events through 2017.

Surprise your loved ones with the perfect gift this holiday season;  Tickets to La Femme Bohème and tax-deductible donations to LOLA in any amount make wonderfully unique presents.  

Make a contribution in any dollar amount and we will add your name or your loved one's name to our "Donor Wall of Fame"!  

Click on any of our "DONATE" buttons on this page or mail a check to:

LOLA Local Opera Local Artists

8906 C Trone Cir 

Austin, TX  78758

As of January 25, 2016 - $17,444 raised of our $25,000 goal.  $7,556 to go!

La Femme Bohème, 2016

February  13, 2016 @ 7:30pm, doors @ 6pm, February 12 @ 7:30pm, doors @ 6pm, Feburary 14 @3pm, doors @2pm

at The North Door  502 Brushy Street  Austin, TX  78702  http://www.ndvenue.com/

Cast:

Rodolfo - Emily Breedlove
Mimi - Julia Taylor
Marcello - Liz Cass
Musetta - Amelia Love
Colline - Lisa Alexander
Schaunard - Katherine Altobello
Benoit/Donna - Lauren White Arthur
Alcindoro - Sarah Fleming Walker
Café Momus Waiter - Catherine Lewis

Orchestra:
Music Director, Arranger, Conductor - Chuck Dillard

Pianist - Cynthia Wilson

Clarinet - Luz Sarmiento

Violin - Sonja Larson

Cello - Nora Karakousoglou

Production Team:

LOLA Executive Producer - Liz Cass
LOLA Artistic Producer - Rebecca Herman
Stage Director - Rebecca Herman
Lighting Design and Operation - Kandrea Wade
Wig and Makeup Design - Wendy Sanders
Wardrobe Design - Courtney Tellman
Graphic Design - Jeannie Lozano
Super Titles Operator - Carolina Cass

Our Vision

Our production celebrates the Bohemian lifestyle, with all the passion, romance, and heartache that nourish the artistic soul. One of the strengths of La Bohème is that it demonstrates the importance of friendship and the families that you choose, coming together through the good times and the bad. 

"In a world where females are often pitted against one another as rivals and queer relationships are still taboo and marginalized, this production is a chance to show audiences something different. We get to celebrate women, genders outside the standard dichotomy, and how families of choice can become just as strong as blood ties. These characters and their stories are timeless; and though we are presenting them in a new way, everyone can identify with falling in love for the first time, the frustrations of an unfaithful lover, the agony of losing a loved one, and the great joy of living life to the fullest." - Rebecca Herman, Stage Director of La Femme Bohème

Other Ways You Can Help

We understand that not everyone is in a position to donate financially.  You can still help us reach our goal by spreading the word.

Since 2014, LOLA has raised over $35,000, produced two chamber operas, reached 900+ audience members, and was able to donate $300 each to Safe Place, the domestic violence shelter and to the Veteran's Guitar Project.  This has all been made possible by the generous support of our incredible partners and contributors. Make your donation today and join our team!  We very much appreciate your commitment to LOLA, the Austin community, and to the arts.

Thank you for being our partners in supporting local opera!

Liz Cass 

Executive Producer, LOLA

We all sing better together