More video messages from our very international cast! In this second part, four fine gentlemen from three different continents introduce themselves. MAX is played by Makrand Mujumdar SAUNDERS is played by Jim Nellis TITO MERELLI is played by David Oliviera The BELLHOP is played by Roger Voight Videos: Katrin Fegert
What does a Bellhop do?
Roger, who plays “The Bellhop” in Lend Me A Tenor, decided to do a little research tour that took him to some of Munich’s finest hotels. I began to think recently about how I want to interpret my Bellhop character. I realized how little I knew about their job and the people who do it…
A Short History of The Cleveland Grand Opera: The Setting of Lend Me A Tenor
Cleveland, the location of Ken Ludwig’s comedy Lend Me A Tenor (LMAT), became an important center for the performing arts in the late 19th century, largely due to the large number of immigrants who brought with them their passion for opera and music from Europe. By the first part of the 20th century, virtually all…
Jim Nellis interviews theatre director Mr. Saunders
The following is an interview between Jim Nellis, an actor performing in Entity’s fall production of Lend Me a Tenor, and the character he’ll be performing; Mr. Saunders. Jim Nellis: My guest today is Henry Saunders, the executive director of the Cleveland Grand Opera company in 1934. Mr. Saunders, tell us about your upcoming production….
Meet the Cast! Part I: The Ladies
We proudly present our very special cast. Why special? Because these talented actors and actresses come from all corners of the world. In this first part our four lovely ladies introduce themselves- in five different languages! MAGGIE is played by Melody Grace Rolph MARIA is played by Camilla Bressan. DIANA is played…
Interview with Producer Katrin Fegert
Meet Katrin Fegert, the wonderfully versatile producer of Lend Me A Tenor. In this interview she explains what kind of jobs a producer must fulfill and what makes this production so special. What is your role as producer of the play? My job as a producer is to co-ordinate all the activities that result in…
The Seagull by Anton Chekhov 