I sang the role of “Dritter Knabe” (Third Boy) in Mozart’s The Magic Flute at the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia. (The three boys are often sung by women.) The production was set in India, and I was hoping to wear a sexy sari. No such luck - they made me a bald boy. (That’s me to the far left.) It wasn’t exactly glamorous, but it was tons of fun - and even more hard work! I learned a lot and loved every moment. (Well, almost. Putting on the bald cap was no fun at all!)

(Photo: Paul Sirochman)

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