2016 SEASON
by Erika Taussigová (10/28/34—10/16/44)
BEST OF BODHI TREE
Spirituals, French Cabaret,
Opera & Music Theater
Sunday, March 6, 2016 - 4PM
St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
743 Prospect Street, La Jolla
To celebrate five years of Bodhi Tree Concerts’ unique brand of grassroots philanthropy, Walter DuMelle leads an all-local, all-star cast of favorites, including Michael Morgan, Laura Bueno, Mark Danisovszky, Janie Prim and Christopher Allen! Performing a wonderful mix of Spirituals, French Cabaret, Opera and Music Theater, this season opener will include a reception following the concert, where we will highlight past charitable partners and hold a food drive for Mama’s Kitchen. Our charitable partner will be FREE FLIGHT Exotic Bird Sanctuary. Free Flight is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining a sanctuary that shelters, nurtures and re-socializes parrots, while educating the public to inspire a lasting concern for the well-being of exotic birds. Birds from the sanctuary will be on hand for concert goers to enjoy!
Concert to benefit
FREE FLIGHT
by Gabriela Freiová (1/1/33—5/10/44)
BRUNDIBAR
Children’s Opera - SD Premiere
by Hans Krása & Adolf Hoffmeister
Saturday, June 11, 2016 - 7PM
Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall
5775 Morehouse Drive, San Diego
Bodhi Tree Concerts presents the SD premiere of Hans Krása’s charming children’s opera, Brundibar. Its story is filled with messages of hope, good over evil, friendship and collaboration. However, this opera was originally performed during the Holocaust in the Terezín concentration camp. Nearly all of the original cast of children and the composer, perished in the gas chambers. Our Brundibar will feature young singers from Warren Walker and Language Academy schools, conducted by Michael Morgan and the Youth String Orchestra from La Jolla Country Day School, prepared by Joan Diener. The profits from this concert will benefit Jewish Family Service and specifically their Serving Older Holocaust Survivors (SOS) Program. Since 1918, Jewish Family Service of San Diego has been a trusted community resource for individuals and families in times of need. This wonderful premiere with a devastating history is not to be missed.
Concert to benefit
JEWISH FAMILY
SERVICE - Serving
Older Holocaust
Survivors
THE GONDOLIERS
A Sing-A-Long Operetta
by Gilbert & Sullivan
Sunday, September 25, 2016 - 4PM
All Souls’ Episcopal Church
1475 Catalina Boulevard, Point Loma
Our popular Sing-A-Long Series continues with Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Gondoliers. This Venetian romp contains all your favorite G&S traits: mistaken identities, babies switched at birth, charming lyrics and wonderful tunes, including “From the sunny Spanish shore”, “I stole the prince” and “Then one of us will be a queen”. Sing-A-Long with a cast for your favorites including Chad Frisque, Michael Sokol and Walter DuMelle led by BTC’s own and illustrious Janie Prim. You won’t want to miss it. Our charitable partner for this event is International Rescue Committee of San Diego who responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.
Concert to benefit
INTERNATIONAL
RESCUE
COMMITTEE -
San Diego
by Ela Hellerová (9/15/1930—10/6/44)
