Spirituals in Motion
Bud Werner Memorial Library
March 15, 2025 at 6:30pm
Join world-class contralto La’Shelle Allen for an unforgettable evening honoring the rich legacy of the Negro Spiritual. Accompanied by Steamboat favorite Adam Petty on guitar and the extraordinary Alaina de Belleview on piano, this concert will transport you through the soul-stirring history of these timeless songs.
Set against the intimate backdrop of the Bud Werner Memorial Library, this celebration of history, resilience, and joy will leave your heart singing.
Featuring:
La’Shelle Allen, contralto, is a native of Baltimore, Maryland where she began her musical journey at the Baltimore School for the Arts. After graduation, Ms. Allen relocated to New York City and began touring professionally as a Soloist with The Harlem Spiritual Ensemble.
Ms. Allen’s career spans more than thirty years performing in 30 countries, countless Opera Houses, Theaters, and various event venues. More…
With Special Guests:
Alaina de Bellevue is a highly sought-after freelance pianist, specializing in operatic and ballet repertoire. She currently serves on the music staff of Sarasota Opera as an assistant conductor, as well as on faculty of Colorado State University as music director and vocal coach for the Ralph Opera Center. More…
Adam Petty is a guitarist from Fort Collins, now calling Steamboat Springs home. He studied at Berklee College of Music, where he learned from greats like Tomo Fujita, Bruce Bartlett, and Victor Wooten. Adam’s love for music has taken him touring around the US and to seven different countries. More…
Falling in Love with Cree Carrico
Bud Werner Memorial Library
September 26, 2025 at 6:30pm
Celebrate the beauty of autumn with a magical evening of music! Join the enchanting soprano Cree Carrico and the brilliant pianist Aaron McCallister for a concert filled with love songs that will warm your heart and stir your soul.
From timeless classics to romantic gems, this unforgettable performance will capture the essence of fall romance. Set in the cozy ambiance of the Bud Werner Memorial Library, it’s the perfect way to spend an autumn evening.
Featuring:
Soprano Cree Carrico is “a notably versatile performer” and “sensational actress” who is continuously praised by critics for her “crystal clarity at the center of every note” making it “hard to watch anyone else when she’s on stage.” She recently appeared as Portia Mansfield in Opera Steamboat’s World Premiere production of Welcome to the Madness by Leanna Kirchoff. As a lead interpreter of more…
Aaron McAllister is a highly sought-after vocal coach/performance clinician among professional actors in musical theatre, many of whom are enjoying successful professional careers on Broadway, National tours, and at regional theaters across the country. More…
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
December 11 & 12, 2025 at 6:30pm
Written by Peter Rothstein
Vocal Arrangements by Erik Litche and Timothy C. Takach
The Western Front: Christmas 1914. Out of the violence of World War I, a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. An a cappella chorale, All Is Calm is a remarkable true story in the words and songs of the men who lived it. More…
Peter Rothstein
Erick Lichte
Timothy C. Takach
Julie Maykowski
Stage Director
Jeffrey Parker
Dialect Coach
Beatrice Feldbush
Production Stage Manager
Jon Ringbom
Production Designer
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