Daniel Greene

Tag: Phoenix

  • Radames & Aïda in Act III of Aïda

    Drew Slatton & Marie-Adele McArthur in a scene from Act III of Aïda.

    I am in the male chorus of Phoenix Opera’s production of Aïda at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. I got permission to take photos of the show during Act III, which I’m not in, and it was thrilling to capture dramatic moments in this grand opera. Another photographer turned to me while I was snapping photos and he had a smile on his face that showed me he was on a photographer’s high– it was that look that one person gives another when he’s so bubbling over with happiness he has to turn to his fellow man and say, “isn’t it great?” Turns out the photographer is Howard Paley, the Executive Director of Phoenix Opera. I told him how I would put these photos on Flickr and send him a link to them. I only had enough time to get six hours of sleep and put up a few photos for now, but I look forward to putting up more later this afternoon.

    P.S. Back home from work now, I must add that what is astonishing in the chemistry you see here is that Drew Slatton, our new Radames, flew in just before this final dress rehearsal to replace an ailing tenor. He has played Radames several times, and he was able to jump in at the last minute to Save Our Ship. The nimbleness of Phoenix Opera, Drew Slatton, Marie-Adele MacArthur, and all the performers who adjusted to him goes to show the amazing talent and dedication of the opera world!

    Production credits: lighting design by Paul Black, costume design and production direction by David Castellano, artistic direction by Gail Dubinbaum, musical direction by John Massaro and stage direction by Albert Sherman. More info at phoenixopera.org

  • Metro Morning Reflections



    Metro Morning Reflections
    Originally uploaded by Daniel Greene

    The stations on the Valley Metro Light Rail alignment offer endless opportunities for reflection and photography. This morning, I got this photograph by stabilizing my G1 cameraphone against one of the I beams that suspend the sails, lights, text displays, PA speakers, security cameras, etc. And what I got was the beautiful reflections in the high gloss paint on the I beam!

  • Sitzprobe at the Orpheum Theatre

    First rehearsal with the orchestra for Aida, which opens this Friday night ( get tix from phoenixopera.org ). Also my first time on the stage of an Orpheum Theatre. My grandmother, Audrey Arent performed here as Linda Preston in the late days of vaudeville. Who knows? I may be standing in her “footprints” right now!

  • Our Aloe’s First Blooms



    Our First Aloe Blooms
    Originally uploaded by Daniel Greene

    The aloe plant in our front yard has quardrupled in size this past year, and has just sprouted its first flower buds. I look forward to documenting its progress as it unfolds.

  • I’m a lensbaby baby!



    I’m now a lensbaby baby!
    Originally uploaded by Daniel Greene

    I went to the Imaging USA Expo and was entranced by the Lensbaby booth. I liked everything they showed me. I was impressed by the ladies’ personability, professionalism, and product knowledge. They didn’t have to hard sell; they wowed me by simply by showing me the products, letting me touch and use them, and answering all my questions. Their booth had a style I found to be uncluttered and artistic. I splurged and bought "The Whole Enchilada" — the Composer, the Optic Kit, and the Accessory Kit — all for $419.95, tax included. Once I decided I what I wanted, they presented it to me in a black canvas tote bag, and when they ran my credit card, they didn’t even even require my signature. It was like shopping at Starbucks, but faster.

    And, no, I don’t work for Lensbaby. I just like good retailers and wanted to praise Lensbaby with a positive review. Plus, I’m writing to share my excitement and say, "look for a whole new kind of photos from me. I got a Lensbaby, baby!" Yee-hah!