Ten Questions with…
1. My favorite thing about being a singer is:
3. A live music performance I’ve attended that I will never forget is:
The Austin City Limits Festival, last year.
5. Three things I can’t live without are:
Having the opportunity to tell a story and communicate with an audience.
2. The greatest challenge in being a singer is:
Managing the demanding schedule.
2. The greatest challenge in being a singer is:
Managing the demanding schedule.
3. A live music performance I’ve attended that I will never forget is:
The Austin City Limits Festival, last year.
4. A few of my favorite films are:
Life is Beautiful. 12 Years a Slave.
Life is Beautiful. 12 Years a Slave.
5. Three things I can’t live without are:
As a singer: humidifier, neti pot, and lime mineral water.
6. My number one hobby is:
6. My number one hobby is:
Traveling.
7. If you could perform with any singer, retired or deceased, who would it be?
Leontyne Price!
8. If you weren’t a singer, what profession would you be in?
I might work in marketing or advertising.
9. What role do you wish you could sing that you could never sing because it’s the wrong voice type/gender?
Scarpia.
10. Describe your favorite moment on stage.
Any moment during a performance where I feel connected with my colleagues, and everyone is relaxed and energized.
Bonus: One question you wish someone would ask you (and the answer).
The question – “Can I buy you a new car?”
My answer – “Of course, thanks!”
See Jamie in Madison Opera’s production of Jake Heggie’s Dead Man Walking April 25 and 27 at Overture Hall. Tickets start at just $18!
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