This blog will be the place to follow my adventures directing Emerich Kalman's operetta "The Duchess of Chicago" in Yekaterinburg Russia.  How did I get this job you may ask?  Was it through my agent and my professional connections?  No.  My sister's husband's twin brother's wife's friend has conducted at this theatre before and he recommended me.  The only three Americans on the team are Gregg Opelka (conductor - mentioned above) and Patti Colombo (choreographer).  Gregg speaks Russian, Patti and I most assuredly do not.  As I mentioned, it will be quite an adventure.

I hope this will give those of you who may be interested a peek into the experience.

Much more to come...

Michael Unger