Name: Mountainfilm on Tour Santa Cruz
Start: 2026-11-14T09:00:00-08:00
Location: Rio Theatre

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<h2>Supporting Second Harvest Food Bank</h2>
Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. The tour will visit the Rio Theatre on November 14th with films that explore themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission of using film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. This year's screening will present the Adventure playlist.Mountainfilm on Tour in Santa Cruz has been hosted at the Rio Theatre since 2016.  While presenting an inspiring film collection, the show is also an opportunity to support Second Harvest Food Bank as they kick off their Holiday Food Drive. Every ticket purchased, along with beer sales (provided by Sante Adairius Midtown Portal) will share a portion of revenue with this organization.

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In Celebration of the USA’s 250th Anniversary, The Voice Studio of Thomas Clark Inc. presents Giacomo Puccini’s Opera: THE GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST An Opera in Three Acts (2 hrs. 45 min. - 2 intermissions)
Based on the play by David Belasco New English translation by Thomas Clark
Colligan Theater at the Tannery Arts Center 1010 River Street (at Encinal St.) Santa Cruz, CA 95060 *The Colligan Theater is wheelchair accessible. *Performance includes simulated gunfire, loud sound effects &amp; harsh language.
Fri. Sept. 4, 7:00 pm Sun. Sept. 6, 2:00 pm Fri. Sept. 11, 7:00 pm Sun. Sept. 13, 2:00 pm
TICKETS: $51.75 General Admission; $20 Student, Child, Senior <a href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/girlofthegoldenwest/2336159" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.tickettailor.com/events/girlofthegoldenwest/2336159</a>
FACEBOOK: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1032134282772647" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/1032134282772647</a> WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.thomasclarktenor.com/ggwmain" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.thomasclarktenor.com/ggwmain</a>
For Info: 415-235-4691
The photos attached are low resolution photos. High resolution photos are available at: <a href="https://www.thomasclarktenor.com/ggwpress" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.thomasclarktenor.com/ggwpress</a>
To arrange an interview with producer and author of the new English translation THOMAS CLARK or any artists appearing in THE GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST, please email or call publicist:
Lawrence Helman, Public Relations Email: <a href="mailto:heytheresells@gmail.com">heytheresells [at] gmail.com</a>
Director: Gary L. Stanford, Jr. Conductor / Pianist: Umberto Barisciano Cast: Jordan Best (Minnie); Robert Balonek (Sheriff Jack Rance) Xavier Prado (Dick Johnson) (Sept. 4, 6, 2026) John Kun Park (Dick Johnson) (Sept. 11, 13, 2026)
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION:
In Celebration of the USA’s 250th Anniversary, the Voice Studio of Thomas Clark presents a fully-staged version of Puccini’s The Girl of the Golden West, in a new English translation by Thomas Clark. Originally written in 1905 by playwright David Belasco (who also authored Madame Butterfly), The Girl of the Golden West takes place during the Gold Rush in California around 1849. The original play was used as the basis for the opera La Fanciulla del West by Puccini in 1910, and has enjoyed great success since its premiere at the Metropolitan Opera in NYC. That production starred Emmy Destinn and Enrico Caruso, with the esteemed Arturo Toscanini conducting. Puccini himself declared that La Fanciulla del West was his finest opera. Thomas Clark’s new translation promises to bring contemporary audiences even closer to the essence of the opera, the themes of which involve deception, desire, love, forgiveness, and ultimately, redemption. The opera will be presented complete (i.e., without cuts to the score), a rarity for performances of this work.
This new production features professional, world-class-performers: Jordan Best as Minnie, owner of the Polka Saloon, Xavier Prado as the bandit Dick Johnson (first 6 performances; John Kun Park sings the final 2), and Robert Balonek as Sheriff Jack Rance. Additional cast includes: Tim Tsang, Sebastian Stock, Michael Good, Joshua Porter, Jace Parker, Joshua Porter, Rick Bogart, Noah Nelson Fadrigon Llorando, Gary L. Stanford, Jr., Lizz Hodgin Weihrauch, Thomas Clark, Diego Granoble, Veronica Talton, Leonardo Mangalindan.
The performance is conducted from the piano by Umberto Barisciano. Gary L. Stanford, Jr., is the stage director.
TECH CREDITS: Costume Design – Gary L. Stanford, Jr., Jordan Best, Thomas Clark Sound Engineer – Megan Thompson Set Designer – Billie King Props Designer – Kevin Stanford Projection Designer – Zachary Wilson Fight/Intimacy Coordinator – Bessie Zolno Publicist – Lawrence Helman Publicity Assistant – Russell Low Stage Manager – Gia Gonella
History of THE GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_fanciulla_del_West" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_fanciulla_del_West</a>
Link to ALL Bios: <a href="https://www.thomasclarktenor.com/ggwcastbios" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.thomasclarktenor.com/ggwcastbios</a>
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This year’s tour promises an unforgettable night out for ocean lovers, featuring six remarkable films from around the globe.&nbsp; From high-stakes adventure and record-breaking journeys to intimate portraits of marine life and environmental restoration, the 2026 program is packed with breathtaking cinematography, inspiring characters, and a deep respect for the ocean and the communities shaped by it.
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In Celebration of the USA’s 250th Anniversary, The Voice Studio of Thomas Clark Inc. presents Giacomo Puccini’s Opera: THE GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST An Opera in Three Acts (2 hrs. 45 min. - 2 intermissions)
Based on the play by David Belasco New English translation by Thomas Clark
Colligan Theater at the Tannery Arts Center 1010 River Street (at Encinal St.) Santa Cruz, CA 95060 *The Colligan Theater is wheelchair accessible. *Performance includes simulated gunfire, loud sound effects &amp; harsh language.
Fri. Sept. 4, 7:00 pm Sun. Sept. 6, 2:00 pm Fri. Sept. 11, 7:00 pm Sun. Sept. 13, 2:00 pm
TICKETS: $51.75 General Admission; $20 Student, Child, Senior <a href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/girlofthegoldenwest/2336159" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.tickettailor.com/events/girlofthegoldenwest/2336159</a>
FACEBOOK: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1032134282772647" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/events/1032134282772647</a> WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.thomasclarktenor.com/ggwmain" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.thomasclarktenor.com/ggwmain</a>
For Info: 415-235-4691
The photos attached are low resolution photos. High resolution photos are available at: <a href="https://www.thomasclarktenor.com/ggwpress" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.thomasclarktenor.com/ggwpress</a>
To arrange an interview with producer and author of the new English translation THOMAS CLARK or any artists appearing in THE GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST, please email or call publicist:
Lawrence Helman, Public Relations Email: <a href="mailto:heytheresells@gmail.com">heytheresells [at] gmail.com</a>
Director: Gary L. Stanford, Jr. Conductor / Pianist: Umberto Barisciano Cast: Jordan Best (Minnie); Robert Balonek (Sheriff Jack Rance) Xavier Prado (Dick Johnson) (Sept. 4, 6, 2026) John Kun Park (Dick Johnson) (Sept. 11, 13, 2026)
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION:
In Celebration of the USA’s 250th Anniversary, the Voice Studio of Thomas Clark presents a fully-staged version of Puccini’s The Girl of the Golden West, in a new English translation by Thomas Clark. Originally written in 1905 by playwright David Belasco (who also authored Madame Butterfly), The Girl of the Golden West takes place during the Gold Rush in California around 1849. The original play was used as the basis for the opera La Fanciulla del West by Puccini in 1910, and has enjoyed great success since its premiere at the Metropolitan Opera in NYC. That production starred Emmy Destinn and Enrico Caruso, with the esteemed Arturo Toscanini conducting. Puccini himself declared that La Fanciulla del West was his finest opera. Thomas Clark’s new translation promises to bring contemporary audiences even closer to the essence of the opera, the themes of which involve deception, desire, love, forgiveness, and ultimately, redemption. The opera will be presented complete (i.e., without cuts to the score), a rarity for performances of this work.
This new production features professional, world-class-performers: Jordan Best as Minnie, owner of the Polka Saloon, Xavier Prado as the bandit Dick Johnson (first 6 performances; John Kun Park sings the final 2), and Robert Balonek as Sheriff Jack Rance. Additional cast includes: Tim Tsang, Sebastian Stock, Michael Good, Joshua Porter, Jace Parker, Joshua Porter, Rick Bogart, Noah Nelson Fadrigon Llorando, Gary L. Stanford, Jr., Lizz Hodgin Weihrauch, Thomas Clark, Diego Granoble, Veronica Talton, Leonardo Mangalindan.
The performance is conducted from the piano by Umberto Barisciano. Gary L. Stanford, Jr., is the stage director.
TECH CREDITS: Costume Design – Gary L. Stanford, Jr., Jordan Best, Thomas Clark Sound Engineer – Megan Thompson Set Designer – Billie King Props Designer – Kevin Stanford Projection Designer – Zachary Wilson Fight/Intimacy Coordinator – Bessie Zolno Publicist – Lawrence Helman Publicity Assistant – Russell Low Stage Manager – Gia Gonella
History of THE GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_fanciulla_del_West" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_fanciulla_del_West</a>
Link to ALL Bios: <a href="https://www.thomasclarktenor.com/ggwcastbios" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.thomasclarktenor.com/ggwcastbios</a>
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