THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
13TH ANNUAL HIGH-TECH NIGHT @ THE OPERA
Friday, March 16, 2012
THE US GRANT and SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE
About the Event
For the past twelve years, San Diego’s High-Tech Community has gathered together for an evening of exceptional networking and world-class opera. High-Tech Night @ the Opera continues to serve as the unparalleled opportunity to connect with the leading executives, investors, and innovators in Southern California. This event is exclusive to those working in the High-Tech field.
Pre-Opera Networking Reception - 6:00pm
Join the Co-Chairs for an elegant networking reception at THE US GRANT, 6:00pm. You and your guests will enjoy dining on lavish hors d’oeuvres and wine as you mingle with High-Tech industry leaders.
Donizetti's Don Pasquale - 8:00pm
Sometimes it’s a better life without a wife . . .
In an hilarious change of pace from Salome and Moby-Dick, we laugh as the doddering old fool Pasquale is tricked into thinking he has married the sweet, demure and innocent convent-raised Sofronia. But she’s really Norina, in love with Pasquale’s nephew whom he is trying to disinherit. Once “married”, she becomes a gun-toting shrew who shows Pasquale that he was definitely better off without a wife. It’s San Diego Opera’s cheeky look at Don Pasquale in the Wild West, complete with a hero who enjoys a bubbly bath surrounded by beautiful bar girls, a Mariachi band and an old fool who wants to marry a much younger woman.
John Del Carlo as Pasquale is dominated by the beautiful and sexy Norina of Danielle de Niese, with handsome Charles Castronovo as Ernesto and Jeff Mattsey as the scheming Doctor. The joyful music of Donizetti bubbles and laughs under the baton of Marco Guidarini, and stage director David Gately saddles up his San Diego Opera production that will make you laugh your spurs off! It’s funny, funny, funny!
Dessert and Coffee at THE US Grant - 10:45pm
All High-Tech Night @ the Opera participants are invited to return to THE US GRANT for dessert and coffee, post-opera. The approximate time will be 10:45pm, after the final curtain for Don Pasquale.
Special Event Packages Are Required!
The Prices Outlined Below for High-Tech Night @ the Opera Include
- Pre-Opera Networking Reception at THE US GRANT
- VIP seating for Don Pasquale on Friday, March 16, 2012
- Dessert and Coffee at The US Grant, Post-Opera
To Purchase Tickets*
- Select Your Own Seat
- Please note: If you are a San Diego Opera season ticket holder, and require special assistance with exchanging into this performance and/or purchasing admission to the networking receptions, please contact our High-Tech Coordinator, Matt Kissel: (619) 533-7000, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm or Matt.Kissel@sdopera.com
Section Prices
| Section | Price |
|---|---|
| Balcony | $135 |
| Preferred Balcony | $185 |
| Premier Balcony | $205 |
| Orchestra, Dress Circle, Mezzanine | $215 |
| Preferred Dress Circle, Preferred Mezzanine, Upper Loge | $245 |
| Preferred Orchestra, Premiere Dress Circle, Premier Mezzanine, Lower Loge | $285 |
| Premiere Orchestra | $295 |
*Please note that all sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Cast and repertoire are subject to change. Seating subject to availability. "Reception only" passes are not available for purchase - except for subscribers - as this event is designed to introduce attendees to San Diego Opera.
Planning your visit to San Diego Opera
- Dressy Western, business and cocktail attire are both appropriate for this event.
- The running time of Don Pasquale is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes including two intermissions.
- For parking options and/or directions to the San Diego Civic Theatre, click here.
- Please note – there is no late seating for the opera. Please give yourself time to make your way from THE US GRANT to the Civic Theatre (two-block walk on 3rd Ave) to ensure you are seated for the performance by 8:00pm.
Questions?
Bonnie Broberg, Associate Director, Corporate Sponsorship, will be happy to address any questions leading up to the event. Please contact her directly at (619) 533-7044 or Bonnie.Broberg@sdopera.com
San Diego Opera Thanks
Our Generous Sponsors and Community Partners
DON PASQUALE
Sometimes it’s a better life without a wife . . .
In an hilarious change of pace from Salome and Moby-Dick, we laugh as the doddering old fool Pasquale is tricked into thinking he has married the sweet, demure and innocent convent-raised Sofronia. But she’s really Norina, in love with Pasquale’s nephew whom he is trying to disinherit. Once “married”, she becomes a gun-toting shrew who shows Pasquale that he was definitely better off without a wife. It’s San Diego Opera’s cheeky look at Don Pasquale in the Wild West, complete with a hero who enjoys a bubbly bath surrounded by beautiful bar girls, a Mariachi band and an old fool who wants to marry a much younger woman.
John Del Carlo as Pasquale is dominated by the beautiful and sexy Norina of Danielle de Niese, with handsome Charles Castronovo as Ernesto and Jeff Mattsey as the scheming Doctor. The joyful music of Donizetti bubbles and laughs under the baton of Marco Guidarini, and stage director David Gately saddles up his San Diego Opera production that will make you laugh your spurs off! It’s funny, funny, funny!
The running time is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes including two intermissions.
Photos from 2011 High-Tech Night @ The Opera
Friday, May 20, 2011
