STUDIO ALBUM NOTES: Evenings in Quarantine: The Zombie Opera is the first large-scale musical work by Artistic Directors/Composers Bonnie Bogovich and Elizabeth Rishel, featuring the additional talents of Film Director Barry Bogovich, Director of Photography Edwin Huang, and Special Effects Makeup Designer Arvin Clay. The production was designed to be a live theatrical opera accompanied by an interactive film element, acknowledging Pittsburgh’s role as the ‘birthplace of the zombie’ by featuring filmed locations from iconic parts of town. It debuted with a sold-out run of performances at the Grey Box Theater in October of 2010. This Studio Soundtrack features notable arias from the production. Featured Cast Ronnie Tomaston: Bonnie Bogovich Izzie Bower: Elizabeth Rishel Charles McKeelis: Drew Fogle Newscaster: David Egyud Professor Thalamus: Dustin Wickett Angela/Intern: Emily Swora Soldier/Intern: Robert Miller Music and Concept- Elizabeth Rishel and Bonnie Bogovich Arrangements- Bonnie Bogovich and Elizabeth Rishel Drums for “Stay Tuned”- Michael Cardinale Electronic Beats/Techno for “Last Call”- Arvin Clay Choral Arrangements- Bonnie Bogovich Rehearsal Conductor- Elizabeth Rishel Studio Recording and Production - Bonnie Bogovich Soloists for “The Red and The White and The Blue” Kate Hammill Michael Cuccaro Thomas Kolos Lydia Roberson Alexandra Vansuch Lisa Schelbe Jesse B. Nicholson “I’ve Been Bitten” recording courtesy of Mr. Smalls Creative.Life.Support, produced by Billy Rossi, and featuring the band ‘School of Athens.’ Keyboards: Drew Fogle Guitar: Neal Rosenblat Drums: Mike Rush Bass: Johnny Naples Studio Choir Ashley Birt, Brian Bogovich, Aaron Booz, Denis Cunningham, Tracy Drach, Jill Egyud, Namy Joseph Farah , Drew Fogle, Eric Fogle, Kathryn Fogle, Nils Hammer, Emma Johnson, Kristy Lesnock, Bob Miller, Stephanie Miller, Lauren Palitti, Robyn Peterson, Lydia Roberson, Jim Russ, Marji Schmidt, Jim Storch, Mari Storch, Olivia Traini, Alexandra Vansuch, Bob Washburn, Jonathan Wooding, Nicole Wooding, Candice Zawoiski www.thezombieopera.com Copyright 2011 by Bonnie Bogovich and Elizabeth Rishel.