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If you're looking to have a singer or two provide 20-45 minutes of personalized fun, we're the ones. If you're looking for something more, we do that too.
Joel Kopischke has been performing professionally for over 25 years in Milwaukee, throughout the Midwest (Chicago to Madison to Door County), across the country from Arizona to Atlanta to New York, and even Rome, Vienna, and Paris. He got his start at the old Melody Top and has been seen numerous times with Skylight Opera, the Milwaukee Symphony, and First Stage Milwaukee. He has written, produced, directed and performed in dozens of original revues and cabaret-style shows from the most intimate to large-scale productions with casts of over 100. (Some of the shows are described here.)
What people have said about OPAL Productions…
"We still remember the wonderful program of Broadway Melodies presented by you and Jamie at our Spring Luncheon on April 10. It was delightful. It was enjoyed immensely by all. Thank you so very, very much for being so very talented." - Friends of Manor Park
"Thanks so much for making our Open House such a great success!" - Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
"I write to you let you know that the Broadway Cabaret presented at our firm's 25th anniversary celebration was absolutely a smashing success. Everyone was enthralled at the beauty of the music, the format of the show, and particularly the professionalism of the performers." - Halling & Cayo, S.C.
"On behalf of the Wauwatosa Area Chamber of Commerce, I would like to thank you for entertaining at our Monthly Luncheon on Friday February 14. Your performance was enjoyed by all and there were many positive comments from those who attended."
"We continue to get rave comments about your musical production As Time Goes By from our agents and guests. Many thanks for the time and effort you-and the rest of the cast-put into the production. Your personal enthusiasm for this project was apparent from our first moment of discussion-and was demonstrated throughout. I truly hope we'll have the opportunity to utilize your talents again." - Time Insurance Company
"Thank you for all your help in producing Lido du Blue Mound. Your performance as Master of Ceremonies tied in the theme of the party with the surroundings of the club. Your suggestions and selections of performers should be commended." - Blue Mound Country Club
"Merci, merci. Milles fois for your 'magnifique' portrayal!" - Milwaukee Public Theatre, regarding performances as Aristide Bruant in Moulin Rouge Cabaret Fantastique.
"Thank you for your generous donation of time and talent to the Washington Heights Neighborhood Association's Annual Event! I'm letting you know how much we appreciated your great talent at Hi-Mount Community School on December 9th."
"I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to you for appearing on our Summer Evenings of Jewish Music. Our 20th season has been a huge success and was received with great enthusiasm by the sold out audiences. Your willingness to perform was a key component in the success of this series." - Jewish Community Center of Milwaukee
"Thank you again for the fantastic show! We have heard nothing but rave reviews! They completely enjoyed the many talents of you and your staff. Everything was perfect-the writing, directing, singing, acting, music, etc. We've already received many requests for a 'Part 2', which we would like to do at some time in the future." - Sussex Plastics
Hooray For Hollywood
A look back at movie musicals featuring songs from Wizard of Oz and Singin' In The Rain to Toy Story and Monsters, Inc., in addition to both well-known classics and rare tunes from Cole Porter, Jerry Herman, Rodgers & Hammerstein, and Menken & Ashman. Highlights also include a Disney nonsense medley that brings together all those famous gibberish tunes from "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" and "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo" to "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious". The opening and closing numbers "Just Go To The Movies" and "I Love A Film Cliché" evoke all the stars and famous lines from Tinseltown's heyday.
Lost In Boston
This cabaret show playfully looks at writing musicals and the songs that get lost along the way to Broadway and the silver screen. Including nearly lost-for-good gems from Guys & Dolls, Oklahoma, Chicago, Company, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, The Spitfire Grill, The Wizard Of Oz, and Aladdin, as well as songs by Maltby & Shire and Randy Newman. This show can be performed by Joel & Jamie or also with a female vocalist, adding some songs from West Side Story, 110 In The Shade, and Rodgers & Hart.
You've Got A Friend In Me - The Songs Of Randy Newman
This show covers Randy Newman's music from the 60's to today, including Mama Told Me Not To Come, I Think It's Gonna Rain Today, Short People, I Love L.A., the Academy Award-winning If I Didn't Have You and, of course, You've Got A Friend In Me. Randy Newman's dry wit and beautiful melodies are the perfect combination for a cabaret setting. When strung together, Newman's songs tell a funny, dark, cautionary tale about ambition, love, Hollywood, success, and true happiness.
Let's Get Away From It All
What happens when a midwesterner wants to get away to someplace exotic? This tuneful and humorous travelogue takes you around the world on the melodies of Cole Porter, Noel Coward, Maltby & Shire, Barry Manilow, Billy Joel, Richard Rodgers, Mary Rodgers, Stephen Sondheim, and Kander & Ebb. (Performed with a female vocalist as well.)
A Broadway Valentine
This show traces relationships through the eyes of Broadway's finest composers. From the first blush of love, to courtship, over the hurdles and through the obstacles, arriving at a happy ending. Featuring songs from Lerner & Loewe, Fats Waller, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Gershwin & Gershwin, Irving Berlin, and others. (Performed with a female vocalist as well.)
Some Of The Large-Scale/Participatory Shows
Moulin Rouge Cabaret Fantastique
A trip back to Paris' Moulin Rouge, complete with Can-Can girls and Toulouse Latrec. Authentic re-creations are mixed with today's sensibilities with a modern take on Aristide Bruant, the larger-than-life emcee and singer, performing familiar and funny songs from and about the French. The audience can watch or participate as artists, can-can dancers and cabaret singers in a light-hearted, non-threatening way. Everyone has loved this one!
Laugh-In
A trip back to the groovy 60s and 70s and the mod world of Laugh-In. All your favorite bits from the show ("Verrry Interesting...", the fake news, "One Ringy-Dingy", the joke wall, Edith Ann ("and that's the truth. plplplplplpl"), the dirty old man on the park bench, poems by Henry Gibson, the party scene, and even the tricycle riders in rain slickers) make this a wacky, fun-filled show. Because of the wide-open nature of this show, just about anything can be included--we've even included a company-wide talent show!
I Need A Vacation
Similar to Let's Get Away From It All, this show can use any number of your employees or guests in small roles or even as extras requiring no skill or rehearsal.
1940s Radio Hour
We've done an old-fashioned radio show with a script tailored to our client. It was a smash hit and they asked us back for more!
* Custom Shows *
We can tailor-make a show to fit your needs, your wants, your ideas, your event, your venue and your budget.
Email me at opaljoel@tds.net
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