"Can I plausibly pursue this!?"Aida Cupcake is hitting operatic highlights and high notes in this autobiographical revue about a young man chasing his dreams of becoming an opera singer. The songs of various soprano divas illustrate the highs and lows of his journey as he works to discover his true voice and follow his heart.
Written and Performed by: Steven Morton aka Aida Cupcake Music by: David & Arthurs, Mozart, Gounod, Bizet, Purcell, Puccini, Donizetti With special guest opening act, Red Deer's own Haus of Glitter: Kyle Adrian aka DD Fierce Patrick McGratten aka Sparkle Emotion |
Writer. Performer. Tenor.Comfortable in both operas and musicals as well as in comedic or dramatic roles, Steven Morton is recognized as a “virtuoso solo performer” (Calgary Herald) with a “unique” and "mellifluous" lyric tenor voice (Winnipeg Free Press). His stage craft and musical prowess has been developed through numerous roles on and off the stage in addition to choral work, including three years as the director of Fresh Blend a cappella.
Steven is passionate about learning what makes effective theatre. He cares deeply about clear and meaningful storytelling as well as high quality, entertaining performances and production value. Steven currently performs as a church soloist, teaches privately, and can be seen on stage with a variety of theatre companies in Calgary. His critically acclaimed, award-winning one-person show, "Drag Me to the Opera," has toured to nine cities in five provinces across Canada, racking up over 70 performances. |