Chad Nathan Hilligus - ProfilesArchive

About Me

First of all... to all of my fans...I apologize for not having any pics of me without a shirt on. I hate to disappoint. And for those of you who don't know me... I'm definately kidding.

I'm an opera singer. Go ahead...laugh. I love the traveling I get to do with my job. I spent two summers with an opera festival in Italy, and one summer living in Nice, France studying the language and working with a vocal coach. I've performed with companies such as Sarasota Opera, Ash Lawn Opera, Tulsa Opera, Lyric Opera of Kansas City and Mendocino Opera. Basically, I travel all over the country auditioning and then wait for the next gig to come along. Latest news...I'm moving to New York City in September to try and make it big!

To hear more of my music, read my complete professional bio and see some production photos, check out my music page at:

www.myspace.com/chadnathanhilligusmusic

MySpace.com

My Interests

ummmm...opera anyone?

I'd like to meet:

Olathe South, Olivet and U of U Alumni, Opera Colleagues

Music:

Juan Diego Florez Rolando Villazon Placido Domingo Renee Fleming Selah Anthony Evans Avalon David Phelps Rascal Flatts Michael Buble

Movies:

Ocean's 11 and 12 The Italian Job Mr. and Mrs. Smith and any Johnny Depp movie

Television:

Studio 60, The Class, Will and Grace, The West Wing, American Idol, Grey's Anatomy, Inside the Actor's Studio

Books:

I don't read...I'm read to.

Heroes:

Anyone who knows the odds are against them and is all the more driven to succeed.

My Blog

Latest Journal Entry from Sarasota

Yesterday was our first day off since New Year's and it was much needed and much deserved. I went with several new friends to Siesta Key beach. It is famous for its powdery white sand and crystal c...
Posted by Chad Nathan Hilligus on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 10:15:00 PST

Flying South for the Winter

I arrived in Sarasota, Florida on Wednesday evening December 27th and immediately fell in love with the tropical surroundings that I get to enjoy for the next three months! Beautiful beaches, wa...
Posted by Chad Nathan Hilligus on Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:20:00 PST

Curtain Closes on Another Summer

A lot goes through one's mind on a 21-hour car trip toward home... What a fantastic summer! Eight weeks and thirty performances later, all I'm left with are some amazing memories.... ...lik...
Posted by Chad Nathan Hilligus on Mon, 21 Aug 2006 06:24:00 PST

Independence Day...and other happenings

This past weekend, we moved onto the outdoor stage at Ash Lawn. It's quite impressive really. The set towers over the nearby home of President James Monroe. The grounds are small but...
Posted by Chad Nathan Hilligus on Tue, 04 Jul 2006 08:49:00 PST

Welcome to Ash Lawn Opera

As I approach the end of week two here at the Ash Lawn Opera Festival, I thought it would be nice to let everyone know how things are going...at least anyone who is interested... Ash Lawn is located i...
Posted by Chad Nathan Hilligus on Sat, 24 Jun 2006 07:22:00 PST