Video Description: Webster University Freshman/Vocal Performance Major, Olivia Borsaw is spotlighted. For someone so young, this talented singer/dancer/actress is already landing leading roles in local musical theater and is an accomplished classical singer who was selected to appear with Terry Barber in the “Artists for a Cause.“ Andrew Lloyd Weber” Review at the Sheldon. We learn how her innate talents were cultivated at an early age and watch her career’s evolution through performance clips from her primary school – high school, local theater starring roles, Artists For a Cause duet with Terry Barber at the Sheldon, Webster University’s Opera Scenes and her moving Puccini aria solo, “O Mio Babbino Caro” accompanied by Donna Vince. 

• Use the video with an activity focused on student understanding exploration of opera. Use musical selections featured in the video to lead students on their journey of exploration.
• Use the video in conjunction with a conversation starter or journal prompt focused on the type of music featured or what is learned about the life of a person studying for a career in classic music.