BRYAN MONTEMARANO

BRYAN & TINA

Do you have a stage name?

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Yes, Bryan Anthony

Roughly, when did you work/study/perform with Tina? (years?)

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1987-1992?

Did you take voice lessons with Tina?

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Yes

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Did you take acting lessons with Tina?

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Yes

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Were you in one of Tina's performing groups?

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Yes, Starmakers.

What is your favorite memory of your time with Tina?

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Loved getting everyone together for the rehearsals and performances.

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What was your favorite song that you sang for Tina?

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Where is Love?

Did you perform in any community theater musicals with Tina? If so, which ones?

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West Side Story

At which theaters did you perform for Tina?

Cypress Creek Christian Community Center & Tina's Studio in Popolo Village

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What is the most valuable lesson you learned from Tina?

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Singing from the diaphragm!

What did you go on to do in life/career?

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Undergraduate in Classical Music - Manhattan School of Music, Master of Arts - NYU, toured the world with several big bands and Orchestras.

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What is your favorite memory of Manny?

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Great stage direction!

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Is there anything you'd like to say to Tina on the occasion of her retirement?

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Tina, thanks for giving me a solid musical foundation to build upon!

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Is there anything else you'd like to say?

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I hope your retirement brings you all the happiness in the world.

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