By Julie Stoiber, in Philadelphia Inquirer, Jan 10 2005

Eleven stairs down to answer the door at her Center City home, then back up again to the cozy living room, and Sheila Addis, 41, is huff-huffing, slightly out of breath.
Which makes her plans even more amazing.
In two weeks, the soprano, actress, and mother of two will take the stage at the 450-seat Prince Music Theater on Chestnut Street, breathe deeply, and fill the hall with her voice.