Donizetti: LA FILLE DU RÉGIMENT
Opera Colorado
Director: Chía Patiño
Conductor: Ari Pelto
A Salute to Love
Revel in the light-hearted tale of how the most important battle is the one for the heart. Marie is a fearless orphan raised among the camaraderie of the twenty-first French regiment who has just fallen in love with an outsider. Her unconventional upbringing is challenged when a wealthy woman, claiming to be her aunt, arrives to make Marie a proper lady, complete with a new suitor. What will Marie choose, love or duty?
November 9, 12, 15, 17 | 2024
The Ellie Caulkins Opera House at Denver Performing Arts Complex
BEYOND DOWNTOWN
Arizona Opera
Stage Director
Arizona Opera’s new “Beyond Downtown” program will bring operatic performances throughout Arizona, reaching beyond the walls of the theaters in which the company typically performs. In a one-of-its-kind partnership among Arizona Opera, San Jose-based Ópera Cultura, and New York-based On Site Opera, “Beyond Downtown” will reach a variety of Arizona communities to make an impact “where people are,” presenting energetic and unexpected offerings that will allow Arizona Opera to more fully achieve its mission to connect and inspire communities.
Part of the McDougall Arizona Opera RED Series.
Puccini: LA BOHÈME
Arizona Opera
Asst. Stage Director
Stage Director: Mo Zhou
Conductor: Steven Osgood
Phoenix — Symphony Hall
Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Tuscon — The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Giacomo Puccini’s beloved classic La Bohème transports you to the streets of 19th century Paris for one of the world’s most timeless and moving love stories. In the vibrant Latin Quarter, a romance ignites between the poet Rodolfo and Mimì, a beautiful but frail seamstress. With its exquisite melodies and stirring emotions, La Bohème continues to captivate audiences around the world. Immerse yourself in this unforgettable journey through the passions of youth and the bittersweet beauty of life.
STUDIO CABARET
Arizona Opera
Stage Director
The third annual Studio Cabaret will highlight classical Musical Theatre, Golden Age Songs, contemporary tunes, and opera samplings sung by members of the Marion Roose Pullin Arizona Opera Studio.
Verdi: AIDA
Arizona Opera
Asst. Stage Director
Stage Director: David Murakami
Conductor: Stephanie Rhodes Russell
Phoenix — Symphony Hall
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Tuscon — The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The splendor of Egypt comes to life through this visually arresting, projection-based concert production of Verdi’s Aida in its first Arizona Opera performances in over a decade. Featuring some of the most breathtaking music in the operatic repertoire, Aida tells the story of forbidden love amidst political intrigue and war. As the looming shadow of war envelops the sands of Egypt, princess Aida confronts the challenges posed by a web of love, loyalty, and betrayal.
SHORT WORKS
Central City Opera
Stage Director
See the stars of tomorrow in Short Works, featuring Studio Artists from Central City Opera’s Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program. These 30-minute performances are staged opera scenes from the world’s most popular operas. Performed in the intimate Williams Stables Theater.
Gilbert & Sullivan: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
Central City Opera
Asst. Stage Director
Director & Choreographer: Kyle Lang
Swashbuckling Adventures and Harmonious Hijinks!
Set against the backdrop of Cornwall’s coastline, The Pirates of Penzance is a comedic operetta that revolves around a young man mistakenly apprenticed to a band of pirates due to a communication mix-up. As he completes his term with the pirates, he yearns for love and an honorable life. After humorous encounters with a group of young women and a crafty ruse involving the pirates’ soft spot for orphans, a surprising revelation about the young man’s true apprenticeship commitment is unveiled. Enjoy unexpected twists and a heartwarming resolution that touches on loyalty, duty, and societal expectations.
Ruo: AN AMERICAN SOLDIER
PAC NYC - Inaugural Season
Asst. Stage Director
Director: Chay Yew
Conductor: Carolyn Kwan
Librettist: David Henry Hwang
Composer: Huang Ruo
Co-Produced with Boston Lyric Opera and American Composers Orchestra
Perelman Performing Arts Center
Sunday, May 12th at 3:00 PM
Tuesday, May 14th at 7:00 PM
Thursday, May 16th at 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 18th at 8:00 PM
Sunday, May 19th at 3:00 PM
The New York Premiere of a soaring new opera based on a powerful true story.
On October 3, 2011, Chinese-American Army Pvt. Danny Chen was found dead in a guard tower at his base in Afghanistan. Based on his story and the ensuing courts-martial of Chen’s fellow soldiers, this New York City premiere opera tells the powerful true story of a young soldier from Manhattan’s Chinatown who sought to serve his country, only to find his biggest threat was the very people who swore to protect him.
Bellini: NORMA
Palm Beach Opera
Asst. Stage Director
Director: Keturah Stickann
Conductor: Carlo Montanaro
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Friday, April 5th at 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 6th at 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 7th at 2:00 PM
An epic tragedy where love, betrayal, and honor collide.
Featuring a timeless story, dazzling vocals, and one fearless priestess, the rarely-performed Norma is a bel canto masterpiece. Sung in Italian with English supertitles projected.
Davies: THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
Loveland Opera Theatre
Stage Director
An operatic version of the story of The Three Little Pigs based on scenes from operas by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Following their graduation from school, three little pigs named Cherubino, Don Giovanni, and Despina need to build their own homes. Unsure about the best material to use, Cherubino and Don Giovanni make quick decisions while Despina decides to use the library to research the best materials. All three pigs’ choices are quickly tested as Wolfgang Bigbad happens upon their houses and evaluates their sturdiness by attempting to blow their houses down.
All ages welcome at this free event. Performance information HERE.
Mozart: THE MAGIC FLUTE
Boulder Opera Company
Stage Director
Dairy Arts Center
Saturday, October 28th at 7:00 PM
Sunday, October 29th at 2:00 PM
The Boulder Opera Company presents a family-friendly performance of the iconic Magic Flute by Mozart. Enter the magical world where Prince Tamino is confronted with strange and fantastical creatures. Tamino meets his friend Papageno and the two of them set off on an adventure to save the beautiful Pamina from her evil mother The Queen of the Night. They join forces with The King of the Light Sarastro. Will they be stopped by the evil three ladies who work for the Queen? Will the young Spirits be able to aid them on their journey of heroism? Can Papageno finally find his Papagena?
Wagner: Scenes from DER RING DES NIBELUNGEN
Boulder Opera Company
Supertitles Creator + Operator
Boulder Bandshell
Saturday, July 29th at 7:00 PM
Opera in the Park! An outdoor concert featuring arias and scenes from Das Rheingold, Die Walküre, Siegfried and Götterdämmerung. Witness Wagner's famous tetralogy in just two and a half hours and meet gods, giants, dwarfs, water maidens and valkyries.
Humperdinck: HANSEL AND GRETEL
Boulder Opera Company
Asst. Stage Director
Dairy Arts Center
Friday, December 9th at 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 11th at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM
Saturday, December 17th at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 18th at 2:00 PM
Based on the Brothers Grimm classic fairytale, Humperdinck’s adaptation follows Hansel and Gretel on a journey of self-discovery during which they meet the Sandman, the Dew Fairy, and, of course, the malevolent Witch. Children will cheer when Hansel and Gretel use their cunning, wits, and most importantly, their brave hearts to defeat evil and live happily ever after.
RISE: A NEW MUSICAL
RISE: A New Musical
By Joshua Daniel Hershfield
Directed by Madeleine Snow
Music Direction by Ellice Amendolare McQuay
Choreography by Mandi Lynn Griffith
JCC Hart Theatre
July 9-17, 2022
WORLD PREMIERE – Past and present collide in this world premiere inspired by true stories of young women resistance fighters during the Nazi regime. A modern rock score highlights the ultimate acts of resistance with the ultimate music of rebellion. Winner of the Bela Zarhi Prize from the Ghetto Fighters’ House in Israel.
Verdi: LA TRAVIATA
Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra
Asst. Director
Boston Symphony Hall
Sunday, April 10th at 3:00 PM
Sondheim: INTO THE WOODS
Eastman Opera Theatre
Asst. Director
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Thursday, April 7th at 7:30 PM
Friday, April 8th at 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 9th at 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 10th at 2:00 PM
Cavalli: LA CALISTO
Eastman Opera Theatre
Stage Director
Wednesday, February 16th at 7:30 PM
Thursday, February 17th at 7:30 PM
Tuesday, February 22nd at 7:30 PM
Wednesday, February 23rd at 7:30 PM
Performances will be held at the EOT Scene Shop (1344 University Avenue, Rochester, NY).
Argento: POSTCARD FROM MOROCCO
Eastman Opera Theatre
Asst. Director / Choreographer
Full production streaming HERE beginning December 15.
Filmed in the Eastman School of Music scene shop.
Humperdinck: HANSEL & GRETEL
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Asst. Director
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Thursday, November 18th at 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 20th at 8:00 PM
Engelbert Humperdinck’s retelling of the famous Grimm Brothers’ fairy-tale is brought to life on the Kodak Hall Stage! Enjoy this semi-staged opera, sung in English, as a start to the holiday season.
Mazzoli: PROVING UP
Eastman Opera Theatre
Asst. Director
Kilbourn Hall
Double bill of Kate Soper’s Here Be Sirens (Suite) and Missy Mazzoli’s Proving Up.
Thursday, November 4th at 7:30 PM
Friday, November 5th at 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 6th at 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 7th at 2:00 PM
Ben Moore: (RE)LIVE
Eastman School of Music
Stage Director
Friday, September 24th at 7:00 PM
Hatch Recital Hall
Selections from Enemies, A Love Story; Henry and Company; Gene and Tate (world premiere); Odyssey; Robin Hood
Livestream HERE at the time of performance.
Strauss II: DIE FLEDERMAUS
Rochester Summer Opera
Stage Director
Saturday, August 21st at 6:00 PM
RAIN DATE: Wednesday, August 25th at 6:00 PM
Performance at Memorial Art Gallery, 1913 Steps and Lawn
Bring your family, a picnic, and a blanket. Come join the party of a lifetime!
Tickets are not required.
Donations welcome HERE.
Puts: ELIZABETH CREE
Eastman Opera Theatre
Asst. Director / Choreographer
Trailer available HERE.
Full production streaming HERE July 9 – August 7.
Filmed in Kodak Hall at the Eastman School of Music
Mozart Mayhem: LE NOZZE DI FIGARO
Eastman Opera Theatre
Director
Now streaming HERE.
Selections from Act III (“Sull’aria”) + Act IV (full)
Filmed in Ranlet Lounge at the Eastman School of Music (Act III) and the Sunken Garden at Warner Castle (Act IV) in Rochester, NY
Mozart Mayhem: DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
Eastman Opera Theatre
Director
Now streaming HERE.
Selections include “O zittre nicht,” “Hm! hm! hm!,” “Bei Männern,” “Zum Ziele,” “Der Hölle Rache,” “Tamino mein,” and “Pa pa pa”
Filmed in Ellison Park in Rochester, NY
Mozart Mayhem: COSÌ FAN TUTTE
Eastman Opera Theatre
Director
Now streaming HERE.
Selections include “Smanie implacabili,” “In uomini, in soldati,” “Come scoglio,” “Una donna a quindici anni,” and “Prenderò quel brunettino”
Filmed in the Rose Garden at Ellison Park in Rochester, NY
Ricky Ian Gordon: HEART MELODIES
Eastman Opera Theatre
Stage Director
Premieres Thursday, December 17 at 7:30 PM
Followed by pre-recorded conversation with composer Ricky Ian Gordon
The show will be available for viewing at this link until March 1.
Press:
Eastman Opera Theatre presents Our Voices
Eastman Opera Theatre figures out its first virtual production (Rochester City Newspaper)
Eastman Opera Theatre prepares for virtual series (Good Day Rochester)
Mozart: DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE
Harvard College Opera
Stage Director
Friday, January 31st at 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 1st at 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 2nd at 1:30 PM + Magical Matinée*
Friday, February 7th at 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 8th at 6:30 PM + Third Annual Opera Gala
Sunday, February 9th at 1:30 PM
*Featuring a meet-and-greet with the cast for families and children.