Paul (he/him) grew up and studied in Colorado as an actor, dancer, and stage combatant. He is a Level 3 Advanced actor-combatant, and recognized Level 1 Associate Instructor with Dueling Arts International. Paul is so grateful for the opportunity...
Read moreAsuka Morinaga Derfler is from Hiroshima (Japan), graduated from the Toho Gakuen drama department and was a member of the Haiyuza Theater Company in Tokyo. Japan credits include: Seagull (Nina) at Haiyuza Theater, Chidori (Chidori) at Kinokuniya Southern Theater...
Read moreMarie Yokoyama (she/her) is a Japanese lighting designer based in NY. Her opera design credits include Stuck Elevator (Opera Grand Rapids); Madama Butterfly (Vancouver Opera); La Bohème & Madama Butterfly (Arizona Opera); Madama Butterfly (Co-pro Virginia Opera, Florentine Opera,...
Read moreMadison Booth earned her MFA in costume design at the University of Maryland, College Park, and moved to Colorado in 2021. Madison is currently the Assistant Costume Coordinator for Opera Colorado as well as a freelance costume designer. Her...
Read moreDennis loves turning opera houses into community living rooms and stages into catalysts for change. When not championing the arts, you can find him cheering for Pittsburgh sports teams. As a Pittsburgh native, he’ll always be a Yinzer at...
Read moreNathan can usually be found on his farm, complete with goats and chickens, in an area just north of Santa Fe, NM, where his family has lived for over 500 years.
Read moreMarco Nisticò is an accomplished stage director and arts professional, born in Italy, whose work is driven by a deep commitment to the emotional truth of operatic storytelling. Known for his actor-centered approach and ability to draw out nuanced,...
Read moreJoe Beumer designs for opera, theatre, and dance nationally and internationally. Recent designs include Cavalleria rusticana(Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera), La Traviata (Palm Beach Opera), and the world premiere of State of the Jews (American Opera Projects – NYC). Previous designs for Opera Colorado include Daughter of...
Read moreChinese-born stage director Mo Zhou is a visionary force in opera and theater, celebrated for her innovative and dynamic productions that transcend traditional boundaries. Her work has graced esteemed stages worldwide, including Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Elbphilharmonie, and the...
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