Patrick Summers is a renowned American conductor, pianist, author, and educator, celebrated for his contributions to the world of opera and classical music. With a career spanning over three decades, Summers has led performances at some of the most...
Read moreSamantha is thrilled to be returning to Opera Colorado for this production! She is a movement director and instructor specializing in dramatic combat and intimacy for the stage. Her greatest passion lies in advocacy and enhancing an artistic process...
Read moreBrenna Corner is an international opera and theatre stage director working across the United States, Canada, and Europe. She is also the Artistic Director of Pacific Opera Victoria in British Columbia, Canada. Select directing projects include: Macbetto & Il trovatore...
Read moreHailed as a “visionary director” by The Stranger, Dan Wallace Miller’s stage direction is “riveting… well executed, and relevant” (CityArts) and has been described as “a powerful gust of invigorating fresh air.” (Opera Today) His unique concepts and perceptive...
Read moreIranian conductor and pianist Sahar Nouri has been Music Director of Lamont Opera Theater at University of Denver since 2019. She has also served at Opera Colorado as Chorus Master & Assistant Conductor since 2016. Ms. Nouri is the...
Read moreDiane Machin is a director, writer, and choreographer who works across the artistic mediums in theatre and opera. Never one to limit herself, Diane has directed straight plays, musicals, as well as operatic repertoire of all varieties. Her work...
Read morePaul (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...
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