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Opera Theatre Guest Artists, Instructors, and Clinicians

“Do You Love Me” from Dirty Dancing, the finale of the show which followed a recreation of the Sull’ aria scene from the movie Shawshank Redemption
“Do You Love Me” from Dirty Dancing, the finale of the show REAL TO REEL which followed a recreation of the “Sull’ aria” scene from the movie Shawshank Redemption

2022-2023 – TBA

Watch this page for updates and announcements about our 2022-2023 Guest Artists and Clinicians.

2021-2022

  • Benjamin Brecher, tenor, master classes – University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Bonita Bunt, tap and period dance – University of Alabama
  • Chadley Ballantyne, master class – Stetson University (with Pedagogy Series)
  • Lauren Carlton, actress, intimacy workshops – Lawrence Conservatory
  • Stacy Searle Gulli, acting classes – Aurora University
  • James Marvel, stage director, acting and improv classes – University of Tennessee
  • Jacquelyn Matava, mezzo-soprano, recital and master class – Trinity University, Texas
  • Sandra DeAthos Meers, soprano, master class – College of Charlston
  • Harold Meers, tenor, master class – Charlston Opera Theater
  • Jamie Reeves, conductor and music director for Thérèse Raquin, University of Alabama
  • Annalese Starzec – dance instructor
  • Henri Venanzi, conductor for Amahl and the Night Visitors – Cincinnati Opera
  • Matthew Von Redlich, stage combat
  • Keith Wolfe, General Director, Opera Birmingham – improvisation workshop
  • Susan Williams, University of Alabama – Yoga for singers