Graduate Assistants in Opera
- Preston Andrews, bass – Houston, Texas – MM, Opera Production/Administration
- Jeremey McMillan, pianist – Chelsea, Alabama – DMA, Pianist/Assistant Conductor
- Ariel McKinney, mezzo-soprano – Birmingham, Alabama – MM, Opera Production/Administratio
- Sara Selogosky, pianist – San Pedro Sula, Honduras – MM, Pianist/Assistant Conductor
- Christopher Withrow, baritone – Redding, California – DMA, Opera Production/Technology
- Paul Wolf, tenor – Doylestown, Pennsylvania – MM, Opera Production/Administration
Productions
- Freedom and Fire! A Civil War Story, Amir Zaheri and Robin Behn – World Premiere – September 20 and October 2, 2016
- Amahl and the Night Visitors, Menotti – December 12, 2016
- Die Lustigen Weiber von Windsor, Nicolai – March 1, 3, and 5, 2017
with The Huxford Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Blake Richardson;
directed by Susan Williams
- One Night Only: An Evening of Our Broadway, Pop, and Jazz Favorites – April 4, 2017
- Scenic Ventures, student-directed scenes – April 9, 2017
Visiting Artists/Instructors
- Susan Williams, soprano – UA; yoga classes for singers
- Laurie Rogers, coach and conductor – Opera Saratoga, Dallas Opera, San Francisco Opera, Houston Grand Opera
- Thomas Bagwell, coach – The Metropolitan Opera, Washington National Opera, Santa Fe Opera
- Amanda Johnston, coach – University of Mississippi
- Chelsea Reynolds, actress, MFA candidate – UA; acting classes
- Matthew von Redlich – stage combat
- Keith Wolfe, stage director – General Director, Opera Birmingham; master class
- Kristin Kenning – master class, Samford University
- Lauren Carlton, actress – MFA candidate, Texas Tech University; UAOT Alum
- Alison Hollingsworth, dancer – ballet classes
- Zachary Stolz, actor, MFA candidate – UA; acting classes