2021-2022 Guest Artists and Instructors
- 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
2021-2022 Graduate Assistants in Opera – see season below
Ziwei Cen, soprano
China
DMA, Opera Production/Administration
Yangmingting Fang, pianist
China
DMA, Collaborative Pianist/Assistant Conductor
Zijie Ma, pianist
China
DMA, Collaborative Pianist/Assistant Conductor
Zoe Rose Proeber, soprano
Ocala, Florida
MM, Opera Production/Administration
Scott Santoro, pianist
Dexter, Michigan
DMA, Collaborative Pianist/Assistant Conductor
Rene Vazquez, tenor
Houston, Texas
MM, Opera Production/Administration
Keying Xu, mezzo-soprano
China
DMA, Opera Production/Administration
PRODUCTIONS
Alcina
Music by G.F. Handel
Libretto by Antonio Fanzaglia
October 7 and 8 at 7:30 and October 10, 2021 at 3:00
Director: Paul Houghtaling
Conductor: John Robertson
Stage Manager and Assistant Director: Bonita Bunt
Assistant Stage Manager: Thomas Sagona
Scenic and Lighting Design: Joey Lay
Costume Design: Joseph Musgrove
Tickets: Adult – $20; Student with valid ID – $5
Click here for the School of Music ticket site.
A New Devised Theater Piece:
In too Deep
Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 3:00
A new pastiche story with plot and dialogue containing opera, musical theatre, and pop selections.
FREE ADMISSION
Amahl and the Night Visitors
Music and Libretto by Gian Carlo Menotti
Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 3:00
Director: Bonita Bunt
Assistant Director and Stage Manager: Ziwei Cen
Conductor: Henri Venanzi
Scenic Design: Marla Moss
Costume Design: Andrew Haueter
Lighting Design: Joey Lay
FREE ADMISSION
Early arrival strongly suggested.
Bravo 2022! For The Love of Opera
Annual Opera Gala
Friday, February 4, 2022 at 6:00
Produced by the UA Opera Guild
See the Opera Guild’s page for unfolding details.
Sellers Auditorium in Bryant Conference Center.
Thérèse Raquin
Music by Tobias Picker
English-language Libretto by Gene Scheer, based on the novel by Émile Zola
March 3, 4 at 7:30, and March 6, 2022 at 3:00
Director: Paul Houghtaling
Assistant Director and Stage Manager: Bonita Bunt
Conductor: Jamie Reeves
Scenic and Lighting Design: Joey Lay
Costume Design: Ryan Rankin
Tickets: Adult – $20; Student with valid ID – $5
Click here for the School of Music ticket site.
This production is in conjunction with a conference co-sponsored by The AIZEN® (Association Internationale Zola et Naturalisme) and The University of Alabama.
Click here for information on the conference.
Scenic Ventures:
Secrets and Rumors
Sunday, March 27, 2022, 3:00
Student-directed scenes and other works
Coordinated and Produced by Bonita Bunt and Laura Pritchard
FREE ADMISSION
One Night Only!
Annual Evening of Jazz, Pop, and Broadway Favorites
April 5, 2022 at 7:30
Featuring the UA Opera Theatre Jazz Band
Members of the UA Opera Theatre
FREE ADMISSION
Early arrival strongly suggested.