Zoë Schall is excited to make her operatic debut in Hansel & Gretel. In her spare time, she sings in chamber chorus at her middle school. She also plays french horn in symphonic band. On weekends, she sings with the grammy-award winning National Children’s Chorus. Prior choral performances include performing at Radio City Music Hall […]
Elizabeth Pope is a 24 year old soprano hailing from Maryland. In July 2024 Impressio hailed her Sofia Music Weeks appearance: “the rising world opera soprano Elizabeth Pope…captivated the audience to tears and evoked a bouquet of emotions.” Highlights include a featured performance for the International Women’s Forum at Lincoln Center (2024), a Civic Morning […]
Gwen Baier is an expressive and passionate performer. Gwen hails originally from Williamsport, PA and is so excited to be working with Shakespeare Opera Theatre. Gwen received her Bachelor’s degree from Marywood University under the instruction of Ellen Rutkowski and Dr. Rick Hoffenberg. She received her Master’s degree from Shenandoah Conservatory in 2018, where she […]
Antony Zwerdling hails from San Francisco, but currently lives in Alexandria, VA. He is an active performer in the greater Washington area. He has performed many roles, including Papageno in The Magic Flute, Schaunard in La Bohème, and Figaro in The Barber of Seville. His credits include WNO, Wolf Trap, Washington Concert Opera, and Opera […]
Natalie Turner is a mezzo soprano from Warwick, Rhode Island currently based in Baltimore, Maryland. Natalie has portrayed many notable pants roles, including Enfant in Ravel’s “L’Enfant et sortilège,” Cherubino in Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro,” Hänsel in Humperdinck’s “Hänsel und Gretel,” Orlovsky in Strauss’ “Die Fledermaus,” and Ottone in Monteverdi’s “L’incoronazione di Poppea.” Also […]
Originally from Bogor, Indonesia, soprano Amanda Densmoor has been praised for her “clarion voice” which “soared to new heights” (Parterre Box). She was recently featured as a soloist on Jakarta Simfonia Orchestra’s US tour, making her debuts at Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center, and The Music Center […]
Antoinette Katsas (Ensemble) is excited to be making her SOT debut! She is a high schooler based in Falls Church, VA, and loves to perform. Her past opera credits include Jungle Book, (Washington National Opera, children’s chorus), and Turandot (WNO, children’s chorus). She also enjoys musical theater, and has been in various shows. Along with […]
Melissa holds a Master’s degree in Music from Temple University Boyer College of Music and Dance, a Bachelor’s degree in Music from Shenandoah Conservatory of Music where she received the Wind Ensemble Award in 2012, and in 2021 she completed her certification in k-12 music education from Notre Dame of Maryland University, where she received […]
Sommer Schaap (Assistant Stage Manager, Choreographer, Sampson) is an emerging theatre artist in the DMV, making her debut with Shakespeare Opera Theatre. She was a John Cauble Short Play Finalist through the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in 2023 for her one act, Almost Lifelong. Sommer is currently a Teaching Artist with The Keegan […]
Mikayla Talbert (Stage Manager, Abraham Cover) is a freelance stage manager in the DC area enjoying her debut with SOT and her on stage debut! Her previous work includes stage managing Ethiopia (INSeries Opera) and directing A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Nothwestern High School while teaching Drama as well. Mikayla Graduated from Shenandoah University with […]