Kevin Rockower recently covered the role of Germont for the Martina Arroyo program and performed the role of Robert in Iolanta with Opera Slavica. Other roles include Marcello (Regina Opera Company), and Gianni Schicchi (Penn State Opera Theater). Kevin has performed in the 32nd Bloomsday on Broadway, with the Gateway Classical Music Society, and has appeared as Walter in the National Tour of Elf. As a songwriter, Kevin has been interviewed by the Wall Street Journal and BBC World News Report.
Kelsey Painter (Fenton, Nym, Robert) performs, teaches, and choreographs throughout the VA/DC/Baltimore area. A company member with Chesapeake Shakespeare, favorite roles include Dromio of Syracuse in Comedy of Errors and Launcelot Gobbo in The Merchant of Venice. She has worked locally with Pumpkin Theatre, Cohesion Theatre Co, Live Action Theatre, Stillpointe Theatre Initiative, Venus Theatre Playshack, and Pallas Theatre. Upcoming roles include Ginger in Zombie Prom with Unexpected Stages.
As a Shakespeare Opera Theatre Associate Artist, Mezzo Soprano Natalie Naudus continues to entice audiences with her “luscious” voice and “delightful” character portrayals (Metropolitan Arts Reviews/Shakespeareances.com) In the 2016 season, she portrayed Mistress Quickly in Falstaff with SOT. Other recent engagements include Mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors, Mercédès in Carmen, Beggar Woman in Sweeney Todd, Mere Marie in Dialogues des Carmélites, Alisa in Lucia di Lammermoor, La Badessa in Suor Angelica and Announcer in Gallantry. Ms. Naudus made her European debut with Germany’s Mittelsächsisches Theater Freiberg as Jenny Hildebrand/Nursemaid in Kurt Weill’s Street Scene. While a Young Artist with Opera Theater of Pittsburgh, she created the character of Rudy in the world premier of the acclaimed comic opera series Night Caps.
Thomas Richman, Robin in Falstaff, has performed with Lorin Maazel in La Boheme (ragazzo solo), L’enfant et les sortilèges (homework), and Carmen. Thomas also was the Treble in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Requiem, with Lorin Maazel, Joyce El-Khoury and Tyler Nelson.
A soprano from Washington D.C., Stephanie Lynn Miller graduated from The Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, obtaining a Masters as well as a Graduate Diploma in Vocal Performance. Recent performances include: Susanna in Le nozze di Figaro with American University Opera Workshop, Nannetta in Falstaff with Peabody Conductor’s Orchestra, Trio in Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti, Princess/No.1 in Transformations, Barbarina in Le nozze di Figaro, and Flora in Le mariage aux lanternes.
Elliot Matheny, Ford in Falstaff, is a DC based Baritone who has sung with The Washington Ballet, The Castleton Festival, The In Series, Opera Belcantanti, Riverbend Opera, and Loudoun Lyric Opera. Originally from Las Vegas, Elliot was a young artist of Opera Las Vegas, Spokane Opera, and The Castleton festival – where he sang in several operas under the baton of Mo. Lorin Maazel. Elliot has studied with prestigious teachers and coaches such as Denyce Graves, James Morris and Neil Shicoff.
Elena Dolores, Meg Page in Falstaff, Make-up Artist and Hair Supervisor, is a Dramatic Mezzo who last performed as Ursule in Beatrice & Benedict, Shakespeare Opera Theatre’s first production. A review of the opera in the Washington Post stated, “[Elena Dolores] held her own and anchored two good ensemble numbers.” She is very excited to be performing once again with the company in the role of Meg Page.
Kathryn Katsikis (soprano), Host of the Garter Inn and Meg Page in Merry Wives and Meg Page in Falstaff, is incredibly excited to return to the stage and work with such a wonderful company. She has a bachelors of music in vocal performance from George Mason University and currently studies with Debby Wenner. Kathryn would like to thank her supportive husband, family, friends and fellow cast members for this amazing opportunity.
Joseph Kaz (Fenton) is a composer and tenor based in the DC Metro Area. Joseph has sung with many local opera companies including Maryland Lyric Opera, Bel Cantanti Opera, and Annapolis Opera. A graduate of the Ithaca College School of Music, Joseph has studied with distinguished teachers such as Patrice Pastore, Marc Webster, Rick Christman, and currently Jeffery Springer.
Bradyn Heck will be playing the roles of Master Slender and Mistress Quickly. He graduated from George Mason University in 2015 with a B.F.A in Theatre. He previously graced the stage in Mason productions such as, Where Has Tommy Flowers Gone, See How They Run, and The Rover. He would like to quickly (!) thank his friends and family for their continued support.