Patience and Sarah - Cast and Creative Team
Angela Born (Patience)
Commended for her “fire and conviction” on stage, Angela Born is committed to bringing artistic integrity and authenticity to her performances, and is thrilled to have the opportunity to perform the role of Patience in Paula Kimper’s trailblazing opera Patience and Sarah. Praised for her “impassioned” performances (Chicago Classical Review), Ms. Born is frequently sought to perform new works, most notably the Chicago premiere of Lucinda in Nico Muhly’s Dark Sisters and Maria Luisa in Daniel Crozier’s With Blood, With Ink. Ms. Born also recently finished a concert tour of all new music called “There Always, Something Sings” which focused on points of unity between Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Ms. Born is equally comfortable performing traditional repertoire and was most recently seen performing Serpetta in Mozart’s La Finta Giardiniera and Ännchen in Weber’s Der Freischütz. Upcoming roles include performing the role of Whiskers in Robin Haigh’s The Man Who Woke Up. For more information, visit www.angelaborn.com.
Commended for her “fire and conviction” on stage, Angela Born is committed to bringing artistic integrity and authenticity to her performances, and is thrilled to have the opportunity to perform the role of Patience in Paula Kimper’s trailblazing opera Patience and Sarah. Praised for her “impassioned” performances (Chicago Classical Review), Ms. Born is frequently sought to perform new works, most notably the Chicago premiere of Lucinda in Nico Muhly’s Dark Sisters and Maria Luisa in Daniel Crozier’s With Blood, With Ink. Ms. Born also recently finished a concert tour of all new music called “There Always, Something Sings” which focused on points of unity between Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Ms. Born is equally comfortable performing traditional repertoire and was most recently seen performing Serpetta in Mozart’s La Finta Giardiniera and Ännchen in Weber’s Der Freischütz. Upcoming roles include performing the role of Whiskers in Robin Haigh’s The Man Who Woke Up. For more information, visit www.angelaborn.com.
Diana Stoic (Patience)
Soprano Diana Stoic is thrilled to have the opportunity to collaborate with Third Eye Theatre Ensemble. Ms. Stoic performs with many local opera companies and musical organization in the Chicago-area including Chicago Fringe Opera, Petite Opera Productions, Mount Prospect Community Band, Illinois Philharmonic, Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Chicago Sinfonietta, DuPage Symphony Orchestra, Musica Lumina, Salt Creek Chamber Orchestra, The Lira Ensemble, Music Theater Works, and The Savoy-aires. Among her highest achievements, Ms. Stoic appeared in the ensemble of The Lyric Opera of Chicago’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel.
Soprano Diana Stoic is thrilled to have the opportunity to collaborate with Third Eye Theatre Ensemble. Ms. Stoic performs with many local opera companies and musical organization in the Chicago-area including Chicago Fringe Opera, Petite Opera Productions, Mount Prospect Community Band, Illinois Philharmonic, Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Chicago Sinfonietta, DuPage Symphony Orchestra, Musica Lumina, Salt Creek Chamber Orchestra, The Lira Ensemble, Music Theater Works, and The Savoy-aires. Among her highest achievements, Ms. Stoic appeared in the ensemble of The Lyric Opera of Chicago’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel.
Liana Gineitis (Sarah)
Mezzo-Soprano Liana Gineitis is a Chicago-area singer that has performed with companies including Utah Festival Opera, Opera for the Young, Petite Opera, and the 2017 American Lizst Society Festival. She is the recipient of the 2018 Edith Newfield Scholarship (Musician’s Club of Women in Chicago), the George & Phyllis Muccianti Scholarship (Casa Italia), and was a finalist in the 2018 Harold Haugh Light Opera competition. Favorite roles include Rosina in The Barber of Seville, Ma Moss in The Tender Land, and Jezibaba/Foreign Princess in Rusalka. When she is not performing on the opera stage, Liana sings daily with the Songs by Heart Foundation in Chicago.
Mezzo-Soprano Liana Gineitis is a Chicago-area singer that has performed with companies including Utah Festival Opera, Opera for the Young, Petite Opera, and the 2017 American Lizst Society Festival. She is the recipient of the 2018 Edith Newfield Scholarship (Musician’s Club of Women in Chicago), the George & Phyllis Muccianti Scholarship (Casa Italia), and was a finalist in the 2018 Harold Haugh Light Opera competition. Favorite roles include Rosina in The Barber of Seville, Ma Moss in The Tender Land, and Jezibaba/Foreign Princess in Rusalka. When she is not performing on the opera stage, Liana sings daily with the Songs by Heart Foundation in Chicago.
Jenna Schroer (Sarah)
Jenna Schroer, Soprano is a proud native of Kansas City, Missouri. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Missouri – Kansas City Conservatory of Music & Dance training with dramatic soprano Dr. Anne DeLaunay. She completed her Masters in Voice from University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music studying with bass-baritone Kenneth Shaw. The following year, Jenna was selected as an Artist Diploma candidate. She has had the opportunity to sing such roles as the title role in Puccini’s Suor Angelica, Lady Billows in Britten’s Albert Herring, and Madame Lidoine in Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites. This year she was selected as a semi-finalist in the New York Lyric Opera Competition. She also had the opportunity to participate in the first annual Dramatic Voice Symposium at Loyola University in New Orleans singing for Metropolitan Opera legend, Greer Grimsley. This summer Jenna was a soloist in the recital Depths hosted by the Art Song Collective & covered the role of Mrs Grose in Britten’s Turn of the Screw with Chicago Summer Opera. Jenna is delighted to be making her debut with Third Eye Ensemble as Sarah in Paula Kimper’s contemporary opera Patience and Sarah. Many thanks to her husband, Chris, and her parents who have supported her every step of the way.
Jenna Schroer, Soprano is a proud native of Kansas City, Missouri. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Missouri – Kansas City Conservatory of Music & Dance training with dramatic soprano Dr. Anne DeLaunay. She completed her Masters in Voice from University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music studying with bass-baritone Kenneth Shaw. The following year, Jenna was selected as an Artist Diploma candidate. She has had the opportunity to sing such roles as the title role in Puccini’s Suor Angelica, Lady Billows in Britten’s Albert Herring, and Madame Lidoine in Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites. This year she was selected as a semi-finalist in the New York Lyric Opera Competition. She also had the opportunity to participate in the first annual Dramatic Voice Symposium at Loyola University in New Orleans singing for Metropolitan Opera legend, Greer Grimsley. This summer Jenna was a soloist in the recital Depths hosted by the Art Song Collective & covered the role of Mrs Grose in Britten’s Turn of the Screw with Chicago Summer Opera. Jenna is delighted to be making her debut with Third Eye Ensemble as Sarah in Paula Kimper’s contemporary opera Patience and Sarah. Many thanks to her husband, Chris, and her parents who have supported her every step of the way.
Noah Gartner (Parson Peel)
Originally from New York, lyric baritone Noah Gartner has been performing throughout the Chicago area during the past 10 years; notably with Third Eye Theatre Ensemble (with which he is a company member), Main Street Opera, Petite Opera, da Corneto Opera, Windy City Opera, and Handel Week Festival in Oak Park. Noah is back for a third season with Third Eye Theatre Ensemble, previously performing as Archbishop Seijas in With Blood With Ink, and Alwan Sumeida’s Song. Favorite performances include Figaro in Barber of Seville, Valentin in Faust, the title role in Giulio Cesare in Egitto, Ford in Falstaff, Guglielmo in Così fan tutte, Papageno in Magic Flute, and the title role in Petite Opera’s production of Brundibar alongside his wonderfully talented children – Paul and Anne. Future engagements include the title role in Solomon with Handel Week Festival in 2019.
Originally from New York, lyric baritone Noah Gartner has been performing throughout the Chicago area during the past 10 years; notably with Third Eye Theatre Ensemble (with which he is a company member), Main Street Opera, Petite Opera, da Corneto Opera, Windy City Opera, and Handel Week Festival in Oak Park. Noah is back for a third season with Third Eye Theatre Ensemble, previously performing as Archbishop Seijas in With Blood With Ink, and Alwan Sumeida’s Song. Favorite performances include Figaro in Barber of Seville, Valentin in Faust, the title role in Giulio Cesare in Egitto, Ford in Falstaff, Guglielmo in Così fan tutte, Papageno in Magic Flute, and the title role in Petite Opera’s production of Brundibar alongside his wonderfully talented children – Paul and Anne. Future engagements include the title role in Solomon with Handel Week Festival in 2019.
Stephen Hobe (Parson Peel)
Switch-hitting in musical theatre and opera, baritone Stephen Hobe has flourished in classical and crossover repertoire in hometown Chicago. His crossover experience proves beneficial in his portrayal of Parson Peel in Patience and Sarah. Mr. Hobe studied paleontology and music theatre at Carthage College, then moved on to operatic repertoire in his Master’s degree at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts, studying with Kurt Link. The rest of his 2018/2019 season includes Cavalleria Rusticana, Pagliacci and A Little Night Music with Madison Opera, Le Comet Ory with Transgressive Theatre-Opera and Gianni Schicchi with St. Petersburg Opera. www.stephenhobe.com
Switch-hitting in musical theatre and opera, baritone Stephen Hobe has flourished in classical and crossover repertoire in hometown Chicago. His crossover experience proves beneficial in his portrayal of Parson Peel in Patience and Sarah. Mr. Hobe studied paleontology and music theatre at Carthage College, then moved on to operatic repertoire in his Master’s degree at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts, studying with Kurt Link. The rest of his 2018/2019 season includes Cavalleria Rusticana, Pagliacci and A Little Night Music with Madison Opera, Le Comet Ory with Transgressive Theatre-Opera and Gianni Schicchi with St. Petersburg Opera. www.stephenhobe.com
Dennis Kalup (Edward)
Tenor Dennis Kalup has been performing steadily since he arrived in 2014, and he is excited to make his debut with Third Eye Theater Ensemble in Patience and Sarah. Previously he has been seen with Light Opera Works (now Music Theater Works), New Moon Opera, Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company, Chicago Folks Operetta, Porchlight Theater, and been a featured soloist with Vox 3 Ensemble as well as Cantate. When he isn't singing, you can catch him knitting or cuddling with his favorite cat, Norma, or his favorite human, Mitchell.
Tenor Dennis Kalup has been performing steadily since he arrived in 2014, and he is excited to make his debut with Third Eye Theater Ensemble in Patience and Sarah. Previously he has been seen with Light Opera Works (now Music Theater Works), New Moon Opera, Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company, Chicago Folks Operetta, Porchlight Theater, and been a featured soloist with Vox 3 Ensemble as well as Cantate. When he isn't singing, you can catch him knitting or cuddling with his favorite cat, Norma, or his favorite human, Mitchell.
Rena Ahmed (Martha)
Mezzo-soprano Rena Ahmed has been featured in numerous productions of opera, operetta, musical theater, theater, cabaret and concert works throughout the Chicago area. She has an affinity for new works, and has been featured in three original works and two regional premieres. Heralded as a “strong, edgy mezzo,” she was last seen with Third Eye Theatre Ensemble as Sor Andrea in With Blood, With Ink. Favorite roles include Baba in The Medium, Ruth in Dark Sisters , the title role in Iolanthe, The Principessa in Suor Angelica, The Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods, Agnes Gooch in Mame, and Suzuki in Madama Butterfly. She has also been featured on Jake Burns’s recording of Irish folk rock, "Drinkin’ Again", on the EMI UK label.
Mezzo-soprano Rena Ahmed has been featured in numerous productions of opera, operetta, musical theater, theater, cabaret and concert works throughout the Chicago area. She has an affinity for new works, and has been featured in three original works and two regional premieres. Heralded as a “strong, edgy mezzo,” she was last seen with Third Eye Theatre Ensemble as Sor Andrea in With Blood, With Ink. Favorite roles include Baba in The Medium, Ruth in Dark Sisters , the title role in Iolanthe, The Principessa in Suor Angelica, The Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods, Agnes Gooch in Mame, and Suzuki in Madama Butterfly. She has also been featured on Jake Burns’s recording of Irish folk rock, "Drinkin’ Again", on the EMI UK label.
Tracey Lynne Furling (Rachel)
Tracey Lynne Furling is a Springfield, Illinois native who graduated in 2015 with a double major in Music Business and Vocal Performance from Bradley University. Since graduation Tracey has performed professionally and studied with Annie Picard, Allison Meuth, and Dr. Kerry Walters. She also teaches private voice lessons and works in the music business. Her performance credits include the Mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors, Hannah in Mr. Silver's Children, and Mrs. Phagan in Parade. Tracey was a selected soloist with the Peoria Municipal Band and has performed with the Knox-Galesburg Symphony Orchestra. Since moving to Chicago last year, Tracey won second place in her division at the Chicago National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition and has successfully auditioned for various companies.
Tracey Lynne Furling is a Springfield, Illinois native who graduated in 2015 with a double major in Music Business and Vocal Performance from Bradley University. Since graduation Tracey has performed professionally and studied with Annie Picard, Allison Meuth, and Dr. Kerry Walters. She also teaches private voice lessons and works in the music business. Her performance credits include the Mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors, Hannah in Mr. Silver's Children, and Mrs. Phagan in Parade. Tracey was a selected soloist with the Peoria Municipal Band and has performed with the Knox-Galesburg Symphony Orchestra. Since moving to Chicago last year, Tracey won second place in her division at the Chicago National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition and has successfully auditioned for various companies.
Evita Trembley (Ma Dowling)
Evita Trembley is a Canadian Italian mezzo-soprano who has performed in a variety of major cities including Toronto, Rome, and Chicago. Ms. Trembley has been described as “possessing [a] strong and beautiful voice,” and has performed the roles of Mamma Lucia in Cavalleria Rusticana, Arnalta in L’incoronazione di Poppea, Eva in Comedy on the Bridge, Third Spirit in Die Zauberflöte, and Kate in Madame Butterfly. Currently, Ms. Trembley is a private music teacher, a manager for Opera on Tap Chicago, and a freelance performer. Ms. Trembley is thrilled to be making her Third Eye Theatre Ensemble debut as Ma Dowling in Patience and Sarah.
Evita Trembley is a Canadian Italian mezzo-soprano who has performed in a variety of major cities including Toronto, Rome, and Chicago. Ms. Trembley has been described as “possessing [a] strong and beautiful voice,” and has performed the roles of Mamma Lucia in Cavalleria Rusticana, Arnalta in L’incoronazione di Poppea, Eva in Comedy on the Bridge, Third Spirit in Die Zauberflöte, and Kate in Madame Butterfly. Currently, Ms. Trembley is a private music teacher, a manager for Opera on Tap Chicago, and a freelance performer. Ms. Trembley is thrilled to be making her Third Eye Theatre Ensemble debut as Ma Dowling in Patience and Sarah.
Kota Terrace (Pa Dowling)
Kota Terrace, bass has been noted for his nuanced characterizations and his distinct youthful profondo. Upcoming engagements include Il Commendatore in Don Giovanni with Petite Opera Productions, Le Gouverneur in Le comte Ory with Transgressive Theatre-Opera, and Betto in Gianni Schicchi with New Moon Opera Company. Previous appearances include Warlock Jarthel in Cosmic Ray and the Amazing Chris with Thompson Street Opera Company and King Balthazar in Amahl and the Night Visitors with Up A Tree Productions. In Spring 2019, Kota will complete his M. M. in Voice Performance at Roosevelt University where he performed Badger/Parson in The Cunning Little Vixen, Tempo/Il ritorno d’Ulises in Patria and Der Schultz in Heimke aus dem Fremde.
Kota Terrace, bass has been noted for his nuanced characterizations and his distinct youthful profondo. Upcoming engagements include Il Commendatore in Don Giovanni with Petite Opera Productions, Le Gouverneur in Le comte Ory with Transgressive Theatre-Opera, and Betto in Gianni Schicchi with New Moon Opera Company. Previous appearances include Warlock Jarthel in Cosmic Ray and the Amazing Chris with Thompson Street Opera Company and King Balthazar in Amahl and the Night Visitors with Up A Tree Productions. In Spring 2019, Kota will complete his M. M. in Voice Performance at Roosevelt University where he performed Badger/Parson in The Cunning Little Vixen, Tempo/Il ritorno d’Ulises in Patria and Der Schultz in Heimke aus dem Fremde.
Thomas Bailey (Edward cover)
Thomas Bailey is an Illinois native and a strong advocate for new music here in Chicago. He received his MM from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, and currently studies with Allan Glassman. His most recent performances include Chicago Fringe Opera’s production of The Great God Pan, and Music Theatre Works’ production of Pirates of Penzance. Later this season he will continue to work with Chicago Fringe Opera, as well as Janus Concert Series and Davenport’s Piano Bar.
Thomas Bailey is an Illinois native and a strong advocate for new music here in Chicago. He received his MM from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University, and currently studies with Allan Glassman. His most recent performances include Chicago Fringe Opera’s production of The Great God Pan, and Music Theatre Works’ production of Pirates of Penzance. Later this season he will continue to work with Chicago Fringe Opera, as well as Janus Concert Series and Davenport’s Piano Bar.
Amy Speek (Martha / Ma cover)
Amy Speek is returning to performing after about 15 years. During her time away from singing, Amy lived and taught elementary school in Belgium, and raised 3 children. Now that the kids are all in school full time, Amy is dedicated to performing and singing again. Currently, Amy is pursuing a career in opera and teaching private voice lessons. Recently, Amy was a finalist in the Sinonietta Bel Canto vocal competition along with her daughter, Mika, who was also a finalist in the Little Stars division. Amy performed in the chorus for Cendrillion with New Moon Opera, Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci with Main Street opera, and in SBC’s The Merry Widow. Amy earned her Master’s degree in Opera Performance from U of I and participated in several opera productions there. Her credits include, A Spirit in The Magic Flute, Countess in The Marriage of Figaro, and Rose in Street Scene. Amy has also played Fruma-Sarah in Fiddler on the Roof and participated as an ensemble member in several musicals around the North Shore.
Amy Speek is returning to performing after about 15 years. During her time away from singing, Amy lived and taught elementary school in Belgium, and raised 3 children. Now that the kids are all in school full time, Amy is dedicated to performing and singing again. Currently, Amy is pursuing a career in opera and teaching private voice lessons. Recently, Amy was a finalist in the Sinonietta Bel Canto vocal competition along with her daughter, Mika, who was also a finalist in the Little Stars division. Amy performed in the chorus for Cendrillion with New Moon Opera, Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci with Main Street opera, and in SBC’s The Merry Widow. Amy earned her Master’s degree in Opera Performance from U of I and participated in several opera productions there. Her credits include, A Spirit in The Magic Flute, Countess in The Marriage of Figaro, and Rose in Street Scene. Amy has also played Fruma-Sarah in Fiddler on the Roof and participated as an ensemble member in several musicals around the North Shore.
Emily Cox (Rachel cover)
Emily Cox is a versatile performer who has been seen across the nation in musical theatre, cabaret, opera and solo orchestral works. Her numerous roles include Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni, the Beggar Woman Sweeney Todd, Marian Paroo in The Music Man, Despina in Così fan tutte, and Cinderella in Into the Woods. Emily was the soprano resident artist with Chicago Opera Playhouse for the 2016/17 and 2017/18 seasons. Her one-woman show, Swipe Left, was chosen as part of Indianapolis' 2018 'Diva Fest', and will be a featured production of the 2018 Chicago and Elgin Fringe Festivals. Other Chicagoland credits include the Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company, the "D:Activate" concert series in correlation with the City of Chicago, Chicago Folks Operetta, Music for Theatre Chicago, Petite Opera, Main Street Opera, Devonshire Playhouse, Opera Book Club, Davenport's Piano Bar, Classical Revolution, the Floating Opera Company, and NONOpera. An enthusiastic supporter of new music, Emily serves as the Managing Director of Underscore Theater Company, a local company who specializes in workshopping and producing new musical theater works.
Emily Cox is a versatile performer who has been seen across the nation in musical theatre, cabaret, opera and solo orchestral works. Her numerous roles include Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni, the Beggar Woman Sweeney Todd, Marian Paroo in The Music Man, Despina in Così fan tutte, and Cinderella in Into the Woods. Emily was the soprano resident artist with Chicago Opera Playhouse for the 2016/17 and 2017/18 seasons. Her one-woman show, Swipe Left, was chosen as part of Indianapolis' 2018 'Diva Fest', and will be a featured production of the 2018 Chicago and Elgin Fringe Festivals. Other Chicagoland credits include the Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company, the "D:Activate" concert series in correlation with the City of Chicago, Chicago Folks Operetta, Music for Theatre Chicago, Petite Opera, Main Street Opera, Devonshire Playhouse, Opera Book Club, Davenport's Piano Bar, Classical Revolution, the Floating Opera Company, and NONOpera. An enthusiastic supporter of new music, Emily serves as the Managing Director of Underscore Theater Company, a local company who specializes in workshopping and producing new musical theater works.
Jennifer Cox (Stage Director)
Jennifer Cox is delighted to be working with Third Eye for the first time. She was the director in residence with Main Street Opera, and her work with that company included Madama Butterfly, Falstaff, Cavalleria Rusticana, Pagliacci, Hansel and Gretel, Suor Angelica, and Gianni Schicchi. Prior directing credits, both opera and theater: Madam Butterfly with American Chamber Opera, The March: Concert and Mass Meeting, The Curate Shakespeare: As You Like It, Half Life, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, and The Secretary Pool. Jennifer is also the creator of the late-night penguin musical Tuxedo Love, and she is an acting and movement coach and speech teacher.
Jennifer Cox is delighted to be working with Third Eye for the first time. She was the director in residence with Main Street Opera, and her work with that company included Madama Butterfly, Falstaff, Cavalleria Rusticana, Pagliacci, Hansel and Gretel, Suor Angelica, and Gianni Schicchi. Prior directing credits, both opera and theater: Madam Butterfly with American Chamber Opera, The March: Concert and Mass Meeting, The Curate Shakespeare: As You Like It, Half Life, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, and The Secretary Pool. Jennifer is also the creator of the late-night penguin musical Tuxedo Love, and she is an acting and movement coach and speech teacher.
Jason Carlson (Music Director)
Jason Carlson is a collaborative pianist and vocal coach. He is a frequent recitalist and performer, including \ recent appearances with New York Philharmonic trombonist Joseph Alessi, legendary flautist Sir James Galway, and a lecture recital on law and opera with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. As a répétiteur, Jason has worked with renowed singers such as Neil Shicoff and Elizabeth Futral, and also served as principal accompanist and auxiliary conductor for performances of Madama Butterfly, La fanciulla del west, and Otello with the late Maestro Lorin Maazel. Jason is currently on faculty in the opera department at his alma mater, Northwestern University. He is also the founding music director for Third Eye Theatre Ensemble and Main Street Opera in Chicago.
Jason Carlson is a collaborative pianist and vocal coach. He is a frequent recitalist and performer, including \ recent appearances with New York Philharmonic trombonist Joseph Alessi, legendary flautist Sir James Galway, and a lecture recital on law and opera with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. As a répétiteur, Jason has worked with renowed singers such as Neil Shicoff and Elizabeth Futral, and also served as principal accompanist and auxiliary conductor for performances of Madama Butterfly, La fanciulla del west, and Otello with the late Maestro Lorin Maazel. Jason is currently on faculty in the opera department at his alma mater, Northwestern University. He is also the founding music director for Third Eye Theatre Ensemble and Main Street Opera in Chicago.
Alexandra Enyart (Conductor)
Alexandra Enyart is a rising orchestra and opera conductor. Her performances have received positive reviews from The Chicago Tribune, Chicago Classical Review, schmopera and many others. As an active performer in Chicago Alex serves as Music Director for Thompson Street Opera Company and has worked as a guest conductor for Chicago Fringe Opera, Another Voice Collaborative, The Chicago Vocal Arts Consortium, and Third Eye Theatre Ensemble. Alex received her Masters in Orchestral Conducting in 2017 from the University of Lousiville as a student of Kimcherie Lloyd. As a transgender conductor, she has a specific passion for gender equality and diverse gender representation in music.
Alexandra Enyart is a rising orchestra and opera conductor. Her performances have received positive reviews from The Chicago Tribune, Chicago Classical Review, schmopera and many others. As an active performer in Chicago Alex serves as Music Director for Thompson Street Opera Company and has worked as a guest conductor for Chicago Fringe Opera, Another Voice Collaborative, The Chicago Vocal Arts Consortium, and Third Eye Theatre Ensemble. Alex received her Masters in Orchestral Conducting in 2017 from the University of Lousiville as a student of Kimcherie Lloyd. As a transgender conductor, she has a specific passion for gender equality and diverse gender representation in music.
Shelby Krarup (Stage Manager)
Shelby Krarup has worked extensively as a stage manager for everything from corporate events to regional opera, including an annual Broadway-based music festival in NYC. Company member of Third Eye Theatre Ensemble. She splits her time managing with costuming, hair, and special effects make-up endeavours, both for theatre and personal enjoyment. Away from the theatre, her time is spent crafting, knitting and occasionally using her dual focus degree in voice and violin performance.
Shelby Krarup has worked extensively as a stage manager for everything from corporate events to regional opera, including an annual Broadway-based music festival in NYC. Company member of Third Eye Theatre Ensemble. She splits her time managing with costuming, hair, and special effects make-up endeavours, both for theatre and personal enjoyment. Away from the theatre, her time is spent crafting, knitting and occasionally using her dual focus degree in voice and violin performance.