A behind-the-scenes look at our Festival Season

Discover fascinating insights into the season’s operas through panel discussions with composers, librettists, directors, designers, singers, and special guest speakers. Moderated by General Director Andrew Jorgensen, each Spotlight focuses on a different production and features live performances of operatic excerpts by our Richard Gaddes Festival Artists and Gerdine Young Artists. Join us before and after the program to enjoy socializing, light treats, and a cash bar!

2026 Spotlight on Opera Schedule:

• Monday, May 4: The Pirates of Penzance

Séan Curran, stage director
Darryl Archibald, conductor
Meredith Arwady (Ruth)
Robert Mellon (Major General Stanley)

• Monday, May 11: The Light in the Piazza

Rob Berman, conductor
Crystal Manich, stage director
More to be announced soon

• Monday, May 18: Romeo and Juliet

Keturah Stickann, stage director
Ramón Tebar, conductor
Leonardo Sánchez, (Romeo)
Emma Marhefka (Juliet)

• Monday, June 1: A Streetcar Named Desire
  

Daniela Candillari, conductor
Sara Gartland (Blanche DuBois)
More to be announced soon

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