Experience the enchantment of Mozart’s timeless masterpiece, The Magic Flute. Journey into a world where imagination knows no bounds in an unforgettable exploration of magic, music, and the limitless possibilities of a young boy’s dreams.

Sung in German with English and Spanish projected translations.

Creative Team:
Conductor: Christine Brandes
Assistant Conductor: Felix Jarrar
Chorus Master: Jared Peroune
Director: Jeffrey Buchman
Choreographer: Rosa Mercedes
Production: Florida Grand Opera
Scenic Designer: Stefan Moravski
Costume Designer: Camilla Haith
Lighting Designer: Robert Wierzel
Video Designer: Greg Emetaz
English titles by: Karl Hesser
Spanish titles by: Dreambay Enterprises

CAST in order of appearance:
Tamino: Ricardo Garcia
First Lady: Avery Boettcher
Second Lady: Mary Burke
Third Lady: Monique Galvao
Papageno: Alex DeSocio
Queen of the Night: Laura León
Monostatos: TBA
Pamina: Sara Kennedy
1st Priest/1st Armored Man: James Mancuso
2nd Priest/2nd Armored Man: Alexander Kolyszko
Sarastro: Andrew Potter
Papagena: Sydney Dardis

MIAMI
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
of Miami-Dade County / Ziff Ballet Opera House

• Nov 16, 2024 at 7:00 pm

• Nov 17, 2024 at 2:00 pm

• Nov 19, 2024 at 8:00 pm

FORT LAUDERDALE
Broward Center for the Performing Arts / Au-Rene Theater

• Dec 5, 2024 at 7:30 pm

• Dec 7, 2024 at 7:30 pm

Experience the enchantment of Mozart’s timeless masterpiece, The Magic Flute. Journey into a world where imagination knows no bounds in an unforgettable exploration of magic, music, and the limitless possibilities of a young boy’s dreams.

Sung in German with English and Spanish projected translations.

Creative Team:
Conductor: Christine Brandes
Assistant Conductor: Felix Jarrar
Chorus Master: Jared Peroune
Director: Jeffrey Buchman
Choreographer: Rosa Mercedes
Production: Florida Grand Opera
Scenic Designer: Stefan Moravski
Costume Designer: Camilla Haith
Lighting Designer: Robert Wierzel
Video Designer: Greg Emetaz
English titles by: Karl Hesser
Spanish titles by: Dreambay Enterprises

CAST in order of appearance:
Tamino: Ricardo Garcia
First Lady: Avery Boettcher
Second Lady: Mary Burke
Third Lady: Monique Galvao
Papageno: Alex DeSocio
Queen of the Night: Laura León
Monostatos: TBA
Pamina: Sara Kennedy
1st Priest/1st Armored Man: James Mancuso
2nd Priest/2nd Armored Man: Alexander Kolyszko
Sarastro: Andrew Potter
Papagena: Sydney Dardis

MIAMI
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
of Miami-Dade County / Ziff Ballet Opera House

• Nov 16, 2024 at 7:00 pm

• Nov 17, 2024 at 2:00 pm

• Nov 19, 2024 at 8:00 pm

FORT LAUDERDALE
Broward Center for the Performing Arts / Au-Rene Theater

• Dec 5, 2024 at 7:30 pm

• Dec 7, 2024 at 7:30 pm

Experience the enchantment of Mozart’s timeless masterpiece, The Magic Flute. Journey into a world where imagination knows no bounds in an unforgettable exploration of magic, music, and the limitless possibilities of a young boy’s dreams.

Sung in German with English and Spanish projected translations.

Creative Team:
Conductor: Christine Brandes
Assistant Conductor: Felix Jarrar
Chorus Master: Jared Peroune
Director: Jeffrey Buchman
Choreographer: Rosa Mercedes
Production: Florida Grand Opera
Scenic Designer: Stefan Moravski
Costume Designer: Camilla Haith
Lighting Designer: Robert Wierzel
Video Designer: Greg Emetaz
English titles by: Karl Hesser
Spanish titles by: Dreambay Enterprises

CAST in order of appearance:
Tamino: Ricardo Garcia
First Lady: Avery Boettcher
Second Lady: Mary Burke
Third Lady: Monique Galvao
Papageno: Alex DeSocio
Queen of the Night: Laura León
Monostatos: TBA
Pamina: Sara Kennedy
1st Priest/1st Armored Man: James Mancuso
2nd Priest/2nd Armored Man: Alexander Kolyszko
Sarastro: Andrew Potter
Papagena: Sydney Dardis

MIAMI
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
of Miami-Dade County / Ziff Ballet Opera House

• Nov 16, 2024 at 7:00 pm

• Nov 17, 2024 at 2:00 pm

• Nov 19, 2024 at 8:00 pm

FORT LAUDERDALE
Broward Center for the Performing Arts / Au-Rene Theater

• Dec 5, 2024 at 7:30 pm

• Dec 7, 2024 at 7:30 pm

BASED ON: Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Beyond the Horizon” by Eugene O’Neill.

LOCATION: La MaMa - 66 East 4th Street, New York NY

MUSIC BY: Nicolas Flagello

LIBRETTO BY: Nicolas Flagello and Walter Simmons

SUNG IN ENGLISH

CAST

JOHN ROBERT GREEN | Andrew Mayo

JOHN BELLEMER | Robert Mayo

SARA KENNEDY | Ruth Atkins

DANIEL KLEIN | James Mayo

MELINA JAHARIS | Kate Mayo

STEVEN KIRBY | Captain Dick Scott

CARLA LOPEZ SPEZIALE | Mrs. Atkins

ANTHONY JIMENEZ PEÑA | Matty

CREATIVE TEAM

CHRISTIAN CAPOCACCIA | Conductor

IAN SILVERMAN | Director

TAYLOR FRIEL | Set Designer

DIMITRIS KOUTAS | Lighting Designer

STEFANOS KORONEOS | Costume Designer

HUNTERSKY FARRELL-CONLAN | Assistant Costume Designer*

CORDELIA SENIE | Stage Manager

SARA BARRERA | Assistant Stage Manager

FRANCISCO MIRANDA | Assistant Conductor & Supertitles

ALLA MILCHTEIN | Rehearsal pianist

SEAN SALAMON | Photographer

KARINE IVEY | Makeup Artist

MARIANTHI SAMARA | Hairstylist

TICKETS: https://grattacielo.org/buy-tickets

They’re starving for everything but love. Rodolfo loves Mimi, Marco loves Musetta, Colline loves philosophy, Schaunard loves music, and they all love their eccentric Bohemian life in the garrets of Paris’ 19th century Latin Quarter. Starving artists all, this crazy cadre of young friends bear their poverty with laughter and grace, until it devastates them with unspeakable tragedy.  With beloved favorites like “Che gelida manina,” “Quando m’en vo, ”and “Donde lieta uscire,” Puccini’s divinely romantic score memorably illustrates the joys, struggles, loves, quarrels, triumphs, and tragedies of six  friends and lovers as they embody the true vie de bohème.

Sung in Italian with projected translations in English and Spanish.

Running time: Two hours and 43 minutes, including two intermissions.

CAST

Rodolfo — Davide Giusti*

Mimì — Rebecca Krynski-Cox

Marcello — Craig Verm*

Musetta — Sara Kennedy+ (Apr 6, May 2, 4)

Musetta — Taylor-Alexis DuPont+ (Apr 7, 9)

Colline — Keith Klein+

Schaunard — Joseph Canuto Leon+

Benoit/Alcindoro — Neil Nelson

* Florida Grand Opera debut

+ Florida Grand Opera Studio Artist

Creative Team

Conductor — Joseph Mechavich

Assistant Conductor — Matthew Cooperman

Chorus Master — Jared Peroune

Florida’s Singing Sons Chorus Master — Daniel Bates

Director — Matt Cooksey

Production — Sarasota Opera

Scenic Designer — David P. Gordon

Costume Designer — Howard Tsvi Kaplan

Lighting Designer — Barry Steele

Wig and Makeup Designer — Sue Sittko Schaefer

English Titles — Karl Hesser

Spanish Titles — Dreambay Enterprises

They’re starving for everything but love. Rodolfo loves Mimi, Marco loves Musetta, Colline loves philosophy, Schaunard loves music, and they all love their eccentric Bohemian life in the garrets of Paris’ 19th century Latin Quarter. Starving artists all, this crazy cadre of young friends bear their poverty with laughter and grace, until it devastates them with unspeakable tragedy.  With beloved favorites like “Che gelida manina,” “Quando m’en vo, ”and “Donde lieta uscire,” Puccini’s divinely romantic score memorably illustrates the joys, struggles, loves, quarrels, triumphs, and tragedies of six  friends and lovers as they embody the true vie de bohème.

Sung in Italian with projected translations in English and Spanish.

Running time: Two hours and 43 minutes, including two intermissions.

CAST

Rodolfo — Davide Giusti*

Mimì — Rebecca Krynski-Cox

Marcello — Craig Verm*

Musetta — Sara Kennedy+ (Apr 6, May 2, 4)

Musetta — Taylor-Alexis DuPont+ (Apr 7, 9)

Colline — Keith Klein+

Schaunard — Joseph Canuto Leon+

Benoit/Alcindoro — Neil Nelson

* Florida Grand Opera debut

+ Florida Grand Opera Studio Artist

Creative Team

Conductor — Joseph Mechavich

Assistant Conductor — Matthew Cooperman

Chorus Master — Jared Peroune

Florida’s Singing Sons Chorus Master — Daniel Bates

Director — Matt Cooksey

Production — Sarasota Opera

Scenic Designer — David P. Gordon

Costume Designer — Howard Tsvi Kaplan

Lighting Designer — Barry Steele

Wig and Makeup Designer — Sue Sittko Schaefer

English Titles — Karl Hesser

Spanish Titles — Dreambay Enterprises

Sara will perform Fiordiligi’s Act 2 aria from Così fan tutte, “Per pietà, ben mio, perdona”

Tickets: https://firstdelray.com/2024-concert-series/ticket-reservations

They’re starving for everything but love. Rodolfo loves Mimi, Marco loves Musetta, Colline loves philosophy, Schaunard loves music, and they all love their eccentric Bohemian life in the garrets of Paris’ 19th century Latin Quarter. Starving artists all, this crazy cadre of young friends bear their poverty with laughter and grace, until it devastates them with unspeakable tragedy.  With beloved favorites like “Che gelida manina,” “Quando m’en vo, ”and “Donde lieta uscire,” Puccini’s divinely romantic score memorably illustrates the joys, struggles, loves, quarrels, triumphs, and tragedies of six  friends and lovers as they embody the true vie de bohème.

Sung in Italian with projected translations in English and Spanish.

Running time: Two hours and 43 minutes, including two intermissions.

CAST

Rodolfo — Davide Giusti*

Mimì — Rebecca Krynski-Cox

Marcello — Craig Verm*

Musetta — Sara Kennedy+ (Apr 6, May 2, 4)

Musetta — Taylor-Alexis DuPont+ (Apr 7, 9)

Colline — Keith Klein+

Schaunard — Joseph Canuto Leon+

Benoit/Alcindoro — Neil Nelson

* Florida Grand Opera debut

+ Florida Grand Opera Studio Artist

Creative Team

Conductor — Joseph Mechavich

Assistant Conductor — Matthew Cooperman

Chorus Master — Jared Peroune

Florida’s Singing Sons Chorus Master — Daniel Bates

Director — Matt Cooksey

Production — Sarasota Opera

Scenic Designer — David P. Gordon

Costume Designer — Howard Tsvi Kaplan

Lighting Designer — Barry Steele

Wig and Makeup Designer — Sue Sittko Schaefer

English Titles — Karl Hesser

Spanish Titles — Dreambay Enterprises

The hottest party girl in town is hiding a terrible secret. Violetta Valery is the most sought-after courtesan in Paris. Only the ardent Alfredo sees through her mask of gaiety to the real woman and her well-disguised suffering. But the love that could save her life is threatened by the demands of Alfredo’s furious father, Germont, who insists on a devastating sacrifice to save his own family from disgrace and ruin. Even a heart of gold can shatter under such a strain. From the defiant coloratura flights of “Sempre libera” to the sobbing violins of “Addio del passato,” Alexander Dumas fils’ semi-autobiographical story and Giuseppe Verdi’s timeless score will alternately lift your spirits and break your heart.

Cast:
Violetta Valéry-Cecilia Violetta López
Alfredo Germont-Pavel Petrov
Giorgio Germont-Troy Cook
Annina-Sara Kennedy
Rest of cast TBA

Tickets: https://tickets.fgo.org/

The hottest party girl in town is hiding a terrible secret. Violetta Valery is the most sought-after courtesan in Paris. Only the ardent Alfredo sees through her mask of gaiety to the real woman and her well-disguised suffering. But the love that could save her life is threatened by the demands of Alfredo’s furious father, Germont, who insists on a devastating sacrifice to save his own family from disgrace and ruin. Even a heart of gold can shatter under such a strain. From the defiant coloratura flights of “Sempre libera” to the sobbing violins of “Addio del passato,” Alexander Dumas fils’ semi-autobiographical story and Giuseppe Verdi’s timeless score will alternately lift your spirits and break your heart.

Cast:
Violetta Valéry-Cecilia Violetta López
Alfredo Germont-Pavel Petrov
Giorgio Germont-Troy Cook
Annina-Sara Kennedy
Rest of cast TBA

Tickets: https://tickets.fgo.org/

Scandals and Scoundrels Program: November 17th and 19th
“Ah taci, ingiusto core,” Don Giovanni                

“Tu che di gel sei cinta… Liù sorgi,” Turandot                  

“Dovunque al mondo,” Madama Butterfly                      

“Près des remparts de Séville,” Carmen        

“So ben che difforme, contorto son io,” I pagliacci

“Bella figlia dell’amore,” Rigoletto

Tickets: https://tickets.fgo.org/

Scandals and Scoundrels Program: November 17th and 19th
“Ah taci, ingiusto core,” Don Giovanni                

“Tu che di gel sei cinta… Liù sorgi,” Turandot                  

“Dovunque al mondo,” Madama Butterfly                      

“Près des remparts de Séville,” Carmen        

“So ben che difforme, contorto son io,” I pagliacci

“Bella figlia dell’amore,” Rigoletto

Tickets: https://tickets.fgo.org/

The hottest party girl in town is hiding a terrible secret. Violetta Valery is the most sought-after courtesan in Paris. Only the ardent Alfredo sees through her mask of gaiety to the real woman and her well-disguised suffering. But the love that could save her life is threatened by the demands of Alfredo’s furious father, Germont, who insists on a devastating sacrifice to save his own family from disgrace and ruin. Even a heart of gold can shatter under such a strain. From the defiant coloratura flights of “Sempre libera” to the sobbing violins of “Addio del passato,” Alexander Dumas fils’ semi-autobiographical story and Giuseppe Verdi’s timeless score will alternately lift your spirits and break your heart.

Cast:
Violetta Valéry-Cecilia Violetta López
Alfredo Germont-Pavel Petrov
Giorgio Germont-Troy Cook
Annina-Sara Kennedy
Rest of cast TBA

Tickets: https://tickets.fgo.org/

The hottest party girl in town is hiding a terrible secret. Violetta Valery is the most sought-after courtesan in Paris. Only the ardent Alfredo sees through her mask of gaiety to the real woman and her well-disguised suffering. But the love that could save her life is threatened by the demands of Alfredo’s furious father, Germont, who insists on a devastating sacrifice to save his own family from disgrace and ruin. Even a heart of gold can shatter under such a strain. From the defiant coloratura flights of “Sempre libera” to the sobbing violins of “Addio del passato,” Alexander Dumas fils’ semi-autobiographical story and Giuseppe Verdi’s timeless score will alternately lift your spirits and break your heart.

Cast:
Violetta Valéry-Cecilia Violetta López
Alfredo Germont-Pavel Petrov
Giorgio Germont-Troy Cook
Annina-Sara Kennedy
Rest of cast TBA

Tickets: https://tickets.fgo.org/

The hottest party girl in town is hiding a terrible secret. Violetta Valery is the most sought-after courtesan in Paris. Only the ardent Alfredo sees through her mask of gaiety to the real woman and her well-disguised suffering. But the love that could save her life is threatened by the demands of Alfredo’s furious father, Germont, who insists on a devastating sacrifice to save his own family from disgrace and ruin. Even a heart of gold can shatter under such a strain. From the defiant coloratura flights of “Sempre libera” to the sobbing violins of “Addio del passato,” Alexander Dumas fils’ semi-autobiographical story and Giuseppe Verdi’s timeless score will alternately lift your spirits and break your heart.

Cast:
Violetta Valéry-Cecilia Violetta López
Alfredo Germont-Pavel Petrov
Giorgio Germont-Troy Cook
Annina-Sara Kennedy
Rest of cast TBA

Tickets: FREE ADMISSION WITH RESERVATION:
https://tickets.fgo.org/Tickets/EventDetails.aspx?id=2353

It’s your very first opportunity to hear the five fabulous artists of FGO’s renowned Studio in their first concert of the 2023–2024 season. Get to know these fresh faces—and voices—of Florida Grand Opera in a concert featuring all your favorite repertoire. Enjoy powerful performances by soprano Sara Kennedy, mezzo-soprano Taylor-Alexis DuPont, tenor Joseph McBrayer, baritone Joseph Canuto Leon, and bass-baritone Keith Klein

Program:
First Sing Program October 20 and 21, 2023

“Nobles Seigneurs,” Les Huguenots                                                   Giacomo Meyerbeer

      Taylor-Alexis DuPont                                                                    (1791-1864)

“Hear me, oh Lord.” Susannah                                                           Carlisle Floyd

      Keith Klein                                                                                     (1926-2021)

“Mir ist so wunderbar,” Fidelio                                                          Ludwig Van Beethoven

      Sara Kennedy, Taylor-Alexis DuPont,                                           (1770-1827)

      Joseph McBrayer, Keith Klein

"È sogno? o realtà," Falstaff                                                               Giuseppe Verdi

      Joseph Canuto Leon                                                                      (1813-1901)

"Ernani! Ernani, Involami!" Ernani                                                      Giuseppe Verdi

      Sara Kennedy                                                                    

“Addio fiorito asil,” Madama Butterfly                                              Giacomo Puccini

      Joseph McBrayer                                                                          1858-1924)

“Sento, o Dio,” Così fan tutte                                                             Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Full Studio Ensemble                                                                    (1756-1791)

2023/2024 season preview…

“Stridono lassù,” I pagliacci                                                                Ruggero Leoncavallo

      Sara Kennedy                                                                                (1857-1919)

“O Colombina,” I pagliacci                                                                  Ruggero Leoncavallo

      Joseph McBrayer                                                              

“Vecchia zimarra, senti,” La bohème                                                  Giacomo Puccini

      Keith Klein                                                                         

“Quando m’en vo,” La bohème                                                          Giacomo Puccini

      Taylor-Alexis DuPont                                                        

“Di Provenza il mar, il suol,” La traviata                                             Giuseppe Verdi

      Joseph Canuto Leon                                                          

“Libiamo ne lieti calici,” La traviata                                                    Giuseppe Verdi

      Full Studio Ensemble

Tickets: FREE ADMISSION WITH RESERVATION:
https://tickets.fgo.org/Tickets/EventDetails.aspx?id=2353

It’s your very first opportunity to hear the five fabulous artists of FGO’s renowned Studio in their first concert of the 2023–2024 season. Get to know these fresh faces—and voices—of Florida Grand Opera in a concert featuring all your favorite repertoire. Enjoy powerful performances by soprano Sara Kennedy, mezzo-soprano Taylor-Alexis DuPont, tenor Joseph McBrayer, baritone Joseph Canuto Leon, and bass-baritone Keith Klein

Program:
First Sing Program October 20 and 21, 2023

“Nobles Seigneurs,” Les Huguenots                                                   Giacomo Meyerbeer

      Taylor-Alexis DuPont                                                                    (1791-1864)

“Hear me, oh Lord.” Susannah                                                           Carlisle Floyd

      Keith Klein                                                                                     (1926-2021)

“Mir ist so wunderbar,” Fidelio                                                          Ludwig Van Beethoven

      Sara Kennedy, Taylor-Alexis DuPont,                                           (1770-1827)

      Joseph McBrayer, Keith Klein

"È sogno? o realtà," Falstaff                                                               Giuseppe Verdi

      Joseph Canuto Leon                                                                      (1813-1901)

"Ernani! Ernani, Involami!" Ernani                                                      Giuseppe Verdi

      Sara Kennedy                                                                    

“Addio fiorito asil,” Madama Butterfly                                              Giacomo Puccini

      Joseph McBrayer                                                                          1858-1924)

“Sento, o Dio,” Così fan tutte                                                             Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Full Studio Ensemble                                                                    (1756-1791)

2023/2024 season preview…

“Stridono lassù,” I pagliacci                                                                Ruggero Leoncavallo

      Sara Kennedy                                                                                (1857-1919)

“O Colombina,” I pagliacci                                                                  Ruggero Leoncavallo

      Joseph McBrayer                                                              

“Vecchia zimarra, senti,” La bohème                                                  Giacomo Puccini

      Keith Klein                                                                         

“Quando m’en vo,” La bohème                                                          Giacomo Puccini

      Taylor-Alexis DuPont                                                        

“Di Provenza il mar, il suol,” La traviata                                             Giuseppe Verdi

      Joseph Canuto Leon                                                          

“Libiamo ne lieti calici,” La traviata                                                    Giuseppe Verdi

      Full Studio Ensemble

Sara will be making her Painted Sky Opera debut performing the role of Donna Anna in Don Giovanni with Painted Sky Opera

Cast and Creative Team:
Director: Rob Glaubitz
Music Director/Conductor: Jan McDaniel
Associate Music Director: Joe Fitzgerald
Stage Manager: Alyssa Cargill

Don Giovanni-Christopher Holmes
Leporello-Tom Sitzler
Donna Anna-Sara Kenendy
Don Ottavio-David Soto Zambrana
Donna Elvira-Megan Brunning
Zerlina-Laura Sanders
Masetto-Zachary DeVault
Il Commendatore-Bert Johnson

Tickets and more information: https://www.paintedskyopera.org/don-giovanni

Sara will be performing the role of Donna Anna in Don Giovanni with Teatro Grattacielo/Camerata Bardi Vocal Academy

CREATIVE TEAM

JASON TRAMM | Conductor
STEFANOS KORONEOS | Director
TASOS PROTOPSALTOU | Set designer
TASOS PROTOPSALTOU AND SARA BETH PEARSON | Costume designers
MATTHEW DEINHART | Lighting designer
BETH GLEISON & TIGER LILY MORENO | Makeup Artists
TROY OGILVIE | Choreographer

CAST

SUCHAN KIM | Don Giovanni
ANDREW DWAN | Leporello
RICK AGSTER | Commendatore
SARA KENNEDY | Donna Anna
PEDRO BARRERA | Don Ottavio
EUN BYOUL SONG | Donna Elvira
LUNA SEONGEUN PARK | Zerlina
MINKI HONG | Masetto
OMAR HOWARD | Miss Shangay Lily
NATASHA SCHEUBLE | Actress
LIZ KLEIN | Actress

Tickets: https://grattacielo.org/buy-tickets

More information: https://grattacielo.org/season/don-giovanni

Sara will make her Shreveport Opera debut singing "Annina" in La traviata at Shreveport Opera

Cast and Creative Team
Director: Bob Neu
Conductor: Joe Illick
Chorus Master/Piano: Dr. Ah Young Kim
Stage Manager: Carol Brian
Wigs & Makeup: Brittany Rappise
Makeup Assistant: Margaret Sackman
Costumer: Eura Coleman
Technical Director: Robert New

Violetta-Megan Koch
Alfredo-Nathan Schafer
Flora-Bridget Cappel
Germont-Spencer Reichman
Baron Douphol-Andrew Payne
Gastone-Dylan Davis
Dr. Grenvil-Erik Earl Larson
Annina-Sara Kennedy
Marchese-Steve Valenzuela

www.shreveportopera.org

Sara has been selected as 1 of 4 finalists for the WMMC Fielder Grant for Career Advancement. Prizes up to $12K will be awarded to the winners

Sara will be competing in the George & Nora London Foundation For Singers Competition. If advanced, the finals will be in NYC on February 17th at 4PM

Sara will be competing in the Semi-Finals of the 2022 Mary J. Smith Singer of the Year Competition in Shreveport, Louisiana on Saturday April 2nd, 2022.

Sara has been selected as a semi-finalist in the Palm Springs Opera Guild Vocal Competition which will take place in Palm Springs, California on November 6th and 7th, 2021