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Kostis Protopapas
Kostis Protopapas was named General Director of Opera Santa Barbara in December 2017, after two-and-a-half seasons as Artistic Director. During his time as Artistic Director and principal conductor, Kostis brought a unified vision to OSB’s musical and production values, strengthening the orchestra and chorus, engaging some...
21 September, 2016
Harold Meers
Le Chevalier des Grieux / Manon November 2017 Don José / Carmen November 2016 The Duke of Mantua / Rigoletto Feb/March 2007 Rinuccio / Gianni Schicchi Feb/March 2006 (debut) ...
21 September, 2016
Octavio Cardenas
Stage director Octavio Cardenas captivates audiences with his visionary, visceral, and physical style of directing. Born in the city of Guadalajara, Mexico, Opera News has praised him for “an immersive theater experience” while the Dallas Morning News hailed him for bringing “every character and situation...
21 September, 2016
Isabel Bayrakdarian
Vixen Sharp Ears / The Cunning Little Vixen March 2017 (debut) ...
21 September, 2016
E. Scott Levin
Bass-Baritone, E. Scott Levin is a gifted comic actor praised for his “smooth, buttery voice.” He has been making audiences laugh for the past fifteen years with his “incredibly sharp timing” in roles including Bartolo in The Marriage of Figaro, Schaunard in La bohème, and...
21 September, 2016
Crystal Manich
Crystal Manich is an Emmy Award nominated, versatile Latina international director whose works for stage and screen have been seen across the United States, Argentina, and Australia. She recently won Best First Time Female Filmmaker at the 2021 Toronto International Women Film Festival for her...
21 September, 2016