Talisa is an active keyboardist based in Toronto, specializing in orchestral performance. She performs regularly with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and has worked with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra, Esprit Orchestra, and the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra under the direction of Valery Gergiev. She has appeared as a soloist with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra,...
Kathleen Stevenson has had the privilege of being with the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir since 2017. Before this she spent 15 years as a freelance Stage Manager in theatres across Ontario and North America. Previous Stage Management credits include: Matilda: the Musical, The Judas Kiss, Seminar, Titanic: The Musical, The Wizard of Oz, Rock of Ages,...
Yasaman Nouri is a Toronto-based Iranian artist and arts administrator whose work spans theatre, aerial arts, dance, music, visual arts, and digital media. She holds a BA (Hons) in Theatre from York University, and her practice is rooted in a commitment to exploring the possibilities of visual expression. As an artist, Yasaman is deeply passionate...
Sare Thorpe (they/them) is a queer nonbinary actor, theatre artist, and the co-founder of Soup Can Theatre. They hold a BAH in Theatre from York University, and have worked for a variety of theatres and arts organizations as an administrator for over a decade. Select directing credits: No Exit, Marat/Sade, Soup Can’s original creation and...
Devon Klaas is an accomplished marketing and fundraising professional with a proven track record in the performing arts sector. She has led innovative initiatives to enhance audience engagement and brand visibility. With extensive experience at organizations like the Calgary Philharmonic, Tafelmusik and The National Ballet of Canada, she has demonstrated expertise in accelerating revenue, digital...
Scott Pietrangelo is a Toronto-based music director, performer, singer, keyboardist, arranger, and vocal coach. He is the Artistic Director and Producer of newchoir, Toronto’s first rock choir, the Founder and Artistic Director of SoundCrowd and the newly appointed music director at Donway Covenant United Church. Theatre credits include appearances in the Canadian premieres of The Hobbit...
Internationally lauded, Québec-born tenor Frédéric Antoun’s voice has been described as “noble and sincere.” (Opera Canada) Long associated with the operas of Thomas Adès, Antoun recently made appearances in the British composer’s The Exterminating Angel at Opéra national de Paris and in his signature role of Caliban in The Tempest at Wiener Staatsoper. Highlights of...
Charlotte Siegel is a soprano and singer/songwriter from Toronto. She is a recent graduate of the Canadian Opera Company’s Ensemble Studio and made her debut as Second Lady in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte, and as Manon in Ian Cusson’s Fantasma for the COC. She holds a Graduate Diploma and Masters in Opera and Voice from McGill...
Mezzo-soprano Simona Genga possesses an “exceptional and rare voice” known for its “vocal plushness, amplitude and range” (Ludwig van Toronto/Opera Canada). Of recent note, Simona returned to San Francisco Opera in recital as the 2023 Schwabacher Recital Series Prize winner after having joined their prestigious Merola Opera Program, where Ms. Genga appeared as Bianca in...