Ryan Frenk, tenor, is a Chicago area performer and voice teacher. Previously, he sang in the OFC chorus and covered The Eunuch in Il corsaro, 2022. In 2023, he received his M.M. in Performance and Pedagogy from CU Boulder, where he had the opportunity to sing Lyric Tenor (Postcard from Morocco), and Giuseppe (La traviata). … Read more
Pamela Spann, mezzo-soprano, is thrilled to be back for her third season as a member of the Opera Festival of Chicago Chorus. As a member of the chorus, she has sung in Pizzetti’s Assassinio nella cattedrale, Verdi’s Attila, Puccini’s Manon Lescaut, and Dallapiccola’s Il prigioniero. Recently, Ms. Spann covered the role of Ruth in Gilbert … Read more
Natalie Mustea, a coloratura soprano hailing from the Chicago area, is celebrated for her agile voice and expansive range. Her repertoire includes standout performances as Miss Wordsworth in “Albert Herring” and Belinda in “Dido and Aeneas.” Mustea’s recent performances include a portrayal as the Angelic Voice in a new opera titled “Aldegunda” by Hungarian composer … Read more
Heralding from Elmhurst, Illinois, Marguerite DiMarco is an 18-year-old soprano studying Neuroscience and Vocal Performance as an undergraduate at Northwestern University, and she is delighted to perform with the Festival Chorus in the first opera of her career! Marguerite’s recent performances include studying as a young artist with Bel Canto in Tuscany, singing in the … Read more
Leah Rockweit (soprano) currently resides in Chicago, Illinois. Although she has operatic repertoire spanning from Gilbert and Sullivan to Verdi, Leah has settled into full lyric roles in her studies over the last few years. Leah is currently touring a concert of favorite pieces from operas such as Turandot, La Bohème, Manon Lescaut and more. … Read more
Soprano Jennifer Parr is an emerging artist and Chicago-based performer. Her past roles include Euridice (Orfeo ed Euridice), Cendrillon (Cendrillon-Viardot), Prima sorella cercatrice (Suor Angelica), City Marshall (Street Scene) and scenes as Gretel (Hänsel and Gretel), Susanna (Le nozze di Figaro), and Zerlina (Don Giovanni). Jennifer’s performance experience extends beyond opera as well. Recently, she … Read more
Mezzo-soprano Jennifer Kosharsky has been described by the press as “an excellent actress, with a dark-timbered, mezzo-soprano voice” of “outstanding vocal range.” Her portrayal of Princess Eboli in Don Carlo inspired the press to call her: “a powerhouse mezzo…velvet voiced…a supple mezzo [that] raised the roof.” The Elgin Review says, “At first, the dark, polished … Read more
Dashá is a Chicago based soprano studying under Dr. Viktoria Vizin. This year, Jade has been seen in productions with Thompson Street Opera (Pemphredo: We’ve Got Our Eye On You-Okoye) and Wilmington Concert Opera (Sounds Like Pearls-virtual recital). In 2023, Jade was a Smith Young Artist with Cedar Rapids Opera singing Miss Jones in the … Read more
Isa Noe is delighted to work with the Opera Festival of Chicago again this year. Recent design credits include Rooted (Oil Lamp Theatre), Skunk and Badger (Lifeline Theatre), and Assassins (Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre). Isa received their Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University with a focus in scenic design. They would like to thank their … Read more
Hillary Watkins is a native of Jackson, MS. She earned her bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from Jackson State University. Hillary is not only a performer, but also an activist and educator. In her undergraduate years, she has performed numerous roles. Those roles include Adele (Die Fledermaus), Lucy (Treemonisha), Gilda (Rigoletto), and Gretel (Hansel & … Read more