Singer Spotlight: Michael Orlinsky

I'm a tenor, currently living in the Bay Area. I studied at the University of Las Vegas for my undergrad, and did a Masters at North Park University in Chicago. I'm performing around the SF Bay Area with my bands all summer! The Rabbit Hole Orchestra, and Your Stray Dog!

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Singer Spotlight: Evan Bravos

I grew up in St. Charles, IL, a suburb of Chicago; started piano when I was 7, choir in 6th grade and voice lessons as a sophomore in high school. I completed my undergraduate studies at Lawrence Conservatory of Music, where I received the B.M. double major in Music Education and Vocal Performance.

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Singer Spotlight: Andrew Penning

I'm a Minnesotan tenor. I grew up in a musical household. My father is a voice teacher and my mother has probably sung more performances as a MN Opera chorister than anyone in the history of the company. I started my own opera career in the children's chorus of MN Opera and that instilled a love of music and singing that led me to undergraduate studies at Lawrence University.

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Singer Spotlight: Erin Roth Thomas

I'm heading into summer right now, which means I get a little bit of downtime (yay!!!), but I'm looking forward to performing with Diversita Opera and Dallas Chamber Choir over the summer, as well as singing with Verdigris Ensemble, Orpheus Chamber Singers, Highland Park Chorale, and Dallas Bach Society next season.

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Singer Spotlight: Makayla McDonald

I am from Waterloo, Iowa. I went to the University of Northern Iowa for my BM & MM in voice performance. This summer, I will be singing the roles of Cendrillon (Viardot's Cendrillon) and Ursula for the world premiere of 'Princess Maleine' both with Dell'arte Opera Ensemble.

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Singer Spotlight: Daniel Lopez

I'm from Ohio, and I have a BM from Otterbein University and a MM from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. I have a short film coming out this festival season and a feature that was just released, but singing-wise, I'm hoping I'll have a bit announcement to make soon. Can't say anything just yet.

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Singer Spotlight: Justin Berkowitz

I’m originally from just outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota. I spent five years at Lawrence University and Conservatory where I did a double degree in voice performance and English literature. Following my time at Lawrence, I went to the University of Michigan where I received my Masters degree in voice performance and opera. After finishing my studies there, I made my way to Chicago where I’ve been based since and where I spend my time when I’m not gigging on the road.

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