The Little Opera Teaching Team
What's it like to be part of the Little Opera Team?
"My work with Little Opera as a Teaching Artist constantly surprises me. I'm almost always beguiled and enthralled with how fulfilling it is to help these kids reach their creative potential. These amazing kids (who often feel like co-workers) remain so open and vulnerable to possibilities that it is nearly impossible to not be moved by them. This program invigorates me; I wish every day was a Little Opera day!" — Matt Morgera "I love teaching with Little Opera because it gives me the freedom to teach the way I want. As a year-long program with a specific goal (create an opera from scratch), the program gives a great framework for creative teaching and lots of flexibility to try new pedagogical ideas. I learn so much from the amazing teaching staff, who have an incredible variety of skills and knowledge. " —Jenny Hanson
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Our Season 7 team* was:
- Erin Bregman: Little Opera Director, Story/Libretto Teaching Artist (Grades 5-9)
- Naya Chang: Theater/Acting Teaching Artist, Fall/Winter (Grades 4-5)
- Danny Clay: Resident Composer (Grades 4-5)
- Ivy Dubiner: Teaching Assistant, Summer
- Alex Gilliam: Voice Coach, Fall (Grades 8-9)
- Jenny Hanson: Music Teaching Artist (Grades K-3)
- Eva Langman: Story/Libretto/Acting Teaching Artist (Grades K-3)
- Erica MacLeod: Music Composition Intern, Winter/Spring (Grades 2-8)
- Albert Montañez: Voice Coach (Grades K-5)
- Matt Morgera: Site Director, Acting Teaching Artist (Grades K-8)
- Ely Orquiza: Guest Director, Spring (Grades 4-5)
- Alex Stein: Resident Composer, Fall (Grades 8-9)
- Gertrude Stookey: Teaching Assistant, Winter/Spring (Grades 2-5)
- Suzanne Vradelis: Story/Libretto and Movement Teaching Artist (Grades 4-5)
*Many on our team are practicing artists. When available, names are linked to artistic websites and projects so you can check out their work!
Our Board
Our board has grown and evolved during our first year as an independent 501(c)(3). Little Opera's current board is:
Season 7 Student & Parent Advisory Board:
Special thanks to: Jonathan Bregman, Ziggy Rendler-Bregman, Jon Fischer, Will Hoppin, Lauren Jones, Yael Kisel, Heath Marlow, Emily Richan, and Leslie Thompson.
If you are interested in joining our board, please contact Erin Bregman at [email protected]
- Lauren Fernandez (treasurer)
- Eliza Fox
- Carmen Ho
- Frances Lee
- Elizabeth McGee
- Joyce Ohgi (secretary)
- Jonas Wright (president)
- Jane Zhu
Season 7 Student & Parent Advisory Board:
- Danah Aroonchaipirom
- Dorothee Chanezon
- Chantana Klaisumrid
- Solveig Libicki
Special thanks to: Jonathan Bregman, Ziggy Rendler-Bregman, Jon Fischer, Will Hoppin, Lauren Jones, Yael Kisel, Heath Marlow, Emily Richan, and Leslie Thompson.
If you are interested in joining our board, please contact Erin Bregman at [email protected]
Guest Artists
Each year, Little Opera invites artists from a variety of disciplines to work with our students as guest Master Class teachers, building day volunteers, gala performers, and pit musicians.
A total of 15 guest artists worked with Little Opera this season:
A total of 15 guest artists worked with Little Opera this season: