Charles Murdock Lucas Set Designer Eastman Opera Theatre PRODUCTION STAFFEastman Opera TheatreBIOGRAPHY Charles Murdock Lucas is a scenic designer working for theatre and opera companies across the United States. Recent productions include Mary Poppins (Children’s Musical Theater, San Jose), Oliver! (Cabrillo Stage), The Pirates of Penzance, (Ohio Light Opera), Honky Tonk Angels (Virginia Stage Company), and The Winter’s Tale (Texas Shakespeare Festival). He received his…
Josh Lau Production Stage Manager Eastman Opera Theatre PRODUCTION STAFFEastman Opera TheatreBIOGRAPHY Josh Lau, Production Stage Manager of Eastman Opera Theatre, was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii and graduated from Punahou School. He received a B.A. in Theatre Arts with a minor in Music from Nazareth College, where he was both a performer and…
Mark Houser Technical Director Eastman Opera Theatre PRODUCTION STAFFEastman Opera TheatreBIOGRAPHY Mark Houser, Technical Director for Eastman Opera Theatre, has been an IATSE local 25 member since 1983 and has worked in all professional venues in Rochester, NY. He has also worked hundreds of traveling productions in all areas of stagecraft, traveled for CMI communications…
Nic Minetor Lighting Designer Eastman Opera Theatre PRODUCTION STAFFEastman Opera TheatreBIOGRAPHY Nic Minetor has been a full-time lighting designer in the upstate New York region for more than 25 years. Since 1988, he has been the resident lighting designer for Eastman Opera. In addition, he has designed for Finger Lakes Opera and Mercury Opera, as well…
Adriano Gato Fight Director Eastman Opera Theatre PRODUCTION STAFFEastman Opera TheatreBIOGRAPHY Adriano Gato is certified with Full Distinction by Fight Directors Canada. His work as a fight director has been seen in over 50 productions across the country, most recently at Geva Theatre Center, Irish Classical Theatre, and Niagara University, his alma mater and where he serves…
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“Eastman was the perfect place for me. It was very challenging, yet always warm and supportive. When I arrived in Rochester, I could barely read music. My teacher not only helped build the technical foundation of my singing, but taught and showed me what it meant to be a complete musician. Eastman instilled in me a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for the craft of music. I was also encouraged and nurtured in my love of art song, chamber music, modern music and Bach — music that would become the meat and potatoes of my career.”
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Student AccomplishmentsFriends of Eastman Opera Competition (FEO) 2020-2021 1st Prize (Lynne Clark Vocal Prize): Hannah Stokes, Soprano 2nd Prize (Annabel Muenter Vocal Prize): Edward Bland, Baritone 3rd Prize: : Kira Kaplan, Soprano and Sofia Scattarreggia, Soprano 2019-2020 1st Prize (Lynne Clark Vocal Prize): Ye Ji Lee, Soprano 2nd Prize (Annabel Muenter Vocal Prize): Sophie Thompson, Soprano…
Eastman Performance Opportunities Eastman School of Music has a long history of amazing opportunities for students to perform to various audiences. Here are a few… Choral Opportunities With four unique choirs, Eastman provides numerous opportunities to perform choral repertoire ranging from Renaissance masterworks to premieres of 21st century works. Voice students may sing as part of…