John Arnold
(Bass-Baritone) Cumming, GA
Sergeant, La Bohème
Notary, Don Pasquale
Marquis de la Force (cover), Dialogues of the Carmelites

Recently
The Magic Flute, Cincinnati Opera Outreach
Gianni Schicchi, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Don Giovanni, University of Tennessee/Knoxville
Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Regional Finalist 2011
Des Moines Metro Opera Apprentice Artist Program 2009 & 2010

Eric Bowden
(Tenor) Houston, TX
Ernesto (cover), Don Pasquale

Recently
Little Women, Pensacola Opera
Macbeth, Des Moines Metro Opera
Die Zauberflöte, Aspen Music Festival
Turandot, Pensacola Opera
Postcard from Morocco, Pensacola Opera

Christopher Carr
(Baritone) Quasqueton, IA
Schaunard (cover), La Bohème

Recently
Don Giovanni, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Tosca, Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre
Così fan tutte, Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre
The Marriage of Figaro, Simpson College

Claude Cassion
(Bass-Baritone) Ewing, NJ
DMMO Debut

Recently
The Magic Flute, OPERA Iowa
Albert Herring, Westminster Opera Theater
Louise, Spoleto Festival

Carolina Castells
(Soprano) Miami, FL

Recently
Sarasota Opera Apprentice Artist Program
La Rondine, Indiana University
Cendrillon, Indiana University
Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Regional Finalist 2007 & 2008
Des Moines Metro Opera Apprentice Artist Program 2010

Ashley Cutright
(Mezzo-Soprano) Dallas, TX
Sister Mathilde, Dialogues of the Carmelites
DMMO Debut

Recently
The Magic Flute, OPERA Iowa
Gianni Schicchi, Manhattan School of Music
Dido and Aeneas, Southern Methodist University

Lindsay Davis
(Soprano) Augusta, GA

Recently
Suor Angelica, Augusta Opera
Susannah, Des Moines Metro Opera
Albert Herring, Rider University
Des Moines Metro Opera Apprentice Artist 2010

Joshua Dennis
(Tenor) Dallas, TX
DMMO Debut

Recently
Susannah, Stephen F. Austin State University
Cavalleria Rusticana, Stephen F. Austin University
The Bartered Bride, Stephen F. Austin University

Alexander Elliott
(Baritone) Florence, SC
DMMO Debut

Recently
Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Florida State University
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Florida State University
The Mikado, Florida State University

Joseph Flaxman
(Baritone) Succasunna, NJ
Marcello (cover), La Bohème
DMMO Debut

Recently
The Chocolate Soldier, BARD Summerscape
Così fan tutte, Opera Memphis
La Bohème, Martina Arroyo Prelude to Performance
Faust, Opera Memphis

Obed Floan
(Tenor) Hallock, MN
Parpignol, La Bohème
Father Confessor, Dialogues of the Carmelites
DMMO Debut

Recently
Salome, The Minnesota Opera
The Magic Flute, University of Minnesota
Jenufa, University of Minnesota

Celeste Fraser
(Soprano) Blaine, WA
Mimì (cover), La Bohème
DMMO Debut

Recently
Suor Angelica, University of Wisconsin-Madison
La Bohème, La Musica Lirica
Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Regional Finalist 2011
Houston Grand Opera Eleanor McCollum Competition Semi-Finalist 2011

Jeffrey Gates
(Baritone) Cleburne, TX
DMMO Debut

Recently
La Traviata, Oklahoma Opera & Music Theater Company
Don Giovanni, Oklahoma Opera & Music Theater Company
The Pirates of Penzance, Light Opera Oklahoma
Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Regional Finalist 2011

Jennifer Hendrickson
(Soprano) Plano, TX
DMMO Debut

Recently
The Magic Flute, OPERA Iowa
Gianni Schicchi, Louisiana State University
The Magic Flute, Opéra Louisiane

Jeremiah Johnson
(Baritone) Corpus Christi, TX
DMMO Debut

Recently
The Crucible, University of Memphis
Aïda, Opera Memphis
Il barbiere di Siviglia, Cincinnati College Conservatory
Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Regional Finalist 2011

Angela Kloc
(Soprano) Milwaukee, WI
Norina (cover), Don Pasquale

Recently
Il barbiere di Siviglia, Indiana University
Lucia di Lammermoor, Indiana University
The Magic Flute, Oberlin Opera Theatre
Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Regional Finalist 2011

Amanda Koopman
(Mezzo-Soprano) Ann Arbor, MI
DMMO Debut

Recently
Street Scene, Northwestern University
The Magic Flute, Northwestern University
Monteverdi Vespers, Northwestern Baroque Ensemble

Brian J. Kuhl
(Tenor) Sartell, MN
Chevalier de la Force (cover), Dialogues of the Carmlites

Recently
Tosca, Minnesota Orchestra
Salome, The Minnesota Opera
Così fan tutte, St. Petersburg Opera
Des Moines Metro Opera Apprentice Artist Program 2008

Caitlin McKechney
(Mezzo-Soprano) Lake Bluff, IL
Sister Claire, Dialogues of the Carmelites
DMMO Debut

Recently
The Merry Widow, Opera Santa Barbara
Mavra, Roosevelt University
Falstaff, Northwestern University
Sarasota Opera Apprentice Artist

Sara Ann Mitchell
(Soprano) Tulsa, OK
Sister Constance (cover), Dialogues of the Carmelites
DMMO Debut

Recently
The Impresario, PORTopera
HMS Pinafore, Ohio Light Opera
Alcina, Boston Opera Collaborative
Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Regional Finalist 2011

Christopher Nelson
(Tenor) Los Angeles, CA
2nd Commissioner, Dialogues of the Carmelites
DMMO Debut

Recently
The Magic Flute, OPERA Iowa
Roméo et Juliette, Opera Santa Barbara
Gianni Schicchi, Indiana University
Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Encouragement Award 2010

Daniel O'Dea
(Tenor) Wilmette, IL
1st Commissioner, Dialogues of the Carmelites
DMMO Debut

Recently
Little Women, Opera Naples
Falstaff, Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music
Così fan tutte, Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music
Aspen Opera Center 2008 & 2009

Patrick O’Halloran
(Tenor) Overland Park, KS
Rodolfo (cover), La Bohème

Recently
Romèo et Juliette, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Rigoletto, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Pirates of Penzance, Pittsburg State Opera
Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Regional Finalist 2010
Des Moines Metro Opera Apprentice Artist 2010

Rhea Olivaccé
(Soprano) Point Michel, Dominica
Musetta (cover), La Bohème
DMMO Debut

Recently
Le nozze di Figaro, University of Michigan
L'amico Fritz, University of Michigan
Eugene Onegin, University of Michigan
Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Regional Finalist 2010

Luis Orozco
(Baritone) Juarez, Mexico
DMMO Debut

Recently
Guilio Cesare, Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music
Madama Butterfly, El Paso Opera
The Rape of Lucretia, CCM Spoleto
Carmen, Lake George Opera

Paulette Penzvalto
(Mezzo-Soprano) Avon, OH
Mother Marie (cover), Dialogues of the Carmelites

Recently
Guilio Cesare, Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music
Ariadne auf Naxos, Indianapolis Opera
Così fan tutte, Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre
Des Moines Metro Opera Apprentice Artist Program 2010
Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Regional Finalist 2010

Shannon Prickett
(Soprano) West Burlington, IA

Recently
Falstaff, Simpson College
I Pagliacci, Simpson College
Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions District Encouragement Award 2009

Dana Pundt
(Soprano) Longview, TX
Blanche de la Force (cover), Dialogues of the Carmelites
DMMO Debut

Recently
The Magic Flute, OPERA Iowa
Das Liebesverbot, Glimmerglass Opera
L’elisir d’amore, Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music
Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Regional Finalist 2009 & 2010

Michael Roemer
(Baritone) Brodhead, WI
DMMO Debut

Recently
The Consul, University of Wisconsin-Madison
L’elisir d’amore, Candid Concert Opera
Falstaff, La Music Lirica

Eric Sampson
(Tenor) Denville, NJ
DMMO Debut

Recently
Eugene Onegin, Opera Manhattan
Lakmé, Tulsa Opera
La Traviata, Cleveland Opera

Laura Sauer
(Mezzo-Soprano) Woodridge, IL
Mother Jeanne, Dialogues of the Carmelites
DMMO Debut

Recently
Norma, Chautauqua Opera
Le nozze di Figaro, Northwestern University
Il barbiere di Siviglia, Northwestern University
Sarasota Opera Apprentice Artist Program 2011

Leah Serr
(Mezzo-Soprano) Shippensburg, PA

Recently
Gianni Schicchi, University of Tennessee-Knoxville
The Pirates of Penzance, Knoxville Opera
Sarasota Opera Apprentice Artist Program
Des Moines Metro Opera Apprentice Artist 2010

Claire Shackleton
(Mezzo-Soprano) New Orleans, LA

Recently
Falstaff, Mercury Opera Rochester
The Tenderland, Glimmerglass Opera
Ariadne auf Naxos, Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music
L’Ile de Merlin, New Orleans Opera Association

Andrea Shokery
(Soprano) Gahanna, OH
DMMO Debut

Recently
L’elisir d’amore, Kentucky Opera
Die Fledermaus, Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music
The Inspector, Wolf Trap Foundation
Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Regional Finalist 2009 & 2011

Maria Thomas
(Soprano) New Orleans, LA

Recently
Le nozze di Figaro, Louisiana State University
Vanessa, Louisiana State University
Suor Angelica, Baylor Opera
Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Regional Finalist 2010

Peter Tomaszewski
(Bass-Baritone) Bellingham, WA
Don Pasquale (cover), Don Pasquale
M. Javelinot, Dialogues of the Carmelites

Recently
Manon, Peabody Conservatory
Macbeth, Des Moines Metro Opera
Così fan tutte, Peabody Conservatory
Die Fledermaus, Maryland Concert Opera

Brad Walker
(Bass-Baritone) Palatine, IL
Colline (cover), La Bohème
Customs Officer, La Bohème
DMMO Debut

Recently
La Fille du Regiment, Lyric Opera of Kansas City
Così fan tutte, Kansas University
Susannah, Michigan State University

Andrew Wannigman
(Baritone) Rapid City, SD
Malatesta (cover), Don Pasquale

Recently
The Magic Flute, OPERA Iowa
Carmen, Opera North
Le nozze di Figaro, New England Conservatory
Des Moines Metro Opera Apprentice Artist 2010

Rebecca Witty
(Soprano) Burt, NY
Madame Lidoine (cover), Dialogues of the Carmelites

Recently
Suor Angelica, Eastman Opera Theatre
Le nozze di Figaro, Houghton College Opera
Eastman Concerto Competition Winner 2009

Danielle Wright
(Mezzo-Soprano) Houston, TX
Madame de Croissy (cover), Dialogues of the Carmelites

Recently
Susannah, Des Moines Metro Opera
Albert Herring, Westminster Choir College
Hansel and Gretel, Westminster Choir College