Mission Opera will present “Tosca” at the Canyon high School Performing Arts Center in Santa Clarita, CA.

The Puccini classic is set to take the stage on June 13 -15 with two casts, including one featuring indigenous singers in the three lead roles. Kirsten C. Kunkle, a Muscogee citizen, will make her role debut as Floria Tosca, joined by Hugo Vera, of Tiwa heritage, in the role of Mario Cavaradossi. Finally, Chickasaw citizen Gabriel Manro will interpret the role off Baron Scarpia. This cast will perform the opening show on June 13 and the evening performance on June 14.

The second cast will feature Lisa Houben as Tosca, Xavier Prado as Cavaradossi, and Joshua Wentz as Scarpia. This cast will feature during the matinee showcases on June 14 and 15.

Per its official website, Mission Opera, which was founded by Wentz, “strives to produce high-quality, accessible opera and musical theater, to provide members of the community the opportunity to participate at all levels of these productions, and to afford both participants and audiences enjoyment and a deeper appreciation of opera and musical theater.”

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