Opera Project Columbus (OPC) has appointed Greg Eldridge, an internationally acclaimed stage director, as its new Executive Director.

The OPC Board of Directors made the announcement.

Eldridge, who has worked on over 70 productions in nine countries, trained at The Opera Studio Melbourne before specializing in Opera Directing at the Accademia Europea di Firenze. He’s a graduate of the prestigious Merola Program in San Francisco and the Jette Parker Young Artist Programme at the Royal Opera House in London.

OPC Board President, Michael Smith, stated in a press release, “Opera Project Columbus is poised to take the next step in the evolution of the organization.  The continued transformation of expanding the board and support committees will bring valuable resources into the organization to continue to grow, enrich, and engage the community through performance arts, education, and continue to offer a platform for exposure to emerging artists throughout the region.  The hiring of Greg Eldridge as Executive Director brings an experienced Director and Educator into our fold.  Greg is an extremely unique talent, with international experience as a Director and Professor of Opera Directing at the College-Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati.  Establishing stability in our operations space will allow for the planned growth in new spaces.”

Eldridge is currently a Professor of Opera Directing at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music. He has begun serving in his new role as the company prepares for “Un Ballo in Maschera” in March 2023.