Vashon Opera will present Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hänsel und Gretel” on May 29 and 31 at the Vashon Center for the Arts. The production marks the stage directing debut of Artistic Director Allison Pohl. Mezzo-soprano Laurel Semerdjian makes her Vashon Opera debut in the role of Hänsel. She is joined by lyric coloratura Emma Petersen, also making her company debut, as {…}
Vashon Opera will present Massenet’s “Cendrillon” on Sept. 19 and 21, 2025 at the Vashon Center for the Arts. The opera will star Sarah Coit in her company debut as Cinderella. Joining her are Serena Eduljee as Fairy Godmother; Grace Skinner as Prince Charming; Andy Papas as Pandolfe; Korby Myrick as Madame de la Haltière; Cassandra Willock as Noémie; Lillian {…}
Vashon Opera is set to cap its 2024-25 season with a production of Verdi’s final opera, “Falstaff.” Set for performances on May 23 and 25 at the Vashon Center for the Arts, the comedy will star Joshua Conyers in the title role. Of his upcoming performances with the company, Conyers stated that “I love the people. I have performed on {…}
(Image Courtesy of Vashon Opera) Vashon Opera is set to present Verdi’s “Otello” on Sept. 20 and 22, 2024. The production, which will take place at the Vashon Center for the Arts, will star Errin Brooks in the title role alongside Jennifer Krikawa as Desdemona and Chad Armstrong as Iago. Other cast members include Brendan Tuohy, Soon Cho, Zachary Lenox, {…}
Vashon Opera has announced a major leadership change. On its official social media pages, the company revealed that Allison Pohl will be its new Artistic Director, while Founding Artistic Director Jennifer Krikawa will transition to the position of General Director. Pohl is a soprano who previously took on the role of Blanche in “Les Dialogues des Carmélites” with Vashon Opera. {…}