Appalachian Opera Theatre

Appalachian Opera Theatre Experience opera in the High Country from the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University, under the direction of Dr. Gennard Lombardozzi.

Between The Hayes School of Music and The Schaefer Center for Performing Arts, Appalachian State University forms a thriving cultural center for the arts in North Carolina. Appalachian Opera Theatre brings a rich tradition of opera performances, including fully staged productions with orchestra and concert performances. Recently performed works include The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart, Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss, Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel, and Gianni Schicchi by Puccini.

Kai Crowe is a second-year choral music education major, and he will be playing the role of Le Baron de Pictordu on 10/3...
10/08/2025

Kai Crowe is a second-year choral music education major, and he will be playing the role of Le Baron de Pictordu on 10/30. 🧚🏻‍♀️✨

Noah Lancaster is a freshman choral music education major, and he will be playing the role of Le Baron de Pictordu on 11/1. 🧚🏻‍♀️✨

Next up, we have the dramatic Le Podestat! 🎶Quinn Keller is a third-year choral music education major, and he will be pl...
10/06/2025

Next up, we have the dramatic Le Podestat! 🎶

Quinn Keller is a third-year choral music education major, and he will be playing the role of Le Podestat both nights. 🍳🎭

Next up, we have the frivolous Maguelonne! 🎶Ella Snapp is a senior electronic media broadcasting major, and she will be ...
10/02/2025

Next up, we have the frivolous Maguelonne! 🎶

Ella Snapp is a senior electronic media broadcasting major, and she will be playing the role of Maguelonne on 11/1. 🧚🏻‍♀️✨

Emily Holman is a senior choral music education major, and she will be playing the role of Maguelonne on 10/30. 🧚🏻‍♀️✨

Next up, we have the comical Armelinde! 🎶MaryJane Morgan is a third-year vocal performance major, and she will be playin...
09/30/2025

Next up, we have the comical Armelinde! 🎶

MaryJane Morgan is a third-year vocal performance major, and she will be playing the role of Armelinde both nights. 🧚🏻‍♀️✨

Next, we have our talented covers and chorus for Viardot’s Cendrillon! 🎶Ryley Burton is a first-year choral music educat...
09/25/2025

Next, we have our talented covers and chorus for Viardot’s Cendrillon! 🎶

Ryley Burton is a first-year choral music education major, and she will be in the chorus both nights. 🧚🏻‍♀️✨

Laura Caviness is a third-year choral music education major, and she will be in the chorus both nights as well as a cover for Cendrillon. 🧚🏻‍♀️✨

Evelyn Cruz is a second-year music industry studies major, and she will be in the chorus both nights as well as a cover for Armelinde. 🧚🏻‍♀️✨

Gabby Lujon is a vocal performance graduate student, and she will be in the chorus both nights as well as a cover for Maguelonne. 🧚🏻‍♀️✨

Jaylen Madden is a third-year choral music education major, and he will be in the chorus both nights as well as the Prince’s Footman 🧚🏻‍♀️✨

Lena Phillips is a third-year double major in choral music education and vocal performance, and she will be in the chorus both nights as well as a cover for La Fee. 🧚🏻‍♀️✨

It’s that time of year again! Time to meet the cast of Pauline Viardot’s Cendrillon and Georges Bizet’s Le Docteur Mirac...
09/23/2025

It’s that time of year again! Time to meet the cast of Pauline Viardot’s Cendrillon and Georges Bizet’s Le Docteur Miracle. 🧚🏻‍♀️✨🍳🎶

First up, we have Lily Kate Young. Lily Kate is a senior choral music education major, and she is the Assistant Stage Director and Stage Manager this semester. 🎭🎬

Suor Angelica is officially on stage!Here’s a sneak peek from our final rehearsal—but you’ve still got 3 chances to catc...
04/11/2025

Suor Angelica is officially on stage!
Here’s a sneak peek from our final rehearsal—but you’ve still got 3 chances to catch the full performance live:

Tonight at 7:30, Saturday at 7:30, and Sunday at 2!
Come experience this moving and emotional operatic masterpiece with us.

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Gianni Schicchi is officially on stage!Here’s a sneak peek from our dress rehearsal—but you’ve still got 3 chances to ca...
04/11/2025

Gianni Schicchi is officially on stage!

Here’s a sneak peek from our dress rehearsal—but you’ve still got 3 chances to catch the full performance live:

Tonight at 7:30, Saturday at 7:30, and Sunday at 2!
Come enjoy this clever and chaotic operatic comedy with us!

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For Opening Night we present our title roles! Playing the role of Suor Angelica is Kylienne Basco, Caroline Hendren, and...
04/10/2025

For Opening Night we present our title roles! Playing the role of Suor Angelica is Kylienne Basco, Caroline Hendren, and Macy Crumley. Caroline will be performing on 04/10 & 04/13, Macy on 04/11, and Kylienne on 04/12 . Tickets are available using the link in our bio! Don’t miss a performance, Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:00pm!
Macy will also be performing as Nella in Gianni Schicchi for all performances and will be featured as La Suora Zelatrice in Suor Angelica on 04/11 & 04/13.

For Opening Night we present our title roles! Playing the role of Gianni Schicchi is Thomas McNeil. Thomas will be in al...
04/10/2025

For Opening Night we present our title roles! Playing the role of Gianni Schicchi is Thomas McNeil. Thomas will be in all performances. Tickets are available using the link in our bio! Don’t miss a performance, Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:00pm!

Today, we are featuring Rinuccio, played by John Lynch, and Gheraardo, played by Trey Stauffer. They will both be in all...
04/09/2025

Today, we are featuring Rinuccio, played by John Lynch, and Gheraardo, played by Trey Stauffer. They will both be in all performances. Tickets may be purchased from the link in our bio✉️🎭🎼

Bribery, betrayal, and a fake will—just another day in Gianni Schicchi! ✨ Rehearsals are in full swing as we bring Pucci...
03/23/2025

Bribery, betrayal, and a fake will—just another day in Gianni Schicchi! ✨ Rehearsals are in full swing as we bring Puccini’s comedic masterpiece to life on stage.

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