Opera Theatre Ensemble: community performance, interpretation, technique, lyric diction, and more!
05/04/2025
That’s a wrap on the semester for NWSA Opera Theatre!
We celebrated the end of a successful year with a double feature pool party—both billiards and splashing around!
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Grateful for this talented, hardworking, and joy-filled group. Time to recharge for the exciting things ahead!
04/25/2025
A stunning night of music in a breathtaking space!
Congratulations to Stephany Arbelaez on a beautiful senior recital at the iconic Trinity Cathedral in Downtown Miami. Her artistry shone brightly as she marked the final milestone of her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance.
A special thank you to Johnathan Arce for his elegant accompaniment on both piano and organ—what a great collaboration!
We’re so proud of Stephany and can’t wait to see where her voice and talent take her next!
04/21/2025
A sparkling sendoff!
Our students gave a final reprise of a little bit of Die Fledermaus this season, closing the first act of the Rising Stars Concert at the Arsht Center with flair and elegance. What a joyful way to celebrate the end of an incredible journey — champagne and all!
So proud of these young artists and all they’ve accomplished this year.
04/17/2025
What better way to celebrate World Voice Day than with a stunning Senior Recital from our very own Patricia Arcadi!
Patricia filled the church with artistry and passion — a true testament to her years of dedication and growth as a vocalist.
A huge congratulations to Patricia on this major milestone, and to Professor Ron Cowler, who accompanied her with such elegance and sensitivity.
We are so proud of Patricia and can’t wait to see where her voice takes her next!
04/12/2025
Last night, we had the joy of celebrating two of our talented juniors, Maria Briceño and Wiktoria Sikorska, as they presented their junior recitals — a beautiful culmination of dedication, artistry, and hard work.
Accompanied by the wonderful Professor Ron Cowler, both singers delivered moving and memorable performances that showcased their growth and passion for their craft.
Another important milestone completed on their journey toward earning their Vocal Performance degrees — we are so proud of you both!
04/06/2025
04/03/2025
Byanca Aleman’s Senior Recital
From the studio of Dr. Megan Barrera
Featuring:
🎻 Phekia Joseph, violin
🎹 Ron Cowler, piano
📅 Friday, April 4, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 St. John’s on the Lake
4760 Pine Tree Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Free Admission – Join us for an unforgettable evening of music!
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Presented by in collaboration with and
03/30/2025
Our dazzling, updated production of Die Fledermaus ✨🎭 officially closed on February 9th, and we’re still celebrating the incredible work of our Opera Theatre Ensemble students and creative team! 💫 From mastering comedic timing ⏱️ and bringing bold energy ⚡ to every moment on stage, our students learned the art of reacting, listening, and performing with heart and flair 🎶👏.
This production wouldn’t have been possible without our phenomenal design and production team:
Lighting Design: Victor Sintchak
Scenic Design:
Costume Design: Angelina Esposito
Costume Assistant: Paulina Lozano
Hair & Makeup: Jennifer Perez
Stage Management:
Stage Director:
Conductor: Dr. Grant Gilman
A huge thank you to this talented team for helping bring this 1920s-inspired vision to life! 🎩🥂 Every detail—from the lighting and set to the hair, makeup, and costumes—made this show a true theatrical gem. Bravo to everyone involved! 🎉
02/06/2025
✨ Meet the Characters of Die Fledermaus – Act Two & Act Three! ✨
The champagne flows and disguises hold in Act Two, as Prince Orlofsky’s extravagant 1920s soirée sets the stage for romance, mischief, and Dr. Falke’s grand revenge. But when the party ends, the fun isn’t over! Act Three takes us to the local jailhouse, where mistaken identities, drunken confessions, and pure chaos bring this sparkling operetta to a hilarious finale!
🎭 ACT TWO – The Grand Masquerade!
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👑 PRINCE ORLOFSKY – Our eccentric and fabulously wealthy host, always seeking new entertainment. Champagne for everyone!
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📸 Veronica Zayas (Sun.)
🩰SALLY – A lively guest at the ball and a talented dancer (perhaps with a few secrets of her own!). She twirls through the night’s revelry with grace and charm.
🎭 ACT THREE – The Early Morning After!
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📜 FROSCH – The jail’s very intoxicated and easily confused jailer. Good luck getting a straight answer from her!
🔐 THE BIG REVEAL – The truth comes out, the disguises drop, and chaos turns into laughter!
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📸 Lorena Urbina
📸 Nurielys Meizoso
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💫 Featuring the entire NWSA Opera Theater Ensemble, bringing this 1920s comedy to life with dazzling voices and lively characters!
📅 February 8 & 9 | MDC North Campus Lehman Theater
🎟️ Tickets available now—link in bio!
02/04/2025
✨ Meet the Characters of Die Fledermaus—Act One! ✨
Our production is stepping into the glamour and excitement of the Roaring 20s, where champagne flows, secrets unfold, and mischief is always in style! 🍾🎭
🎶 Let’s introduce you to the dazzling cast of Act One, in order of their grand entrances:
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💃 ADELE – Our quick-witted and ambitious maid, Adele dreams of a life on the stage. When an invitation to Prince Orlofsky’s lavish party falls into her hands, she’s ready to swap her uniform for evening glamour!
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🎶 ROSALINDA – The elegant and clever wife of Eisenstein, Rosalinda is caught between loyalty and temptation when an old flame reappears. Little does she know, the night will be full of surprises!
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🎤 ALFRED – A charming Spanish tenor (and Rosalinda’s former suitor) who never misses a chance to serenade. With romance on his mind, he may just sing himself into trouble!
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🎩 GABRIEL VON EISENSTEIN – A wealthy gentleman with a flair for drama. Sentenced to a short time in jail, he’s tricked into one last night of luxury—setting the stage for our grand masquerade!
📸 Michael Consuegra
⚖️ DR. BLIND – Eisenstein’s bumbling lawyer, whose poor defense skills land his client in more trouble than he started with. His legal expertise is questionable at best, but his comedic timing is impeccable!
📸 Alexander Corral
🦇 DR. FALKE – The mastermind behind the night’s mischief! Known as “Dr. Bat,” he’s ready to take his revenge on Eisenstein with a carefully crafted plan.
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🚔 FRANK – The no-nonsense prison governor, who stumbles into a comedy of mistaken identities when he arrives to arrest Eisenstein… only to find someone else in his place!
Get ready for an evening of deception, laughter, and 1920s elegance! Our cast is bringing this sparkling operetta to life with wit, charm, and plenty of high notes.
📅 Join us February 8th & 9th at the MDC North Campus Lehman Theater!
🎟️ Tickets available now—link in bio!
