Erin Anderson (Nannetta Cover)

Erin Anderson is happy to return to Opera 51 after a gender bending turn as Senor Pirelli in Sweeney Todd. A versatile performing artist equally at home on Musical Theater, Opera, and Concert stages, she is known for her captivating stage presence, expressive musicianship, and brilliant high notes. Some favorite past performances include: Phoebe D'Ysquith (A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder) at Marblehead Little Theater, The Witch (Into The Woods) and Adele (Die Fledermaus) with NEMPAC Opera Project, Anne (A Little Night Music) with Arlington Friends of the Drama, Valencienne (The Merry Widow) with VOX New England, Cunegonde (Candide) and Sophie (Der Rosenkavalier) with Lowell House Opera, Despina (Cosi Fan Tutte), Mabel (ThePirates of Penzance), and Laurie (Oklahoma!) with Riverside Theater Works. Erin is a member of the professional choral ensemble at First Church in Boston, and a board member and frequent performer with Opera on Tap Boston.

Maklyn Baley (Meg)

Maklyn Baley is a mezzo-soprano who received her M.M. in Vocal Performance from the New England Conservatory of Music. She performed most recently as Thelma in Musto's Later the Same Evening. She has also performed as Hansel in Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel, Grandmother in Barab's Little Red Riding Hood, Mother in Menotti's Amahl and the Night Visitors and Dorabella in Mozart's Cosi fan tutte.

Natalie Barnaby (Assistant SM/AD)

Natalie Barnaby is an assistant director and aspiring stage director. She holds an MM from Boston Conservatory, where she assistant directed all opera productions during her time there. She served as production assistant and assistant director with Monterrey Summer Opera Academy, where she staged a production of Elixir of Love. Recently, she assistant directed Boston Lyric Opera's Anonymous Lover.

Frank Beaty (Chorus)

A lifetime of church choirs is no intoduction for the fun and fast paced experience of singing in the chorus of this wonderful opera.

Margretta Beaty (Alice and Co-Director)

Margretta is thrilled to return to the stage with Opera51. Past favorite roles include Mrs. Lovett (Sweeney Todd), Santuzza (Cavalleria Rusticana) and Carmen (Carmen). She can also be seen performing around Boston with the Boston Lyric Opera, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra, Carlisle Chamber Orchestra, and Opera UnTapped.

Alexandra Brassard (Chorus)

Alexandra Brassard (chorus) is a singer and private voice teacher living in Boston. This is her first production with Opera51. She is looking forward to starting her master's degree in Vocal Pedagogy at Boston Conservatory this fall. She would like to thank her mom, dad and brother Jake, her girlfriend Yhiedania, and her teacher Emily Siar for supporting her in her music career.

Carlo Miguel Bunyi (Pistola)

Baritone Carlo Bunyi is a co-founder of Duo Filipino, a group committed to sharing Filipino culture and history through Filipino classical music. Notable operatic performances include Monterone (Rigoletto), Don Giovanni (Don Giovanni), Tonio (I Pagliacci), and Dancairo (Carmen). He also appears on the artist roster of Lyric Opera of the Philippines and Opera Untapped.

Terri Carotenuto (Chorus, Costuming)

Terri is excited to return to Opera 51 for her sixth show! She has been active on both sides of the curtain in community theater for over 15 years, and her favorite roles (so far) have been the cleaver-wielding Chef Louis in The Little Mermaid and Dot in Honk!. She had a great time delving into her craft supply stash to create the masks for this performance. Thanks to Joe, Natalie, Max, Amanda, and Rocky for encouragement and support!

Erin Dilworth (Chorus)

Recognized for her expressive phrasing and rich resonant tone, Erin makes herself comfortable on stage with dynamic singing and engaging stage presence. Erin has captured audiences with her performances in roles such as: Daters-Speed Dating Tonight, Laetitia-The Old Maid and the Thief, Belinda-Dido and Aeneas. Erin gives her love to her husband, daughters and sister. Thank you for your support!

Jenifer Feaster (Chorus)

Jenifer Feaster returns for her second appearance with Opera51 after 2025's concert version of The Magic Flute. Though it has been some time since her last fully staged production, she is an experienced ensemble member and soloist, having performed with groups such as the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, Heritage Chorale, Duke University Collegium Musicum, and in churches throughout the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and New York City. A regular recitalist whose programs span traditional repertoire as well as contemporary works, Jen is pleased to be back with Opera51 and to share the stage with this wonderful community once again.

Lisa A. Goldthwaite Wright (Stage Manager)

After stunning performances as Mrs. Fox and Stewardess at the Little Red Schoolhouse Kindergarten, Lisa took up residence backstage, where she has been the backup memory system for multitudes of directors for mumbledy decades (Hood Middle School, Pinkerton Academy, The Baron's Players, TCAN, Verse and Vodka, Theatre Ink). She also trains new generations of SMs and directors as a faculty advisor for the theatre department at Newton North High School since the early aughts. This is her second production with Opera 51. (Make up job in this head shot is mostly Gretta's fault.)

Michael Gonzalez (Fenton)

Tenor Michael Gonzalez has been praised as "visually and sonically stunning" and celebrated for his "beautiful tenor voice" described as "the aural equivalent of silk" (BMI). Known for his bright, forward tone and exceptional diction, Gonzalez is rapidly emerging as a distinguished artist in opera, solo, and choral performance.

Jessica Jacobs (Alice Cover)

Hailed as having "pipes with real heft and warmth" and "an expressive face, ever interesting to watch", soprano Jessica Jacobs often sings with companies throughout New England. She holds degrees in voice from Northwestern and the University of Cincinnati CCM. In addition to performing, Jessica is the owner of Somerville Music Spaces. Visit: somervillemusicspaces.com & jessicajacobssoprano.com

Thai Johnson (Bardolfo Cover)

Just look at that head shot. Really, what more do you need to know???

Daniel Kamalic (Bardolpho, Fenton Cover)

Recent engagements: Anthony in Sweeney Todd (Opera51), Rinuccio in Gianni Schicchi (Opera West, Santa Fe), Unicorn in Laitman's Maya and the Magic Ring (Lyric Opera of Orange County, commercial recording). Upcoming: Basilio/Curzio in Le Nozze di Figaro (Greve Festival, Italy, and Finger Lakes Opera, NY), Beadle and Pirelli (covers) in Sweeney Todd (Riverside Center, Virginia). www.kamalic.com

Patricia Kopko (Robin)

Patricia Kopko is a Boston-based soprano, specializing in opera, musical theatre, and choral singing. Favorite past roles include Mrs. Elton in Jane Austen's Emma with Arlington Friends of the Drama, First Priest in Die Zauberflote with MassOpera, and Monica in The Medium at Longy School of Music. She has also sung with Cantata Singers, NEMPAC, Odyssey Opera, Mystic Players Revival, and more.

Lance Levine (Chorus)

Lance Levine is delighted to be back with Opera51, where he has played 1st Armored Man and 1st Priest in The Magic Flute, Frosch in Fledermaus, Benvolio in Romeo and Juliet, and chorus in Sweeney Todd, Cavalleria Rusticana, Pagliacci, Tosca, Turandot, The Magic Flute, Carmen, Amahl and the Night Visitors, L'Elisir d'Amore, and La Traviata. Lance sings with New World Chorale and Boston Cecilia.

James C. S. Liu (Falstaff)

Baritone James Liu has sung with Opera51 in Sweeney Todd (Sweeney), Tosca (Scarpia), Turandot (Ping), Romeo et Juliette (Capulet), Fledermaus (Falke), Faust (Valentin), and Hansel and Gretel (The Father). He sings with Cantata Singers and the King's Chapel Choir. He is indebted to his voice teacher, Frank Kelley, and his infinitely patient wife, who makes it possible. http://www.jamescsliu.com

Larry Millner (Chorus)

Thrilled to be in my 10th or so Opera 51 and/or FOPAC production. I have been fortunate enough to sing regularly with groups such as the Savoyard Light Opera Company (SLOC), the Sudbury Savoyards, the Granite State Opera, and The Greater Worcester Opera. I love performing with these marvelous groups, serving on Boards and working with such terrifically talented people. Here's to being part of a sensational Community that brings art and music into the lives of so many, and so joyfully!

Sara Mitnik (Meg Cover)

Praised for "exuding the most character" (Boston Music Intelligencer), Sara Mitnik is an emerging mezzo-soprano from Litchfield, CT currently based in Boston. Mitnik has experience performing opera, musical theater, jazz, funk, rock, pop, and other styles as well. She is an active performer in the Boston area and throughout the Northeast, noted to "shine" on the stage (Sleepless Critic).

Lyza Morss (Chorus)

As a Concord native, I'm always thrilled to come home to Opera51. I've been with Opera51 since 2014, and I've been singing with various choral groups both in MA and Rhode Island for decades. I live in Westport, grateful for the beach, the dirt, and magical sunsets.

Keiko Nakagawa (Chorus)

Keiko Nakagawa is a native from Osaka, Japan. She has played piano since age five. Since moving to the States, she has been actively singing in choruses such as New World Chorale, Chorus pro Music, Masterworks Chorale, and with Odyssey Opera. Keiko studies voice with Pam Wolfe. She recently joined a recorder ensemble to expand her music world beyond singing.

Jay Newlon (Producer)

Jay Newlon has been affiliated with 51 Walden for over 20 years having served as the President of Concord Players, Producer for several plays and currently the President of the 51 Walden Board of Directors. Extensive professional experience in stage and screen with an emphasis in dance and choreography. Always an opera buff and had the honor of performing on stage with Beverly Sills with the Boston Opera Company back in the day and more recently multiple engagements with Opera 51.

Sean Parr (Dr. Caius)

Sean Parr, tenor, is thrilled to return to Opera51, having most recently sung Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni. He has performed opera and oratorio widely, including with Opera North, Natchez Festival of Music, Chorus pro Musica, and Handel Society of Dartmouth College. He is the conductor of Ensemble Ex Cathedra, Professor of Music at St. Anselm College, and author of Vocal Virtuosity (OUP, 2021).

Sam Pilato (Chorus)

Otherwise a neighborhood tenor with my merry wife Keiko, on-stage we join the spirits, goblins, and devils tormenting the fat rogue. Treschiam le farandole sull'ampia ventresca! And for a finale, the great Joe Green (!) has us sing an elaborate 14-part fugue conceding Tutti gabbati! What a fine thing to work among such talented production/performance crews. To them all, In bocca al lupo!

Emma Robertson (Nannetta)

Emma Robertson is a soprano from Marietta, Georgia, praised for her "outstanding range... and [as] a gifted performer" (OperaWire). Past roles include Ilia (Idomeneo) with Bronx Opera, Susanna (Le nozze di Figaro) with Vincero Vocal Academy, The Bride (Labyrinth, by Gian Carlo Menotti) with the Cambridge Chamber Ensemble; and Gianetta (L'Elisir d'amore) with Opera Maine.

Carl Spaulding (Lighting Designer)

Carl Spaulding is a lighting designer, technician, and controls designer with an accomplished career spanning live entertainment, broadcast, architectural lighting, and large-scale lighting control systems. His work is grounded in the belief that every project is a puzzle to be solved through technical knowledge, research, and careful attention to detail. Carl's experience includes theatrical production roles as Lighting Designer, Technical Director, Assistant Technical Director, and Master Electrician, as well as systems integration, programming, field coordination, and control-system design for complex lighting installations. He has worked across theatrical, entertainment, and architectural environments, bringing both a designer's eye and a technician's discipline to each production. For Falstaff, Carl is delighted to return to theatrical lighting design and help shape the production's humor, energy, and storytelling through light.

Mauri Tetreault (Mrs. Quickly)

Mauri Tetreault is an accomplished mezzo-soprano and dedicated vocal instructor based in Massachusetts. She is extatic to be performing the devious roll of Mistress Quickly with Opera51, a dream roll since seeing it at the MET in the mid 80's with Fiorenza Cossotto. Recently she performed and recorded Menotti's The Last Savage with Odyssey Opera, where she has been a member of their professional chorus for over a decade. Some of her notable roles are Mercedes (Carmen) with the New Hampshire Symphony Orchestra, Miss Todd (The Old Maid and the Thief) with Hartford Opera Theatre, the stepmother (Into theWoods) with the Boston Festival Orchestra, and both Zita (Gianni Schicchi) and The Mother (Amahl and the Night Visitors) with various companies around New England. Mauri is a student of Dana Varga.

Allison Waggener (Chorus)

Allison Waggener will next appear as Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream in July with Madison Lyric Stage in Madison, CT. Favorite roles include the title role in Orphee, Angelica in Suor Angelica, Chrysothemis in Elektra, Ruggiero in Alcina, Mere Marie in Dialogues des Carmelites, Maddalena in Rigoletto, Hansel in Hansel and Gretel (8 times), and the title role in Cenerentola.

Frank Walker (Ford Cover)

Frank Walker is a baritone. He starred as the Don in "Don Giovanni" with the Kaji Aso. Frank was handpicked by composer Robert Kulunis to premiere roles for 2 of his operas, "SDS, New Left Notes" and "Dialogue in Dorchester" at the John F Kennedy. Frank was Zurga in "The Pearl Fishers" with the Chaminade Opera Group. He performed as Darth Vadar in "Space Opera" by Davis Bass with the North Cambridge Family Opera. He has performed for the Greater Worcester Opera, performing Dr. Bartolo in "The Marriage of Figaro" and the Commendatore in "Don Giovanni".

Carole Wayland (Producer)

Carole has been the long serving Executive Director of 51 Walden, and a Producer for Opera51 since the very start.

Ron Williams (Ford)

Ron Williams is a nationally recognized singer, lecturer, and voice teacher, acclaimed for his artistry in opera and oratorio and musical theater. He has performed leading roles with major opera companies, including San Francisco Spring Opera, Detroit Opera, and Opera San Jose, where he originated the role of Edward in Alva Henderson's The Last Leaf. In New England, Williams debuted with Boston Lyric Opera in Kurt Weill's Lost in the Stars, earning praise from The New York Times. His notable performances include Nick Shadow in The Rake's Progress at MIT, Figaro in The Barber of Seville with Opera New England, and title roles in Rigoletto and Don Giovanni. Williams made his European debut with the Dusseldorf Chamber Orchestra and has appeared on stages across Switzerland and other countries. His concert engagements include appearances with Cantata Singers, Chorus North Shore, and Symphony Pro Musica. He has performed as the biblical narrator in Honneger's King David with The Masterworks Chorale, starred in Cimarosa's Il Maestro di Cappella with Boston Civic Symphony, and debuted with Boston Cecilia in Britten's Cantata Misericordium. Additional roles include Christus in Bach's Saint Matthew Passion, Gianni Schicchi with Opera Susquehanna, and Narrator in Copland's Lincoln Portrait with the Plymouth Philharmonic. A regional finalist in the San Francisco Opera National Auditions, Williams is particularly dedicated to 20th-century American repertoire. He performed in the Grammy-nominated recording of Anthony Davis's The Life and Times of Malcolm X with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project. In 2023, he appeared in the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera Omar by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels. For more information, visit www.RonSings.com.

Clark Wright (Co-Director, Producer)

The stage is set for verse, but song breaks forth.
For thirty years he walked the boards of plays,
Where Shakespeare's words rang out with weight and worth,
And kings and lovers filled his crafted days.
But music called, as music always will,
To one who knows the rhythm of a line,
Who finds in rest and breath the actor's skill,
And hears the human heart in each design.
Now opera's world receives this seasoned hand,
Where word and note together make their stand.

Alan Yost (Conductor)

Alan Yost, whose face we are contractually forbidden to show in a program, is an international man of mystery. It is alleged that he has been conducting orchestras around Boston since before the arrival of the Pilgrims. But without photographic evidence, we will never know.