Arizona Opera

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Description:Arizona Opera has its roots in 1971 Tucson, where it was founded by a dedicated group of opera enthusiasts. Drawing on a mix of local and regional talent, the company's first General Director, James P. Sullivan, presented an inaugural season featuring two performances of Rossini's Barber of Seville at the Tucson Convention Center Music Hall. In just a few short years, the company grew to a three-opera season encompassing nine performances. It was only a matter of time before the show hit the...

Who has worked at Arizona Opera

	Position at Arizona Opera	Previous job position
Anna White	Operations/Accounting Manager
Dasha Hlavenka	ViolinistSince 1998	Rosie's House: A Music Academy for ChildrenAssistant Artistic Director 2000 - 2009
Debra Simonson	Wig AssistantSince Feb 2010	Purdue UniversityReceptionist Jan 2004 - May 2005
Earl Hazell	Bass-baritoneSince Oct 2010	Jazzoperetry, Inc.Executive Director Since 2009
Fae L. Rubenfeld	ControllerSince Jun 2010	West Valley Child Crisis CenterChief Financial Officer Mar 2006 - Oct 2010
Jessica Besecker	Events & Outreach ManagerSince May 2012 Education & Development InternAug 2011 - May 2012	Stanton College Preparatory High SchoolArts Educator Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Joann Serra	Director of Finance and AdministrationSince 2012 Controller and HR Administrator2005 - 2012	Norton Museum of ArtAccounting Manager 1999 - 2005
Laura Baldasano	Senior Director of Education Director of Education2005 - 2011	Young Arts Arizona Ltd.Collaborator Since 2005
Laura Wirth	Assistant Costume Shop Manager & DraperSince Aug 2010	Le Chat NoirCEO Since Jul 2009
Matt Mulholland	SupernumerarySince Aug 2011	Greyhound Pets of America - ArizonaVolunteer Since Jan 2011
Melissa Glenn	ChoristerSince Aug 2010	Scottsdale Community CollegeVoice Faculty Since Jan 2010
Rhea Shaffer	Box Office RepresentitiveSince Sep 2013	Music Celebrations InternationalTour Consultant Jun 2012 - May 2013
Ryan Taylor	General DirectorSince Apr 2013 Director of Artistic AdministrationJan 2012 - Apr 2013	ADA Artist ManagementManager & Public Relations Oct 2009 - Jan 2012
Sarah Jane Mcmahon	Mabel in Pirates of PenzanceSince Oct 2010	Opera Theater of ConnecticutVioletta in La Traviata Aug 2010 - Oct 2010
Shadi Mogadime	Interim Senior Director of Marketing and Development
Zack Hayhurst	Artistic AdministratorSince Apr 2013 Associate Artistic AdministratorAug 2011 - Apr 2013	Wolf Trap Opera CompanyCompany Manager Since May 2013

Former Employees

	Position at Arizona Opera	Next job position
Alyssa Saint	Priority Ticketing CoordinatorJul 2011 - Jun 2012	San Francisco BalletDevelopment Database Coordinator Since Mar 2013
Amanda Pabyan		Shippensburg Festival Since 2014
Anita Shaw	Phoenix Box Office ManagerJan 1996 - Aug 1996	Live Nation EntertainmentTechnical Project Manager Since Feb 2010
Audrey Caruthers	Administrative Assistant/Usher CoordinatorNov 2005 - Jun 2007
Austin Prutch	Special Event Coordinator InternJan 2007 - May 2007	City of ScottsdaleTown Down Ambassador Since Oct 2013
Beth Lytwynec	Marion Roose Pullin Resident Artist2013 - 2013	Beth Lytwynec, mezzo-sopranoOpera singer
Betty Wildes	Director of Personnel / Operations ManagerFeb 2003 - Mar 2006	Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, IncSenior A/P Specialist Since Nov 2011
Brandon Ehrenreich	First Assistant Stage ManagerSince Sep 2010	Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration PointProduction Stage Manager Since May 2011
Carolyn Sullivan	Marketing ManagerJul 2010 - Dec 2011 Marketing ManagerSince Jul 2010	The Predictive Group, Inc.Marketing Manager Since Mar 2012
Christine Slomski	Marketing ManagerApr 2013 - Sep 2013	Hospitality Maestro Fox Restaurant ConceptsHospitality Maestro Since Sep 2013
Christy Patterson	Volunteer Box Office AssistantOct 2003 - Apr 2008	SandccompanySmall Business Owner Since Mar 2008
Claire Friday	Assistant Stage Manager2009 - 2010	LA OperaRehearsal Administrator Since Oct 2012
Claudia Botterweg	MusicianSince Oct 1989	Solo Staff DesignWeb Design & Development Since Apr 2007
Colin Columna	Director of Community Affairs2006 - 2011 Marketing and Promotions Manager2004 - 2006
Cynthia Baker	Principal 2nd Violin2002 - 2012	Quartet SabakuFirst Violinist Since 1998
Cynthia Rhys	Presenter2005 - 2011	C Rhys CommunicationsOwner Since Oct 2004
D. Justin Carpenter	ChoristerSince 2010	The Music StoreVoice Teacher Since 2012
Darren Friedman	Professional VocalistJun 1998 - Apr 2010	Northwest Valley MusicVoice Teacher Since May 2012
Debra Harrison	Executive Director2006 - 2009	Fairfax Symphony OrchestraPresident/CEO Since Dec 2012
Denae Brennan	Events and Outreach ManagerSep 2010 - Jun 2011
Dennis Tamblyn	ChoristerSince Feb 2002	Phoenix OperaChorister Since Dec 2010
Diana Hossack	Consultant2006 - 2007	Choral Arts Society of WashingtonDirector of Marketing and Public Relations Since Sep 2012
Dorothy Hemmo	Chorister1997 - 2010	University of Illinois at SpringfieldClinical Assistant Professor/Instructional Services Librarian Since Aug 2012
Eric Deaver	Ensemble MemberOct 1999 - Jun 2003	SymantecSenior Learning Consultant Since Jul 2011
Gary Simpson	IAGOMar 2011 - Apr 2011	Metropolitan OperaDramatic Baritone
Gayle Talerico	Box Office Manager/Membership Services CoordinatorSep 1996 - Aug 1999
George Cordes	Chorus & Comprimario Artist1983 - 1984	High Peaks OperaArtistic Director Since Jan 2009
Jc Elias	BOX OFFICE MANAGERDec 2002 - Mar 2007
James Mcnamara	DirectorSince 2000	Opera Classica EuropaDirector Since 2010
Jeanne Thompson	Director of Marketing & Public Relations/PhoenixJun 1990 - Mar 1992
Jeff Reeder	PhotographerSince 2010	Jeff Reeder PhotographyOwner
Jenna Martell	Marketing CoordinatorMay 2012 - Feb 2013	ABUS USAMarketing Coordinator Since Feb 2013
Jennifer Sheldon	OperatunitySep 2010 - Jun 2012	Mountain View Lutheran Churchmusic director Since Oct 2005
Jill Gardner	Floria ToscaJan 2013 - Feb 2013
Johanna Martinez	Set Painter, Electrical RiggerSince 2008	Dr. Danger Stunts EntertainmentProduction Manager / Mission Control Since Mar 2013
Jonathan Nadel	Outreach performerSep 2000 - Oct 2000	University of California at DavisInstructor of Voice Since 2008
Julia Nierad	Senior Director of Finance2006 - 2008	Mountain Park Health CenterController Since Jan 2013
Kate Crowley	ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONSSince Jul 2012	Phoenix New TimesWriter/Blogger Since Aug 2012
Kate Francis	Director of DevelopmentJun 2003 - Apr 2006	Jazz St LouisDirector of Development and Marketing Since Jan 2012
Katherine Shields	MusicianSince Oct 1999	San Tan Community Performing ArtsMusic Director, San Tan Orchestra Since Jun 2011
Katrin Hilbe	Assistant Director2003 - 2003	InbrookDeputy Artistic Director Since Jul 2012
Keturah Stickann	Choreographer/Associate DirectorApr 2012 - May 2012	Opera MemphisStage Director Since Aug 2013
Kimberly Potter	Principal OboeMar 1997 - Jun 1999	Hillcrest Convalescent CenterCertified Nursing Assistant Since Aug 2012
Kristin Roney	Core ChoristerSince Aug 2009	Self employedPrivate Voice Instructor Since Sep 2009
Kyle Norris	Stage ManagerAug 2008 - Oct 2008	The Milwuakee Symphony OrchestraStage and Technical Manager Since Sep 2011
Lacy Sauter	ChorusOct 2006 - Jan 2009	The Santa Fe OperaApprentice Singer Since May 2012
Laura Schairer	Director or Marketing1988 - 2006	Audience MagnetsPresident
Laurie Lemley	Director of Major GiftsJul 2008 - Mar 2010	Washington Performing Arts SocietyDirector of Development Since 2010
Linda J Lambie	Associate Concertmaster1993 - 2000
Lisa Bury	Senior Director of DevelopmentAug 2007 - May 2009	Seattle OperaDirector of Development Since Jan 2011
Mandy Chitty	Development/Special Events InternJan 2010 - Mar 2010
Marcy Goldsmith	Intern/Volunteer for Marketing, Education and Development Departments2009 - 2010
Matthew Erikson	Public Relations ManagerSep 2011 - May 2012	Aspen Public RadioRadio Host/Writer Since Jun 2012
Michael Dauphinais	Accompanist2000 - 2009	Opera SouthwestPrincipal Pianist and Vocal Coach Since 2012
Michael Dezort	Performer2007 - 2008
Michael Hendrick	2000 - Floyd: "Of Mice and Men" - Lennie Small2000 - 2000
Miquel Edson	CarmenNov 2010 - Nov 2010	Metropolitan OperaArmida Since Jan 2011
Monica Barrows	Director of Individual Giving2002 - 2006 Director of Special Events2001 - 2002 Director of Public Relations1994 - 2001	Napa Valley Film FestivalDirector of Corporate Development Since Oct 2011
Neil Millican	Chorister2002 - 2009	Arizona State UniversityLibrary Specialist
Nikole Yurt	Special Events and Volunteer CoordinatorSep 2009 - Jun 2010	Christie'sSpecial Events Coordinator
Pamela Lowe	Director of Individual GivingJul 2006 - Aug 2009	The Ohio State UniversityDirector of Development Since Jan 2012
Peter Somogyi	Director of Artistic AdministrationJun 2010 - Dec 2011 Director of Artistic AdministrationSince Jun 2010	Chesapeake International ArtistsBooking Associate Since Mar 2013
Phdre Von Kallenbach	Patron Sales AssociateOct 2011 - Aug 2012	Rio Salado CollegeProject Management Office/Information Services Since Jan 2014
Polly Monroe	Company ManagerOct 1990 - Jun 2010	Dean Health SystemMedical Staff Services Assistant Since Nov 2010
Rachel Mann	Events & Outreach ManagerJun 2011 - Aug 2011	YouTubeNext Day TV Coordinator Since May 2013
Rachel Velarde	ChoristerOct 1997 - Apr 2011	Grand Canyon UniversityAdjunct Faculty in Voice Since Aug 2010
Reed Fisher	Stage DirectorDec 2006 - Jan 2007	The Glimmerglass FestivalProduction Stage Manager Since May 2011
Robert Denton	Lighting DesignerFeb 2006 - Feb 2006	rdentex DESIGNOwner
Samuel Levine	Lucia di Lammermoor2012 - 2012	self-employedTenor Since May 2012
Sarah Jane Mcmahon	Mabel in Pirates of PenzanceOct 2010 - Nov 2010
Scott Altman	General Director2009 - 2013	Ballet WestExecutive Director Since 2013
Sherry Sklar	Marketing DirectorSince Sep 2006 Senior Director Marketing and CommunicationsSep 2006 - Oct 2007 Senior Director Marketing and Communications2006 - 2007 Director, Marketing and Communications2006 - 2007	Scottsdale Artists' SchoolExecutive Director Since Jun 2013
Taissa Zveiter	DancerFeb 2012 - Mar 2012	Coupa CaféServer Since Feb 2013
Terri Staats	Assistant Box Office Manager1997 - 2002	C.G. Laboratories, IncData Entry, Shipping, Packaging Tech Since 2008
Veronica Esquibel	Assistant Stage MangerSep 2003 - Apr 2006 Assistant Stage ManagerSep 2003 - Apr 2006	LUSH Cosmetics La EncantadaKey Holder Since Feb 2013
Virginia Butala	Development AssociateFeb 2008 - May 2009	Smartcomm, LLCBusiness Development Since Oct 2012