Assistant Director
Canadian Opera Company
January 2017
The depth of Mozart’s genius is evidenced by his last opera, The Magic Flute. A child-like fantasy is paired with the master’s most stunningly beautiful music. From the spectacular fireworks of the Queen of the Night, to Pamina’s anguished lament, and Papageno and Papagena’s comic antics, Mozart’s profound understanding of the human condition is given voice.
This was my first time working in opera, and it was an enormous learning experience. I am so grateful to have been introduced to this world by Ashlie, and to have worked with such an amazing, supportive team, and a kind and generous cast. The opera is a thrilling place—epic stories, epic productions, and stunning music. But all of the epic scale requires a great deal of detailed background work. Putting on an opera is tough, but I feel very lucky to have been able to work on this beautiful production.
Directed by Diane Paulus
Revival Direction by Ashlie Corcoran
Set and Costume Design by Myung Hee Cho
Lighting Design by Scott Zielinski
Assistant Directed by Rob Kempson