The Gift Cast & Creative Team
Bradyn Debysingh
Boy
Bradyn Debysingh is a rising tenor from Cottage Grove, Oregon and is honored to be making his first appearance...
Emily Sullivan
Mother
Emily Sullivan recently graduated with her Masters of Music from Indiana University South Bend, where she studied voice...
Carlee Baldwin
Stage Director
Carlee Baldwin is an accomplished singer, actress, and performer. In 2019, she graduated with her Bachelor’s..
Juan-Carlos Alarcon
Assistant Conductor
Fiercely rooted in the classics, Juan Carlos Alarcon is creating a career as one of the most exciting conductors...
Jennifer Muñiz
Musical Preparation
Pianist Jennifer Muñiz, D.M.A., has performed in Spain, Italy, Mexico and the United States. Muñiz has garnered...
Coley Mroczek
Stage Manager
Coley has been involved in numerous SBLO productions, in various roles, both on and off the stage. Most recently...
Hannah Counsellor
Graphic Designer
Hey, my name is Hannah Faye Counsellor. I am a UI and Graphic Designer who is based out of South Bend, Indiana...
Victoria Schemenauer
Girl
Victoria Schemenauer, soprano, has recently completed a Master of Music in Voice at the IU Jacobs School of Music...
Shayne Piles
Father
Shayne Piles is a Missouri-based Baritone pursuing his Masters in Vocal Performance and Literature at the University...
Addie Pfeiffer
Assistant Stage Director
Addie Pfeiffer is a graduate student at IU South Bend studying Vocal Performance with Emanuel Caraman. This is..
Dallin Baldwin
Chorus Master
Dallin has loved making music since he was a young boy. He began playing the piano at the age of seven. In high...
Emily Chidalek
Costume Designer
Emily Chidalek is excited to be working on this show with South Bend Lyric Opera! She is a student in the Masters...
Damen Mroczek
Scenic Designer
Damen completed his master’s degree in Scenic Design through Indiana University Bloomington’s Opera Department...
Eleni Taluzek
Mother
Mezzo-Soprano, Eleni Taluzek, is a lyric mezzo from Chicago, IL. Her previous engagements include La Zia Principessa...
William Powell, III
Mayor
A New Jersey State Opera Alfredo Silipigni Vocal Competition award recipient, William has held principal, supporting...
Casey Robards
Music Director
Korean adoptee, Casey Robards is a music director, pianist and vocal coach known for her sensitive musicality...
Ivy Jones
Lighting Designer
Ivy Jones is a recent graduate from Indiana University South Bend with a BA in Theater and a concentration..
Emanuel-Cristian Caraman
Artistic Director
Throughout his career Romanian tenor and recording artist, Emanuel-Cristian Caraman has appeared with opera companies...