The Magic Flute – Lyrical Opera Theater

Role	Cast A (Feb. 14 & 18)	Cast B (Feb 20 & 22)
Tamino Tenor	Jacob Kenison	Daniel Perez
Pamina Soprano	Chelsea Alexandra	Miriam Costa-Jackson
Papageno Baritone	Christopher Stockslager	(all shows)
The Queen of the Night Soprano	Linnea Miner Mott	(all shows)
Sarastro Bass	Jordan Sabey	Hayden Höglund
First Lady Soprano	Bethany Rasmussen	Natalia Champagne
Second Lady Soprano	Karissa Kim	(all shows)
Third Lady Mezzo Soprano	Holly Banfield-Murray	Maggie Gadd
Monostatos Tenor	Court Thomas	(all shows)
Papagena Soprano	Kate Haycock	Miriam Penrod
First Spirit Soprano	Megan Benson	Madison Paez
Second Spirit Soprano	Taci Miner	Jenny Riley
Third Spirit Soprano	Lindsay Browning	Anna Davis
Speaker of the Temple and Chorus Baritone	Matthew Castleton	Josh Scribner
First Priest and Chorus Tenor	Jesse Toftum	Jake Hendriksen
Second Priest and Chorus Baritone	Emma Swanson	Rod Hansen

Role	All shows	All shows
Chorus SATB	Smera Nair	Kristi Hansen
Chorus (cont.) SATB	Sarah Seamons	Scarlett Seamons
Chorus (cont.) SATB	Emily Tuutau	Doree LeBeau
Chorus (cont.) SATB	Eliza Hibbard	Lauren Manzione
Chorus (cont.) SATB	Genevieve Manzione	J.R. Manzione
Choreographer	Carly Schaub
Dancers	Cassie Williams	Megan Fotheringham
Dancers (cont)	Lauren Wightman
Stage Manager	Trent Hall
Assistant Stage Manager	Doug Hendriksen
Stagehands	Anna Davis	B Zitting
Lighting	Jack Dingman	Michael Vasquez
Costuming	Deborah Siddoway
Wigs & Makeup	Daniel Perez

Tamino

Jacob Kenison (Cast A)

Jacob Kenison, tenor, is thrilled to return to Lyrical Opera Theater, having recently appeared with the company as Fenton in Falstaff. He also appeared with Utah Opera this season in Fidelio. He placed third in the 2025 NATS National Student Auditions (Advanced Classical), and is a three-time MTNA national finalist, earning third place in the Young Artist division in 2023. Trained by Lawrence Gee, former Assistant Conductor with the New York City Opera, Jacob has developed a deep passion for both opera and musical theatre. Jacob has performed extensively in musical theatre productions across the greater Salt Lake area and studied at the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival in 2025. He is delighted to bring his love of storytelling and music to the operatic stage once again as Tamino.

Tamino

Daniel Perez (Cast B)

Daniel Perez originally from Mexico, is a tenor currently residing in Sandy, Utah. He is currently a student of Isaac Hurtado at Utah Valley University. Perez is no stranger to Lyrical Opera Theaters stage as he has performed in multiple productions including: Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly, Mario Cavaradossi in Tosca, and Rodolfo in La Bohéme. He was recently a young artist at the 2023 Mediterranean Opera Festival in Sicily singing the role of Alfredo in La Traviata and Normanno/Arturo in Lucia di Lammermoor. His other more recent roles are: Hoffmann in The Tales of Hoffmann, Algernon Moncrieff in the North American premiere of L'importanza di essere Onesto, Alfred in Die Fledermaus, and Camille de Rossillon in The Merry Widow. He has also sung as a chorister in multiple productions of Utah Opera and with the Utah Symphony.

Pamina

Chelsea Alexandra (Cast A)

Chelsea Alexandra is a Utah-based soprano who is so excited to return to Lyrical Opera Theater with the role of Pamina in Mozart's Die Zauberflöte! Her most recent roles have been with Opera Contempo, as Hera in the world premier of the contemporary opera, Protectress, and the hilarious role of Billie Jo Casta in Oedipus Tex. Summer 2025 she was in Washington D.C., where she debuted as Juliette in Gounod's Roméo et Juliette with Shakespeare Opera Theatre. She has been with Lyrical Opera Theater twice before when she sang Micaëla in Bizet's Carmen, and as Mimì in Puccini's La Bohème, a role she later revisited in Novafeltria, Italy. Previous operatic engagements include the lead roles of The Mother (Ahmal and the Night Visitors), Cendrillon (Cendrillon), Lauretta (Gianni Schicchi) and Fiordiligi (Cosi fan tutte). Outside of performing, Chelsea loves to scuba dive and is passionate about empowering women through holistic approaches to health and healing.

Pamina

Miriam Costa-Jackson (Cast B)

Italian-American lyric coloratura soprano Miriam Costa-Jackson is the youngest of the Costa Jackson Sisters. In 2019, she made her acclaimed Seattle Opera debut as Clorina in La Cenerentola. Performing since age 14, she has appeared in productions with Utah Festival Opera, debuted professionally as Micaëla in Carmen at the Phoenicia Festival in 2018, and performed roles like the Queen of the Night in Die Zauberflöte. Regularly performing with her sisters, Miriam has toured with Dmitri Hvorostovsky and appeared in concert at Wichita Opera. She was a finalist in the 2018 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and has studied with Renata Scotto and Sherrill Milnes.

Papageno

Christopher Stockslager (Cast B)

Chris is an Utah native who graduated with his BA in Classical Voice from Westminster College in 2015. In 2017, he earned his MM also in Classical Voice from The Manhattan School of Music under Metropolitan Opera legend James Morris. Previous role highlights include Ford in "Falstaff," Eisenstein in "Die Fledermaus," Escamillo in "Carmen," Don Basilio in "Il Barbiere di Siviglia," Schaunard in "La Bohème," Lord Savage in "Jekyll & Hyde", and various operatic, musical theatre, and jazz scenes and concerts in Utah & New York City.

The Queen of the Night

Linnea Miner Mott

Linnea Miner Mott is a soprano recognized for her agile coloratura and commanding stage presence. She most recently appeared at Utah State University as Lucia in Benjamin Britten's The Rape of Lucretia, earning praise as "the best voice on stage." Her operatic and theatrical credits include Musetta (La Bohème), Olympia (Offenbach's Les contes d'Hoffmann), Eurydice (Orphée aux enfers), and Cecily (The Importance of Being Earnest), among other roles. She has also appeared multiple times as a featured soloist with the American Festival Chorus and Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Craig Jessop. She is thrilled to take on the iconic role of the Queen of the Night with Lyrical Opera Theater. A graduate of Utah Valley University (B.M., Classical Vocal Performance), Linnea is currently pursuing a master's degree in vocal performance at Utah State University, where she studies with Thomas Glenn and is anticipated to graduate in May 2026. In addition to her performance career, she maintains a vibrant private voice studio in Providence, Utah.

Sarastro

Jordan Sabey (Cast A)

Jordan Sabey singing the role of Sarastro is thrilled to join Lyrical Opera Theater for the first time in their production of Mozart's Die Zauberflöte. Jordan grew up in Delta Utah. When he is not singing he enjoys baking, reading, and crochet. Jordan would like to extend his thanks to his high school choir teacher Dr. Cory Mendenhall whose classes were his first lessons. He is grateful to his past teachers the Babidges as well as Dr. Isaac Hurtado. He is forever thankful to his current teachers Dr. Chris Holmes and Marina Costa-Jackson. He owes a special shout out to Serena Kanig Benish for her constant support throughout the years.

Sarastro

Hayden Höglund (Cast B)

Hailed as having a voice "like triple-chocolate brownie batter: rich and easy," and as being a "truly… talented musician and performer," Hayden Höglund is excited to be a part of Die Zauberflöte. Höglund has been seen in many roles locally, including Falke in Die Fledermaus, Pirelli in Sweeney Todd, Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, Mr. Sowerberry in Oliver!, and Betto di Signa in Gianni Schicchi; however, he's particularly excited to be singing the role of Sarastro, as it would have been his first role in an opera- if the Plague hadn't come along to cancel it. Höglund's favorite turn-of-the-twentieth-century operatic tenors are Joseph Schmidt, John McCormack, and Francesco Tamagno (in that order (although Lauri-Volpi is a close fourth).

First Lady

Bethany Rasmussen (Cast A)

Bethany Rasmussen is currently a senior at Utah Valley University. She is expecting to graduate with a Bachelor's of Music in Vocal Performance in April. The past four years of her degree have established her love for opera, and she is honored to be in this performance of Mozart's The Magic Flute. Some of her past credits include Menotti's Amahl and the Night Visitors (Mother), Mozart's Die Zauberflöte (Pamina), and Massenet's Werther (Sophie) all performed with the UVU opera. Bethany teaches voice lessons at Utah Vocal Arts Academy, and she loves helping her students' voices as well as their love for music to grow. Enjoy the show!

First Lady

Natalia Champagne (Cast B)

Natalia Turchin Champagne is a Moldovan soprano celebrated for her vocal agility, emotional depth, and dynamic stage presence. Trained internationally (M.M., Southeastern Louisiana University; Specialist Diploma, St. Petersburg State Conservatory), she excels in repertoire from bel canto to contemporary opera. Recent highlights include Adele (Die Fledermaus by Strauss), Alice in Amy Scurria's A.L.I.C.E., Babbitt's electronic work Philomel and Elvira (Rossini's L'Italiana in Algeri in Italy). A 2024 Metropolitan Opera Laﬀont Competition participant, she has won top prizes in Romania and performed with orchestras and in recitals across Europe and the United States. Fluent in three languages, Natalia loves preparing new roles and work on new projects.

Second Lady

Karissa Kim (Cast B)

Karissa Kim lives in South Jordan, where she teaches music lessons and trains dogs and horses. Karissa has a bachelor's in vocal performance from UVU and a master's from Texas State University. She was featured in opera and theatre productions during her studies there. She has studied music overseas and has also performed as a member of Utah Opera Chorus. Recent roles include Baker's Wife in Into the Woods, Rosie in Mamma Mia!, Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni, Jerusha Abbot in Daddy Long Legs, and the Queen of the Night in The Magic Flute.

Third Lady

Holly Banfield-Murray (Cast A)

Holly Banfield is currently studying for her DMA in vocal performance at the University of Utah where she was recently cast as Mrs. Lovett for their April 2022 production of Sweeney Todd. This summer, she performed with the La Musica Lirica program in Baraboo, Wisconsin as the Principessa in Suor Angelica and Tisbe in Cenerentola. Earlier in 2021, she was assistant director for the University's production of Rigoletto, in which she also appeared in the role of Maddelena. She has portrayed the Mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors, the Komponist in Ariadne auf Naxos, Orlofsky in Die Fledermaus, Zita in Gianni Schicchi, and Juno in Semele. She is thrilled to be on stage with Modesto Opera as Papagena for their production of The Magic Flute.

Third Lady

Maggie Gadd (Cast B)

Maggie Gadd has been performing on the stage all her life, and has been positively compared to iconic Broadway veterans and recognized for her "beautiful and timeless" voice. She is thrilled to be making her opera debut as the 3rd Lady in The Magic Flute on the Lyrical Opera stage! Her favorite past roles include Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd, the Baroness in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Olga Romanov/Paulina in Anastasia: The Musical, Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, Elaine in Arsenic and Old Lace, and Gargoyle in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. She thanks her loved ones dearly for supporting and encouraging her to continue performing while pursuing a Master's degree and working full time. "Thank you for teaching me it's important to hold fast to what makes you happy, do what you love, and chase what you deserve." Enjoy the show!

Monostatos

Court Thomas (All shows)

Court Thomas, thrilled to debut as Count Almaviva in The Barber of Seville with Lyrical Opera Theater, holds a Masters in Music from the University of Utah. Originally from Northern Virginia, he made his operatic mark as Monostatos in Mozart's Die Zauberflöte. Versatile in works by Verdi, Mozart, Rossini, Bizet, Menotti, and Sondheim, Court values the guidance of mentors like Kirstin Chavez and David Cangelosi. With deep gratitude for his incredible family's unwavering support, he passionately continues to pursue his operatic dreams, embracing every note and stage.

Papagena

Kate Haycock (Cast A)

Kate Haycock (soprano) is a Senior Vocal Performance Major at Utah State University studying under Dr. Cindy Dewey. She recently been seen as Adina in L'Elisir d'amore and the Soprano Soloist in Handel's Messiah and Ida in Die Fledermaus. She fills her time with performing as much as possible while also maintaining a private voice studio. When not performing or teaching, Kate enjoys baking any kind of treat and going on hikes with her wonderful husband. She is ecstatic to be in her second production with Lyrical Opera Theater and hopes you enjoy the show as much as she does!

Papagena

Miriam Penrod (Cast B)

Miriam Penrod, soprano from Orlando, Florida, recently graduated from Utah State University with a BA in Chinese and minors in both Linguistics and Asian Studies. While at USU, she also pursued her passion for music through private voice instruction and choir performances. This led to numerous solo opportunities from soulful gospel riffs to soloing at USU's 2024 graduation ceremony. Miriam placed 2nd in both contemporary and classical categories of this year's NATS (Northern Utah Chapter) vocal competition. She intends to find a career speaking Chinese daily and plans to seek out every opportunity to sing her heart out for those around her!

First Spirit

Megan Benson (Cast A)

Megan Benson is a soprano with experience in opera and musical theatre. Operatic credits include Miles (The Turn of the Screw) with the Trentino Music Festival, and Dew Fairy (Hänsel Und Gretel), and Second Woman (Dido and Aeneas) with UVU. Musical Theatre roles include Cinderella (Into the Woods) and her award-winning performance as Lily (The Secret Garden). Megan will be graduating with her bachelors in Sociology with a Minor in music in Spring 2027.

First Spirit

Madison Paez (Cast B)

Madison Paez, soprano, will graduate with a BM in Music Education from Brigham Young University this winter, focusing on choral education and opera. She has sung with BYU Singers since 2021, she has appeared professionally with the American Festival Chorus and the Cathedral of the Madeleine. Madison was the winner of the BYU Junior Concerto Competition and a finalist in the BYU Young Artists in Voice Competition. Recent roles include Mary Jane Colter in No Ladies in the Ladies Book and Despina in Così fan tutte.

Second Spirit

Taci Miner (Cast A)

Taci Miner is a soprano with extensive experience in opera and musical theatre. Her operatic roles include Gretel (Hänsel und Gretel), Belinda (Dido and Aeneas), and Olympia (Les Contes d'Hoffmann) with Utah Valley University Opera. Musical theatre credits include The Secret Garden, Les Misérables, Cats, and Mamma Mia. A Vocal Performance Sterling Scholar State Runner-Up, she holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Utah Valley University and is an accomplished singer, actor, and dancer.

Second Spirit

Jenny Riley (Cast B)

Jennifer Riley began studying voice with Betty Jeanne Chipman and went on to complete her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Vocal Performance from the University of Utah. During that time, she played the role of Cupid in Orpheus in the Underworld, Sister Dolcina in Suor Angelica and understudied Pamina in The Magic Flute and Ann in The Merry Wives of Windsor. She performed as a member of the Utah Opera Chorus in Thais and Sweeney Todd in 2024.She has since gone on to perform at countless venues locally as well as the featured legit soprano for Holland America Cruise Lines throughout the world. She just completed her 7th run of A Christmas Carol for HCT Sandy. Some of her favorite roles include Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance, Madame de la Grand Bouche for Hale's Beauty and the Beast and Alice in Hale's The Secret Garden.

Third Spirit

Lindsay Browning (Cast A)

Lindsay is delighted to make her debut with the Lyrical Opera Theater. She recently joined the workshop of the new opera The Protectress with Opera Contempo and is now in her seventh season with the Utah Opera Chorus. A Westminster Choir College graduate, she has sung with world class orchestras. Offstage, she lives as a mother, goth, mermaid, and proud member of the Middle Eastern dance troupe Tragic Betty.

Third Spirit and Stagehand

Anna Davis (Cast B)

Anna Davis is a mezzo-soprano pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance at Utah State University. She has performed roles such as Bianca in The Rape of Lucretia and Un pâtre in L'enfant et les Sortilèges. Anna is a recipient of the Schmidt High School Encouragement Award and the NATS First Place Award (Central Utah Chapter). She has appeared in a Carnegie Hall masterclass and concert and brings skills in piano, dance, Spanish, and costuming to her work.

Speaker of the Temple

Matthew Castleton (Cast A)

Matthew Thomas Castleton (Salt Lake City, Utah) is delighted to appear in LOT's new production of Falstaff. Mr. Castleton has a large swath of operatic experience, including several roles with Lyrical Opera Theater: Dancairo/Morales in Carmen (2024), Colline in La Boheme (2023), Tonio in Pagliacci (2023), and Enrico in Lucia di Lammermoor (2022). Mr. Castleton also appeared in Emmanuel Chabrier's L'Étoile (Vegas City Opera 2017). Mr. Castleton was a young artist at the 2009 La Musica Lirica Opera Young Artist Program (Novafeltria, Italy). He holds both Bachelors (2010) and Masters (2014) Degrees in Music-Vocal Performance from the University of Utah. When he is not performing, Matthew also works as a Order Fulfillment Associate at Lowe's while making his home in Midvale, Utah.

Speaker of the Temple

Josh Scribner (Cast B)

Josh is a passionate music educator and performer and is so excited to join Lyrical Opera Theater for this show! He graduated from Utah Valley University and has been awarded many honors including a multi-year scholarship based on vocal performance, and the Performing Arts Award of Merit in Music Education. During his time studying, Josh has taught piano and voice lessons and has served as Assistant Conductor for the UVU Men's Choir, UVU Chamber Choir, and the Wasatch Chorale, performing around the community and out of state, including a performance at Carnegie Hall. He has also made his professional vocal debut in the Noorda Center's production of Puccini's La Boheme. Josh currently lives with his wife Kelsey and their children in Payson, UT and is serving as the choir director at Payson High School.

First Priest and Chorus

Jesse Toftum (Cast A)

Jesse Toftum is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, theorist, and composer. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Utah, blending his passion for music with a strong foundation in technology. His academic journey also includes four years of studying music composition at Snow College, where he discovered his enduring love for opera. Jesse has performed as the Duke in Rigoletto, Remendado in Carmen, and Marchese d'Obigny in La Traviata for Lyrical Opera Theater in addition to contributions to chorus.

First Priest and Chorus

Jake Hendriksen (Cast B)

Jake Hendriksen has long had a love of music and performing. Described as "remarkably captivating" with "charisma and powerful vocals", role highlights include Captain von Trapp in The Sound of Music, Daddy Warbucks in Annie, and Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. After appearing in Lyrical Opera Theater's Die Fledermaus, Jake is excited to return to the stage with LOT for Falstaff. Jake and his wife Nicole have been married for 21 years, with 4 wonderful children. They love hiking, camping, and traveling together. Having his children join him in theatrical productions and watching their growth as people and performers has been a great joy. In addition to theater, Jake sings and plays keyboards with a rock cover band and sings in an a cappella quartet.

Second Priest and Chorus

Emma Swanson (Cast A)

Emma is thrilled to be making her first appearance singing with the Lyrical Opera Theater. She has previously been seen accompanying The Barber of Seville and the Little Red Riding Hood school outreach program, both with the Lyrical Opera Theater. She also has experience in musical theatre, most recently as Angel in Rent. She is currently pursuing a degree in piano pedagogy at the University of Utah, studying under Viktor Valkov.

Second Priest and Chorus

Rod Hansen (Cast B)

Rod Hansen has appeared in five productions with Lyrical Opera Theater. Most recently he was Frank, the warden, in Die Fledermaus. He also played Fiorello in The Barber of Seville, Benoit in La Boheme and sang in the choruses of Pagliacci and Carmen. Prior to that, he appeared in musicals, such as Spamalot and Fiddler on the Roof and at Evermore Park. He is often found at Renaissance Faires performing as a medieval style bard; singing, playing guitar, and juggling.

Chorus

Kristi Hansen

Kristi has a great love of many types of music. As a nurse, she understands how operatic singing stimulates the vagus nerve, promoting positive health effects such as pain management, cardiovascular health, and reduced stress. This is her first appearance in a Lyrical Opera Theater production, and she is very excited to share the stage with such talented performers.

Chorus

Sarah Seamons

Sarah Seamons, a native of Ogden, Utah, developed her passion for music and performance through community theater and participation in university choirs. She has performed with the Utah Oratorio Society and currently studies under Lynnette Owens. Sarah's operatic roles include Giovanna in Rigoletto and covering the role of Suzuki in Lyrical Opera Theater's production of Madama Butterfly. She has appeared as a soloist at Lyrical Opera Theater's 2019 Masquerade Party and at Salt Lake City's Festa Italiana. Sarah has also performed in the ensembles of La Traviata, Falstaff, Carmen, and Die Fledermaus with Lyrical Opera Theater.

Chorus

Scarlett Seamons

Scarlett Seamons is a talented young musician with a deep love for singing and playing instruments. At just 12 years old, she excels in both vocal performance and playing the piano and ukulele. Scarlett's passion for music has been a driving force in her life, and she's dedicated countless hours to developing her skills. Her upcoming role in Falstaff will mark her debut in the world of opera, taking on a new challenge that highlights her growing talent and versatility.

Chorus

Smera Nair

Smera Nair has been studying vocal and piano since 2019. She has performed at the Italian Festival and appeared in renowned operas such as Tosca, Carmen, Gianni Schicchi, Pagliacci, and La Bohème. She is also a proud member of her school choir. Passionate about languages, she enjoys singing in English, Latin, Italian, French, and Hindi. Outside of music, Smera loves reading, swimming, building LEGO creations, and playing with her dog, Buddy.

Chorus

Doree LeBeau

Doree is anxiously yet excitedly joining Lyrical Opera Theater for the first time. Known for her vibrant Soprano voice, a love of music and theatre brings her to this fantastical fairytale adventure of Die Zauberflöte. As with Prince Tamino, she is on a journey of self-discovery guided by music, wisdom, and love …all-the-while feeling exceptional resonance with Ruddigore's Mad Margaret. Hopefully, a slight diversion can be paddleboarding on the nearest river or biking through the nearest grove with her aussiedoodle, Nico.

Servant and Chorus

Lauren Manzione

Lauren began her musical journey singing with her four older brothers and is delighted to be involved in The Magic Flute alongside her daughter, son, and two brothers. She has performed as a page and in the chorus of Falstaff, and in the chorus of Die Fledermaus with Lyrical Opera Theater. Her musical background includes Madrigals, All-State Choir, the University of Utah Institute Singers, and playing the clarinet. Lauren has a master's degree in public health, works full-time as a healthcare IT data analyst, and is the proud mother of four. She is grateful for the support of her husband, Ben, who shares her love of opera.

Servant and Chorus

Genevieve Manzione

Genevieve is pleased to appear in her second production with Lyrical Opera Theater, having previously performed as a page and chorus member in Falstaff. She is a fifth-grade student and has three younger brothers. Genevieve enjoys reading, drawing, running, swimming, and writing stories. She has studied piano for five years and recently began playing the violin. She is known for her lively personality, strong sense of humor, curiosity, and big imagination.

Servant and Chorus

J.R. Manzione

J.R. (Benjamin) is excited to appear in his first production with Lyrical Opera Theater. A second-grade student, J.R. excels in math and running, and loves learning about geology. He enjoys reading fantasy such as The Hobbit, and playing Dungeons & Dragons. He has studied piano for three years. After attending his first opera performance, Falstaff, J.R. was inspired to perform himself and is thrilled to be involved in this production alongside his mother, sister, and two uncles.

Chorus

Eliza Hibbard

This is Eliza Hibbard's first production with Lyrical Opera Theater. She is thrilled to be part of The Magic Flute. Eliza holds a degree in Musical Theatre from Brigham Young University–Idaho and has appeared in over twenty theatrical productions, including Fiddler on the Roof and Little Women. In addition to theatre, she has been a member of an international dance team that traveled to Italy. Eliza is grateful to her parents for fostering her love of the arts and looks forward to continuing her journey in theatre.

Choreographer

Carly Schaub

Carly Schaub lives in SLC, where she also completed her M.F.A. at the University of Utah in Modern Dance. Before SLC, she lived in ND, dancing and serving as Outreach Coordinator for Northern Plains Dance. She also has a B.F.A. in Theatre/Dance from the University of Wyoming. Carly is an adjunct for Salt Lake Community College, and Westminster College, and teaches Modern and Ballet at Wasatch Arts Center. She teaches Dance for Parkinson's for UofU's Skagg's Wellness Center and RDT. She has choreographed for Deseret Experimental Opera, Snow College, and Cache Valley Civic Ballet, Northern Plains Dance and teaches Baroque and Renaissance dance. Carly directs Dance Balletti, an early Ballet reconstruction ensemble and she also dances with Municipal Ballet.

Dancer

Cassie Williams

Originally from West Virginia, Cassie began her training at the Mid Ohio Valley Ballet under the direction of Suzy Gunter. Upon graduation, she moved to Virginia where she received her Bachelor's of Fine Arts from Radford University's dance program. During her time at Radford, Cassie had the opportunity to train and perform in various ballet and contemporary works and was able to choreograph several of her own pieces. Cassie also performed in The Roanoke Ballet Theatre's production of Giselle while she was a student and later joined the company after graduation. Cassie was with the Roanoke Ballet Theatre for three seasons before she moved to Utah and has been dancing with the Salt Lake Ballet Cooperative since.

Dancer

Megan Fotheringham

Megan Fotheringham has been a dancer since she was three years old. She danced with Ballet Center Utah, Inc. from 2006 to 2021 where she performed, choreographed, and taught. Megan had the privilege of working with Oleg Vinogradov and his acclaimed faculty with whom she has danced internationally, including St. Petersburg, Russia for the International Youth Ballet Festival, and Incheon, South Korea with the University of Utah. In 2021, she traveled to Detroit to study with Complexions Contemporary Ballet, where she performed work set by Clifford Williams. Megan is pursuing a BFA in dance at Westminster College where she studies and performs.

Dancer

Lauren Wightman

is a freelance artist based in the Salt Lake Valley. Lauren does a little bit of everything, from ballet to samba to hip hop. While not in the studio, you can find her curating her blog or biking through the streets of downtown. Lauren believes in community-centered art and is currently investigating character-based performance. She also teaches weekly contemporary and ballet classes. Lauren aims to travel internationally to dance with as many people as possible.

Stage Manager

Trent Hall

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Assistant Stage Manager

Doug Hendriksen

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Stagehand and Lighting Tech

Michael Vasquez

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Stagehand

B Zitting

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Lighting Tech and Rigger

Jack Dingman

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Costuming

Deborah Siddoway

Deborah Siddoway has been designing, creating, and fitting costumes for Lyrical Opera Theater for over 10 years. A lifelong seamstress and classically trained soprano, she has also performed in operas and concerts with the company. Her roles include Kate Pinkerton and Mama in Madama Butterfly and chorus in Carmen, Falstaff, La Traviata, and Tosca. She has soloed in concerts locally and internationally, including the Japan/Utah sister city Gala, and enjoys bringing music to senior living centers.

Wigs & Makeup

Daniel Perez

Daniel Perez has served as Wigs & Makeup Artist for Lyrical Opera Theater for 4 years and is also a lead artist at Hale Center Theatre, where he designs, styles, and creates wigs. Originally from Mexico and now based in Provo, Daniel is a tenor studying with Isaac Hurtado at Utah Valley University. He has performed leading roles with Lyrical Opera Theater, including Pinkerton, Cavaradossi, and Rodolfo, and recently appeared at the Mediterranean Opera Festival in Sicily. Daniel also performs with Utah Opera and the Utah Symphony.

Producer

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Character	Voice Type	Role Highlights
Tamino	Tenor	Noble and sincere; a hero guided by reason and inner growth
Pamina	Soprano	Tender, courageous, and emotionally honest; the opera's moral heart
Papageno	Baritone	Earthy, lovable, and funny; the everyman who longs for simple happiness
Queen of the Night	Coloratura Soprano	Dazzling and dangerous; famous for virtuosic high notes and fiery vengeance
Sarastro	Bass	Calm, noble, and wise; a symbol of enlightenment and moral authority

Show Information

Production Team

Tamino

Jacob Kenison (Cast A)

Tamino

Daniel Perez (Cast B)

Pamina

Chelsea Alexandra (Cast A)

Pamina

Miriam Costa-Jackson (Cast B)

Papageno

Christopher Stockslager (Cast B)

The Queen of the Night

Linnea Miner Mott

Sarastro

Jordan Sabey (Cast A)

Sarastro

Hayden Höglund (Cast B)

First Lady

Bethany Rasmussen (Cast A)

First Lady

Natalia Champagne (Cast B)

Second Lady

Karissa Kim (Cast B)

Third Lady

Holly Banfield-Murray (Cast A)

Third Lady

Maggie Gadd (Cast B)

Monostatos

Court Thomas (All shows)

Papagena

Kate Haycock (Cast A)

Papagena

Miriam Penrod (Cast B)

First Spirit

Megan Benson (Cast A)

First Spirit

Madison Paez (Cast B)

Second Spirit

Taci Miner (Cast A)

Second Spirit

Jenny Riley (Cast B)

Third Spirit

Lindsay Browning (Cast A)

Third Spirit and Stagehand

Anna Davis (Cast B)

Speaker of the Temple

Matthew Castleton (Cast A)

Speaker of the Temple

Josh Scribner (Cast B)

First Priest and Chorus

Jesse Toftum (Cast A)

First Priest and Chorus

Jake Hendriksen (Cast B)

Second Priest and Chorus

Emma Swanson (Cast A)

Second Priest and Chorus

Rod Hansen (Cast B)

Chorus

Kristi Hansen

Chorus

Sarah Seamons

Chorus

Scarlett Seamons

Chorus

Smera Nair

Chorus

Doree LeBeau

Servant and Chorus

Lauren Manzione

Servant and Chorus

Genevieve Manzione

Servant and Chorus

J.R. Manzione

Chorus

Eliza Hibbard

Choreographer

Carly Schaub

Dancer

Cassie Williams