ANGELIKI THEOHARIS
Dramatic Mezzo-Soprano
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UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS
Hansel and Gretel, The Mother/Witch, Mass Theatrica, 2010
Hansel and Gretel, The Witch, Opera Manhattan, 2010
Tales from Der Ring des Nibelungen, Erde, Flosshilde, 1st Norn, Longwood Opera, 2010
Eugene Onegin, Filipnyeva, Opera Manhattan, 2010
Cendrillon, Madame De La Haltière, Dean College, (Professional guest soloist), 2010
Iolanthe, Queen of the Fairies, Mass Theatrica, 2010
AmericanaFest, Mezzo Soloist/Various Roles, Boston Metro Opera, 2010
Missa Gaia, Guest Soloist, Worcester State Chorale/Orchestra, 2010
Il Giuoco del Quadriglio, Ottavia, Cambridge Chamber Ensemble, 2010
Opera to Go (Outreach Program), Mezzo-soprano Soloist (on-going)
OPERA
Hansel and Gretel, The Witch, Opera Manhattan
Hansel and Gretel, The Mother/Witch, Mass Theatrica
The Medium, Baba, Mass Theatrica
Il Trovatore, Azucena, Boston Bel Canto Opera
Il Trovatore, Azucena, New York Opera Forum
Il Trovatore, Azucena, Operesque (NYC)
Falstaff, Dame Quickly, Longwood Opera
Cavalleria Rusticana, Santuzza, Boston Bel Canto
Cavalleria Rusticana, Santuzza, Donnell Series (NYC)
Cavalleria Rusticana, Santuzza, Operesque (NYC)
Die Walkuere, Fricka, CAMI Hall (NYC)
Die Walkuere, Fricka, Donnell Series (NYC)
Don Carlo, Eboli, Boston Bel Canto Opera
Don Carlo, Eboli, New York Opera Forum
Aida, Amneris, Operesque (NYC)
Aida, Amneris (cover), Boston Bel Canto Opera
Carmen, Carmen, New York Opera Forum
Die Fledermaus, Orlofsky, Boston Gala
The Rough-Face Girl, Medicine Woman, Mass Theatrica (world premiere)
Il Tabarro, Frugola, New York Opera Forum
Gianni Schicchi, Zita, New York Opera Forum
Suor Angelica, La Principessa, Chester County Opera (NJ)
Suor Angelica, La Principessa, Mass Theatrica
Suor Angelica, La Principessa, Touring Concert Opera (NYC)
Suor Angelica, La Principessa, Boston Bel Canto Opera
Suor Angelica, La Principessa, New York Opera Forum
Suor Angelica, La Principessa (cover), Longwood Opera
Suor Angelica, Mistress of Novices, Longwood Opera
Un Ballo in Maschera, Ulrica, New York Opera Forum
La Gioconda, Laura, Donnell Series (NYC)
Amahl and the Night Visitors, Mother, Salisbury Lyric Opera
Amahl and the Night Visitors, Mother, Boston Bel Canto
Amahl and the Night Visitors, Mother, Atholle Musicalle
Amahl and the Night Visitors, Mother, Theater-to-Go
Madama Butterfly, Suzuki, Brookline Opera Company
Le Nozze di Figaro, Marcellina, Cambridge Chamber Opera
Die Zauberflöte, Third Lady, Lyric Opera of New York
Rigoletto, Maddalena, Opera To Go
Rigoletto, Maddalena, New York Opera Forum
Rigoletto, Countess Ceprano/Giovanna, NY Opera Forum
The Beautiful Bridegroom, Terentia, Worcester Opera Works
Les Contes d'Hoffmann, Mother, Donnell Series (NYC)
The Merry Widow, Dodo, Salisbury Lyric Opera
MacBeth, Witch, Chester County Opera (NJ)
La Forza del Destino, una donna, Opera Boston
Maria Stuarda, ensemble, Opera Boston
Anna Bolena, ensemble, Opera Boston
OPERETTA & MUSICAL THEATER
Iolanthe, Queen of the Fairies, Longwood Opera/ NEGASS
The Mikado, Katisha, Worcester Opera/Mastersingers
The Mikado, Katisha, Mass Theatrica
The Mikado, Katisha, NEGASS/Longwood
Iolanthe, The Queen of the Fairies, Mass Theatrica
Princess Ida, Lady Blanche, NEGASS/Longwood
Yeoman of the Guard, Dame Carruther, NEGASS/Mass Theatrica
The Sorcerer, Mrs. Partlet, NEGASS/Mass Theatrica
Pirates of Penzance, Ruth, Theater at the Mount
Pirates of Penzance, Kate, Opera Boston
Fiddler on the Roof, Golde, Mount Players
Fiddler on the Roof, Yente, Guild Players
Cabaret, Fraulein Schneider, Guild Players Touring Company
Man of La Mancha, Aldonza, Guild Players Touring Company
Man of La Mancha, Housekeeper, Mount Players
The Sound of Music, Sister Berthe, Theater at the Mount
Kiss Me Kate, Hattie, Theater at the Mount
The Pajama Game, Gladys, Stratton Playhouse
The Merry Widow, Do-do, Salisbury Lyric Opera
The Gondoliers, Gianetta, Theater at the Mount
CONCERT
Messa da Requiem (Verdi), Mezzo Soloist, Paul Madore Chorale
Rossini's Stabat Mater, Mezzo Soloist, Paul Madore Chorale
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, Paul Madore Chorale
The Messiah, Alto soloist, Assabet Valley Mastersingers
The Messiah, Alto soloist, Easton Orchestra
Mozart's Requiem, Alto Soloist, Paul Madore Chorale
Verdi's Messa da Requiem, mezzo soloist, Masterworks Chorale and BBCO
Handel's Messiah, alto soloist, Commonwealth Opera
Handel's Messiah, alto soloist, Salisbury Singers
Handel's Messiah, alto soloist, St. Paul's Concert Series
Handel's Messiah, alto soloist, Atholle Musicale
Handel's Messiah, alto soloist, Leonard Gaskins Chorale
Vivaldi’s Gloria, alto soloist, Atholle Musicale
Saint-Saëns’Christmas Oratorio, mezzo soloist, Mount Singers
Durufle’s Requiem, mezzo soloist, Mechanic’s Hall
Hellenic Music Festival, soloist, Merkin Hall (NYC)
Opera Gala, (Santuzza, Amneris, Maddalena) Carnegie Hall
Orchestral Verdi Gala, (Eboli, Azucena, Quickly), Jordan Hall, (Boston, MA)
Annual Gala Concert, Featured Soloist, Regina Opera (NYC)
Bel Canto Gala, (Adalgisa, Alice), Boston Bel Canto Opera
Vaughan Williams' Magnificat, contralto soloist, Concord Madrigals
Britten's Ceremony of Carols, alto soloist, St. Paul's Concert Series
An Afternoon Tea with Gilbert and Sullivan, Contralto Soloist, Nashua NH
Regina Opera (NYC), Gala, Soloist
New England Light Opera Summer Concert Series, soloist
Longwood Opera Summer Concert Series, soloist
Mass Theatrica, concert soloist
Boston Bel Canto Opera, concert soloist
Wakefield Repertory Theater, Broadway Revue, (Widow Corney, Golde)
Worcester Opera Works, concert soloist
Lexington First Church Concert Series, Guest artist
Sing to Cure MS, soloist
BROADCASTS & RECORDINGS
Mythic Mezzo, solo CD, ARKO Recordings
The Sea Fairies/The Chambered Nautilus, Opera Boston
Amahl and the Night Visitors, Mother, WCUW Radio (Live)
Durufle's Requiem, mezzo soloist, WCUW Radio (Live)
DRAMATIC ROLES (non-singing)
The Shadow Box, Maggie, Mount Players
Morning's at Seven, Aaronetta Gibbs, Mount Players
Romeo and Juliet, Nurse, Guild Players Touring Co.
House at Pooh Corner, Owl, Theater at the Mount
The Rimers of Eldridge, Nellie Windrod, Mount Players
Under Milkwood, various roles, Mount Players
Blithe Spirit, Mrs. Bradman, Mount Players
Romantic Comedy, Kate Mallory, Theater at the Mount
Infancy, Mrs. Boker, Mount Players
A View from the Bridge, Beatrice (understudy), Mount Players
DIRECTORIAL CREDITS
Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Mass Theatrica
The Impresario, Mass Theatrica
The Dining Room, Mass Theatrica
Smithfield & Cox, Mass Theatrica
Amahl and the Night Visitors, 2 different productions for Boston Bel Canto Opera, and 2 for Mass Theatrica
Suor Angelica, Boston Bel Canto Opera, Mass Theatrica
Paradise by the River, Dante Alighieri Society
(American Premiere, Equity Staged Reading)
Natural Selection , Guild Players
Fiddler on the Roof, Doherty Memorial High
The Mikado, Doherty Memorial High
Patience, Doherty Memorial High
Once Upon a Mattress, Doherty Memorial High
Opera, Operetta and Musical Theater Scenes, private studio
EDUCATION & TRAINING
MM in Opera, The Boston Conservatory
BM in Voice (summa cum laude), New England Conservatory
Bay Area Summer Opera Theater Institute (BASOTI)
Teachers and coaches: Lili Chookasian, Andrea DelGiudice, Nina Hinson, Patricia Craig, Ruth Falcon, Michael Strauss, William Merrill, Jeffrey Brody, Bradley Pennington, Sharon Lee
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Worcester State College, 2000 to present
Professor of voice and opera history
Private Voice Instructor, 1989 to present
My students have ranged in age from 12 years old to 65 years old, with skill levels ranging from beginner to advanced. I teach in the Classical, Musical Theater, and Popular styles.
Voice Teacher (Contract), Doherty Memorial High School, 1994 to 2001
My duties as Voice Teacher include teaching proper vocal technique and preparations for auditions and performances, and coordination of Honors Recitals for students in the Music Division.
Music Director (Contract), Doherty Memorial High School, 1996 to 1997
My duties as Music Director included teaching classes in Music Theory and Theater Arts, conducting the chorus and the band, and supervising all activities of the Music and Theater Division.
Stage Director (Contract), Doherty Memorial High School, 1995 to 2001
Stage directed the school musical, The Mikado, 1995. Duties included blocking of entire show, set and lighting design, assisting in musical direction and working with the soloists. Stage direction, musical direction, set and lighting design, and conducting for Fiddler on the Roof, 1996. Direction of opera, operetta, and musical theater scenes presented for public performances and television broadcasts, 1997 to 1999. As Co-Director of Once Upon a Mattress, 2000 and Patience, 2001, my duties included blocking, lighting design, and working with soloists.
Teaching Assistant, The Boston Conservatory, 1991 to 1994
As the Music Theory Department Teaching Assistant, I gathered class materials, research, proctored exams, and tutored in music theory and sight-singing.
Teaching Assistant, New England Conservatory of Music, 1988 to 1990
As Music Theory Department Teaching Assistant, I taught solfege and keyboard harmony to Freshmen and tutored privately. As Language Department Teaching Assistant, I tutored French and German, and gathered class materials.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Opera To Go, Principal Mezzo Soloist, 09/2005- present
Big Smile Entertainment, soloist, 09/2004-present
Pastimes Entertainment, member of acting troupe, 05/2006- present
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Brookline, MA, Guest Conductor, 2005
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Brookline, MA, alto section leader and soloist 1993 to 2004.
Temple Beth El, High Holy Days, alto section leader and soloist, 1996,1997.
AWARDS
Listed in Who's Who in Music,1990.
National Honor Society,1990.
Academic Distinction, New England Conservatory.
Susan Glover Hitchcock Scholarship Award.
Queens Opera Competition, alternate semi-finalist.
Listed in Who’s Who Among American Teachers,1998.
Recognized as “an inspirational teacher” by the National Honor Society.
Listed in Who's Who Among American Teachers and Educators, 2007.
A more concise resume is available upon request.
