Pacific Opera Project was founded in July of 2011 with the purpose of bringing accessible, affordable, and entertaining opera to audiences across Los Angeles. We are Southern California's most innovative and affordable opera company.
The Ebell of Los Angeles and Pacific Opera Project are presenting an afternoon of Latin-American art song and arias to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Monday, October 13 th at 4pm. Cantadoras y Compositoras will take place in the Sunroom of the historic Ebell and will feature Soprano, Maria Brea and Mezzo-Sopranos, Jessica Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Melisa Bonetti Luna and collaborative pianist, Mercedes Juan Musotto, highlighting Latina composers such as Carla Lucero, Mariel Mayz, Maria Grever and more. Come and join us in celebration of the rich history of Latin-American repertoire in an unforgettable afternoon of music-making.
I'll be performing the role of "Toypurina" in POP's Zorro at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse. Zorro comes home when POP presents the Los Angeles premiere of Héctor Armienta’s acclaimed new opera, filled with romance, humor, and suspense. Set in the early 1800s in el pueblo de Los Angeles, still a colony of Spain, this thrilling new work follows the adventures of the Spanish nobleman who hides his true identity behind a black mask to become Zorro, the dashing defender of the poor and enslaved. With a lush score influenced by mariachi, flamenco, and corrido music, Zorro leaps into dashing sword fights and passionate romance while battling tyranny and corruption and defending California’s disenfranchised and indigenous peoples. Presented in English and Spanish with projected supertitles, fully staged with orchestra, costumes, sets, and operatic talent from across the country. Runtime is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, with one intermission.
I'll be performing the role of "Toypurina" in POP's Zorro at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse. Zorro comes home when POP presents the Los Angeles premiere of Héctor Armienta’s acclaimed new opera, filled with romance, humor, and suspense. Set in the early 1800s in el pueblo de Los Angeles, still a colony of Spain, this thrilling new work follows the adventures of the Spanish nobleman who hides his true identity behind a black mask to become Zorro, the dashing defender of the poor and enslaved. With a lush score influenced by mariachi, flamenco, and corrido music, Zorro leaps into dashing sword fights and passionate romance while battling tyranny and corruption and defending California’s disenfranchised and indigenous peoples. Presented in English and Spanish with projected supertitles, fully staged with orchestra, costumes, sets, and operatic talent from across the country. Runtime is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, with one intermission.
Jake will perform as Sir Joseph Porter. The season closes with a grand production of Gilbert & Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore, a comedic tale of love and hijinks on the high seas. Set amongst the gorgeous Victorian village at Heritage Square Museum, this show features table seating, wine, and bring-your-own-picnicking. A co-production with Opera Las Vegas, the show opens in Las Vegas on June 6 & 8, before traveling to Los Angeles. Opera Las Vegas Music Director, Josh Horsch, returns to POP to conduct, and Josh Shaw directs this lively, outdoor production.
The Ebell of Los Angeles and Pacific Opera Project are presenting an afternoon of Latin-American art song and arias to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Monday, October 13 th at 4pm. Cantadoras y Compositoras will take place in the Sunroom of the historic Ebell and will feature Soprano, Maria Brea and Mezzo-Sopranos, Jessica Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Melisa Bonetti Luna and collaborative pianist, Mercedes Juan Musotto, highlighting Latina composers such as Carla Lucero, Mariel Mayz, Maria Grever and more. Come and join us in celebration of the rich history of Latin-American repertoire in an unforgettable afternoon of music-making.
I'll be performing the role of "Narrator/Fairy Godmother in Pacific Opera Project's "Cinderella Story." West Hollywood's "Free Theatre in the Parks" series with a musical revue of beloved opera and musical theatre tunes telling the story of Cinderella!