An academic year for the books. Grateful for the stages, the students, and the coffee that got me through this marathon. ☕️🎭
Now, it’s time to trade the tragedy for some Transylvania Mania! I’m thrilled to be spending the summer in New Hampshire as the Music Director for Young Frankenstein at the New London Barn Playhouse. Let’s bring a monster to life! ⚡️🎹 #ucfmusicaltheatre #theatreucf #operatampa #ucfmusic #richardcrawley
A standing ovation from a sold out crowd in a gorgeous hall after performing one of the greatest masterworks of all time? It doesn’t get better.
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My heart is absolutely full after sharing the stage with the incredible UCF University Choir. 🎶
A massive thank you to these talented singers for their spectacular work in the Beethoven 9th performances. Their precision and passion truly brought the “Ode to Joy” to life.
Deepest gratitude to Dr. Jeffrey Redding and Dr. Kelly Miller for their brilliant leadership and for preparing these singers to such an elite level. It is a joy to collaborate with colleagues who pour so much heart into their craft and their students.
So proud of our UCF community! 🙌✨
Closing out Beethoven’s 9th with the Orlando Philharmonic today! 🎼 Spending some time in the dressing room working on the low end of the scale. Sending a huge shout-out to the phenomenal Zaikuan Song—having just worked with him, his artistry is definitely the spark behind today’s warmup!
Celebrating Beethoven’s 9th with the incredible Kate Jackman and the @OrlandoPhilharmonicOrchestra ! 🎶✨
It’s a true joy to be performing this masterpiece alongside a fellow Peabody Conservatory alum. There is something so special about the shared connection of our alma mater while bringing this “Ode to Joy” to life together. 🏛️🎻
Making music in the best company!
Thrilled to be making my debut with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra this weekend! 🎼 Joining this incredible ensemble as the Baritone soloist for Beethoven’s monumental 9th Symphony at Steinmetz Hall. #orlandophilharmonic #steinmetzhall #ucfmusic #baritone #ucfmusicaltheatre
🎶 A Night of Duets! 🎶
What an incredible way to wrap up the semester! Last night was our Duet Cabaret, which served as the semester final for my voice studio, and I couldn’t be prouder of the artistry, growth, and storytelling my students displayed on stage.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in the audience—your energy and support made the evening truly special for these performers. There is nothing like a live room to bring out their best! 👏✨
Bringing these performances to life takes a village, and we were so lucky to have the brilliant Susan Eissele at the keys—thank you for your incredible collaboration and for supporting these singers so beautifully. 🎹
I also want to give a massive shout-out to my friend and special guest percussionist, Christian Snedeker. Christian is fresh off playing and serving as the Associate Music Director for One Man, Two Guvnors earlier this season at Theatre UCF, and having his world-class talent and energy in the room last night was a total game-changer. 🥁🙌
To my students: thank you for your hard work and for sharing your voices with us. It’s been an inspiring semester!
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SISI CAME TO MY SHOW TODAY!!! What an absolute joy to have my former UCF BFA musical theatre student, the incredible artist, @sisiweir , in the audience for the closing of Macbeth today.
Sienna just finished a professional contract as a lead singer with Royal Caribbean, and having her there to cheer me on after seeing her own professional success at sea is exactly why I love what I do.
Seeing the next generation of artists thrive is the greatest gift. To everyone who came out to the @strazcenter to share this closing performance with us—thank you! 🥂✨
Taken just 3 minutes before taking the stage for the final time tonight. 🎭
Now that the stage is dark, I’m reflecting on what a journey this has been. This is my love letter to @OperaTampa —it has been a true privilege to inhabit this title role.
A massive thank you to the entire company, my brilliant colleagues, and this incredible community for the support throughout this run.
It has been an honor!!! 🥂✨
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The wait is over—it’s Opening Night at Opera Tampa! There is nothing like the electricity in the house when the lights go down for the first time. I’m beyond hyped to finally get this production of Macbeth in front of an audience!
Deep gratitude to Artistic Director Robin Stamper, Maestro Chelsea Gallo, and Director Ben Robinson for their incredible vision and leadership. And to the incomparable Christina Major and this entire cast—you are the ultimate partners in crime. It’s a privilege to bring Verdi’s masterpiece to life with this dream team! SHOUT OUT TO Kym Carlisle for making me look pretty!!!
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So wonderful to be sharing the stage with a fellow musical theatre artist! It’s been such a joy collaborating with the talented Madison Wagner, who is currently studying Musical Theatre at the University of Tampa.
There is something truly special about the UCF Musical Theatre and University of Tampa Musical Theatre worlds colliding in this fantastic production at Opera Tampa. Proving once again that the bridge between our programs—and between the musical theatre and opera worlds—is a small and very talented one! 🎭🎶
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Partner in crime (literally) on stage, and a total blast off stage! 🎬
I am so lucky to call the brilliant Christina Major a colleague and friend. Her talent is matched only by her wonderful spirit, and she makes every moment of this process a privilege.
This duo is so excited to be collaborating on this brilliant production by Opera Tampa! ⚔️✨
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