Cast

JoAnna Vladyka

Lauded for her “winning performance” by Opera News, Mezzo Soprano JoAnna Vladyka (she/her) is best known for her dynamic instrument and character-driven versatility on the operatic stage. Recent appearances include: The Collector in On Site Opera’s workshop of Melisa Tien and Lisa DeSpain’s Song of the Nightingale, Isabella in Zandonai’s Giulietta e Romeo with Teatro Grattacielo, Die Hexe in Hänsel und Gretel with Playground Opera, Opera Singer in VOYEUR: Windows of Toulouse-Lautrec with Bated Breath Theatre Company, and Ninetta (cover) in I Vespri Sicilliani with New Amsterdam Opera. 

Other notable appearances include Auntie Duck in Shostakovich’s Tale of the Silly Baby Mouse with On Site Opera, Nichette in Herbert’s Madeleine with Victor Herbert Renaissance Project, Mrs. Gobineau in Medium with City Lyric Opera, Suzuki (cover) in Madama Butterfly with Long Island Lyric Opera, and Leonor in La Favorite with New York Opera Forum.