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Temple University Opera Theater provides a 21st century conservatory-level training for the modern opera singer.

Students are trained to be competent and competitive in the diverse and evolving international opera industry.

10/28/2026

Temple Opera Theater is excited to introduce the cover cast for our upcoming production of Handel’s Giulio Cesare in Egitto!

Join us in wishing these talented students the best of luck as they take the stage for their cover run next Wednesday!

COVERS

Paige Bush as Giulio Cesare
Leah Scialla as Sesto
Celia Bluestine as Cornelia
Robert Landi as Curio
Dominic Barrell-Kobryn as Achilla
Daniel Micsion as Tolomeo
Rose Bubenzer as Nireno

We are so proud of our students and can’t wait to see their hard work come to life!

10/27/2026

Temple Opera Theater is excited to introduce the chorus and our supernumerary role of Pompeo in our upcoming production of Handel’s Giulio Cesare in Egitto!

CHORUS
Leah Scialla
Robert Landi
Dominic Barrell-Kobryn
Celia Bluestine
Jacob Zingery
Zoe Marinakos
Dylan Haynes
Jieun Kim
Daniel Micsion
Jaewon Hwang
Rose Bubenzer
Ha-Young Nam

Will Jordan as Pompeo

Stay tuned for more cast announcements and production updates!

10/23/2026

We are excited to spotlight Temple voice faculty member Dr. Kathryn Leemhuis, mezzo-soprano, as she prepares to release her second album: INHERITANCE

This stunning album will be available on all major streaming platforms beginning November 13. We are so proud of our Temple faculty and all the incredible work they continue to bring to the industry!

Accompanied by pianist Samuel Martin ( Sam Martin ), Dr. Leemhuis celebrates the music of some of the most exciting living American composers: Eric Whitacre | Lori Laitman | David Sisco | Matthew Recio | Juliana Hall | Evan Mack | Jason Weisinger

Congratulations to Dr. Leemhuis on this exciting release! We can’t wait for everyone to hear it!

10/21/2026

Take a look back at last year’s incredible Temple Opera Theater productions, including the Academic Premiere of Poul Ruders’ The Handmaid’s Tale, and Double-Bill performance of Rossini’s La scala di seta and Offenbach’s Monsieur et Madame Denis!

Interested in applying to Temple Opera Theater? Visit our website to learn more about our programs and discover how you can become part of the amazing team behind these picture-perfect productions! LINK IN BIO

📸 Photos creds: labolito

10/19/2026

🎓 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: ASHLEE TERRILL

Temple Opera Theater is excited to spotlight Ashlee Terrill, MM Vocal Performance, Class of 2026!

We’re proud to celebrate Ashlee and wish her continued success in her artistic journey!

10/17/2026

Temple Opera Theater is ecstatic to have Alyssa Weathersby as our guest stage director for our upcoming production of Handel’s ‘Giulio Cesare in Egitto’!

Last year, Alyssa directed our Graduate Opera Scenes Workshop, and we are so excited to have her back with us this season! She brings a wealth of talent and experience to the rehearsal room, along with fresh ideas and an exciting artistic vision. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from her expertise throughout this process and look forward to bringing her vision to life in this spectacular production.

Welcome back to Temple Opera Theater, Alyssa Weathersby !

10/15/2026

Temple Opera Theater is thrilled to welcome Christine Brandes as our guest music director and conductor for our upcoming production of George F. Handel’s ‘Giulio Cesare in Egitto’!

An acclaimed conductor, soprano, and educator, Christine is celebrated for her extraordinary artistry and wide-ranging experience in opera and early music. We are honored to learn from her expertise and musicianship throughout this process and look forward to bringing this incredible production to life under her musical leadership.

Welcome to Temple Opera Theater Christine Brandes !

10/13/2026

Congratulations to the soloists performing with Graduate Conductors Chorus and Recital Chorus this week! We are so proud of all the singers involved in these beautiful performances and want to give a special spotlight to Esther Rhoades, this semester’s Opera Chorus Master, for her wonderful work!

Featured Soloists & Repertoire

Zelenka | Magnificat in D Major
Featuring Recital Orchestra
Lilly Gnam, mezzo-soprano soloist
Elyse Blaier, soprano soloist

Lili Boulanger | Hymne au Soleil
Elyse Blaier, soprano soloist

Joel Thompson | Amadou Diallo from Seven Last Words of the Unarmed
Will Jordan, tenor soloist

Congratulations to everyone involved! We are proud to celebrate the talent and hard work of our Temple Opera students!

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2001 N 13th Street
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Website

http://www.temple.edu/boyer/academicprograms/vocal-arts.asp

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