Living Opera

Join Pacific Opera Teaching Artists Geoff and Anna for an imaginative adventure into the art of operatic stage directing!
About this Event

Using live opera moments, participants of all ages are invited to listen, imagine, and explore what it means to bring a story to life on stage. Working together, you’ll make creative choices and develop stage directions inspired by the music, combining elements of music, drama, and leadership along the way.

Share your ideas, discover what others imagine, and watch as a professional opera singer brings your creative choices to life before your very eyes!
Teaching Artists

Geoff Malcom

Geoff is a dancer, choreographer and teaching artist. Geoff has worked locally with Ballet Victoria (company member 2007-2013), Pacific Opera Victoria (supernumerary since 2007), Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People, and on numerous independent projects. Currently a Teaching Artist for Pacific Opera Victoria, he creates and facilitates interactive programs which visit classrooms across the CRD, sharing the magic of the performing arts with students, educators, and newcomers of all ages. Fun fact, you might remember Geoff as the Ostrich in Pacific Opera’s production of The Birds!

Anna Mendham

Anna Mendham, Soprano, is music teacher and performer in the Victoria area, with a passion for building community. Anna maintains a busy schedule teaching private voice lessons and early childhood music classes. Anna loves encouraging collaboration between students, and providing outreach opportunities for young performers. As a classical vocalist, Anna has much experience performing with small opera companies such as Calgary Concert Opera and Cowtown Opera Company and Pacific Opera Victoria doing their Coloratura program, as well as independent recital work.

Anna holds a masters degree in Voice from the University of Maryland.

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