Opera Louisiane

12/21/2025

🎄So much fun performing in Amahl with One down, two to go. 🩰

12/21/2025

Night two done! Catch Sunday's matinee for the final opportunity to see Amahl & the Night Visitors with this talented cast.

3 p.m. Sunday at the Manship Theatre in downtown Baton Rouge

Tickets still available: OperaLouisiana.com

Cast:
Amahl: Peregrine Pittman and Reagan Lavigne
The Mother: Lindsay Kate Brown
King Balthazar: Joshua Thomas
King Melchior: Chase Côté
King Kaspar: Anthony Voiers
The Page: Brayden Guitreau

Creative team
General Director: Paul Groves
Stage Director: Dennis Jesse
Artistic Director and Conductor Michael Borowitz
Production & Operations Coordinator: David R. Baker II
Digital Marketing & Social Media Manager: Emma Lombardo
Director of Operations: Shannon Labiche
Assistant Stage Manager: McKenley Hobson
Assistant Stage Manager: Alexandra Owens
Set Designer: Wendy Rae Waszut-Barrett
Lighting Designer: Therrin Eber
Costume Designer: Kyle Kazuschyk
Costume Assistant: Allie Sullivan
Wig & Makeup Designer: Laurin Hart, Hart Design
Wig & Makeup Artists: Michelle DeMontluzin, Scarlett Groves, Justice Mosely
Orchestra Personnel Manager & Concertmaster: Rafael Galván Herrera
Chorus Director: Ross Cawthon
Rehearsal Pianist: Kirstin Scioneaux
Choreographer: Jennifer White with students of The Dance Center and School of Performing Arts
Manship Theatre Director of Production: Stephen Pitzer
Manship Theatre Technical Director: David Darby

Community Chorus: Maria Almonte | Gag Blackwell Beth Bordelon | Devin Bureau | Kristina Cawthon | John Hu | Celeste Lovelady | Alan MacAdams | Nancy McAdams | Mary Jean McAdams | Bb McDonner | Sarah McHan | Joy Menzies | Stephen Spilger | Phillip Vincent | Rosemary Williams

Orchestra:
Violin I: Rafael Galván Herrera, Giovanna Volpi, Eduardo Orta, Daniel Fabre
Violin II: Kai-Chun Wong, Will Martin, Elizabeth Sutherland
Cello: Luis Castro
Viola: Kseniaj Ilic, Sonia Feres
Flute/Piccolo: Brianne Little
Oboe: Shea Tully
Bass: Ronald Flores
Bassoon: Leah Espinoze
Harp: Rebecca Todaro
Clarinet: Victor Drescher
Keyboard: Kristin Scioneaux
Percussion/Timpani: Chase Gillett

12/21/2025

These kings came to



King Balthazar: Joshua Thomas
King Melchior: Chase Côté
King Kaspar: Anthony Voiers

Costume Designer: Kyle Kazuschyk
Costume Assistant: Allie Sullivan
Wig & Makeup Designer: Laurin Hart, Hart Design
Wig & Makeup Artists: Michelle DeMontluzin, Scarlett Groves, Justice Mosely

12/20/2025

Making his Opéra Louisiane debut, Brayden Guitreau is a baritone and a first-year master’s student in vocal performance at Louisiana State University.

He is actively involved in LSU Opera and choral performances, has appeared as Il Conte in Le nozze di Figaro with LSU’s Turner-Fischer Center for Opera and will appear as Mercutio in Roméo et Juliette.

Come see him in Amahl and the Night Visitors this weekend: OperaLouisiane.com

12/20/2025

Reagan Lavigne is 12 years old and in the sixth grade.

She loves to sing and participates in the Choral program with the Livingston Parish Children’s Choir.

Reagan loves being on stage and has had the opportunity to participate in several musical theater productions.

When she is not singing, she enjoys art, crochet, and spending time with her dogs Mando and Ruby.

Come see her in Amahl and the Night Visitors on Saturday: OperaLouisiane.com

12/20/2025

Opening night? ✅

Join us 7:30 p.m. Saturday or 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Manship Theatre in downtown Baton Rouge for Amahl & the Night Visitors: OperaLouisiane.com.

Plus, come one hour early for a Christmas craft and a treat. On Sunday, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there too.

Cast:
Amahl: Peregrine Pittman and Reagan Lavigne
The Mother: Lindsay Kate Brown
King Balthazar: Joshua Thomas
King Melchior: Chase Côté
King Kaspar: Anthony Voiers
The Page: Brayden Guitreau

Creative team
General Director: Paul Groves
Stage Director: Dennis Jesse
Artistic Director and Conductor Michael Borowitz
Production & Operations Coordinator: David R. Baker II
Digital Marketing & Social Media Manager: Emma Lombardo
Director of Operations: Shannon Labiche
Assistant Stage Manager: McKenley Hobson
Assistant Stage Manager: Alexandra Owens
Set Designer: Wendy Rae Waszut-Barrett
Lighting Designer: Therrin Eber
Costume Designer: Kyle Kazuschyk
Costume Assistant: Allie Sullivan
Wig & Makeup Designer: Laurin Hart, Hart Design
Wig & Makeup Artists: Michelle DeMontluzin, Scarlett Groves, Justice Mosely
Orchestra Personnel Manager & Concertmaster: Rafael Galván Herrera
Chorus Director: Ross Cawthon
Rehearsal Pianist: Kirstin Scioneaux
Choreographer: Jennifer White with students of The Dance Center and School of Performing Arts
Manship Theatre Director of Production: Stephen Pitzer
Manship Theatre Technical Director: David Darby

Community Chorus: Maria Almonte | Gag Blackwell Beth Bordelon | Devin Bureau | Kristina Cawthon | John Hu | Celeste Lovelady | Alan MacAdams | Nancy McAdams | Mary Jean McAdams | Bb McDonner | Sarah McHan | Joy Menzies | Stephen Spilger | Phillip Vincent | Rosemary Williams

Orchestra:
Violin I: Rafael Galván Herrera, Giovanna Volpi, Eduardo Orta, Daniel Fabre
Violin II: Kai-Chun Wong, Will Martin, Elizabeth Sutherland
Cello: Luis Castro
Viola: Kseniaj Ilic, Sonia Feres
Flute/Piccolo: Brianne Little
Oboe: Shea Tully
Bass: Ronald Flores
Bassoon: Leah Espinoze
Harp: Rebecca Todaro
Clarinet: Victor Drescher
Keyboard: Kristin Scioneaux
Percussion/Timpani: Chase Gillett

12/19/2025

Praised for her “lustrous, warm, and deep” sound, American mezzo-soprano Lindsay Kate Brown is quickly establishing herself on major operatic stages.

Recent highlights include performances with The Dallas Opera and the Metropolitan Opera, as well as a featured recital for the George LondonFoundation at the Morgan Library in New York City.

An accomplished singing-actor and conductor, she is equally at home in opera, concert, and recital repertoire.

See her in Amahl and the Night Visitors Friday, Saturday and Sunday: OperaLouisiane.com

12/19/2025

Peregrine Pittman is 12 years old and is thrilled to make his debut with Opéra Louisiane.

A seventh grader at Sherwood Magnet, he loves choir, musical theater, puzzle games, and singing.

Peregrine has performed with Theatre Baton Rouge, CYT Baton Rouge, Louisiana Youth Theatre, Playmakers, and BREC Independence Park Theatre, and is currently a member of CSPAA Stars Musical Theater Company. He participated in District IV Honor Choir 2025 and is looking forward to LMEA All State Choir in January.

He would like to thank Ms. Beth and Maestro Michael for this wonderful opportunity!

Get your tickets to see them Friday, Saturday and Sunday: operalouisiane.com

12/19/2025

Meet the kings of Amahl and the Night Visitors!

Get your tickets to see them Friday, Saturday and Sunday: operalouisiane.com

Anthony Voiers: Zachary, Louisiana native Anthony Voiers is a tenor currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Vocal Performance at Louisiana State University, where he studies with Robert Grayson and Paul Groves. Recent performances include Nemorino in L’elisir d’amore, Eisenstein in Die Fledermaus, and roles with the Chautauqua Opera Conservatory and Aspen Music Festival. Upcoming engagements include serving as tenor soloist in Handel’s Messiah with the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra and competing in the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition.

Chase Côté: Chase Côté is an emerging baritone currently pursuing his Master of Music at Louisiana State University, where he studies with Robert Grayson and Paul Groves. Recent performances include Count Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro, the title role in Gianni Schicchi with Art City Opera, and appearances as an emerging artist at Seagle Festival. An active competitor, he is a prizewinner in NATS and the National Society of Arts and Letters competitions and holds a Bachelor of Music from Temple University.

Joshua Thomas: Houston native bass-baritone Joshua Thomas began his musical journey singing in his home church, Petra AME. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from Louisiana State University and pursued graduate studies at the University of Michigan under Stephen West. His repertoire includes roles from Mozart, Puccini, and Massenet, and he has appeared with academic and professional opera programs across the United States.

12/19/2025

Joshua Thomas returns to Opera Louisiane, stars in rich storytelling of 'Amahl' bit.ly/3MPMmAx

The former LSU student returns to Opera Louisiane.

12/18/2025

The holidays are busy — we’re spreading a little extra cheer.

For the next 24 hours, enjoy a special holiday flash sale as we count down to this weekend’s performances of Amahl and the Night Visitors.

Use code HappyHolidays at checkout.

Ends tomorrow!

Bring the whole family to this timeless holiday favorite! Amahl and the Night Visitors tells the heartwarming story of a young boy, his mother, and their miraculous encounter with the Three Kings on their journey to deliver gifts to a newborn child. Filled with beautiful music and a message of gener...

12/18/2025

Three kings. Three chances to see this show.

Amahl and the Night Visitors

Manship Theatre

December 19, 2025 at 7:30 pm
December 20, 2025 at 7:30 pm
December 21, 2025 at 3:00 pm

Tickets: https://www.operalouisiane.com/