Where The Fun Happens!
Backstage at the Bickford Centre (and elsewhere!) with soloists and chorus
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Almost ready! Soloists and chorus for La Traviata getting into party mood for Act 1.

Below: Tenor Kennon Saari played the Duke in this year’s Rigoletto. He’s seen here trading vocal tips with another guest at Matina Chrones’s cast party!



Natalie RogersonCarrie Gray

Violetta times two: Natalie Rogerson (left) returned this season, after breaking our hearts last year as Suor Angelica. She alternated with soprano Carrie Gray, who made a successful debut on the operatic stage this year in the notoriously difficult title role in La Traviata.

Carrie Gray and Rachael Jewell

Carrie also had the pleasure of appearing on stage with her daughter, chorister Rachael Jewell.

John Allec and Alon EshetRobert Owen and Chris Lea

Sparafucile times two: TOR veteran John Allec (left) and sophomore Alon Eshet practise looking grim as the employable assassin in Rigoletto.
TOR board member and chorister Chris Lea (right) helps Robert Owen go military, at least as far as his costume was concerned.

Enza BambinaVic BlackmanPenelope CooksonReal backstage types: Enza Bambina (left) was assistant stage manager this year, working with veteran stage manager Vic Blackman, centre. Penelope Cookson took on the arduous and nerve-wracking task of running the Supertitles for all 12 performances.

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All photos courtesy soloists and chorus of Toronto Opera Repertoire.