by Gerst@operasj.org | Sep 15, 2026
Nili Sela is a 12-year-old 6th grader making her debut as Shprintze at Opera of San José. Some of Nili’s favorite past roles include Young Miriam in The Prince of Egypt, Olaf in Frozen Jr., the Fox in Pinocchio Jr., Gretl in The Sound of Music, Jasmine in...
by Gerst@operasj.org | Sep 15, 2026
Natalia Carlson is excited to be working on her first production with Opera San Jose. She is the Associate Lighting Director for the Cincinnati Opera Association and an Assistant Lighting Designer for Eidetic Productions. Recent productions include Lalovavi...
by Gerst@operasj.org | Sep 15, 2026
Ian is thrilled to be joining Opera San Jose as Associate Choreographer for ‘Fiddler on the Roof’, after playing ‘Avram’ and working as the Dance Captain for Austin Opera’s version of this production. Ian has staged and choreographed works for Ballet Austin and their...
by Gerst@operasj.org | Sep 15, 2026
CRYSTAL MANICH has been hailed by the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and other major publications for “lively” and “imaginative staging.” As a Latiné creative leader and manager in the performing and filmic arts, Manich is dedicated to making vibrant...
by Gerst@operasj.org | Sep 15, 2026
Rabbi Cantor Dr. Linda Bernstein is thrilled to make her Opera San José debut as the Rabbi in Fiddler on the Roof—a rabbi playing a rabbi! She also appeared in Fiddler as Fruma Sarah and Shaindel, the tailor’s mother, with Peninsula Center Stage. Linda trained in...
