GENTRY WESSMAN

L'enfant

Gentry Wessman is thrilled to be cast in L’enfant et les sortilèges at ASU. She is a 1st year Masters of Music in Opera Performance student and received her Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance from Texas State University. Gentry’s professional credits include Sweeney Todd, Les pêcheurs de perles, Carmen, and Requiem with the Austin Opera chorus and Madame Butterfly with the OPERA San Antonio chorus. Her favorite roles include Baba from The Medium and Dame Quickly from Falstaff. Gentry would like to thank her boyfriend, friends, family, voice teacher, and coach for all of their love and support.

NICOLE RIDDERING

Maman

Nicole Riddering is exhilarated to be performing in her third show at ASU!  She is a second year graduate student and teaching assistant pursuing her degree in Music Theatre Performance. Her previous roles include Ninfa in L'Orfeo, Ensemble in Mutt: A New Musical Comedy and La Fille in Beauty and the Beast.  Nicole would like to thank her family and friends for being an amazing and unwavering support system! 

JOCELYN DORSEY

La Princesse

Jocelyn Dorsey is excited to make her ASU opera debut as La Princesse in Ravel’s L’Enfant et les sortilèges. A first-year master’s student in Musical Theatre and Opera Performance, Jocelyn is a Houston native and graduate of Prairie View A&M University. Recent roles include Middle Allie (The Notebook), Juliette (Roméo et Juliette), Adele (Die Fledermaus), Anne (A Little Night Music), and Treemonisha (Treemonisha). She is a two-time first-place winner of the National Opera Association Opera Scenes Competition and a Greater Houston NATS 1st Place recipient. Passionate about storytelling, Jocelyn strives to create performances that uplift and inspire.

BROOKE LEINBAUGH

Le Feu

Brooke Leinbaugh (Le Feu) is a soprano from Michigan pursuing a Master’s Degree in Opera Performance from Arizona State University. Brooke graduated Summa Cum Laude from Western Michigan University with two Bachelor’s Degrees in Vocal Performance and Choral Music Education. While at Western, Brooke performed many roles, including Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni and Susanna in Il segreto di Susanna, and was the winner of Western Michigan University's Concerto Competition in 2022. While attending ASU, she has performed all throughout the valley, including the roles of Proserepina in L'Orfeo, and The Witch in Hansel and Gretel with the Arizona Opera. She is beyond excited to be cast in her third opera at ASU, L'Enfant, and she cannot wait to share this work with you!

JENNIFER HOPPER

Le Rissongol

Jennifer Hopper is looking forward to performing the Nightingale in L’Enfant! She is currently a second-year masters student studying Opera Performance. Her previous productions in the last year include Le nozze di Figaro, L’Orfeo, and Notes on Viardot. 

CLAIRE TOLE

La tasse chinoise

Claire Tole, mezzo-soprano, is ecstatic to be a part of L'enfant et les sortilèges. She is a first-year master's student obtaining her Master of Music in Opera Performance. Claire received her Bachelor of Music from Belmont University in Nashville, TN. Claire's previous roles include Carmen and Mercédès in Carmen with the Vienna Opera Academy, Marcellina in Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro with Prague Summer Nights festival, and Hansel in Hansel and Gretel with Belmont University Opera. She is so happy to be performing such beautiful music alongside this fantastic cast and crew!

BRISSA TRONDLE

La libellule

Brissa Trondle is thrilled to be cast in L’enfant et les sortilèges at ASU. She is a first-year Master's student pursuing her degree in Vocal Performance with an emphasis in Opera. Her favorite roles include Mrs. Nolan from The Medium and the Pirate Queen from The Pirates of Penzance. Special thanks to her family, friends, and professors for their love and support.

ALIYAH HARRIS

Un pâtre

Aliyah Harris is beyond excited to sing alongside Arizona State University’s talented orchestra for the first time. After obtaining her Bachelor of Music Performance from Texas Lutheran Universtiy, she continues her studies as a part of ASU’s Graduate Opera performance program. Her favorite roles include Percy Jackson from The Lightning Thief, the Witch from Into the Woods, and Kate from The Pirates of Penzance. You can follow her journey as a growing performer through her instagram. @_aliyahharris_

KI'JON ROBINSON

Le petit viellard 

Ki'Jon Robinson is very enthusiastic about his upcoming role as Le Petit Viellard in L’Enfant. He comes from Texas with a Bachelors of Music in Voice Performance at Prairie View A&M University. Ki’Jon is now a first year Masters student with an emphasis in Music Theatre performance and excited to take on the upcoming productions! He has performed with Frisco Theatre in the musical “Pippin” and also been a part of the Bay View Music Festival. His acknowledgements go out to his family, friends, voice teachers and village for their continuous love and support.

HENRY MORTON

La rainette

HENRY MORTON (He/Him) is pursuing his Masters of Music in Vocal Performance for Musical Theatre at Arizona State University and received his Bachelor of Arts in Applied Voice and a Minor in Theatre Arts at the University of Oregon’s School of Music and Dance. Recent credits include A Little Night Music (Henrik) with the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival, Frankenstein: Playing With Fire (Frankenstien) with the University of Oregon theatre, She Loves Me (Georg Nowack) with Eugene’s NSP, and Newsies (Jack Kelly) with Eugene’s NSP. He is so excited to bring this story to life! @henrymorton.mt

CARICK VEALE

L'Horloge Comtoise

Carick Veale is a baritone in his Senior year at ASU pursuing a Bachelor’s of Music in Vocal Performance and a Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy while studying under Professor Gordon Hawkins. He has also been a part of ASU Music Theatre and Opera’s productions of La fille du régiment, The Rake’s Progress, The Marriage of Figaro, Notes on Viardot, and L’Orfreo. Carick is very excited to continue developing his craft as a part of L’enfant et les sortilèges.

DEVIN EVANS

Le chat

Devin Evans is so excited to be a part of ASU's production of L'enfant et les sortilèges! He is a Senior at ASU pursuing a Bachelors of Music in Voice Performance. Previously, Devin has been in ASU's productions of Notes on Viardot and L'Orfeo. Devin thanks his friends, family, and his voice teacher for their encouragement during his time at ASU.

AIDAN PETE

Le fauteuil 

Aidan Pete is very excited to work in L’enfant et Les sortileges. He is a senior pursuing his bachelors in Music for Music Learning and education. This is currently his first opera performance. He has also perfromed in other roles such as Dodger from Oliver! The musical at Rehoboth Christian Middle School. He would like to thank his family and friends and his vocal coaches and the crew for the support. 

OWEN GROVER

L'Arbre

Owen Grover is overjoyed to join the cast of L’Enfant. Owen is a junior pursuing a Music Learning and Teaching degree. He is super excited to be performing in his first opera ever. Some of his favorite previous roles include Jason in Ordinary Days and Curtis in Sister Act. Owen would like to thank his family and his voice teacher, Amanda Demaris, for their continued support in his singing career. He would also like to thank the entire cast and crew for all their hard work and the opportunity to work alongside them

KAYLYN YAGER

La chatte

Kaylyn Yager is thrilled to be in her fourth show at Arizona State University. She is attaining a double major with BA in music and Biology. She performs in multiple choirs both in and out of ASU, and teaches outside of ASU. Her favorite roles so far include Pauline Viardot in Notes on Viardot, Cinderella in Into the Woods, and Mrs. Pots in Beauty and the Beast. She would like to thank her close friends and family for their support during the rehearsals and performances. 

MINA GHAZI

L'écureuil

Mina Ghazi (Squirrel) is excited to be a part of L'enfant et les sortilèges at ASU. This is her first semester at ASU where she plans to pursue a Bachelor's in Voice Performance. She is thrilled to be participating in her first opera with such amazing cast and crew members. She thanks her parents, friends, and teachers for all their support through this new and exciting experience.

ISABELLA SAN PABLO

La pastourelle

Isabella San Pablo is thrilled to be part of ASU's L'enfant et les sortileges. She is a junior pursuing her Bachelor’s of Music in Vocal Performance under the tutelage of Dr. Amanda DeMaris, as well as her Bachelor’s of Science in Neuroscience. Isa was last seen in the chorus of ASU's Il nozze di Figaro and L'Orfeo, and is excited to be tackling her first French opera! She would like to thank her current and past teachers for supporting her through this amazing craft, as well as her friends, family, and colleagues for all their love.

DEREK CARSON

La théière

Derek Carson is excited to have his debut role at ASU. He is currently in the first year of his Master’s program in Opera Vocal Performance. Derek spent the last year working with Opera Idaho in their productions of La Traviata and Gianni Schicchi. Some of his favorite roles have been: Alfredo in Die Fledermaus, Frederick in The Pirates of Penzance, and Tamino in Die Zauberflöte. Derek has a few special talents outside of singing - including the inexplicable ability to do the splits, an affinity for backbends, and an extensive knowledge of back-cracking techniques.

PATRICIA ROSE

Louis XV Bergere

Patricia Rose (La Bergère) is currently a second year graduate student at ASU for Opera Vocal Performance. Born and raised in Alaska, she placed in NATS competitions (2019-2023) and was a Finalist in the NATSAA Competition (2021;2023). She played the roles of Princess Badroulbadour from Disenchanted (2018); and Mary Magdalene from Jesus Christ Superstar (2024).  She performed in the Anchorage Opera Chorus for Pirates of Penzance, Carmen, The Elixir of Love, and La Traviata.  After being in the 2024-2025 ASU productions of Mutt, Notes of Viardot, and L’Orfeo, she is honored to be a part of L’Enfant et les Sortilèges! 

MORGAN PEOPLES

La Chauve-souris

Morgan Peoples is delighted to be cast in L’enfant et les Sortilèges at ASU. She is a third year student pursuing her Bachelor’s in Music for Voice Performance studying under Gordon Hawkins. Some of her favorite roles include Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Morticia in The Addam’s Family, and Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music. She would like to send thanks to all of her family, friends, professors, and peers for all of their support!

MYKAYLA FITZPATRICK

La chouette

Mykayla Fitzpatrick (Owl) graduated with her BM in Voice in 2023 from Colorado State University, where she performed  Hansel and Gretel (Gretel), The Tender Land (Laurie), Cosi fan tutte (Despina), and The Old Maid and the Thief (Laetitia), and is currently pursuing her MM in Opera Performance at ASU. She has presented research on pedagogy for voices transitioning through hormone replacement therapy. Recently, she has performed with Loveland Opera Theater, performed and stage directed with Boulder Opera Company, and assistant stage directed at Quisisana Resort (Maine) and for Music on Site (Kansas). In her free time, she paints and bakes.

HUY LY

Chorus

Huy Ly is currently pursuing a Master of Music in Performance Pedagogy. He has performed in La Traviata and Carmen with Valley Opera (formerly Chandler Opera Company), and We’ve Got Our Eye On You at ASU. Now coming back as a Graduate student, he is very excited and appreciative of the opportunity to perform with ASU MTO once again!

CLAIRE GREENWOOD

Chorus

Claire Greenwood is a Junior at Arizona State University pursuing a bachelor’s in Architectural Studies with a minor in Vocal Performance. She loves performing and is thrilled to be in this production of L’Enfant et les Sortilege!

SOPHIA BROCK

Chorus

YOTAM LEKET-MOR

Chorus

Yotam Leket-Mor is excited to be a member of the chorus in ASU’s L’Enfant et les Sortilèges. He is a Sophomore studying Vocal Performance at ASU under the mentorship of Professor Nathan De’Shon Myers. L’Enfant will be the third ASU production he has participated in, having been in the choruses of Notes on Viardot and L’Orfeo during ASU’s 2024-2025 season. He would like to thank to his wonderful cast-mates, mentors, friends, and family for supporting his path towards professional performance, as well as to the audience for supporting the arts.

JIEUN JEONG

Chorus

JIEUN JEONG  is thrilled to be cast in L’enfant et les Sortilèges at ASU. She is a doctoral student studying collaborative piano. She has performed on piano in various venues, including the Miami Music Festival, Baylor Opera Theatre, and ASU Opera Theatre, but this is the first opera in which she is singing. She is very honored and thankful to have been cast!

RIVER MOYES

Chorus

River Moyes is so excited to be a part of their first opera at ASU! They are a junior pursuing a Bachelor’s in Music Theatre Performance with a double minor in Dance and Philosophy. Some favorite credits include Cosette (Les Miserables), Margo Crawford (Bright Star), and Heather McNamara (Heathers). River is proudly Romanian and hails from Huntington Beach, California. Many thanks to their family, friends, and voice teacher for their constant support!

JAYDEN LYON

Chorus

Jayden Lyon is eager to be a part of L’enfant et les Sortlieges at ASU.  He is a sophomore pursuing his Bachelor’s in Music for Vocal Performance. He is excited to perform in an opera for the first time. He would like to give gratitude to his family, friends, and vocal coach for their continued support and guidance.

LILA WITHERSPOON

Chorus

Lila Witherspoon is thrilled to be joining the cast of L'Enfant this fall. She is a freshman pursuing a Bachelor's in arts for Theatre. Her favorite roles so far have been Ida in Honk, and Snoopy in You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. She has never performed in an opera and is thrilled to have this opportunity! She would like to thank her family, friends, cast, and teachers for their unwavering support.

ANABELLA KLEIN

Chorus

Anabella Klein is thrilled to be cast in her first opera at ASU! She is a junior pursuing her Bachelor’s in Music for Musical Theatre Performance and has been involved in several musicals throughout the valley. She has recently performed in Freaky Friday (Ensemble, Gretchen U/S (Performed) and Into the Woods (Rapunzel). Aside from performing, she also loves music directing and is currently music directing The Addam’s Family: Younger@Part at Actor’s Youth Theatre. Special thanks to her mom, dad, Max, and voice teacher Amanda for always supporting her. Enjoy the show along the way. 

JOSEPH GREEN

Chorus

Joseph Green (Chorus) is exited to be a part of L’Enfant Et Les Sortileges at ASU. He is currently a senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Theatre with a Minor in Musical theatre. Some of his previous roles include Manuel Garcia and Paul Viardot in Notes on Viardot, General Boom in the Bremen Town Musicians, and Njegus and St.Brioche in The Merry Widow. He would like to thank the voice faculty at ASU for all their continues support.

CORINNE KISICKI

Chorus

KIERSTEN LANGFORD

Chorus

Kiersten Langford is a first year Masters student, pursuing Musical Theatre Vocal Performance. During her undergraduate studies at Weber State University in Ogden Utah, Kiersten enjoyed performing in both operas and musicals. Some of her favorite roles include Frasquita in Carmen, Hansel in Hansel and Gretel, Connie in 1940’s Radio hour, and Star to be in Annie.

JENNIFER SEIGLE

Stage Director

Jennifer Seigle is an interdisciplinary artist-scholar whose work reflects her background in physical theatre. Stage directing credits include Los Coyotes y Las Conejas, Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf, and Rusalka: The Littlest Mermaid (Arizona Opera). Choreography/movement coaching credits include Roméo & Juliette (Arizona Opera), As You Like It, Queen Margaret, and Two Gentlemen of Verona (Colorado Shakespeare Festival). Jennifer is an Associate Member of SDC and faculty at Mesa Community College. She is delighted to be working on this magical opera at ASU, and is particularly grateful to Dr. David Toro for the opportunity.

ALEJANDRO GÓMEZ GUILLÉN

Conductor

Alejandro Gómez Guillén is a conductor and violinist who sees music as a space for discovery, collaboration, and storytelling. He is Director of Orchestras at Arizona State University, leading one of the nation’s most vibrant orchestral programs, and Music Director of Sphere, a Denver-based string collective known for adventurous programming and genre-crossing commissions. He has previously served as conductor with the Omaha Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony, and Bloomington Symphony Orchestra, where he led performances ranging from the GRAMMY-nominated premiere of Andy Akiho’s Sculptures to the Indiana premiere of Florence Price’s Fourth Symphony. Guest appearances include the Illinois Symphony, Signature Symphony, The Phoenix Symphony, Oregon Bach Festival, Orquesta Filarmónica de Bogotá, Orlando Philharmonic, and Virginia Symphony. As a violinist, he has performed across Europe and the U.S., including at the Berlin Philharmonie and Rheingau Festival. Born in Colombia and a proud U.S. citizen, he holds Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

SERENA FORNAY

Conductor

Conductor Serena Fornay strives to share the inspiration and humanity that stems from live,

symphonic music with all audiences. Serena is honored to be pursuing a Masters Degree in

Conducting Performance at Arizona State University under the instruction of Dr. Alejandro

Gómez Guillén. She has participated in various conducting workshops and competitions, and is currently the Assistant Conductor for Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestras. Serena is a proud Arizona native and ASU alum.

LAUREN BURCHELL

Conductor

Lauren Burchell is a conductor and double bassist currently pursuing her Master’s in Orchestral Conducting at Arizona State University. At present, she is the Artistic Director of the People’s Community Symphony Orchestra, an ensemble committed to providing accessible educational and pre-professional opportunities for musicians of diverse ages and backgrounds. She looks forward to developing her artistry and collaborating with the excellent musicians of the ASU Symphony Orchestra. 

HA-YOUNG JEONG

Stage Director

Ha-young Jeong is an award-winning conductor celebrated for her work in

both orchestral and opera performance. She has served as assistant conductor for productions such as The Magic Flute at Bob Cole Conservatory and Notes on Viardot by Michael Ching with MusicOnSite, and will assist in L’enfant et les sortilèges with Arizona State University. Jeong is the first-prize winner of the Classical Music Stars International Conducting Competition, the UK International Music Competition, and the Global Young Musician Competition. This season, she will appear at the Antal Dorati International Conducting Competition in Hungary.