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Host Jennifer Miller Hammel and producer Rob Webb, volunteer board members for Pacific Opera Project, along with audio magician David Hobbs bring you a look inside the productions of this exciting and innovative young opera company through musical selections and interviews with cast and crew. Tickets and more info: www.pacificoperaproject.com
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0066 - Chloe Sundet and Brian Wallin, the Young Lovers of Pirates
This episode introduces the Pacific Opera Project's upcoming production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance at Forest Lawn Glendale, featuring interviews with cast members Chloe Sundette and Brian Wallen.
·31m - 2
Abduction from the Seraglio (in the style of a popular sci-fi franchise)
This episode previews a sold-out salon performance of Mozart's opera 'Abduction from the Seraglio' by the Pacific Opera Project, featuring commentary and live music.
·31m - 3
Christine Li and Tiffany Ho (AKA Hansel and Gretel)
This episode previews Pacific Opera Project's upcoming outdoor production of Engelbert Humperdinck's opera Hansel and Gretel at Descanso Gardens, featuring an interview with the lead performers Christine Lee and Tiffany Ho.
·29m - 4
0067 - 2023/24 Season Preview with Josh Shaw
Jennifer Miller Hamill interviews Josh Shaw to preview the upcoming season of Pacific Opera Project, including insights into the company's plans and Shaw's involvement in the Midsummer Mozart Festival.
·47m - 5
2024/25 Season Preview with Josh Shaw
This episode previews the 2024-25 season of Pacific Opera Project, featuring an interview with Josh Shaw about unique productions and recent fundraising success.
·32m - 6
Oriana Falla and Arnold Livingston Geis, Operatic Power Couple
This episode features an interview with opera singers Arnold Livingston Geis and Oriana Faya about their roles in Pacific Opera Project's upcoming 1950s-themed production of The Elixir of Love.
·29m - 7
0055 - Into the Woods
This episode previews Pacific Opera Project's upcoming production of 'Into the Woods' by interviewing costume designer Maggie Green and A.D.
·32m - 8
0054 - 2022-23 Season Preview with Josh Shaw
Host Jennifer Miller Hamill interviews Josh Shaw to preview the 2022-23 season of Pacific Opera Project, discussing recent productions and upcoming shows.
·28m - 9
2021/22 Season "Fairy Tale" Season Announcement!
Artistic Director Josh Shaw discusses the challenges of maintaining live theater during difficult times and announces an exciting new season that represents a 'happily ever after' after overcoming obstacles.
·14m - 10
The Real Heros of Don Procopio
This episode introduces the ensemble cast of Pacific Opera Project's upcoming comedic production of Georges Bizet's Don Procopio, featuring interviews with veteran performers.
·40m - 11
Cinderella and Prince Charming
This episode introduces an interview with the lead performers of Rossini's opera La Cenerentola, exploring its unique take on the Cinderella story compared to the Disney version.
·15m - 12
POP's new Director of Education and Engagement Anthony Whitson-Martini
Jennifer Miller Hamill introduces Anthony Whitson-Martini as the new Director of Education and Engagement for Pacific Opera Project's PauperCast podcast, discussing his background and transition into the role.
·27m - 13
2025-26 Season Announcement with Josh Shaw
Host Jennifer Miller-Hammel interviews Pacific Opera Project's artistic director Josh Shaw to exclusively reveal the upcoming 15th anniversary season plans in real time.
·26m - 14
0076 - il conte Patrick Bessenbacher
This episode features an interview with tenor Patrick Bessenbacher about his role in the U.S.
·22m - 15
Don Bucefalo with Kyle Naig
This episode previews Pacific Opera Project's upcoming revival of the opera Don Bucephalo, discussing its historical significance as a U.S.
·23m - 16
Under the Sea with the cast of Rusalka
This episode features an interview with the lead singers of Pacific Opera Project's Los Angeles premiere of Dvorak's opera Rusalka, discussing the production and its significance.
·36m - 17
The Stars of Die Fledermaus, Continued!
This episode of Poppercast continues exploring Pacific Opera Project's production of Die Fledermaus, focusing on humorous career stories with sopranos Avery Boettcher and Chloe Sundette and baritone Skylar Vargas.
·19m - 18
Witches, Fays, and a Conductor
This episode previews Pacific Opera Project's upcoming production of Engelbert Humperdinck's opera Hansel and Gretel, featuring interviews with cast members including the witch and music director.
·19m - 19
A toast to the stars of Die Fledermaus!
This episode introduces and interviews three stars of Pacific Opera Project's reimagined operetta 'Deflatermouse' (based on 'Die Fledermaus'), set in Hollywood's golden age.
·21m - 20
The Most Best Realist Heroes of Don Procopio (feat. some ostriches)
This episode of PopperaCast features a host transition from Andreas Kramer to Jennifer Miller, who discusses her background in classical music and opera as they introduce an upcoming production involving ostriches.
·41m - 21
2026/27 Season Announcement with Josh Shaw
The episode features an interview with Josh Shaw, founding artistic director of Pacific Opera Project, announcing the company's upcoming 16th season and discussing productions, venues, and insider information about the shows.
·29m - 22
Set Sail with Ruth and the Pirate King
This episode features an interview with actors Emily Geller and Jake Stamatis about their roles in Pacific Opera Project's upcoming production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance at Forest Lawn Glendale.
·44m - 23
0064 - Get to know Katherine Powers, POP's new ED
This episode introduces Katherine Powers as the new executive director of Pacific Opera Project and announces the organization's new leased space for rehearsals and community events.
·40m - 24
TWITCH Livestream with Arnold Livingston Geis and E. Scott Levin to discuss #SUPERFLUTE
This episode is a Twitch livestream introducing Pacific Opera Project's upcoming production of Super Flute, featuring interviews with cast members Arnold Livingston Geis and E.
·2m - 25
POP Favorites Janet Todd and Meagan Martin talk Ercole
This episode features an interview with opera singers Janet Todd and Meagan Martin about the upcoming U.S.
·21m - 26
Ercole Himself! (Tenor Logan Webber)
This episode features an interview with tenor Logan Weber about the U.S.
·19m - 27
Ercole su'l Termodonte Countertenors Michael Skarke and Kyle Tingzon
This episode explores the U.S.
·30m - 28
The Immersion of Ercole su'l Termodonte
This episode announces the U.S.
·24m - 29
Remembering Brandon J. Gibson
This episode is a memorial tribute to librettist Brandon J.
·33m - 30
Amy Lawrence, Soprano and POP resident Choreographer
This episode features an interview with Amy Lawrence, a triple threat performer, discussing her role in Pacific Opera Project's 1950s-themed revival of The Elixir of Love.
·24m - 31
I Can't Breath with composer Leslie Burrs and librettist Brandon J. Gibson
This episode introduces the West Coast premiere of the opera 'I Can't Breathe' through an interview with its composer Leslie Burrs and librettist Brandon J.
·31m - 32
Mezzo + Bass + Opera = Love + LOW Notes
This episode previews Pacific Opera Project's upcoming production of Tchaikovsky's Iolanta, featuring interviews with performers Megan and Andrew Potter about their roles and the show's accessibility focus.
·25m - 33
Even a Tenor and Baritone can be Friends!
This episode previews Pacific Opera Project's upcoming production of Tchaikovsky's opera Iolanta, featuring interviews with tenor Ben Worley and baritone Simon Barrett about their roles and involvement.
·22m - 34
0049 - Iolanta Creative Team, Part 1
This episode introduces a collaboration between Poppercast and Scene Change to discuss the upcoming Los Angeles premiere of Tchaikovsky's opera Iolanta, focusing on accessibility and inclusion in performing arts.
·18m - 35
Hansel, Gretel, and Parents!
This episode previews the Pacific Opera Project's production of Hansel and Gretel, featuring interviews with cast members including Aaron Theodorakis and Daniel Schofield as the parents.
·24m - 36
Evil Stepsisters and La cenerentola Conductor
This episode features interviews with the cast of Pacific Opera Project's production of Rossini's La Cenerentola, focusing on the stepsisters and conductor.
·17m - 37
Kyle Naig, Elixer of Love and Ercole su'l Termodonte conductor
This episode features an interview with conductor Kyle Naig about Pacific Opera Project's 1950s-themed production of Donizetti's opera 'Elixir of Love'.
·25m - 38
Trouble in Tahiti, Part 2
This episode introduces the return of Pacific Opera Project's live acoustic performance of Leonard Bernstein's 'Trouble in Tahiti' at Heritage Square Museum.
·23m - 39
Trouble in Tahiti, Part 1
This episode introduces the return of Pacific Opera Project's live, outdoor production of Leonard Bernstein's 'Trouble in Tahiti' at Heritage Square Museum, featuring a socially distanced audience and jazz trio.
·30m - 40
Final Hipster La bohème, part II
This episode of Poppercast discusses Pacific Opera Project's successful drive-in opera performances in Camarillo and previews an interview with cast members from the Hipster Bohème production.
·33m - 41
Bilingual Madama Butterfly with Eiki Isomura and Josh Shaw
This episode explores Pacific Opera Project's bilingual adaptation of Puccini's classic opera Madama Butterfly, featuring insights from artistic director Josh Shaw and co-librettist Eiki Isomura.
·41m - 42
Iolanta Creative Team, Part 2
This episode continues a discussion with the creative team of Tchaikovsky's opera Iolanta, focusing on how Pacific Opera Project makes casting and auditions more accessible, particularly for blind performers.
·26m - 43
Final Hipster La bohème, part I
This episode of Poppercast discusses Pacific Opera Project's successful drive-in opera production of Hipster Bohème in Camarillo and features interviews with cast members from the show.
·34m - 44
La Corona / Il Parnaso Confuso
This episode previews Pacific Opera Project's fall 2020 drive-in season, focusing on a Gluck double bill of La Corona and Il Parnaso Confuso, featuring interviews with conductor Kyle Nagg and the cast.
·33m - 45
Order in the Court! with Rachel Policar, William Grundler, and Caleb Yanez Glickman
This episode previews Pacific Opera Project's upcoming double bill featuring the L.A.
·40m - 46
Baritones of La Cenerentola
This episode features interviews with three baritones from Pacific Opera Project's production of Rossini's La Cenerentola, including excerpts of their performances.
·18m - 47
Super Flute Watch Party! (Part 1)
This episode announces a live watch party for a past opera performance by Pacific Opera Project, highlighting their efforts to adapt to COVID-19 and engage audiences online.
·29m - 48
COVID fan tutte
This episode of POPeracast introduces the third season of Pacific Opera Project, focusing on their return to opera production during COVID-19 with a drive-in season and live-streamed performances.
Nov 10, 2020·30m·3 clips - 49
Madama Butterfly Watch Party
This episode of POPeracast announces an online watch party for Pacific Opera Project's bilingual production of Madama Butterfly, highlighting its innovative approach and interactive features.
Jul 8, 2020·32m·3 clips - 50
Super Flute Watch Party! (Part 2)
This episode of POPeracast, hosted by Andreas Kramer, discusses Pacific Opera Project's efforts to adapt opera for modern audiences during COVID-19, including streaming a video game-themed Magic Flute and interviewing co-librettists Josh Shaw and E.
May 12, 2020·29m·2 clips - 51
Abduction Watch Party!
Apr 4, 2020·38m - 52
Schicchi/L'enfant Rehearsal Visit Part 2
Jan 30, 2020·30m - 53
Schicchi/L'enfant Rehearsal Visit Part 1
Jan 25, 2020·35m - 54
2020 10th Anniversary Season Preview
Jan 22, 2020·31m - 55
La bohème Rehearsal Visit part 2
Dec 13, 2019·27m - 56
La Bohème 2019 Rehearsal Visit, Part 1
Dec 10, 2019·25m - 57
Mikado Rehearsal Visit
Aug 30, 2019·20m - 58
Three Little Maids and the Conductor
Aug 6, 2019·29m - 59
Charlie Kim, tenor lead in The Mikado
Jul 26, 2019·24m - 60
Madama Butterfly Rehearsal Visit
Apr 13, 2019·27m - 61
Madama Butterfly stars Peter Lake and Kenneth Stavert
Apr 5, 2019·32m - 62
Mario, Donkey Kong, and Two Gerudos
Mar 6, 2019·22m - 63
"Super" Magic Flute Rehearsal Visit, Part 2
Feb 27, 2019·26m - 64
"Super" Magic Flute Rehearsal Visit, Part 1
Feb 25, 2019·20m - 65
2019 Season Preview
Jan 28, 2019·35m - 66
La bohème Set Visit
Dec 21, 2018·24m - 67
La boheme Opening Night Cast
Dec 7, 2018·27m - 68
La traviata Set Visit #bestpartyself
Oct 27, 2018·30m - 69
La traviata Production Team
Oct 24, 2018·27m - 70
La traviata stars Amanda Kingston and Orson Van Gay
Oct 19, 2018·35m - 71
Maria Dominique Lopez and choreographer Amy Lawrence
Sep 1, 2018·42m - 72
Carmen Rehearsal Visit
Aug 30, 2018·43m - 73
POP Favorite Katherine Powers
Aug 28, 2018·41m - 74
Carmen Production Team
Aug 23, 2018·46m - 75
La gazzetta stars Kyle Patterson and Armando Contreras
Jul 5, 2018·38m - 76
La gazzetta Set Visit
Jun 18, 2018·35m - 77
Brooke deRosa, La gazzetta conductor and orchestrator
Jun 11, 2018·33m - 78
Don Giovanni - Basses and Baritones
Apr 17, 2018·36m - 79
Don Giovanni - Cast and Crew
Apr 5, 2018·25m - 80
Don Giovanni
Mar 27, 2018·11m - 81
2018 POP Season Preview
Feb 21, 2018·18m