Marie Talley, a BA Vocal Performance graduate from the University of Florida, has performed in choral groups and theater, including as Maria in Sound of Music. She is chaplain and bereavement coordinator at HealthPark Medical Center and Golisano Children’s Hospital. Marie lives in Ft. Myers with her husband, Trace, and three children.
Venezuelan soprano Erika Ramirez trained under William Alvarado and Montserrat Caballé, debuting in L’elisir d’amore. She has sung widely in Venezuela, Spain, and the U.S., covering styles from Renaissance to Latin American music. Recently settled in Ft. Myers, Erika teaches for Gulfshore Opera’s Harmony Choir and assists with costumes.
Juliana Alfano, who holds a Master’s in Voice Pedagogy and Performance from Penn State, performed with their Opera Theater in roles like Phyllis in Iolanthe. Originally from northern New York, she now directs music at Lamb of God church in Ft. Myers while teaching voice lessons virtually to her Pennsylvania students.
Olivia Darla, a Master’s graduate in Music Performance from Indiana University’s Jacob’s School of Music, is a versatile vocalist featured in La Boheme, Tales of Hoffman, La Traviata, and Cendrillon. She has performed with Bloomington POPS and the Indianapolis Festival Symphony. Olivia also teaches and enjoys creating vegan dishes.
GO Divas founding member Lydia Howery has performed roles such as Berta in The Barber of Seville, Maddalena in Rigoletto, and Prince Orlofsky in Die Fledermaus. She holds degrees from Boston Conservatory and Erskine College, teaches at FGCU, and homeschools her three children in Fort Myers.
Award-winning pianist and conductor Brent Douglas, known for his “blacklight” The Magic Flute in Germany, has directed orchestras, taught at Eckerd College, and performed with prominent ensembles like The Florida Orchestra. Venice Chorale’s Artistic Director, Douglas, holds degrees from Missouri State University and the University of South Florida.
