Jessica Sandidge, soprano, has been praised for her “luminous strands of silver vocalism” and her “voice of both power and beauty.” This season, she debuted as Manon Lescaut with Opera Festival of Chicago. Jessica’s recent roles include Marie in La Fille du Régiment with Sarasota Opera and Hanna in The Merry Widow in Hong Kong. She has also performed at Carnegie Hall, David Geffen Hall, and Rose Hall. Recent engagements include Susannah (title role) and Micaëla in Carmen. Jessica has performed with The Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, Sarasota Opera, and more.
Sarah Nordin, praised for her “clear beauty” of voice and “spot-on comic timing,” showcases a blend of vocal artistry and dramatic skills. In 2024-2025, she will perform Rosina in Il barbiere di Siviglia at First Coast Opera and debut with South Dakota Symphony in Giants in the Earth. Sarah’s recent roles include Ruth in Pirates of Penzance, Carmen, and Marcellina in Le Nozze di Figaro. She has also premiered roles in several new works. A Young Artist alum of Opera Theatre of St. Louis, she holds a Master of Music from the University of Tennessee.
Peter Lake, praised by the Houston Press for his “clarion tenor,” is an internationally performing crossover artist. He debuted as Old Deuteronomy in CATS aboard Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas in 2023 and reprised the role throughout 2024. His debut album, Still Standing, featuring Broadway hits, is now streaming on all platforms. In 2024, Peter debuted as Roberto in Le Villi with Mobile Opera and starred in Madama Butterfly with Pacific Opera Project. He is thrilled to return to Gulfshore Opera as the Prince in Rusalka, after previously performing as Rodolfo in La bohème.
Tyler Putman, bass-baritone, has been praised for his “robust and resonant” voice and versatile performances. He recently made his European debut as Sparafucile and Monterone in Rigoletto in Sweden. His U.S. roles include Leporello in Don Giovanni, Sarastro in Die Zauberflöte, and Colline in La bohème. Tyler’s career spans traditional roles, world premieres, operetta, and musical theater. He recently performed the villain Marduk in Cosmic Cowboy and originated the role of Cura Viejo in Behold the Man. An apprentice at Santa Fe Opera, he debuted roles in Cold Mountain and The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs.
Evgenia, a native of Riga, Latvia, is an accomplished pianist and opera coach with an impressive career spanning national and international stages. A prizewinner of prestigious competitions like the Wideman International Piano Competition and the Music Teachers National Association Piano Competition, she has performed at iconic venues such as Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Evgenia holds advanced degrees in Piano Performance from Texas Christian University and Collaborative Piano from Manhattan School of Music. She has collaborated with renowned institutions including Opera in Williamsburg, Opera Maine, and Manhattan School of Music, where she has served as a faculty member since 2011.
