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- Current Media Releases
- Pittsburgh Opera celebrates Mary Cardwell Dawson and Black Opera in Pittsburgh
- Pittsburgh Opera to offer free childcare during La Traviata matinee
- Pittsburgh Opera announces its 86th Season
- Pittsburgh Opera announces first of its kind rideshare voucher program
- Pittsburgh Opera presents both old and new operas this winter
- Pittsburgh Opera presents beloved favorites, rare gems, and free concerts this fall
- Pittsburgh Opera announces new Board of Directors President and Members
- Pittsburgh Opera announces its 2023-24 Resident Artists
- Pittsburgh Opera's 2023 Piano Sale is Aug. 24-27
- Robert and Christine Pietrandrea commit $500,000 to sponsor Pittsburgh Opera productions
- Pittsburgh Opera presents two modern operas in May during international opera conference
- Emily Richter a Grand Finals Winner of Metropolitan Opera’s Laffont Competition
Pittsburgh Opera Staff
To reach a Pittsburgh Opera staff member by phone, call 412-281-0912 and dial the extension after their name unless otherwise indicated. To send a direct e-mail to any staff member on this list, simply click the staff member's name.
LEADERSHIP
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Christopher Hahn, General Director • 261. Read Christopher's bio.
Antony Walker, Music Director • 263. Read Antony's bio.
ADMINISTRATION
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Kristin N. Gatch, Assistant to the General Director and Systems and Research Manager • 234
Susan Solito, Office Manager and Ticketing Associate • 100
ARTISTIC
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Robert Boldin, Director of Artistic Operations • 255
Glenn Lewis, Head of Music • 258
Kristen Martin, Manager of Artistic Administration • 219
Matthew Hrdlicka, Artistic Coordinator • 247
Mark Trawka, Director of Musical Studies and Chorus Master • 238
James Lesniak, Associate Coach and Pianist • 224
DEVELOPMENT
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Rachel Kisic, Director of Development • 226
Jennifer Shorstein Clark, Senior Manager of Individual Giving • 259
Torrance Gricks, Manager of Corporate Development & Events Fundraising • 225
Julia Leyzarovich, Manager of Institutional Giving • 204
Victoria Touscany, Annual Fund Manager and Gift Officer • 231
Alexis Hagerty, Donor Relations Associate • 263
EDUCATION
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Marilyn Michalka Egan, Ph.D., Director of Education • 242
FINANCE
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Bob Rak, Managing Director • 211
Howard Austin, Finance Manager and Human Resources • 232
MARKETING
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Christian D. Cox, Director of Marketing and Communications • 217
Mark Marston, Manager of Audience Services • 216
Madison Lescallette, Manager of Audience Services
Tess Allard, Manager of Graphic Design • 262
Ayne Terceira, Manager of Digital Marketing • 222
Wendy Parkulo, Manager of Group Sales and Community Initiatives • 213
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND I.D.E.A. INITIATIVES
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Rebekah Diaz, Director of Community Engagement and IDEA Initiatives • 256
PRODUCTION
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Steven Grair, Director of Production • 221
Sarah Cowing, Production Coordinator • 257
Claudia Brownlee, Costume Director • 233
Sean E. West, Head Carpenter • 246
Philip Irvin, Facilities Coordinator • 229
MUSIC LIBRARY
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Ellie Cameron, Orchestra Librarian • 220
PROGRAM BOOK AD SALES
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