ANNA THEODOSAKIS
DIRECTOR
Choreography
H.M.S. Pinafore
by Gilbert & Sullivan
University of Toronto Opera
Photos: Richard Lu
Stage Director: Michael Albano
Conductor: Sandra Horst
Choreographer: Anna Theodosakis
Set & Lighting Designer: Fred Peruzza
Costume Designer: Lisa Magill
"From the very beginning of the overture we had members of the crew cavorting and dancing (Choreographer Anna Theodosakis) in a manner perhaps owing more to Broadway than D’Oyly Carte and the better for it!" - John Gilks, Opera Ramblings
Orphée aux Enfers
by Jacques Offenbach
University of Toronto Opera
Photos: Richard Lu
Stage Director: Michael Albano
Conductor: Russell Braun
Choreographer: Anna Theodosakis
Set Designer: James Bolton
Costume Designer: Lisa Magill
Lighting Designer: Wesley McKenzie
""The choreography is lively and engaging...It’s way better than most COC shows in that department. " - John Gilks, Opera Ramblings
Of Thee I Sing
by George Gershwin
University of Toronto Opera
Photos: Richard Lu
Stage Director: Michael Albano
Conductor: Sandra Horst
Choreographer: Anna Theodosakis
Set Designer: Anna Treusch
Costume Designer: Lisa Magill
Lighting Designer: Paul Major
"Fluidly choreographed by Anna Theodosakis on a rotating stage, the set was sparse to accommodate large dance numbers fully committed to the energetic big Broadway choreography." - Matthew Timmermans, Ludwig van Toronto
Street Scene
by Kurt Weill
University of Toronto Opera
Photos: Richard Lu
Stage Director: Michael Albano
Conductor: Sandra Horst
Choreographer: Anna Theodosakis
Set and Lighting Designer: Fred Peruzza
Costume Designer: Lisa Magill
"this show enjoyed excellent choreography by Anna Theodosakis, and the challenge was splendidly met by the fearless dancing of the opera singers — bravi tutti."
- Joseph So, Ludwig van Toronto
"Theodosakis’ fancy choreography, featuring multiple dance styles from tap to jitterbug, is well integrated and feels organic." - John Gilks, Opera Ramblings
The Tender Land
by Aaron Copland
University of Toronto Opera
Photos: Richard Lu
Stage Director: Tim Albery
Conductor: Sandra Horst
Choreographer: Anna Theodosakis
Set and Costume Designer: Michelle Tracey
Lighting Designer: Siobhan Sleath