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