North Park University Opera

Meet the Cast! Nicole M. Rivera, mezzo-soprano, is a first-year graduate student studying under the tutelage of Sam Handley. She is excited to be playing a witch and a spinster. Who says opera isn’t glamorous? In her spare time, Nicole enjoys spending time with her dog, Figaro. If Nicole were a character from the movie Mean Girls, she would be Gretchen Weiners because her hair is big and full of secrets.

Meet the Cast! AJ Buegel, soprano, is in her first year of graduate school at North Park and studies with Dr You-seong Kim. Between two operas and all the running from witches, angels, brothers and other mythical creatures, she's practically worn holes in her shoes! When not in the practice room, she can usually be found somewhere drinking boba or riding her bike, Travis.

Meet the Cast! Allison Keeport, Soprano, is a second year grad student and studies with Annie Picard. This is Alli”s second production in North Park Opera. She will be twirling around the stage and miming as a Sandman in Hansel and Gretel and acting majorly confused and naive as Ann in Masque of Angels. Alli enjoys short walks down wine aisles, long nights blogging (about food), and thinking about (food). She also loves eating (food). Her celebrity crushes include Chris Evans, John Krasinsky, and John Mulaney.