Demetrious Sampson

First Post of the New Year??? “Hear” are some high notes to start(?) the year right ! 🤭 Some Bbs and a C in La Rondine, a cheeky A -> B natural in Sento Avvampar ( on the big stage!!!) and a C in progress for RODOLFO this MAY

🌟This Winter Rep has been a hard, fast and BUSY one! From role prep, acting classes, concert performances, recital planning and drinking water; THE GURLS HAVE BEEN OCCUPIED! …but I’m glad to show you the fruits of the labour!

🌟 We in the Butler Studio start Of Mice and Men rehearsals this Monday, I don’t think anything other than our amazing performance at Concert of Arias could’ve prepared us more for being there for each other; to cheer ourselves on in both our strengths and weaknesses!

😘Toi Toi Toi!

🗓 Save the Date: 27 June - 20 July 2025! ✨ 🌊 Wagner returns to DMMO after nearly 40 years with The Flying Dutchman—a tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption set against a sweeping, storm-lashed score.

🎭 Bass-baritone Ryan McKinny makes his company debut in the title role, with Maestro David Neely at the helm and Joshua Borths directing his mainstage debut.

🎭 Company: Des Moines Metro Opera
🎶 Composer & Librettist: Richard Wagner
Conductor: David Neely
Stage director: Joshua Borths
Cast: Ryan McKinny, Julie Adams, Joseph Dennis, Kristopher Irmiter, Stephanie Sanchez, mezzo soprano, Demetrious Sampson
📸© Des Moines Metro Opera

🎟 Get your tickets: https://www.operabase.com/productions/der-fliegende-hollander-270662/en