MASTER CLASS

Recipient of the 1996 Tony Award for Best Play. Dive into the world of opera legend Maria Callas as she conducts a master class that is as much a personal journey as it is a vocal lesson. With sharp wit, raw emotion, and a touch of brutal honesty, Callas offers a glimpse into the triumphs and sacrifices of her extraordinary life. As she critiques and encourages her aspiring students, she navigates through memories of her meteoric rise, the complexities of love and loss, and the relentless pursuit of artistic perfection. A captivating exploration of talent, ambition, and the enduring power of music.

ZACHARY ANDERSON (Manny)
is an actor/musician based in NYC and Fairfield County. As an actor: Prairie Fire (NYTF), Appalachian Hanukkah (workshop), The Troupe (workshop). He is a staff pianist at NYU Steinhardt—where he received a B.M. in Vocal Performance—and The Norwalk Conservatory. Favorite tempo: Allegro ma non tanto.

HEIDI GIBERSON (Sharon)
is thrilled to make her Music Theatre of Connecticut debut!  Broadway: Cinderella, Les Miserables.  Off Broadway: The Fantasticks. Tours: The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof, Cats.  BFA Wright State University.  Special thanks to her family, friends, teachers and agents for all their support.  For Kyle and Calvin. 

IRENE GLEZOS (Maria Callas)
is so delighted to be reprising the role of MARIA at MTC! She's an award-winning actress, writer and producer and has pursued a career that includes stage, screen and television. Endless love to Julie and Hugo for all their support! Deepest thanks to Maria Callas and Terrence McNally for their inspiration always.  www.ireneglezos.com

CONSTANTINE PAPPAS (Tony)
Broadway: Harmony. National Tour: The Phantom of the Opera. Off-Broadway: Penelope. Regional: The Secret Garden (ACT of Connecticut), I Hate Hamlet (MTC), Kismet (Granada Theatre), A Christmas Carol (DCPA, WPPAC), First Date (Seven Angels), Into the Woods (GVT), Les Miserables (Fox Theatre). Opera: Il barbiere di Siviglia (Figaro), La boheme (Marcello), The Secret of Luca (Luca). Spokesman for EDGE Sound Research. Represented by Avalon Artists Group. www.constandpappas.com, FB, IG - @constandpappas

JIM SCHILLING (Stagehand)
co-founded Music Theatre of CT and is MTC’s Managing Director and Conservatory Director. Select MTC credits include The 39 Steps, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Cabaret (CT Critics Circle Award Nomination), Sylvia, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, and most recently, Lend Me A Tenor. Jim was also an adjunct professor at Sacred Heart University where he was nominated Best Director of a musical for Godspell.

EMILY SOLO (Sophie)
Previous MTC Credits: Jersey Boys, Lend Me A Tenor, & Sunset Boulevard. Regional: A Christmas Carol (McCarter), Sunset Boulevard (ACT of CT), The Sound of Music, La bohème (Charlottesville Opera), Hamlet (Camden Shakespeare Festival). Off-Off-Broadway: The Infinite Energy of Ada Lovelace (New Camerata Opera/Dixon Place), The Artwork of the Future (Fresh Squeezed Opera/HERE). IG: @emmsolo www.emilysolo.com