Join Opera 5 for a fresh and intimate double bill of Puccini’s Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi, presented with a new chamber reduction by Music Director Evan Mitchell. Directed by Jessica Derventzis, this pairing brings together some of Canada’s most celebrated opera artists alongside Opera 5’s Portfolio Artist Interns.

This production shines a light on the emotional range of Puccini’s work: from the quiet, aching spirituality of Suor Angelica to the sharp wit and joyful chaos of Gianni Schicchi. By weaving emerging voices with seasoned performers in an intimate musical setting, Opera 5 offers a moving, funny, and deeply human evening that highlights the power of ensemble storytelling and incredible Canadian opera talent.

Director - Jessica Derventzis

Music Director - Evan Mitchell

Production Design - Carlyn Rahusaar Routledge

Lighting Design - Siobhan Sleath

Suor Angelica - Rachel Krehm

La Zia Principessa - Krisztina Szabó

Suor Genovieffa - Patricia Wrigglesworth

La Zelatrice - Angélique Brown

Suor Osmina/Prima Cercatrice - Paige Robinson

Una Novizia - Elizabeth Fast

Suor Dolcina - Hannah Mikita

La Badessa - Michal Aloni

La Maestra delle Novizie - MacKenzie Sechi

Infermiera/Prima Conversa - Marissa Lake

Seconda Certatrice/Seconda Conversa - AJ Gauger

Suor Lucille - Kate Fogg

Suor Caterina - Daniela Agostino

Il bambino - Keira Beasley

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Gianni Schicchi - Gregory Dahl

Zita - Krisztina Szabó

Lauretta - Kate Fogg

Rinuccio - Jeremy Scinocca

Gherardo - Ryan Nauta

Nella - Daniela Agostino

Betto di Signa - Tristan Pritham

Simone - Aaron Dimoff

Marco - Christopher Pitre-McBride

La Ciesca - MacKenzie Sechi

Maestro Spinelloccio/Ser Amantio di Nicolao - Liam Dooley

Pinellino - AJ Gauger

Guccio - Hannah Mikita

Gherardino - Paige Robinson

Part of Opera 5’s 2026 Toronto Opera Festival

June 3-7, 2026