1. COURTNEY KAYSER
LYRIC MEZZO-SOPRANO
courtlkayser@gmail.com
(319) 540-0973
OPERA ROLES
Meg Page Falstaff UW-Madison Opera 2016
Zita Gianni Schicchi ISU Opera Studio 2014
Pitti-Sing The Mikado ISU Opera Studio 2013
Informer #2 Candide Iowa State University 2012
PARTIAL ROLES
Dinah Trouble in Tahiti ISU Opera Studio workshop 2015
Annio La Clemenza di Tito ISU Opera Studio workshop 2015
Mrs. Nolan The Medium ISU Opera Studio workshop 2014
Secretary The Consul ISU Opera Studio workshop 2014
MUSICAL THEATER ROLES
Lilli Vanessi/Kate Kiss Me, Kate ACTORS Inc. 2016
Princess Fiona Shrek The Musical ACTORS Inc. 2015
Madame Thénardier Les Misérables Iowa State University 2015
Margy Frake State Fair Starlighters II Theatre 2014
Lucinda Into the Woods Iowa State University 2014
Hodel Fiddler On the Roof Starlighters II Theatre 2013
Fruma-Sarah, Mama Fiddler On the Roof Iowa State University 2013
CONCERT EXPERIENCE
Soloist, Opera Props Showcase Concert UW Opera Props 2016
Soloist, Graduate Commencement Iowa State University 2015
Soloist, Concert of Soloists Iowa State University 2015
Soloist, Opera Overture Dinner Opera Guild Ames Chapter 2014
HONORS & AWARDS
Winner, Concert of Soloist Competition 2015
Winner, Des Moines Metro Opera Guild Ames Chapter Award 2014
Honorable Mention, Concert of Soloists Competition 2013
TRAINING & EDUCATION
Master of Music (Vocal Performance) UW-Madison 2018
Bachelor of Music (Vocal Performance) Iowa State University 2015
TEACHERS COACHES CONDUCTORS DIRECTORS
James Doing Jodi Goble Jacob Harrison Brad Dell
Mary Creswell Simon Estes Eric Whitacre Stan Rabe