Faculty & Administration

Resident Artists of Pittsburgh Opera learn from dedicated guest and resident faculty who represent the best and brightest teachers and performers in the business. Craig Rutenberg, Mikael Eliasen, and Marlena Malas are frequently found in Pittsburgh Opera rehearsal halls and coaching rooms, while young artists over the years have experienced the unique talents of Renate Scotto, Beverly Sills, Regina Resnik, Regine Crespin, Franco Corelli, Luciano Pavarotti, and Sherrill Milnes.

Click on a faculty member's name to see their biography below:
Christopher Hahn, General Director
Antony Walker, Music Director
William J. Powers, Director of Administration and Artistic Operations
Mark Trawka, Director of Musical Studies/Chorus Master
Glenn Lewis, Head of Music
James Lesniak, Associate Coach/Pianist
Shawn M. Fertitta, Resident Artist Program Administrator and Facility Manager

Shawn M. Fertitta,
Resident Artist Program Administrator

Shawn Fertitta serves as the Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist Program Administrator and Facility Manager. Previously, Ms. Fertitta lived in New York City where she was the Theatre Manager for Circle in the Square Theatre and a company manager for several Broadway productions including Chicago, Proof, Take Me Out, Faith Healer and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Before moving to New York, Ms. Fertitta managed in Nashville at the Grand Ole Opry and on the General Jackson showboat. She has also managed at Opera Roanoke and the Virginia Symphony. Ms. Fertitta holds a Bachelors of Art from Virginia Tech in Arts Management.

Faculty & Administration

Shawn M. Fertitta, Resident Artist Program Administrator

Resident Artists

Shawn M. Fertitta,
Resident Artist Program Administrator