Kayla
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This season’s Public Works production is a powerful concert experience of PERICLES, the Bard’s epic about losing and re-discovering faith. Reconceived by playwright and songwriter Troy Anthony, this magnificent new production performed by Public Works community members from all over New York City, is a celebration of life, love, and transformation. Inspired by Gospel music and the rousing power of the Black church, this new concert adaptation will be performed in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Associate Artistic Director of the Classical Theatre of Harlem Carl Cofield directs.
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To the People Like Us is an original story exploring issues of gentrification and its impacts on climate in Boston. Teens activist Costanza organizes her neighborhood against the Sirleaf Corporation, who intends to build a new development by razing their apartments and bodega, aided by her vacillating friend Malakai. Indigo, a newcomer to the neighborhood, attempts to make friends with them and joins their protest group. Sparks fly when Costanza makes a discovery about Indigo that changes all of their relationships with each other.
Created by young writers at 826 Boston’s Youth Literary Advisory Board in collaboration with White Snake Projects, this work of music theater marks White Snake Projects’ inaugural Community Opera.
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Laura Hildebrand
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Véronique Filloux
Greta Fiorentino
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Hilary Ginther
Emma Jones
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Ruth
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Madeleine Snow
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Biography
Born and raised in The Bronx, NY, Kayla is a multi-disciplinary vocalist of Puerto Rican descent. She is dedicated to the evolution of opera through innovative, inclusive, and collaborative programming.
This summer, Kayla is thrilled to join the cast of Jorge Sosa’s world premiere opera, To The People Like Us with White Snake Projects, and to be making her Public Theater debut in Troy Anthony’s new production of Pericles at the Cathedral of St. John The Divine.
Last summer, Kayla made her regional debut with Central City Opera as an Apprentice Artist, performing the role of Ruth in the Pirates of Penzance and Mrs. Hildebrand in Street Scene.
Equally at home in the Bel Canto and Romantic traditions, Kayla has brought her voice to beloved roles such as Mercédès (Carmen, The New Voice Festival), Giovanna Seymour (Anna Bolena, Dell'Arte Ensemble), Adalgisa (Norma, scene, Royal Academy of Music), and Carmen (The Martina Arroyo Foundation).
Other highlights include Leila in Iolanthe with Bronx Opera, Martha Raddatz in Jacob Elkin’s new opera The Snake with the International Brazilian Opera Company, and Hansel in Hansel & Gretel in the European premiere of Andrea DelGiudice's modern production set in Las Vegas. Kayla was honored to make her Carnegie Hall debut in 2023 with the New York City Opera Chorus for the North American premiere of Vessels of Light by Lera Auerbach.
In 2020, Kayla became a member of the BronX BandA, a 12 piece Latin Jazz ensemble led by Grammy-winning artist Arturo O'Farrill in partnership with Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education in the Bronx. The BandA released their debut album, Amor y Resiliencia, in 2021 in the midst of presenting virtual and outdoor concerts during the pandemic. They have since collaborated with the New York Philharmonic on several occasions, including at Lincoln Center for Summer for the City, and can regularly be seen headlining at Casita Maria's annual South Bronx Culture Festival.
A dedicated performer across genres, Kayla has also been heard at acclaimed New York City venues such as Chelsea Table & Kitchen, The Bitter End, & DROM Jazz Club
In addition to her performance career, Kayla proudly serves as a Teaching Artist at Casita Maria, leading their premiere choir of young singers through a diverse array of repertoire honoring the South Bronx community. She also works with a select number of private students in her voice studio based in Washington Heights, Manhattan, serving aspiring and emerging performers.
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