


"
[A] powerfully rich voice of regal warmth and strength …
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—Patrick D. McCoy
Schedule preview

14-28
MAR
2026
Role TBA
Susannah
Carlisle Floyd’s Susanna, set in rural Appalachia, tells the story of a young woman whose beauty and independence stir gossip, jealousy, and condemnation from her church. While preacher Olin Blitch pursues her, Susanna’s resilience and vulnerability drive this tale of innocence under siege.
Sarasota Opera


About

—Afton
Markay
"
Never once did [The Three Ladies] stray from excellence. Their alignment vocally appeared natural and effortless.
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Hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, mezzo-soprano Mary Burke Barber, “reveals [her] powerfully
rich voice of regal warmth and strength” (critic Patrick D. McCoy). She has performed internationally,
having made her debut with the Singapore Lyric Opera Orchestra in 2015.
For the Summer 2025 season, Mary will join New Jersey Lyric Opera as Musetta in their production of La
Bohème. She will also join Sarasota Opera, covering the role of Despina in Cosí Fan Tuttecome Fall 2025 ...