Edith | The Pirates of Penzance | Charlottesville Opera
“Once again though, a round of applause is called for. The Ader Emerging Artists, such as James Robinson and Kristen Marie Gillis, who are outstanding cast members and are more than capable actors in their own right, as well as phenomenal singers.”
Alex Uprí, Today y Mañana
Frasquita | Carmen | Charlottesville Opera
“Charlottesville Opera, of course, beautifully fills out their cast with emerging artists such as…Kristen Marie Gillis (Frasquita) and Elise Miller (Mércedes), the latter two of whom give a delightful laugh as their characters play tarots to determine their romantic futures.”
Alex Uprí, Today y Mañana
Hero | Beatrice + Benedict/Cavalleria Rusticana | Opera Orlando
“But love is nicely conveyed in a gently flowing duet between Kristen Marie Gillis and Erika Vasallo, who blend with pleasing precision, and to which [Raphaella] Medina later adds her voice to create a lovely, layered sound.”
Matt Palm, Orlando Sentinel
Noémi | Cendrillon | Opera Orlando
“…but the real trio of comic showstoppers are Samantha W. Petersen as the stepmother and Kristen Marie Gillis and Erika Vasallo as her daughters. The three find humor in every movement they make and each expression that rolls across their faces.”
Matt Palm, Orlando Sentinel