BIOGRAPHY
Studying conducting, instrumental and vocal music education, and vocal performance in college, Alan E. Hicks began his professional career as an operatic lyric baritone singing contracts with Minnesota Opera, Virginia Opera, Chautauqua Opera, Lake George Opera, and Opera Northeast.
In 2002, Alan moved into the role of
teacher and after tenures as an instructor at the Actors
Studio Drama School and American Academy of Dramatic Arts in
New York City turned his attention to directing. In only a
few years, Alan has amassed significant experience working
on productions at Florida Grand Opera, Michigan Opera Theatre, Palm Beach Opera, Tulsa
Opera, Central City Opera, and Chautauqua Opera to name a
few. Alan's first full production as a director won critical
and national acclaim including First Prize in the National
Opera Association's Opera Production Competition. In
addition to his work on the stage, Alan recently authored a
book on operatic acting entitled Singer and Actor:
Acting Technique and the Operatic Performer to be published by
Amadeus Press (Hal Leonard) in
2011.
Alan holds an undergraduate degree in Music Education from Mississippi State University, and advanced degrees in Vocal Performance and Opera from Rice University and The University of Texas at Austin (respectively). Alan is a member of AGMA and Actors' Equity.
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