The Amore Opera Company

David Owen Ensemble
David returns to opera after a 25 years break. As a boy in the 1980’s,
David performed featured roles for children with numerous companies,
including the Metropolitan Opera and the Santa Fe Opera. After
retiring from singing, he attended Dartmouth College and Fordham
Law School and is now a partner with the law firm Cahill, Gordon and
Reindel. He lives with his family on the Upper West Side. He hopes
to pass on his love of opera to his boys and his son James is making his
stage debut in this production of Carmen.
Eva Parr Ensemble
Originally from East Texas, Eva moved to New York City in 2008 to further
her vocal studies after receiving a Bachelor’s in Vocal Performance
from Oklahoma City University. She most recently appeared in “Le
Nozze di Figaro” as “Barbarina” with the Romefestival Opera in Italy,
as well as in a debut performance of Mascagni’s “Il Piccolo Marat” as
an ensemble member at Avery Fisher Hall. Eva is continuing to study
voice privately in Manhattan, and is excited to be making her first appearance
with Amore Opera!
Marissa Pepple Manuela, Ensemble
Marissa is making her third appearance with the Amore Opera Company.
She is making her second go around as a Nibelung in the Metropolitan
Opera’s production Das Rheingold. She has a B.F.A. in musical
theatre from Elon University. She is a proud member of AFTRA and
SAG. She has appeared in several NYC based television shows including
Boardwalk Empire, Blue Bloods, All Law and Orders. She enjoys
traveling up and down the east coast for work. Love and thanks to her
family and friends for their support.
Anna Petrie Mercédès
A Wisconsin native Mezzo-Soprano, Anna studies with Lenora Eve, a
disciple of the revolutionary pedagogue Cornelius Reid. Opera credits
include: Meg Page (Falstaff), Hansel (Hansel & Gretel), Juno (Semele),
Cherubino (Le Nozze di Figaro), A Lay Sister, Novice, Prima Sorella
Cercatrice (Suor Angelica). Upcoming engagements include: Olga (Eugene
Onegin) with the Delaware Valley Opera (DVO) as part of their
Professional Artist Development Program and an appearance with the
Fond du Lac Symphonic Band. She has been a Studio Artist with Opera
New Jersey and is thrilled to be working with Amore Opera.
Joan Peitscher Carmen
An American born mezzo soprano, Joan has been heard on stages in
NYC as well as abroad. She was recently acclaimed for singing a “rich
and moving” portrayal as Suzuki in Bleeker St Opera’s production of
Madama Butterfly. Notable highlights and repertoire include; Suzuki,
Gertrude in Hänsel und Gretel, Alma March in Little Women (Tel Aviv,
Israel), Hansel (Chiari Italy), Third Lady in Magic Flute, among others.
This June, Joan will sing the title role in Carmen at the Arbor Opera
Theater in Ann Arbor MI. This Fall, she will once again portray Suzuki
at the Mississippi Opera. This performance marks her debut with the
Amore Opera.