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Stephen Dagrosa

 Baritone | Director | Music Director

A storyteller working across opera and musical theatre.

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Stephen Dagrosa is a Philadelphia-based baritone, director, conductor, and music director whose work bridges the worlds of opera and musical theatre. A passionate storyteller both onstage and in the rehearsal room, he has performed with opera companies and regional theaters across the United States and in Europe while also directing and conducting productions that emphasize musical clarity and emotional connection. As an educator and creator, Stephen is the creator of The Wondrous World of Opera, a 3 part interactive performance series designed to help young audiences discover the emotional language of opera and is the Co-founder & Artistic Director of Cross Keys Theatre Collective and elevated educational theatre company helping students unlock their true potential.

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Next Up

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Stephen brings The Wondrous World of Opera: Using Your Voice to the stage, the final installment in the Wondrous World of Opera Trilogy — an interactive, educational series introducing children to opera and live performance. Commissioned by East Passyunk Opera Project, Stephen conceived, wrote & directed this production, playing Saturday, October 3rd at 10:45 AM & 2:00 PM at Theatre Exile in Philadelphia, PA.

Catch Stephen onstage in Life is a Cabaret (rescheduled from last February due to inclement weather), performing beloved musical theatre solos, duets & ensemble numbers on Sunday, October 18th at 5:00 PM at Main Line Reform Temple in Wynnewood, PA.