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Phoebe Gildea

Recordings

"Dear Friends, Take Pity On My Lot" from The Sorcerer by Gilbert & Sullivan

with James Montgomery as The Notary, Jacob Mott as Alexis, Lindsey Lefler as Aline, and the Light Opera of Portland Chorus and Orchestra

"Questions, Questions" from LIZZIE: The Musical by Cheslik-deMeyer, Maner & Hewitt

with Ashley Moore as Bridget Sullivan, Sarah Rose as Emma Borden, Kristin Van Sickle as Lizzie Borden, Marie Goshans and Allison Siphron as interperters, and the LIZZIE band

"Et misericordia" from Magnificat in D Major by J. S. Bach

with Jaron Christman, tenor, and the Bravo! Northwest Orchestra

Finale duet from I Capuleti e i Montecchi by Bellini

with Angelica Hesse as Giulietta and Colin Shepard on piano

"In His Eyes" from Jekyll & Hyde by Wildhorn

with Tracy Nygard as Lucy, and the Cottage Theatre band

"Va! laisse couler mes larmes" by Massenet

with Ruth Dobson, piano

"Getting Married Today" from Company by Sondheim

with Tom harper as Paul, Lindsey Rae Johnson as Choir Girl, and Sequoia on piano

My Lord, A Supplient At Your Feet from Iolanthe by Gilbert & Sullivan

with Laurence Cox as the Lord Chancelor, Morena Colombetti as the Fairy Queen, and the Light Opera of Portland Chorus and Orchestra

"Esurientes implevit bonis" from Magnificat in D Major by J. S. Bach

with the Bravo! Northwest Orchestra

Reviews

"Als Luise die Briefe" by Mozart

with Evan C. Paul, piano

Reviews and Audience Responses

"Phoebe Gildea as Iolanthe has a rich, beautiful voice and was radiant on stage. Her singing role in Act I is minimal, but as the conclusion nears she gets to deliver the opera’s most beautiful aria. Gildea’s performance was touching and convincing."  (Oregon ArtsWatch)
"Phoebe Gildea [is] fantastic, delivering intense, gritty performances." (BroadwayWorld Portland)
“Gildea’s performance as Amalia is very nicely nuanced as well, and perhaps is the most realistic performance of all. In many ways, she seems like a real girl. Instead of possessing one fixed set of qualities, she’s clever, hysterical, idealistic, realistic, loving, hateful, organized, and unkempt at different times. She also brings something surprising to the mix - serious opera chops. That’s right, she sings her songs with an impressive operatic soprano, and her high notes are incredibly high." 
"Without a doubt, one of the highlights of She Loves Me is the very funny song 'Vanilla Ice Cream,' sung by Amalia Balash (Phoebe Gildea). You'll never think about vanilla ice cream in quite the same way again..." (Cottage Theatre Newsletter)
“Phoebe Gildea's vocal performances are striking, charismatic, and heart-felt. Her voice easily transitions from heart-rending sweetness to effortless high notes to a power so massive it gives me goosebumps. Even listening as a long time audience member, I find her voice always has something new to draw me in.”
“Your performance last night was beautiful and sad and comical and energetic and touching and magical.  I enjoyed it immensely.  I cried three times and laughed twice as much.  I am already looking forward to your next performance.”

"Your voice is so poignant, it just rings throughout the room from floor to ceiling! Beautiful!"

"You are such a beautiful actress. So natural. You really create an entire scene; the audience sees everything around you."

Photos
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LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL (Alice)

LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL (Alice)

Photo Credit: Morena Colombetti

JEKYLL & HYDE (Emma)

JEKYLL & HYDE (Emma)

Photo credit: Matt Emrich

IOLANTHE (Iolanthe)

IOLANTHE (Iolanthe)

A Rose By Any Other Name (Headliner Concert)

A Rose By Any Other Name (Headliner Concert)

Photo Credit: Em B Photogrpahy

IOLANTHE (Iolanthe)

IOLANTHE (Iolanthe)

Iolanthe

MAN OF LA MANCHA (Prisoner)

MAN OF LA MANCHA (Prisoner)

Photo Credit: Liz Wade Photography

JEKYLL & HYDE (Emma)

JEKYLL & HYDE (Emma)

Photo Credit: Matt Emrich

MAN OF LA MANCHA (Horse)

MAN OF LA MANCHA (Horse)

Photo Credit: Liz Wade Photography

SHE LOVES ME (Amalia)

SHE LOVES ME (Amalia)

Photo Credit: Max Arnold

JEKYLL & HYDE (Emma)

JEKYLL & HYDE (Emma)

Photo Credit: Matt Emrich

SHE LOVES ME (Amalia)

SHE LOVES ME (Amalia)

Photo Credit: Max Arnold

LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL (Alice)

LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL (Alice)

Photo Credit: Lindsey Lefler

LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL (Alice)

LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL (Alice)

Photo Credit: Lindsey Lefler

THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Sister Sophia)

THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Sister Sophia)

LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL (Alice)

LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL (Alice)

Photo Credit: Morena Colombetti

SHE LOVES ME (Amalia)

SHE LOVES ME (Amalia)

Photo Credit: Max Arnold

SHE LOVES ME (Amalia)

SHE LOVES ME (Amalia)

Photo Credit: Max Arnold

2018 Publicity Shot

2018 Publicity Shot

Photo Credit: Shawn Flint Blair

SHE LOVES ME (Amalia)

SHE LOVES ME (Amalia)

Photo Credit: Max Arnold

GIANNI SCHICCHI (Lauretta)

GIANNI SCHICCHI (Lauretta)

IOLANTHE (Iolanthe)

IOLANTHE (Iolanthe)

SHE LOVES ME (Amalia)

SHE LOVES ME (Amalia)

Photo Credit: Max Arnold

A Rose By Any Other Name (Headliner Concert)

A Rose By Any Other Name (Headliner Concert)

Photo Credit: Em B Photogrpahy

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