Ruth Araujo, Diseñadora de Vestuario ( ella/ella)  

Mexican-Venezuelan American BariTenor, Bernardo Bermudez, has been praised for his exceptional vocal range. His recent repertoire includes standout performances in leading roles like Moncada in the West Coast premiere of Zorro by Hector Armienta at Opera Santa Barbara, Pleasure in the world premiere of The Romance of The Rose by Kate Soper, as well as both the roles of Laurentino and Mark in Cruzar la Cara De La Luna. Bernardo has graced the stages of prestigious organizations, including San Diego Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Portland Opera, the San Diego Symphony, Tucson Symphony, The Nashville Symphony, and many more.

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His exceptional talents shine in a diverse array of roles, such as Diego Rivera in Frida, Figaro in Il barbiere di Siviglia, Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire, and the title role in Don Giovanni. His participation in various Summer Festivals, including Opera North, Opera NEO, and The Music Academy of the West, underscores his commitment to the art.

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Recognized for his dedication, Bernardo has received awards and grants, including The Opera Buffs grant, and he emerged as a semifinalist in the Loren L. Zachary Competition. Notably, he was honored with the Music Academy of the West Alumni Enterprise Award in 2019 and 2020.

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Beyond his accomplishments as an opera singer, Bernardo is the Director of Learning and Engagement at the San Diego Opera and co-founder of Opera4Kids, a non-profit organization devoted to inspiring young minds through live vocal and classical music performances, as well as digital programming. This organization's mission is to make classical music and opera accessible to all, regardless of their socio-economic background. For more information, please visit: www.bernardobermudez.com and www.Opera4Kids.com.