KATIE MEINE (she/her, Company Manager) Katie Meine is a versatile artist and manager from northern Minnesota. With a background in stage management and performance, she has worked with the Opera Festival of Chicago and stage-managed various productions at Roosevelt University and the Evanston Chamber Opera Company, including classical operas and lesser-known works. Her experience also includes assistant directing under renowned directors. She is a co-founder of the Eleanor Ensemble, she also serves as operations manager for The Collaborative Music Project, showcasing her leadership in the arts. Currently, she studies with countertenor Mark Crayton, further enhancing her craft.