Emma Faraone is a junior vocal performance major here at Shenandoah University (SU). Faraone has been a part of many opera productions here, including ensemble in Shostakovich's Moscow, Cheryomushki, Handel's Acis and Galatea and Verdi's Falstaff, as well as assisted in Caged Birds, all directed by Ella Marchment. She is taking on her first assistant directing role this semester, and she has had an amazing time working alongside assistant director DW and director Kit Wilder. This opera has been such a beautiful piece of art that has come together, and she is proud to say she worked with so many talented and creative individuals.