Emma Faraone is a mezzo senior vocal performance major who is extremely grateful to be a part of this unique production. Faraone has performed in most operas in her time at Shenandoah University, as well as participated as an assistant director for Sweat, which was last year’s Opera Up Close. She is thrilled to appear in the main stage opera this coming spring as an ensemble member in Suor Angelica and the Shepherd in L'enfant Sortilege. Faraone is beyond grateful to be a part of this talented group of performers, and wants to thank her parents, sister, and her late grandmother for their support and love.