Upcoming Engagements
December 2022| Musical Theater Workshop Studios
Music director (debut)
Zyda is the Musical Director for the Musical Theatre Workshop Studio's production of My Son Pinnochio Jr.
Performances December 16-18th at Hull Fine Arts Center
November 2022 | Napa Valley, CA
Featured Speaker
Zyda will be attending the McDermott Will & Emery Women's Event as a featured speaker regarding diversity and racial equity efforts in the operatic performance and education industry.
August 2021 | Annapolis Opera
Nailah nombeko's sunder
Zyda performed the role of Nomi in the world premiere of Nailah Nombeko and Alicia Haymer's SUNDER, a one-act opera about Black Lives Matter, racial equity, and allyship. Conducted by Jonathan King. Directed by Amanda Consol.
Previous Engagements
October 2020 | Indictus Project
George Bridgetower's
"Henry, A ballad"
Zyda records Bridgetower's only confirmed extant vocal work in what appears to be the first recording digitally documented and available. Listen here.
July 2019 | Chicago Summer Opera
Le nozze di figaro
Zyda returns to the role of Susanna in a modern take on Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro set in a country club. Directed by Margaret Jumonville and conducted by Codrut Birsan. Learn more here.
April 2019 | Maryland Opera Studio
Street Scene
Zyda makes her role debut as Greta Fiorentino in Maryland Opera Studio's "spring opera," with full orchestra. Conducted by Craig Kier and directed by Amanda Consol.
April 2019 | Maryland Opera Studio
Mahagonny songspiel
Zyda sings Jessie in Weill's Mahagonny Songspiel. Reimagined during the Golden Age of Hollywood, Zyda performs the role of Jessie through the lens of Josephine Baker. Conducted by Craig Kier and directed by David Leftowich.