Meet the Artists – Michelle Johnson

Michelle Johnson

Santuzza, Cavalleria Rusticana

Soprano

1. Where were you born and raised?
   I was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Pearland, Texas.
2. If you weren’t a singer, what profession would you be in?
   I would love to be part of the stage crew. I would also love to be an innkeeper.
3. The first opera I was ever in was…
   My first main stage role was Miss Jessel in Britten’s The Turn of the Screw while I was a student at New England Conservatory.
4. My favorite opera is…
   …anything written by Verdi or Puccini.
5. My favorite food to eat is…
   I love pickles.
6. People would be surprised to know…
   …I rarely listen to music.
7. If I could travel anywhere, real or fantasy, I would travel to…
   Never-Never Land.
8. I like to binge-watch…
   Documentaries.
9. What four people (living or deceased) would you like to invite for a dinner party?
   My Grandmother Eddie Mae, Leontyne Price, Oprah Winfrey, and Barack Obama.
10. Everyone should see Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci because….
    Who doesn’t love an escape from reality? Come and watch someone else’s drama unfold on stage!

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Find out more about Michelle and our other Cav/Pag Artists. Don’t miss the chance to see Santuzza in Cavalleria Rusticana. Performances are November 2 and November 4 in Overture Hall.  Tickets start at $18!