Brandon Shaw McKnight
Bio
Brandon Shaw McKnight is a multifaceted artist with boundless creativity
and talent. A proud Baltimore native, Brandon returns this season as the
prestigious Crane Directing Fellow at Opera Columbus. Equally at home on
stage and behind the scenes, his journey from a passionate theatre kid to a
revered director, performer, choreographer, and educator has earned him
the title of a modern-day Renaissance man.
Brandon's extraordinary talents have taken him to Broadway, Lincoln
Center, and stages across regional and international venues. This season,
he is thrilled to return to Opera Columbus, Annapolis Opera, and Phoenix
Festival Theater. He also begins the season directing The Grand Duchess of
Gerolstein with the Victorian Lyric Opera Company.
In addition to his work in performance and direction, Brandon is a strong
advocate for community engagement. He collaborates with programs that
uplift youth, support the elderly, and empower differently-abled individuals,
believing in the transformative power of the arts.
An accomplished musician, Brandon shares a collection of arrangements
and original music on his YouTube channel, showcasing his passion for
creativity and innovation. With every endeavor, he strives to inspire and
change the world through his artistry.
Brandon believes art—especially music—is the ultimate communicator,
often reaching people in ways that words cannot. He strives to use his
unique gifts to create works that inspire and leave a profound impact on the
lives of audiences who experience his artistry.
8/30 - 9/1
10/18 &
10/20
11/22 & 11/24
Schedule 2024-2025
Victorian lyric opera company
The Grand Duchess of
Gerolstein: in Concert
- Director
ANnapolis Opera
The Barber of Seville
- Chorus
Opera Columbus
The Threepenny Opera
Assistant Director/Choreographer
- *Crane Directing Fellow
2/13 -
2/16
West Side Story
Opera Columbus
3/14 &
3/16
La Traviata
Annapolis opera
- Assistant Director/Chorus
4/25 -
4/27
The Marriage of Figaro
Opera Columbus
Assistant Director
- *Crane Directing Fellow
Assistant Director/Indio
- *Crane Directing Fellow
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Resume
Some of my favorite moments
The ThreePenny Opera
the Grand duchess of Gerolstein
Maryland Opera Camp
The Temple
Eugene Onegin
anansi
A Christmas Carol
Apollo Music Cafe Feat. joshua Banbury
Carmen
Carousel
Carmen
Harford 250
Le Nozze di Figaro
dont Bother me, I cant Cope
maometto Secondo
Handel’s The Messiah
Lost in the Stars
the turn of the Screw
much ado About Nothing
pipeline
The Rocky Horror Show
Stonewall
The Gypsy Princess
Masala Soul Project
Rocktopia
H.M.S. pinafore
Only in America
24 Words
South Pacific
the coronation of Poppea
South Pacific
heathers the Musical
Assistant Director/ChoreogrApher
Director
Acting/Improv Teacher
Dragon/Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Creator
Dick Wilkins/Horace/Businessman
Manager
ASSISTANT director
Captain/ Assistant Director
Assistant stage Manager
Mainstage Artist
Assistant Director/Chorus
performer
Prod. Stage Manager
director/Performer
matthew Kumalo/ensemble
Asst. Stage Manager
Choreographer
Xavier
Rocky
Chorus
Feri von Kereles
Soloist
Chorus
Ensemble
Soloist
Lead Singer
Stewpot
Ottone/Arnalta
Director
Geek/ Ram Understudy
Opera Columbus
Victorian Lyric Opera Company
Maryland OPera
Opera Columbus
Opera Columbus
Everyman Theatre(TA)
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
The Apollo
Opera Columbus
Opera North
Opera North
ApgfCU Arena
Annapolis OPera
Bmore B’Way Live
Teatro Nuovo
BshawMCKnight Prod.
Annapolis Opera
Opera Baltimore
Spotlighters Theatre
Morgan State University
Iron Crow Theatre
New York City Opera
Washington Opera Society
Millennium Stage: Kennedy Center
Broadway Production
Young Victoria Opera Company
Chesapeake Arts Center
National Mall
Annapolis Opera
New York Lyric Opera Theatre
CCBC star Showcase
Red Branch Theatre Company
dir. Regan
Con:McCorvey
con: Sorge
Dir. Libonati
Con. Jones
dir. Cucchi
Con. Milanov
dir. Bone-Steele
dir. Dahnke
con. McCorvey
dir. Pappas
con. Burkot
Dir. Sheerin
con. Burkot
dir. Hayes
con. Kier
dir. Philips
con. Lehmann
dir. Whitehead-Darling
con. Kier
dir. davies
con. Sakir
dir. Blum
dir. Cook
dir. Elias
dir. Foglia
con. Kuan
con. Benichou
con. fleischer
dir. Harp
Con. Cicconi
dir. Travis
dir.Kouri
con. Benson
dir.Peters
Con. Gretz
con. Longo
con. Mayo
dir.Acosta
con. Underwoo Holmes
*Full resume available upon Request
Archive
- A collection of pictures and videos from my career. Click the links and get visual glimpses of my journey
Onstage
Direction
Choreography
Photoshoot
Candid