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

tix

tix

tix

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

Reach out

Brandon Shaw McKnight

  • bshawmcknight@gmail.com

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