Brandon Shaw McKnight

ME

ABOUT

I am a multi-hyphenate artist, gifted in many ways, with a foundation rooted in school, ​church, and community theater. My artistic journey led me to study as a theatre major at ​Morgan State University, and I've had the privilege of being a young artist with La Musica ​Lirica, New York Lyric Opera Theatre, and a resident artist with Opera North.

This season, I return to Opera Columbus in my second year as the Crane Directing Fellow. ​I’m also starting the 2024-2025 season directing The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein with the ​Victorian Lyric Opera Company. This season will feature more of my own self-produced ​works, concerts, and exciting returns to familiar companies.

Throughout my career, I’ve performed on Broadway, in regional theaters, and in spaces ​around the world. Having worked in nearly every role as a theatre practitioner, I continue to ​draw on these experiences to fuel my creative endeavors.

At the core of my work is a strong belief that God lives in all of us, and I ​use my art to express that divine connection. Whether I’m directing, ​performing, or mentoring, I aim to create work that uplifts, inspires, ​and connects

Schedule 2024-2025

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