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“Thanks to Crystal Manich’s probing, cogent direction… The intimacy of the space helped Manich and her cast enact the story with an unsentimental subtlety I’ve rarely seen."
Opera News
Crystal Manich
is an Emmy Award nominated, versatile Latiné international creative director and writer whose works for stage, film, and circus have been seen across the United States, Europe, Argentina, and Australia. She has held several Artistic Director positions as well as having served as adjunct faculty at UCLA and Rider University. She is represented by United Talent Agency. Scroll down to see more projects and upcoming releases. Photo: Zach Mendez
September 15, 2025: Manich has a full season that includes THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, a remount of her production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF for Austin Opera, FALSTAFF at Pittsburgh Opera, and THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA for her debut at Opera Theatre of St. Louis. Furthermore, Manich will direct the world premiere of her opera TIME TO ACT, composed by Laura Kaminsky, at Pittsburgh Opera in February 2026. Click HERE to read more about these projects.
September 13, 2024: TRIÂNGULO: A Mixed Martial Arts Opera had a preview as part of Florida Grand Opera’s Innovation Hub. Crystal is the librettist and director. READ
Crystal recently directed REESCH E’VOL for the first ever Biennale in Luxembourg, Europe. The variety-circus outdoor spectacle was attended by over 4,000 people in May 2024. WATCH
