Shira Renee Thomas has performed as a soloist alongside such opera stars as Ana Maria Martinez, Quinn Kelsey, Rod Gilfry, Milena Kitic, and Nicole Cabell. She has performed over twenty leading soprano roles, with favorites including Marguerite in Faust, Gilda in Rigoletto, Juliette in Roméo et Juliette, Violetta in La traviata, Lucia in Lucia di Lammermoor, Adina in L’elisir d’amore, and Pamina in Die Zauberflöte. Ms. Thomas also debuted the character of Pieta in the world premiere, staged version of Eric Whitacre’s groundbreaking work, Paradise Lost – Opera Electronica.

She is the Co-Founder and General and Artistic Director of Valley Opera & Performing Arts (VOPA). Currently in its 17^th season, VOPA presents performances of everything from fully-staged opera and musical theater works with orchestra, to laid back concerts of jazz standards and even classic rock concerts with its band, VOPA Rocks. Through the company’s Outreach, Education, and Community Service program, VOPA provides entertainment for underserved and economically or otherwise disadvantaged communities such as retirement communities, charities, homeless shelters, schools, and hospitals. Sign up for VOPA’s mailing list to stay up to date on upcoming shows!

‍