Administrators
Dr. Gary Burgess – Artistic Director
Dr. Gary Burgess has been a professional musician for the past 40 years. He has performed as an opera singer on several continents, and in most of the major opera houses in the world. Dr. Burgess was a Professor of Voice and Opera at the State University of New York at Buffalo for 23 years. As the Director of the Opera Department he conducted and staged more than sixty productions. Dr. Burgess is a Professor Emeritus of the State University of New York in Buffalo. Since returning to Bermuda in 1998 he has held the position of Musical Director of the Bermuda Philharmonic Society and Program Coordinator with the Department of Cultural Affairs. In January 2003 Dr. Burgess received the National Opera Association Legacy Award for his contribution to music and opera.
Paula Maguire – Executive Director
Paula Maguire is a graduate of McGill University Department of Education and also of York University's Dance Department. While in Canada she choreographed, taught and performed on stage for many years. Paula's television work includes Sharon Lois and Bram’s “The Elephant Show”, and also a host of children's programs for TVO such as “Polka Dot Door” and “Telefrancais”. Since moving to Bermuda in 1989, she established The Kidfest Foundation which offers free international theatrical performances for schoolchildren. Paula has performed with the G&S Society and Two Island Productions.
Volunteers
Kharima Guarino – Administrative