PRESS & MEDIA

Welcome to Adria Firestone’s press and media resources. Here you’ll find approved biographies, photographs, selected reviews, professional materials, and contact information for interviews, speaking engagements, university programs, and media inquiries.

Bio

SHORT BIO

AdriaFirestone is an international performer, university educator, keynote speaker, and artist mentor whose career spans more than four decades in opera, musical theatre, teaching, and professional development. Drawing on extensive experience on international stages and more than two decades in the university classroom, she helps performers develop their craft, professional presence, and confidence while navigating the realities of an artistic life. [62 words] Click the button to download one sheet with long and short bios.


Headshots & Performance Photos

ADRIA FIRESTONE 
CURRENT HEADSHOT

ADRIA FIRESTONE
CARMEN  ACT III, HGO

ADRIA FIRESTONE ALDONZA/DULCINEA
MAN OF LA MANCHA


Selected Performance Reviews

Carmen in Carmen
 Teatro de Bellas Artes,
 Mexico City, Mexico

The Queen of the Palace of Bellas Artes, Adria Firestone, enters the arena… The singer showed herself to be a complete artist; she beautifully adorned the character with her dramatic and vocal gifts. The public gave an ovation to Firestone, who took the afternoon and converted it into the unforgettable.

El Economista, E. Z. Morales, Mexico City

Dalila in Samson et Dalila, Lyric Opera of Queensland. Australia

As Dalila, she is the most voluptuous creature imaginable: black waterfalls of hair, flashing eyes, and a rich voice thrillingly languid, but with an edge of steel. When she sings that famous aria, Mon coeur s’ouvre a ta voix, her voice curls around Samson like a golden snake.

The Bulletin, Queensland, Australia

Starlight Theater Co. USA Tour, Aldonza/Dulcinea in Man of La Mancha, opposite John Raitt.

She is a truly rare performer, a singer who acts and an actress who moves. Her voice treads the treacherous path between opera and musical comedy triumphantly. Her glorious voice never overpowers the score and every lyric can be heard. This is a no tricks, no ego and very classy performance.

Irvine World News, Irvine, California, USA

Pirate Jenny in The Threepenny Opera, Stage Company of West Palm Beach

The major roles were beautifully sung with the exception of Adria Firestone, whose role was magnificently sung. 

The theater could have caught fire during one of Ms. Firestone's numbers and no one would have moved.

Sun, West Palm Beach, FL


What Students Say


"You got me when no one really did, and you helped me build the foundations. I still talk about you today now that I’m an international performer. You built something in each person you’ve impacted, and when we’ve gone on and given a performance or shared our knowledge, that’s more being built—so in a way, you’re everywhere, and that’s forever.”

Tara Kulbatski MU,
UK Singer | Actor

"Adria Firestone is a rare, transformative force in a world often lacking authenticity.She continues to enrich the lives of my chorus and musical theatre students by leading workshops that prepare them for auditions, college acceptance, and high-level competitions. Having her in my corner is one of the greatest blessings of my life, and I am thrilled to share her brilliance, energy, and mastery with the next generation of performers."

Milagros "Milly" Gonzalez,
Music Educator
NJ's Gov. Teacher of the Year 2022

"Not only has my voice transformed, but my soul as well. Adria’s unwavering love, wisdom, and attention to detail helped me break down my walls and blossom into the potential I was too afraid to show. Without her teaching, I never would have had the courage to grace the American Idol stage—or the stamina and vocal health to perform six hours a night."

Sydney Millevoi,
 Singer | Composer
Finalist on The Voice
1st Prize, Amateur Night at the Apollo


What Colleagues  Say

“The most exciting thing is that the students were talking so much about why they sing and what is important about singing. They were really jazzed by your performance and your discussion in the master class.”

Susan Dunn, Voice Faculty
Duke University

"She motivated every student to put away their fear, pressure and self-protection, digging out their best work. Prof. Adria is also very knowledgeable and musical; she knows every piece, she was able to talk about each piece and performance issues without using the score.”

Rengpen (Peter) Dong, Piano DMA,
New Jersey City University

“You were a total success. Our students were inspired and enlightened by your wealth of knowledge in vocal performance and physical relaxation. I saw the difference in my own voice studio as my students began to practice more and became more intense
with their vocal studies.”

Michael Rorex, Professor, Northwestern State University


Professional Materials

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