Critically acclaimed soprano and stage director Kathryn Frady has worked throughout the United States and Europe. Frady has been widely praised for her vocal range, dramatic talent, and immersive and creative direction. Frady received Most Memorable Opera Performance Awards for her portrayals of the title roles in Tosca, Suor Angelica, Susannah, Violetta in La Traviata, Amelia in the World Premiere of Amelia Lost, and for her direction of the World Premiere of The Doctor and the Devils by Jason Overall. A fierce advocate for new American works, Frady has produced, sung, and directed in over 20 premieres. Arts Knoxville called Frady’s production of Larry Delinger's Shadowlight, "A Stunning Celebration of the Art and Life of Beauford Delaney" in a "marvelously immersive" production. Recent credits include stage director for Tragedy of Carmen at Tulsa Opera, stage director for Hansel and Gretel at Mobile Opera, Mother and stage director at Wichita Grand Opera, Elle in Poulenc’s La Voix Humaine at Marble City Opera and Druid City Opera. Upcoming credits include Nedda and stage director for Pagliacci at Marble City Opera, stage director for Pagliacci and Josephine at Union Ave Opera, and stage director for La Traviata at Spotlight on Opera. Frady has a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of North Texas and is the Founding Executive Artistic Director & CEO of Marble City Opera.