Eric Gibson

Eric Gibson is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Opera Theatre at The Ohio State University. He specializes in opera direction and education, with a career spanning academic and professional theaters. His work emphasizes innovative stagings of classical operas and operettas.

Education:

• Bachelor of Music Education, University of Michigan, 1991
• Master's in Stage Direction of Opera, Indiana University, 1997

Research/Practice: Focuses on revitalizing traditional operatic works through contemporary interpretations. Notable productions include The Light in the Piazza, The Mikado, and Die Fledermaus, which blend historical fidelity with modern storytelling. His direction of The Magic Flute won the National Opera Association's 2019 Opera Competition.

International Engagement: Regular collaborations in Germany (IPAI, MusikfürMusik) and Bulgaria (Varna International), including stagings of Così fan tutte and La Rondine.

Labs/Teams: Leads Ohio State's Opera Theatre program and serves as Executive Director of Opera Project Columbus, overseeing productions like The Pirates of Penzance (2024).