Gallantry Cast

Soprano Elizabeth Fischborn has been described as "diminutive and engaging" with "astonishing volume" and "pure tonal beauty" (George B. Parous, The Pittsburgh Stage Online Magazine). Ms. Fischborn was featured with Edwin Barker (principal bass of the Boston Symphony Orchestra) in the 2020 Bridge Records release of works by Fred Lerdahl performing the piece Fire and Ice. Ms. Fischborn sang Fire and Ice on both the Daedalus Quartet concert (Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum) and Boston Symphony Chamber Players (Jordan Hall) concert in 2017 after performing the world premiere at Tanglewood in 2015. Her other works on the concert stage include Carmina Burana (2014 with Tulsa Opera and Tulsa Ballet's collaborative production) and The Messiah in 2013 (Muskogee Community Choir). Her roles include Mrs. Gobineau in The Medium (Painted Sky Opera), Zerbinetta in Ariadne auf Naxos (Opera Theater of Pittsburgh) and Frasquita (Carmen), Daisy Buchanan (The Great Gatsby), Lulu Baines (Elmer Gantry), Barbarina (Le Nozze di Figaro), Rose (At the Statue of Venus) and Coloratura (Postcard from Morocco), all with Tulsa Opera. She was a vocal fellow at Tanglewood (2015 & 2016) and a young artist with the Tulsa Opera, Wichita Grand Opera and Crested Butte apprenticeship programs. Ms. Fischborn graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Southern Nazarene University and a master’s in voice from the University of Oklahoma.

Ashton Jones, a native of Tulsa, OK, is a talented choral conductor, pianist, organist, and lyric baritone. Ashton has most recently appeared as a chorus member in Terrance Blanchard's opera entitled Champion with the Lyric Opera of Chicago. He has appeared as Monsieur Pandolf from Massenet's Cendrillon, Masetto from Mozart's Don Giovanni, and Bluff Ashton D. from Mozart's The Impresario, amongst other roles. As a professional chorister, Ashton has performed with the Houston Ebony Opera Guild Chorus and Houston Symphony Grassroots Chorus. He is currently an inaugural member of the Jason Max Ferdinand Singers. As an educator, he's taught high school and middle school choral music education and continues to teach applied voice and piano. As a pianist and organist, he has served several church congregations as a music director. Ashton received his bachelor's in vocal performance from Texas Southern University, the master's from Manhattan School of Music in classical voice and is finishing his doctor of musical arts (DMA) in vocal performance at the University of Missouri-Kansas City under the tutelage of Dr. Maria Kanyova. Ashton currently serves as Director of Choral Activities and an Assistant Professor of Music (voice) at Langston University.

Annie Elliott, is a local musician whose journey began at Houston Christian University, where she earned her Bachelor of Music in Voice, followed by a Masters of Music in Voice from the University of Oklahoma. A light lyric soprano voice that exudes brightness with a distinctive ping, Annie expertly emotes music of many styles. Known for her captivating interpretations and effortless vocal agility, Annie has garnered attention throughout the local sacred music scene, performing at Our Lady’s Cathedral and the Stanley Rother Shrine as a staff singer and as a guest artist at many other churches in the OKC metro. Annie has performed in many Opera productions both in the U.S and Europe, such as The Golden Cockerel, Street Scene, L'enfant et les Sortilèges, and La Rondine; on stage she brings characters to life with graceful movements and good comedic timing. With her unwavering dedication and exceptional talent, she continues to enrapture audiences and congregations, solidifying her place as a cherished gem in the local music community.

Ryan Smith is a tenor from Keller, Texas currently studying Vocal Performance at the University of Oklahoma. Ryan has recently been seen in OU Opera's “Magic Flute” Monostatos (2022), OU University Theatre’s “Susannah” Ensemble (2023), and “Merry Widdow” Kromow (2024), and Painted Sky Opera's “La Boheme” Ensemble (2023). Ryan has previously performed with Cimarron Opera in "Ruddigore” as Sir Roderick Murgatroyed (2023). In Summer 2024, Ryan will be traveling to Italy to take part in the FIO Italia and performing the roles of Rinuccio, “Gianni Schicci” and Le Chevlieur, “Dialogues of the Carmelites”.

Rachael Bourn lives in Moore, Oklahoma. She graduated from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma with a degree in vocal music performance in 2006. Last summer she performed as a bridesmaid in Cimarron Opera’s Ruddigore. She currently teaches elementary music to some fantastic students. Rachael is the mother of Sage, and step-mother to Brady, Nevaeh, and Hayden. Her and her partner, James, have a cat, Shadow, and 3 dogs, Harley, Alfred, and Drake. In her free time Rachael enjoys gardening, arts and crafts, singing, dancing, and exploring nature.

Lynn Thomas-Lee Is a soprano and Native Oklahoman. Her music appreciation is rooted in a variety of different genres. She originally started singing in church and school choir. She studied vocal performance at SNU. Today she continues honing her craft, training under the direction of Rebekah and Jeff Ambrosini. She performs regularly in community choirs and groups.Most recently, she performed in the production of "Godspell" with Poteet theater and “Ruddigore” with Cimarron Opera Company.

Danielle Tipton is a born and bred Normanite. She went to OBU to study vocal performance and participated in operas and operettas including The Mikado, The Medium, Telephone, and others. She also performs as a singer/songwriter and has been involved in musical theatre. She is excited to stretch her opera muscles with Gallantry. She wants to thank her friends and family for getting her through a tough year!

Raeslyn Miller is a Senior Vocal Music Education and Vocal Performance double major at Oklahoma City University. Her previous shows include Cimarron Opera's production of Ruddigore (Rose Maybud), Sweeney Todd (Ensemble) at OCU, and Hansel and Gretel (Chorus) at OCU. She hopes you all enjoy the show!

Piper Allred is a singer and actress from Edmond, Oklahoma. She graduated with her B.M. in Vocal Performance from the University of Oklahoma in 2020 and received her M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in May 2023. She is thrilled to be working with Cimarron Opera! Previous credits with Cimarron Opera include Ruddigore (Zora), An Extremely or Extraordinarily Pleasant…Trip to the Museum (Soprano 1), Sunday Excursion (Alice), Magazine Princess (Student), and H.M.S. Pinafore (Chorus).