Staff Directory

Michael Hidetoshi Mori is the General Director and Artistic Director of Tapestry Opera and a freelance opera director based in Toronto, Canada. Michael has won Canada’s highest award for outstanding direction in opera twice, has received accolades as a recording artist and film director

Award-winning choreographer Jaime Martino is a lifelong contributor to the arts and social justice, making art that challenges narratives and centres queer voices.

Stephanie Applin joins Tapestry Opera after four years working in the outdoor arts sector in London, UK. Stephanie has a long-standing connection to the Toronto opera scene as a founding member of the Indie Opera Toronto collective.

Mélanie Dubois proudly steps into the newly established Artistic Producer role at Tapestry Opera after 3.5 years of producing multi-disciplinary events and festivals at Harbourfront Centre, most notably including the national cultural initiative Nordic Bridges.

Clay Jones has been an avid bass player and “how many different image sizes do we need for social media in 2023 again?” since the age of 14.

Dona Arbabzadeh is a visual artist and a la Traviata fanatic.

Katie Mariz is a performer and arts administrator based in Kingston, Ontario. She recently graduated from Queen’s University with a master’s in Arts Management and Leadership.

Máiri Demings (she/her) is a Toronto-based mezzo-soprano, music educator and arts administrator.