Show Notes
David Feheley is a technical director, with 20 years of experience, specializing in producing opera and productions in repertory. He is currently the technical director for the Metropolitan Opera.
David studied theatrical production at York University in his native Toronto before joining the newly opened York University Student Centre as its production manager. He managed all aspects of the Centre’s program of concerts and events in its multi-use facility.
He later branched out into the freelance world as a technical director before joining the production department at the Stratford Festival of Canada. He started as the Assistant Technical Director for the Festival Stage, and finished his time at the Festival as the assistant director of production.
David moved into the world of opera when he joined the Canadian Opera Company in 2003. While there, he was part of the opening of the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, Canada’s first purpose-built opera house, and the COC’s Ring Cycle, Canada’s first home-grown production of the Ring.
David moved to the United States in 2013 to assume the position of technical and production director for the Houston Grand Opera. While in Houston, he continued his association with Wagner’s Ring Cycle, as Houston produced its first Ring, the La Fura dels Baus production from Barcelona.
Since 2016, David has been the technical director for the Met, overseeing all backstage operations as well as the construction work done in the scenery and scenic shops. The Met’s season of 19 productions running in repertory also includes building and producing 6 new productions each year.
The Ring Cycle has played a prominent role in his time at the Met. A major technical overhaul of Robert Lepage’s 2010 production and its presentation as part of the 2019 season marked David’s third Ring.
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