CBU Opera Theater
CBU Opera Theater at California Baptist University presents a fully staged opera with orchestra each year at the Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga. Most recently, the ensemble presented Charles Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette in Spring 2023. Previous productions include Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love in Spring 2022 and its inaugural performance of a collection of scenes along with a virtual production of Mozart's Die Zauberflöte in Spring 2020.
To schedule an audition, please visit our Next Steps page, contact the CBU School of Performing Arts office by phone at 951-343-4251, or email us at performingarts@calbaptist.edu.
Julie Makerov
Director, CBU Opera Theater
Captivating audiences internationally, Ms. Makerov’s voice has been described as “gloriously
commanding” (la scena musicale), “sumptuous” (ArtsSF.com), and “soaring” (The Oakland
Tribune). The New York Times proclaims “Julie Makerov’s plush soprano voice and vulnerability
were ideal for the godess Freia”, and of her debut with Los Angeles Opera, The Huffington
Post wrote “Julie Makerov is triumphant!”. A consummate singing actor, she is a winner
of the Dora Award, Canada’s most prestigious live theater honor.
Ms. Makerov has sung lead roles with the world’s finest opera companies including
Canadian Opera Company, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Seattle Opera, Los Angeles Opera,
Houston Grand Opera, Sarasota Opera, Palm Beach Opera, Opera San Jose, Theater Erfurt,
and Oper Frankfurt. Ms. Makerov holds a Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance
from California State University San Bernardino and a Master of Music degree in vocal
performance from University of Southern California.