Union alumna Helena Binder, class of '76, returns to Saratoga with the Lake George Opera's production of Rossini's The Italian Girl in Algiers, July 3, 6, 8, 10.
An actor and a director of plays and musicals for over 20 years before focusing on opera, Helena founded and directed the Acting School in Schenectady; staged productions for the NYS Theatre Institute, Leatherstocking Theatre Company, Union College; serves as Director of the Annual Legislative Correspondents Show. Helena has directed productions for New York City Opera, Wolf Trap, Chattanooga Symphony and Opera, Pittsburgh Opera; as assistant director, she has been involved with Glimmerglass Opera, New York City Opera, San Francisco Opera, Dallas Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Seattle Opera, Opera Pacifica and Arena Stage.
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