About Regan
Recognized for her rich, expressive sound and commanding presence on stage, American Mezzo-Soprano Regan Poarch is quickly establishing herself as an artist to watch in both the U.S. and Europe.. She has performed roles including Octavian (Der Rosenkavalier), Charlotte (Werther), Dorabella (Così fan tutte), Erika (Vanessa), Ottavia (L’incoronazione di Poppea), Prince Charmant (Cendrillon), and Stéphano (Roméo et Juliette) in fully staged productions, alongside a wide range of scene and concert work.
She has appeared with Indiana University Opera Theater, the Trentino Music Festival, Bloomington Chamber Opera, and in workshops directed by Michael Shell, Carol Vaness, and Heidi Grant Murphy. Recent seasons have also featured Roméo (I Capuleti e i Montecchi), Béatrice (Béatrice et Bénédict), and Erika (Vanessa) in notable scene work and performances.
Regan is a 2024 Encouragement Award recipient from the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition Arkansas District and has also been recognized with fellowships and certificates from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, recognizing her artistic excellence. She holds a Performer Diploma and Master of Music in Voice from IU under the tutelage of Jane Dutton.
Currently, Regan is auditioning for young artist programs in the United States and abroad while preparing new roles and repertoire. She plans to continue her artistic development in Europe in the spring, expanding her performance experience and pursuing new opportunities abroad.
