Opera Saratoga has announced that Amanda Robie will become the company’s new Executive Director.

Robie was formerly the company’s Managing Director and in her new capacity, she will collaborate closely with the General and Artistic Director, as well as the Board of Directors, to shape and advance the strategic direction of the company.

In a statement, Robie said, “I am honored to step into the role of Executive Director at Opera Saratoga. I look forward to continuing my work with this extraordinary company and vibrant community to ensure the continued vitality and success of opera in the region.”

Mary Birnbaum, General and Artistic Director added, “Amanda is an invaluable asset to Opera Saratoga, and both the Board and I are deeply appreciative that she has accepted this new leadership role. Her warmth, leadership, and in-depth knowledge of the art form make her a central figure at Opera Saratoga. Artists, technicians, and administrators alike consistently cite her as a major reason they choose to return to the company. I am excited to continue our partnership and to work alongside her in shaping the future of Opera Saratoga, beginning with the 2025 Summer Festival, which will run from May 20 to June 29.”

Robie is a resident of Saratoga Springs and began her career as a mezzo-soprano. She previously performed with Opera Saratoga during the company’s 2013 production of “H.M.S. Pinafore” and has held positions with the Boston Opera Collaborative, Fort Worth Opera, and Boston Lyric Opera.