Jake Stamatis

Jake Stamatis, born and raised in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, has performed a variety of roles on the operatic stage. His varied repertoire includes dramatic roles such as Enrico in Lucia di Lammermoor, Zurga in Les pêcheurs de perles, and Marcello in La bohème, as well as comedic roles including Figaro in both Il barbiere di Sivigla, Papageno in Die Zauberflöte, and The Pirate King in The Pirates of Penzance. 

In the 2024-25 season, Jake made his role debut as Il conte in Le nozze di Figaro with the Sarasota Opera. Other season highlights include returning to the roles of Figaro in Il barbiere di Siviglia, Papageno, and Sir Joseph Porter in Gilbert & Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore.

Jake has been a studio artist at Sarasota Opera, a fellow at the Music Academy of the West, an emerging artist at Seagle Music Festival, and an artist in residence with Tri-Cities Opera and Opera Memphis. He received his Bachelors Degree in Vocal Performance from Susquehanna University, and his Masters Degree in Opera from Binghamton University. Jake currently resides in Sarasota, FL.