This project was created and directed by International Youth Gilbert & Sullivan Director, Pamela Leighton-Bilik. A former Disney ' Teacher of the Year ' nominee, Ms. Leighton-Bilik was a recent nominee for the Lockheed-Martin Award for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities and is included in the 2005-2006 edition of Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. Ms. Leighton-Bilik is Founder and Artistic Director of The G & S Youth Players of Washington and Director of Education for the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival in the UK.

Below are photos of Pamela coaching Opera Naples' Young Artists during dress rehearsal.

Thank you Pamela, and your wonderful assistants, Marsha Boymel and Lisa Boymel.
Thank you too, to Robin Frank, Musical Director and Director of Opera Naples Educational Outreach.
It's been lots of fun, really hard work, but mostly amazing! And you've worked magic on our young stars!
Opera Naples sincerely appreciates all of your talents and dedication.