Music is the melody whose text is the world…

A dynamic and versatile performer equally at home in opera and musical theatre, Carolyn Hoehle, is known for her powerful, expressive voice and magnetic stage presence that draws audiences into every role she portrays with authenticity. After a restorative hiatus from the stage, Carolyn returns to the spotlight in Spring 2025, appearing as Katisha/Kate E. Shaw in The Savoy Company’s innovative production of The Mikado.

Previously an Artist-in-Residence for Austin Opera for their 2019/2020 Season, her mainstage responsibilities included Countess Ceprano in Rigoletto, covering the title role in Turandot along with being a featured recitalist and artist for outreach performances with the company. Favorite past operatic roles include Vitellia (La Clemenza di Tito), the High Priestess (Aida), Susannah (Susannah), Suor Angelica (Suor Angelica), and covers/partial performances as Ariadne (Ariadne auf Naxos), Desdemona (Otello), Aida (Aida), Senta (Der Fliegender Holländer), Madame Lidoine (Dialogues of the Carmelites), and Gertrude/Mütter in (Hänsel und Gretel). Musical theatre highlights include Mother Abbess (The Sound of Music), Carlotta (Phantom), Jack’s Mother (Into the Woods), and The Narrator (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat).

A current resident of Philadelphia (Fly, Eagles, Fly! & Go Phils!), Carolyn relishes bringing stories to life through expressive full-bodied singing, resonating with audiences old and new. When not performing or working, Carolyn is generally tending to her garden, doing her best to stave off her travel lust, or checking out the local culinary scene and/or attempting to recreate a dish in the kitchen with a preferred glass of vino. Follow Carolyn’s adventures and upcoming performance calendar @chojotoho.

Last updated: 05/01/25