Charlotte Mae Ellison has spent the past 14 years in Chicago as an actor and costume designer, and is thrilled to bring her passion for the arts and education to Opera Montana! After an introduction to Montana's incredible communities touring with Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, she's worked with Montana Theatreworks and Montana InSite Theatre. In Chicago, she's performed with Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Writer's Theatre, and A Red Orchid Theatre, among others, and co-founded Area IV Theatre as an ensemble member: developing, and performing new work.