Background
Blasis, James Michael de was born on April 12, 1931 in New York City. Son of James and Sarah (de Felice) de Blasis.
performing company executive theater producer
Blasis, James Michael de was born on April 12, 1931 in New York City. Son of James and Sarah (de Felice) de Blasis.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Carnegie Mellon University, 1959. Master of Fine Arts, Carnegie Mellon University, 1960.
Member drama faculty Carnegie Mellon University, 1960-1962. Head drama department Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, New York, 1963-1972. Head Opera Workshop, 1969-1970.
Advisory of opera Corbett Foundation, Cincinnati, 1971-1976. General director Cincinnati Opera Association, 1973-1987, artistic director, 1988-1996. International independent stage director of opera, since 1962.
Private coach, Dramatic Interpretation of Operatic Roles, since 1995.
With United States Army, 1951-1953. Member Actors Equity, American Guild Museum Artists, Drama Alumni Carnegie Mellon University, Beta Theta Pi, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married Ruth Hofreuter, August 25, 1957. 1 child, Blythe.