Introduction to a Performer!

Hello everyone! My name is George Soter and I was born and raised in Edmond, Oklahoma. I am currently a junior vocal performance major here at OU which essentially means I spend my days screaming in foreign languages and fighting with other music majors for open practice rooms. If any of you attend the university theater regularly, you may have seen me in last semesters production of Bluebeard's Castle and L'enfant et les Sortilèges, although if you did, its doubtful you would have recognized me under the wig, 10 pounds of makeup, and body suit! 

Me and my scene partner Hunter Watson portraying the Opera Buffa roles of the Teapot and Teacup
(yes, that beautiful and statuesque woman is, in fact, me)

Although bringing a production together can be intense, time consuming, and even exhausting, its all worth it for the thrill of being under the stage lights, bearing your soul with others who share your passion. I've known that I was going to pursue a career in the arts since I was in the third grade and joined a children's fine arts academy, it was there that I was cast in my first musical and I've consistently continued to perform ever since. My love for classical music may be immense now but when I started my college career, I was certain that my future was in music theater. While I did choose to audition for the voice department here at OU, I was certain that after establishing a foundation of good technique in the Chiaroscuro style, I would then transition back into the realm of musical theater. However, as my voice teacher and mentor Dr. Burcham says, "George caught the opera bug!" As ridiculous as that sounds, it's really quite true. Now my dream is to travel the world, experience other cultures, grow as a musician, and perform the works of the greats for as long as I'm able.

Other things to note about me: I love true crime shows, documentaries, and podcasts. I've always had a deep interest in psychology and there's something about the mind of a sociopath that never ceases to spike my curiosity. My most recently binged shows are "You" and "Homecoming" and I would highly recommend both to anyone! If you have ever seen "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" then you have a pretty accurate representation of my family. My grandparents both grew up in Greece and they most certainly passed on their culture to their children and grandchildren. I have one younger brother who is attending OU this coming fall, two wonderful and supportive parents, and a fierce and fiery grandmother who even at 90 still has a joyous and youthful spirit.

That's just about all there is to say about me, thanks for reading!