Having most recently directed Rigoletto in the spring of 2011, Bernard Uzan’s long history with MOT began with his debut as director for Faust in 1983. A native of France, his extensive background in the arts includes success as a general director, artistic director, stage director, librettist, designer, actor, novelist, and manager. His productions have graced the stages of 50 opera companies in North America, France, Italy, Switzerland and South America with more than 300 productions. As a librettist and stage director, Mr. Uzan collaborated with composer David DiChiera and conductor Mark Flint on their new production of Cyrano.