Possessing a bass voice described as “robust and resonant” by TheaterMania, and delivering theatrical performances deemed “compelling” by The Huffington Post, Tyler Putnam is currently traveling the United States performing in operas and concerts. Upcoming engagements include Colline LA BOHEME with Madison Theatre at Molloy College and Sparafucile RIGOLETTO with Gulfshore Opera. Mr. Putnam has recently portrayed Zuniga CARMEN with Central City Opera, Uncle Bonzo MADAMA BUTTERFLY with Gulfshore Opera, Masetto DON GIOVANNI with Opera Orlando and Dr. Miracle TALES OF HOFFMANN with Gulfshore Opera.
In 2016 Mr. Putnam returned to Opera Omaha to play José Castro LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST as well as debuting the roles of Don Magnifico LA CENERENTOLA with Salt Marsh Opera, Luther Billis SOUTH PACIFIC with St Petersburg Opera and making his Canadian debut as Pistola FALSTAFF with Manitoba Opera.
Mr. Putnam returned to Santa Fe Opera as an apprentice artist the summer of 2015 where he sang the role of Thomas COLD MOUNTAIN and appeared in RIGOLETTO and SALOME. “Tyler Putnam sang with knowing power as the Second Soldier” – Opera Today. He also created the role of Kobun for the workshop of THE (R)EVOLUTION OF STEVE JOBS by Mason Bates which will debut at Santa Fe Opera in 2017. Other roles that season included Bartolo ¡FIGARO 90210! with Dartmouth College, Sarastro THE MAGIC FLUTE with both Raylynmor and Salt Marsh Operas, The Imperial Commissioner MADAMA BUTTERFLY with Salt Marsh Opera, the Monk DON CARLOS with Sarasota Opera and a debut with the Omaha Symphony as the bass soloist in Dvořák’s STABAT MATER and Handel’s MESSIAH.
In 2014 he covered the role of Rocco FIDELIO at Santa Fe and sang Ceprano RIGOLETTO with Opera Omaha. He garnered critical reviews as the title role in Carlisle Floyd’s MARKHEIM with Little Opera Theatre of NY. “Bass Tyler Putnam gave a superb performance in the title role, alternately self-serving, malevolent and tragic. MARKHEIM is something of a tour de force for bass and Putnam proved more than up to the task” – Opera News. Mr. Putnam also joined Sarasota Opera as a Studio Artist covering Ferrando IL TROVATORE, Don Basilio THE BARBER OF SEVILLE and the Papal Legate in Verdi’s JERUSALEM. Mr. Putnam ventured into the New York “indie opera” scene singing the role of Mr. B in Yoav Gal’s new opera THE DWARF directed by Doug Fitch.
Other performances include Raimondo LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR with Opera North USA as well as portraying the comic Luther Billis SOUTH PACIFIC. Tyler has appeared with Gotham Chamber Opera covering Nerbulone in Cavalli’s ELIOGABOLO. Other roles in NYC include a concert version of Verdi’s ERNANI and covering the Commendatore for The Juilliard School’s graduate production of DON GIOVANNI directed by Stephen Wadsworth and conducted by Gary Thor Wedow.
In the summer of 2011 Mr. Putnam made his European debut singing a recital with Concerti in Monte Argentario in Porto Ercole and Porto Santo Stefano, Italy. No stranger to musical theater, Mr. Putnam performed Macheath THE THREEPENNY OPERA with the Princeton Festival, and at the New London Barn Playhouse in New Hampshire, Kodaly SHE LOVES ME, Evelyn Oakleigh ANYTHING GOES and Franz Liebkind in Mel Brooks’ THE PRODUCERS. Other musical theater experience includes Terry Connor SIDE SHOW, Mr. Mushnik LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Young Joe DAMN YANKEES, Pangloss CANDIDE and Harold Hill THE MUSIC MAN.
Over the course of his career and training Mr. Putnam has had the privilege of meeting and taking lessons from many famous and talented artists including Richard Bonynge, Ian Bostridge, Vinson Cole, Justino Diaz, Nathan Gunn, Aprile Millo, James Morris, Russell Oberlin, Peter Sellars and Neil Shicoff.
Mr. Putnam has won prizes from The Sullivan Foundation (Career Development Grant 2014), The Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions (Boston District winner 2011), and the Schuyler Foundation for Career Bridges (Top Prize 2012 and 2013).
Tyler Putnam grew up on Chebeague Island, Maine and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude from Dartmouth College. He studied singing in New York City with the late Randolph Mickelson, a musicologist known for his collaborations with Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge. Mr. Putnam now studies voice with Mr. Mickelson’s pupil, baritone Francis Keeping.
(July 2017)
In 2016 Mr. Putnam returned to Opera Omaha to play José Castro LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST as well as debuting the roles of Don Magnifico LA CENERENTOLA with Salt Marsh Opera, Luther Billis SOUTH PACIFIC with St Petersburg Opera and making his Canadian debut as Pistola FALSTAFF with Manitoba Opera.
Mr. Putnam returned to Santa Fe Opera as an apprentice artist the summer of 2015 where he sang the role of Thomas COLD MOUNTAIN and appeared in RIGOLETTO and SALOME. “Tyler Putnam sang with knowing power as the Second Soldier” – Opera Today. He also created the role of Kobun for the workshop of THE (R)EVOLUTION OF STEVE JOBS by Mason Bates which will debut at Santa Fe Opera in 2017. Other roles that season included Bartolo ¡FIGARO 90210! with Dartmouth College, Sarastro THE MAGIC FLUTE with both Raylynmor and Salt Marsh Operas, The Imperial Commissioner MADAMA BUTTERFLY with Salt Marsh Opera, the Monk DON CARLOS with Sarasota Opera and a debut with the Omaha Symphony as the bass soloist in Dvořák’s STABAT MATER and Handel’s MESSIAH.
In 2014 he covered the role of Rocco FIDELIO at Santa Fe and sang Ceprano RIGOLETTO with Opera Omaha. He garnered critical reviews as the title role in Carlisle Floyd’s MARKHEIM with Little Opera Theatre of NY. “Bass Tyler Putnam gave a superb performance in the title role, alternately self-serving, malevolent and tragic. MARKHEIM is something of a tour de force for bass and Putnam proved more than up to the task” – Opera News. Mr. Putnam also joined Sarasota Opera as a Studio Artist covering Ferrando IL TROVATORE, Don Basilio THE BARBER OF SEVILLE and the Papal Legate in Verdi’s JERUSALEM. Mr. Putnam ventured into the New York “indie opera” scene singing the role of Mr. B in Yoav Gal’s new opera THE DWARF directed by Doug Fitch.
Other performances include Raimondo LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR with Opera North USA as well as portraying the comic Luther Billis SOUTH PACIFIC. Tyler has appeared with Gotham Chamber Opera covering Nerbulone in Cavalli’s ELIOGABOLO. Other roles in NYC include a concert version of Verdi’s ERNANI and covering the Commendatore for The Juilliard School’s graduate production of DON GIOVANNI directed by Stephen Wadsworth and conducted by Gary Thor Wedow.
In the summer of 2011 Mr. Putnam made his European debut singing a recital with Concerti in Monte Argentario in Porto Ercole and Porto Santo Stefano, Italy. No stranger to musical theater, Mr. Putnam performed Macheath THE THREEPENNY OPERA with the Princeton Festival, and at the New London Barn Playhouse in New Hampshire, Kodaly SHE LOVES ME, Evelyn Oakleigh ANYTHING GOES and Franz Liebkind in Mel Brooks’ THE PRODUCERS. Other musical theater experience includes Terry Connor SIDE SHOW, Mr. Mushnik LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Young Joe DAMN YANKEES, Pangloss CANDIDE and Harold Hill THE MUSIC MAN.
Over the course of his career and training Mr. Putnam has had the privilege of meeting and taking lessons from many famous and talented artists including Richard Bonynge, Ian Bostridge, Vinson Cole, Justino Diaz, Nathan Gunn, Aprile Millo, James Morris, Russell Oberlin, Peter Sellars and Neil Shicoff.
Mr. Putnam has won prizes from The Sullivan Foundation (Career Development Grant 2014), The Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions (Boston District winner 2011), and the Schuyler Foundation for Career Bridges (Top Prize 2012 and 2013).
Tyler Putnam grew up on Chebeague Island, Maine and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude from Dartmouth College. He studied singing in New York City with the late Randolph Mickelson, a musicologist known for his collaborations with Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge. Mr. Putnam now studies voice with Mr. Mickelson’s pupil, baritone Francis Keeping.
(July 2017)
