Craig Fields is a veteran to producing and directing musical theater and opera. He began his career as a pop singer with Walt Disney productions before completing his graduate degree in classical vocal performance at CalArts in Los Angeles. He went on to win the San Francisco National Opera Auditions in 1975, which launched an operatic singing career all over the world. He later transitioned to stage directing and was Gen/Artistic Director at Opera Roanoke and Opera on the James for 24 years.