"Salome is often a shocking, controversial show. But Pogorelc’s directorial approach was to bring out the material’s human element..."

"...But opera should be a marriage of thrilling music and compelling theatre, and on that latter front the creative team also spectacularly delivered. Director Alison Pogorelc staged a wonderfully nuanced and varied production, taking full advantage of Steven C. Kemp’s visually arresting set design." 

"Des Moines Metro Opera has revealed that Alison Pogorelc will make her company debut as stage director for Strauss's Salome."

"Emily and Alison Pogorelc of Whitefish Bay both play key roles in Met Opera's La Rondine...."