Eboni Adams is a multidisciplinary director and choreographer whose work bridges opera, dance, film, and theatre. Based in Los Angeles, Adams built an extensive performance career, appearing with Celine Dion in A New Day, Cirque du Soleil, Lula Washington Dance Theatre, and in numerous film and television projects. In addition to her performance career, she is also the writer and director of the award-winning short film Grace. As an emerging director and choreographer in opera, Adams has collaborated with leading companies across the country, including Houston Grand Opera, Washington National Opera, The Dallas Opera, and Santa Fe Opera. Her upcoming projects include choreographing Treemonisha at Washington National Opera and directing La bohème at Austin Opera. Adams continues to champion storytelling rooted in movement, humanity, and collaboration, and is thrilled to return to Minnesota Opera as director for the world premiere of My Name is Florence. www.eboniadams.com