“Acting is the life of the human soul receiving its birth through art.”
Paule Aboite is a Haitian-American soprano based in Berlin, Germany. She has been described as “a standout for characterful timbre and clarity.” Summer 2022 productions include Porgy and Bess with Des Moines Metro Opera and Die Walküre singing the role of Ortlinde.
In 2021, Ms. Aboite has graduated with a degree in vocal performance from Hunter College in New York City where she was awarded the Victoria Bitterman Fellowship in recognition of excellent musicianship as performer. She has also debuted the role of Contessa in The Marriage of Figaro with Saluzzo Opera Academy in Italy.
Ms. Aboite has appeared in new collaborative opera works with Hunter Opera Theatre and American Opera Projects such as Henry Mollicone’s LadyBird: First Lady of the Land; the world premieres of Marshawn and OperRabbit; as well as Paula Kemper’s Patience & Sarah—commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots and New York City’s LGBTQ Pride in 2019.
As a soloist, she has appeared in concerts with Albany Symphony Orchestra, Orlando Philharmonic, National Music Festival, Society Hill Playhouse, and Central Presbyterian Church.
In addition to singing opera, Paule has worked in theatre as an actor. In 2018, she was nominated for best supporting actress for her role as Marie in The Hunting Season with Planet Connections Festivity. Other notable theatrical credits include: Porgy and Bess (Orlando Philharmonic); Show Boat (Goodspeed Musicals); Bright Lights, Tent City (National Black Theatre); Boat People (Classical Theatre of Harlem); Talking Peace (Fountain Theatre); Roost (Interact Theatre) and Bare: A Pop Opera (Philadelphia Gay and Lesbian Festival).
When she is not performing on stage, Ms. Aboite teaches English to German-native students as well as, introduction to theatre and various levels of public speaking courses at Borough Manhattan Community College. She also coaches high school-level competitive speech and debate students in preparation for local and national tournaments.
Paule received her music degree from Hunter College and Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from The University of the Arts.