Tyler Putnam

Possessing a voice described as “robust and resonant” by TheatreMania and deemed a “standout” by Opera Magazine, bass-baritone Tyler Putnam is in demand in a variety of repertoire. In the 2025-2026 season, Tyler makes his role debut as Escamillo CARMEN with Gulfshore Opera and returns to St Petersburg Opera as Achilla GIULIO CESARE. Recent performances include Oroveso NORMA with Opera Tampa and Opera på Skäret in Sweden, Leporello DON GIOVANNI, Colline LA BOHEME and Vodnik RUSALKA with Gulfshore Opera, Don Alfonso COSÌ FAN TUTTE with Opera Ithaca, both Agent Ashby and José Castro LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST with Opera Orlando and Opera Omaha, The Pirate King THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE with Opera Tampa, First Coast Opera and Salt Marsh Opera, Crespel LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN with Opera Tampa and Cura Viejo in the world premiere of BEHOLD THE MAN with Opera Las Vegas. An apprentice at The Santa Fe Opera for two seasons, Tyler debuted the role of Kobun in a workshop performance of Mark Campbell and Mason Bates’ THE (R)EVOLUTION OF STEVE JOBS and originated the role of Thomas in the world premiere of Jennifer Higdon’s COLD MOUNTAIN. Originally from Chebeague Island, Maine, Tyler Putnam is a graduate of Dartmouth College.