The voice of Vickie R Thomas is oral napalm. She's one of the most powerful Sopranos in the New Orleans Opera Association. Find her teaching all things " Voice " and more at the Celebration School of Fine Arts. Also Ms. Thomas is the Witch and Mother for " Hansel & Gretel " at the New Orleans Opera Metropelican Division.

When I saw her wearing one of my flowers in Star photographer, Gus Bennett's long-awaited photo series ( New Orleans People Project 2013 ) I was in love. Did some extended research and I was a full blown groupie ! Her style and signature grace are unmatched to anyone in her industry. The fact she's from my hometown is icing on the kingcake too. She is very down to earth and her heart is as big as her voice on stage. I caught up with Vickie to see just how she finds the time to teach voice to the lucky few and be the voice to the masses.

Read & Enjoy ! ~ Thais`

Vickie in " Madame Butterfly " 2013

Vickie backstage after her performance.

What would be the perfect stage to perform on and why ?

Whew that a tough question... I would have to say Metropolitan Opera in New York City....a major dream of mine and true sign to me that I have really made it.....hehehe

Who inspires you and why ?

My mother. She is one tough cookie...she has survived a divorce...being a single parent raising two headstrong girls....survived the death of both her parents...my sisters death....almost losing me last october.....handled bosses and really nasty co-workers....even taken stuff off of me....and is still alive and kicking and going strong.