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|type= Performing arts | |type= Performing arts | ||
|location=75 South [[Tarragona Street]] | |location=75 South [[Tarragona Street]] | ||
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|leader_name= [[Kyle Marrero]] | |leader_name= [[Kyle Marrero]] | ||
|board= | |board= | ||
| − | |staff=[[ | + | |staff=[[Chandra McKern]]<br/>[[Erin Kelley Sammis]]<br/>[[Morgan Cole]]<br/>[[Courtney Henderson]] |
|budget= | |budget= | ||
|website=[http://www.pensacolaopera.com www.pensacolaopera.com] | |website=[http://www.pensacolaopera.com www.pensacolaopera.com] | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Pensacola Opera was founded in [[1983]] as the '''Pensacola Chamber Opera''', the first performance of which was Mozart's [[Wikipedia:Così fan tutte|Così fan tutte]]. The original company was comprised fully of volunteers. Throughout the next decade, the opera expanded. It moved its offices to the [[Pensacola Opera Center]] and its productions to its current venue at the [[Saenger Theatre]]. In 2004, the Opera welcomed its first set of [[Wikipedia:artist in residence|artists in residence]], who aid in outreach events and often hold supporting roles in the | + | Pensacola Opera was founded in [[1983]] as the '''Pensacola Chamber Opera''', the first performance of which was Mozart's [[Wikipedia:Così fan tutte|Così fan tutte]]. The original company was comprised fully of volunteers. Throughout the next decade, the opera company expanded. It moved its offices to the [[Pensacola Opera Center]] and its productions to its current venue at the [[Saenger Theatre]]. In [[2004]], the Opera welcomed its first set of [[Wikipedia:artist in residence|artists in residence]], who aid in outreach events and often hold supporting roles in the annual productions. |
===Past performances=== | ===Past performances=== | ||
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*2005/06: [[Wikipedia:Carmen|Carmen]] & [[Wikipedia:Lucia di Lammermoor|Lucia di Lammermoor]] | *2005/06: [[Wikipedia:Carmen|Carmen]] & [[Wikipedia:Lucia di Lammermoor|Lucia di Lammermoor]] | ||
*2006/07: [[Wikipedia:The Marriage of Figaro|Le nozze di Figaro]] & [[Wikipedia:La traviata|La traviata]] | *2006/07: [[Wikipedia:The Marriage of Figaro|Le nozze di Figaro]] & [[Wikipedia:La traviata|La traviata]] | ||
| − | *2007/08: [[Wikipedia:The Magic Flute| | + | *2007/08: [[Wikipedia:The Magic Flute|The Magic Flute]] & [[Wikipedia:La Boheme|La Boheme]] |
*2008/09: [[Wikipedia:Così fan tutte|Così fan tutte]] & [[Wikipedia:Aida|Aïda]] | *2008/09: [[Wikipedia:Così fan tutte|Così fan tutte]] & [[Wikipedia:Aida|Aïda]] | ||
| + | *2009/10: [[The Widow's Lantern]], [[Wikipedia:Show Boat|Show Boat]], [[Wikipedia:Cavalleria rusticana|Cavalleria Rusticana]] & [[Wikipedia:I pagliacci|Pagliacci]] | ||
| + | *2010/11: [[Wikipedia:Little Women (opera)|Little Women]], [[Wikipedia:Turandot|Turandot]], & [[Wikipedia:Postcard from Morocco|Postcard from Morocco]] | ||
{{colend}} | {{colend}} | ||
===Current Performances=== | ===Current Performances=== | ||
| − | * | + | *2011/12: [[Wikipedia:Madame Butterfly|Madame Butterfly]] & [[Wikipedia:Rigoletto|Rigoletto]] |
==Leadership== | ==Leadership== | ||
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===Fundraising events=== | ===Fundraising events=== | ||
*Jukebox Gala | *Jukebox Gala | ||
| − | *Operazzi Ball | + | *[[Operazzi Masked Ball]] |
*Diva’s Closet Sale | *Diva’s Closet Sale | ||
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| Established | 1983 |
| Type | Performing arts |
| Location | 75 South Tarragona Street |
| Artistic Director | Kyle Marrero |
| Staff | Chandra McKern Erin Kelley Sammis Morgan Cole Courtney Henderson |
| Website | www.pensacolaopera.com |
Pensacola Opera is the premier performing opera company of the Pensacola area. Founded in 1983, the group typically performs two or three fully-staged productions annually, each in the original language. The current artistic director is Kyle Marrero.
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History[edit]
Pensacola Opera was founded in 1983 as the Pensacola Chamber Opera, the first performance of which was Mozart's Così fan tutte. The original company was comprised fully of volunteers. Throughout the next decade, the opera company expanded. It moved its offices to the Pensacola Opera Center and its productions to its current venue at the Saenger Theatre. In 2004, the Opera welcomed its first set of artists in residence, who aid in outreach events and often hold supporting roles in the annual productions.
Past performances[edit]
- 1983/84: Così fan tutte & The Pirates of Penzance
- 1984/85: Gianni Schicchi & H.M.S. Pinafore
- 1985/86: Cavalleria Rusticana & Le nozze di Figaro
- 1986/87: La traviata & Hänsel und Gretel
- 1987/88: Così fan tutte
- 1988/89: The Student Prince & La bohème
- 1989/90: The Merry Widow & Carmen
- 1990/91: Madama Butterfly & Die Fledermaus
- 1991/92: Naughty Marietta & The Pirates of Penzance
- 1992/93: Pagliacci, The Telephone & L'elisir d'amore
- 1993/94: The Gypsy Baron & Rigoletto
- 1994/95: La traviata & Il barbiere di Siviglia
- 1995/96: La bohème & Il trovatore
- 1996/97: Passion, Tosca & Lucia di Lammermoor
- 1997/98: Gala, Le nozze di Figaro & Carmen
- 1998/99: Madama Butterfly & Don Pasquale
- 1999/00: Die Fledermaus, Die Zauberflöte & Andrea Chénier
- 2000/01: Hänsel und Gretel, La bohème & La traviata
- 2001/02: Don Giovanni & Rigoletto
- 2002/03: The Merry Widow & Turandot
- 2003/04: Tosca & L'elisir d'amore
- 2004/05: Il barbiere di Siviglia, Madama Butterfly & Porgy and Bess
- 2005/06: Carmen & Lucia di Lammermoor
- 2006/07: Le nozze di Figaro & La traviata
- 2007/08: The Magic Flute & La Boheme
- 2008/09: Così fan tutte & Aïda
- 2009/10: The Widow's Lantern, Show Boat, Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci
- 2010/11: Little Women, Turandot, & Postcard from Morocco
Current Performances[edit]
- 2011/12: Madame Butterfly & Rigoletto
Leadership[edit]
Pensacola Opera is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that is operated by a 23-member Board of Directors, the current chairman of which is Ruth Orth. The organization also employs a full-time staff, led by General and Artistic Director, Kyle Marrero.
Board of Directors[edit]
- Ruth Orth, Chairman
- Fred Carmody, Vice-Chairman
- Johnny Fayard, Treasurer
- Lisa Minshew, Secretary
- Buzz Ritchie, Immediate Past President
- Nigel Allen
- Frank Cutrone
- Evelyn Davis
- Pandora de Balthazar
- Christina Doss
- William H. Earnhart
- Mary Hoxeng
- Sydney McAbee
- Nell Potter
- Paula Ried
- Mary Riesberg
- Betty Roberts
- Ben Strong
- Gene Valentino
- Roger Webb
- Patricia Buchanan Wright
Funding[edit]
Like many performing arts organizations, Pensacola Opera receives only a portion of its budget from ticket sales and is heavily dependent on donations, sponsorships and fundraisers.
Fundraising events[edit]
- Jukebox Gala
- Operazzi Masked Ball
- Diva’s Closet Sale
Guild[edit]
The Pensacola Opera Guild is the support group of Pensacola Opera. Its more than 100 members organize fundraisers, raise awareness and assist in behind-the-scenes work at the Opera office and during performances.
External links[edit]
- PensacolaOpera.com – Official site
