Central City Opera is the fifth oldest opera company in the United States. Since 1932, it has presented opera and theater productions in its magnificently restored 1878 Opera House. The Central City Opera Guild was established in 1974 and assists the Central City Opera with historic preservation and restoration projects, community education, cultural and social events and various fundraising campaigns throughout the year. Our objectives are:
Education with a special focus on youth
Apprentice Artists support
Historic Preservation and maintenance of 30 + Association-owned properties in Central City
Audience Development
Fundraising including the annual L’Esprit de Noël Home Tour
The Guild president is Katie Grassby
Wheat Ridge, CO
80033
Friends of Opera San José (FoOSJ) is the volunteer support group for Opera San José. We invite you to join those of us who volunteer our time and energy “behind the scenes.” Friends of Opera San José offers a range of volunteer opportunities and opera-related activities, from education and special events to community outreach. Volunteers set their own hours of involvement and then enjoy the rewards of participation and receive added benefits extended by FoOSJ. The auxiliary does not discriminate in soliciting volunteers or treat unequally any volunteer.
Bonnie Williams is President
San Jose, CA
95131
San Francisco Opera Guild believes that the life lessons drawn from creative expression are the foundation of confidence and integrity. Celebrating 75 years of offering enthralling, award winning K-12 education programs and engaging community outreach programs, our mission is to give voice to potential, extending the impact of opera and bringing it center stage into the life of the community.
With the help of our donors and sponsors, we create programs that nurture the expressive nature in students, inspiring them to make positive choices and helping them grow to become conscientious, sensitive and culturally aware adults. Through our fundraising and San Francisco Opera Guild's education fund, "A Gift for All Seasons," more than 50,000 students in nearly 200 schools throughout Northern California find their voices each year, benefiting from the power of arts education as only opera can deliver.
San Francisco Opera Guild’s five Chapters reach thousands of people annually—through lectures, events and news—and encourage an appreciation of the art form, ensuring the ongoing relevance of and interest in opera.
Susan Malott is the managing director.
San Francisco, CA
94102-4509
The Guilds of the Santa Fe Opera, Inc. ("Guilds, Inc.") is the umbrella corporation that oversees the six opera guilds in the State of New Mexico.
In their 50 years of existence, the six guilds of The Santa Fe Opera have initiated a variety of programs and continue to work in collaboration with the company. These include:
Acting as chaperons for the Opera's "Dress Rehearsal Nights
Hosting the Preview Buffet Dinners at the Dapples Pavilion during the season
Staffing the summer season backstage tour program
Hosting the Saturday morning "Opera Insiders" breakfasts and back stage tours during the summer opera season.
Vicki Zilloux is the guilds' president.
Santa Fe, NM
87504-2658
The Opera League of Los Angeles was founded in 1981, dedicated to supporting LA Opera and to stimulating interest and participation in opera in the Southern California community. Opera League members have opportunities to attend Seminars, Musicales, Backstage Magic programs, the Season Preview, and social gatherings held at various locations around Southern California. They also volunteer for a variety of tasks--preparation of cast dinners during rehearsal periods, assisting at LA Opera’s many educational and community events, working at the Opera League Boutique, and others.
Gary Murphy is the OLLA CEO and President.
Los Angeles, CA
90012
The Valley Friends of Arizona Opera is the company’s newest volunteer and support organization, having been founded at the beginning of the 2011-2012 Arizona Opera season. Our mission is to support Arizona Opera to grow and prosper by attracting new audiences, engaging new and existing patrons, and raising funds. In addition to helping Arizona Opera produce high-quality operas throughout Arizona, members of the organization enjoy attending exciting events in the company of other opera lovers. The Valley Friends of Arizona Opera is overseen by an elected Board of Directors. Membership includes, but is not limited to, the greater Phoenix area.
Kimberley Smith is the guild president.
Mesa, AZ
85718