Pensacola Opera

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Pensacola Opera

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Established 1983
Type Performing arts
Location 75 South Tarragona Street
General and Artistic director Kyle Marrero
Staff Timothy Kennedy
Erin Kelley
Geoffrey Bleeker
[Jennifer Knisbell]
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.

History

Pensacola Opera was founded in 1983 as the Pensacola Chamber Opera, the first performance of which was Mozart's Così fan tutte.

Past performances

Leadership

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

Funding

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

  • Jukebox Gala
  • Operazzi Ball
  • Diva’s Closet Sale

Guild

Main article: Pensacola Opera Guild

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.

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