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Pensacola Opera

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Pensacola Opera

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[[Jennifer Knisbell] |budget= |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

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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