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AZ OPERA COMPANY

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 204517566 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · phoenixopera.org
revenue
$75K
expenses
$0
net assets
$95K
employees
0
volunteers
5
filing since
2020
mission · from form 990

To nurture, promote and produce the finest traditional performances

profile · synthesized from sources

Professional opera company based in Phoenix, Arizona, producing traditional operatic works from the 18th to early 20th centuries. Presents full-scale productions of beloved operas such as La Traviata, The Magic Flute, and Aida, featuring acclaimed international and American singers. Performs at historic venues like the Orpheum Theatre, aiming to sustain high-quality opera through community support and philanthropy.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Concert Series with Operatic Stars
Presentations featuring internationally renowned tenors such as Jonas Kaufmann and Dmitri Hvorostovsky in concert with the Phoenix Opera Orchestra.
La Traviata
Performance of Verdi’s three-act opera based on La Dame aux Camélias, presented with full staging and orchestra.
Southwest Vocal Competition
Annual competition showcasing vocal talent, part of Phoenix Opera's efforts to promote opera and cultivate new artists and audiences.
The Magic Flute
Production of Mozart’s Singspiel, featuring both singing and spoken dialogue, performed with professional cast and orchestra.
activities · 15

what they do

direct service · 15
  • Concert performances with principal artists and orchestra Choral and Orchestral Concert Performances
    Presents concert performances featuring internationally renowned vocalists such as Jonas Kaufmann and Dmitri Hvorostovsky, accompanied by the Phoenix Opera Orchestra and Chorus, including sold-out and critically acclaimed events.
  • Host special events Cultural Heritage Events with Food and Performance
    Hosts special events such as the "Bonanza Home Tour" which includes themed entertainment, refreshments, and live music.
  • Host special events Cultural Heritage Events with Food and Performance
    Hosts special events such as themed home tours with entertainment and refreshments.
  • Organize and host vocal competitions Choral and Orchestral Concert Performances
    Organizes and hosts vocal competitions for local talent, culminating in finals concerts with the Phoenix Opera Orchestra and awarding cash prizes to winners.
  • Organize and produce vocal competitions for emerging artists Choral and Orchestral Concert Performances
    Produces the Southwest Vocal Competition and similar events to support local and regional talent, culminating in a finals concert with the Phoenix Opera Orchestra. Awards cash prizes ranging from $500 to $5,000, with documented competitions held in 2015 and 2016.
  • Organize vocal competitions Choral and Orchestral Concert Performances
    Organizes vocal competitions for local talent, culminating in a finals concert with an orchestra and awarding cash prizes to winners.
  • Present concert performances with orchestra and guest artists Choral and Orchestral Concert Performances
    Hosts concert performances featuring the Phoenix Opera Orchestra and Chorus with internationally renowned guest artists, including Jonas Kaufmann (2013) and Dmitri Hvorostovsky (2012), as well as themed events such as the "Bonanza Home Tour" with live music by Los Tres Tenores.
  • Present opera concerts and guest artists Choral and Orchestral Concert Performances
    Presents concert performances featuring the Phoenix Opera Orchestra and Chorus, as well as renowned guest artists such as Jonas Kaufmann and Dmitri Hvorostovsky.
  • Present opera concerts and operetta acts Choral and Orchestral Concert Performances
    Presents concert performances featuring opera orchestras and choruses, as well as acts from operettas, sometimes featuring renowned vocalists.
  • Produce and stage opera performances Professional Theatrical Productions of Plays and Musicals
    Produces and stages full opera productions, including works by composers such as Giuseppe Verdi, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Giacomo Puccini, Georges Bizet, and Johann Strauss Jr.
  • Produce and stage opera performances Professional Theatrical Productions of Plays and Musicals
    Produces full-scale opera productions featuring professional singers and the Phoenix Opera Orchestra and Chorus, including works by Verdi, Mozart, Puccini, Bizet, and Strauss. Recent productions include "La Traviata," "The Magic Flute," "Madama Butterfly," "Carmen," and "Aida," performed at venues such as the Orpheum Theater and the Elks Opera House in Prescott, AZ.
  • Produce and stage opera performances Professional Theatrical Productions of Plays and Musicals
    Produces and stages full opera productions, including works by Verdi, Mozart, Bizet, and Puccini, featuring professional singers and orchestras.
  • Production and staging of operatic performances Professional Theatrical Productions of Plays and Musicals
    Produces and stages full opera productions, including works by Giuseppe Verdi (e.g., La Traviata, Aida), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (e.g., The Magic Flute), Giacomo Puccini (Madama Butterfly), Georges Bizet (Carmen), and Johann Strauss Jr. (Die Fledermaus), featuring professional principal singers and the Phoenix Opera Orchestra and Chorus.
  • Southwest Vocal Competition and local talent development Choral and Orchestral Concert Performances
    Organizes an annual vocal competition for emerging local artists, culminating in a finals concert with the Phoenix Opera Orchestra and awarding cash prizes (ranging from $500 to $5,000), with documented productions in 2015 and 2016.
  • Special theatrical and community events Community Festival & Event Organization
    Hosts unique public events such as the "Bonanza Home Tour," featuring set recreations, live music by Los Tres Tenores, photo opportunities with performers, and refreshments, to engage broader audiences with theatrical experiences.
strategies · 19

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Community philanthropy for production quality philanthropy-dependent_production_model unique to this org
    The organization sustains high production quality in its opera performances by relying on community philanthropy, recognizing it as a critical component for artistic excellence.
  • Developing local vocal talent talent_development unique to this org
    The organization supports and nurtures local talent within the operatic field through vocal competitions, fostering the growth of emerging artists.
  • Fostering artist-audience connection artist-audience_connection unique to this org
    The organization emphasizes artist accessibility and personal connection to enhance the overall performance experience for the audience.
  • Preserving Traditional Operatic Repertoire arts_and_culture_promotion unique to this org
    The organization focuses on promoting and performing traditional operatic productions, drawing from a repertoire of popular works from the late 18th through early 20th centuries, to perpetuate professional opera.
  • Preserving and Performing Traditional Operatic Repertoire traditional_repertoire_preservation unique to this org
    The organization perpetuates professional opera by producing and performing traditional operatic productions, specifically drawing from a repertoire of popular works from the late 18th through early 20th centuries, featuring emotionally expressive interpretations by professional vocalists and utilizing its own orchestra and chorus.
  • Preserving and promoting traditional operatic arts traditional_opera_preservation unique to this org
    The organization focuses on perpetuating professional opera by producing and performing traditional operatic productions from a repertoire of popular works from the late 18th through early 20th centuries, emphasizing beautiful voices, exquisite costumes, and sensational sets.
  • Producing Opera with In-House Orchestra and Chorus orchestral and choral performance production unique to this org
    The organization produces concert performances using its own orchestra and chorus, ensuring artistic control and quality in its productions.
  • Producing concert performances with in-house orchestra and chorus featuring professional vocalists orchestral and choral performance production unique to this org
    The organization produces concert performances utilizing its own orchestra and chorus, featuring emotionally expressive interpretations by professional vocalists, including internationally renowned opera artists.
  • Showcasing Emotionally Expressive Vocal Performances performing-arts-interpretation unique to this org
    The organization stages opera performances that feature emotionally expressive interpretations by professional vocalists, aiming to deliver impactful artistic experiences.
  • Supporting Local Talent Development talent_development unique to this org
    The organization fosters the growth of local artistic talent by organizing and supporting vocal competitions.
  • Supporting Local Talent through Vocal Competitions talent_development unique to this org
    The organization supports local talent by organizing vocal competitions, fostering the development of emerging artists in the community.
  • Supporting local talent through vocal competitions talent_development unique to this org
    The organization actively supports and develops local talent within the opera community by hosting vocal competitions.
  • Sustaining High-Quality Traditional Opera through Philanthropy and Community Engagement philanthropy-dependent production model unique to this org
    The organization sustains high production quality in traditional operatic performances, characterized by beautiful voices, exquisite costumes, and sensational sets, by relying on community philanthropy, effective fundraising, and cultivating new audiences through education and outreach.
  • Sustaining Opera through Philanthropy and Community Engagement philanthropy-dependent production model unique to this org
    The organization relies on community philanthropy to maintain high production quality and sustain its operations, which include educational outreach and cultivation of new audiences, ensuring the perpetuation of professional opera.
  • Sustaining high-quality traditional opera through community philanthropy philanthropy-dependent production model unique to this org
    The organization relies on community philanthropy to maintain high production quality for traditional operatic performances, which include beautiful voices, exquisite costumes, and sensational sets, while also promoting and perpetuating professional opera from a repertoire of popular works.
  • Utilizing Historic Venues for Distinctive Performances historic_venue_utilization unique to this org
    The organization enhances the opera experience by utilizing a historic theater in Spanish Baroque Revival Style, providing a distinctive and appropriate venue for its performances.
  • Utilizing a Historic Venue for Performance historic_venue_utilization unique to this org
    The organization utilizes a historic theater in Spanish Baroque Revival Style as a distinctive venue for its opera performances, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Utilizing a historic venue for distinctive opera performances historic_venue_utilization unique to this org
    The organization utilizes a historic theater in Spanish Baroque Revival Style to provide a distinctive and atmospheric venue for its opera performances.
  • Utilizing a historic venue for distinctive performances historic_venue_utilization unique to this org
    The organization leverages a historic theater in Spanish Baroque Revival Style to provide a unique and distinctive setting for its opera performances, enhancing the audience experience.
financials · form 990 · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$75K
Contributions & grants$75K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$0
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$95K
Cash$95K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$95K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 5
  • Ann Marie Anderson — vice-Chair
  • Bob Stump — Chair
  • Gail Dubinbaum — Director
  • John Massaro — Treasurer
  • Ran Cohen — Secretary
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • Americans for the Arts Partner — Cited for producing the National Arts Index 2013 report on the vitality of arts and culture in the U.S.
  • City of Phoenix Government — Purchased and funded restoration of the Orpheum Theater.
  • Friends of the Phoenix Opera Partner — Volunteer organization dedicated to helping the Phoenix Opera with special events, fund-raisers, and artists' activities.
  • Gaetan Laperriere Partner — Featured performer in the role of Germont
  • Jesus Garcia Partner — Featured performer in the role of Alfredo
  • Jonas Kaufmann Partner — Featured performer in a concert presented by Phoenix Opera.
  • Julia Koci Partner — Featured performer in the role of Violetta
  • Junior League of Phoenix Partner — Organized the establishment of the Orpheum Theatre Foundation to support restoration efforts.
  • Orpheum Theatre Partner — Venue for the vocal competition finals concert.
  • Phoenix Civic Plaza Building Corporation Partner — Authorized additional funding for the Orpheum Theater restoration.
  • Phoenix Opera Chorus Partner — Choral ensemble collaborating with AZ OPERA COMPANY in concert productions
  • Phoenix Opera Orchestra Partner — Orchestra engaged by AZ OPERA COMPANY for performances with guest artists.
  • Phoenix Opera Orchestra Partner — Orchestra that accompanied singers in the vocal competition finals concert.
  • Phoenix Opera Orchestra Partner — Performing ensemble collaborating with AZ OPERA COMPANY in concert productions
  • RAND Corporation Partner — Cited for a 2001 report on the financial challenges of performing arts organizations.