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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
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 · 4 groups

what they do

  • Opera Production and Performance 10 activities
    • Concert performances with principal artists and orchestra
      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.
    • Present concert performances with orchestra and guest artists
      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
      Presents concerts featuring acclaimed opera singers, often accompanied by the Phoenix Opera Orchestra and Chorus.
    • Present opera concerts and guest artists
      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
      Presents concert performances featuring opera orchestras and choruses, as well as acts from operettas, sometimes featuring renowned vocalists.
    • Produce and stage opera performances
      Produces and stages full opera productions, including works by Verdi, Mozart, Bizet, and Puccini, featuring professional singers and orchestras.
    • Produce and stage opera performances
      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
      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
      Produces and stages full opera productions, including works by composers such as Verdi, Mozart, Puccini, Bizet, and Strauss Jr., featuring professional singers and orchestras.
    • Production and staging of operatic performances
      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.
  • Youth & Emerging Artist Performance Competitions 5 activities
    • Organize and host vocal competitions
      Organizes and hosts vocal competitions for local talent, culminating in finals concerts where singers perform with the Phoenix Opera Orchestra and awarding cash prizes to winners.
    • Organize and host vocal competitions
      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
      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
      Organizes vocal competitions for local talent, culminating in a finals concert with an orchestra and awarding cash prizes to winners.
    • Southwest Vocal Competition and local talent development
      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.
  • School Community Events & Family Nights 3 activities
    • Host special events
      Hosts special events such as themed home tours with entertainment and refreshments.
    • Host special events
      Hosts special events such as themed home tours with entertainment and refreshments.
    • Host special events
      Hosts special events such as the "Bonanza Home Tour" which includes themed entertainment, refreshments, and live music.
  • Performing Arts Venue Operations 1 activity
    • Special theatrical and community events
      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.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
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.