We are OperaComp
The Opera-Composer Collaborative Project, or OperaComp, is a collective of theater artists and musicians dedicated to giving voice to the future of the American opera theater, today. This interdisciplinary laboratory for developing brand new opera combines the forces of composers, playwrights, directors, singers, actors, instrumentalists and designers under one roof. Here we cultivate a unique, collaborative process of devising new work together from page to stage. OperaComp provides a home for artists and audiences of a new generation to share the complex, diverse human stories of our time, challenging age-old stereotypes about the art form. Our inaugural season launches in the spring of 2017 with a semester-long residency in New York City featuring students and alumni from The Juilliard School, NYU, and Columbia University, which will culminate in a performance of six world premiere opera scenes crafted by six unique collaborative teams.
But we can't do this alone — we need your help!!
Putting on staged works is a complex and expensive process, and funds are needed for the performance space, the payment of singers and directors, publicity for the program, audio and video recording, and for scene production and performance costs. We have been sponsored in part by a generous $500 Project Grant from The Juilliard School*, but we are hoping to raise an additional $3000 for our collaboration to truly shine. If we raise more than our goal, additional funds will go towards bringing in props, costumes, and potentially adding additional performances in New York City.
This is where you come in!!
Every dollar goes a very long way toward making this collaboration possible. Spread the word to your friends, colleagues, and anyone willing to listen. With your support, we really can make new opera a reality. And for those of you who would like an added bonus, check out the donation perks below!
How else can you help? OperaComp is taking donations of stage props for the performance! Please send an email to operacompnyc@gmail.com for information on how to make that possible.
Thank you so much, and without further ado, let's make music!
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Who We Are
Leadership Team:
Chason Goldschmitz, Co-Artistic Director
Aaron Severini, Co-Artistic Director
Philip Stoddard, Director of Production
Thomas West, Director of Vocal Operations
Composers:
Jasper Brey
Yihan Chen
Chason Goldschmitz
Jack Gulielmetti
Matthew Liu
Sato Matsui
Librettists:
Liuyu "Ivy" Chen
Krista Knight
Ronny Goldschmitz
Sarah LaBrie
Jessica Moss
Scene Directors:
Mikhaela Mahoney
Philip Stoddard
Mo Zhou
Singers:
Kresley Figueroa, soprano
Anneliese Klenetsky, soprano
Nicolette Mavroleon, soprano
Jessica Niles, soprano
Vivian Yau, soprano
Shelby Cox, mezzo-soprano
Khady Gueye, mezzo-soprano
Mishael Eusebio, tenor
John Noh, tenor
Chance Jonas O'Toole, tenor
Philip Stoddard, baritone
Thomas West, baritone
William Socolof, bass-baritone
Pianists:
Chris Reynolds
Katelan Terrell
Videographer:
Philip Sheegog
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*This project is not affiliated with or operated by The Juilliard School or any other institution. Initial funds generously provided by a Juilliard Project Grant.
