Opportunity - Six or more performances of each production in several Southern California locations provide opportunities for numerous local singers, including professional singers wishing to expand their repertory; developing singers building their craft; and amateurs dedicated to singing great music.

Accessibility - Under the banner, “opera per tutti” (opera for everyone), VTO is committed to affordable pricing, starting at $5 for students and seniors or $10 general admission.

Intimacy - Performances in neighborhood venues offering audiences a close-up experience of fully-staged music drama, with simultaneous English translation projected above the stage.

Innovation - Such programs as 2012’s “Imposters of Opera” and 2013’s “From Script to Score” offer a fresh view of the masterworks for experienced opera lovers and a stepping-stone for first-time opera audiences.

Commission - An original opera based on historical events in Los Angeles has been commissioned from composer L.C. Harnsberger and is scheduled to premiere in multiple venues in 2014.

Mentoring - Double-casting not only doubles the number of opportunities available, but wherever possible, developing singers are matched with more experienced artists so they can benefit from sharing the role.

Orchestra - VTO engages first-rate local musicians to comprise the orchestra, and offers opportunities to guest conductors.

Outreach - Where possible, VTO arranges for singers to perform in care facilities or other community organizations.

Networking - Beginning with open casting auditions, VTO spearheaded the creation of the Southern California Opera Network, an association of local opera companies sharing resources for mutual support.

Scholarship - The Douglas Acker Memorial Scholarship, established in memory of VTO’s Co-Founder, provides financial support for singers undertaking travel to auditions, special training, or other career-building activities.

We invite your participation as a performer, contributor or volunteer!

Click Here to view clips of VTO’s production of Tosca (April/May, 2012).

Contact Information:

TELEPHONE: 855-575-0005 (toll-free)

EMAIL: info@vtopera.org

Mailing address: P.O. Box 995

Claremont, CA 91711

Board of Directors

Alan Medak - President

Cecilia Cloughly - Vice President
Douglas Acker - In Memoriam