We recognize that for those in school, adding a show to your budget might be a bit tight… But flash your official student ID and pop into our Dress Rehearsals for free! Can’t make it to Dress? We also provide Student ticket prices to make all our productions more accessible.
Valid student ID and prior booking is required. Free access to Dress Rehearsals. Discounted rates for full productions.
Opera’s not just for Nan & Pop — it’s actually a fascinating blend of history and innovation coming to life on the stage. That said, we know it hasn’t always been easy to access, which is why we’re proud to offer our 30 Under 30 ticket discount. Present a valid ID and you can come to any of our MainStage shows for $30. But beware: 30 Under 30 seats are limited, so don’t be stunned and miss out!
Valid ID and prior booking is required. Discounted rates for MainStage productions.
We are committed to creating spaces for open, honest, and complex conversations. OOTA’s Symposium Series is presented in pairing with our annual MainStage production, exploring the issues brought to life on stage.
Led by artists, activists, and community leaders, the Symposium Series is designed to build international context about artistic, social, and political issues that build the foundations of the works we present.
“Life does not change if you only modify the content, your life will change if you will dare to alter the context.” ― Santosh Kalwar
Under 18’s are our future, and the future is art!
Opera on the Avalon delights in bringing the magic of opera to schools across the island through interactive and imaginative adaptations of fairy tales and stories!
Please contact us for more information, or join our mailing list to stay up to date with our Season!
Newfoundlanders’ll weave a yarn as long as yer arm and expect ya to come back for more. We loves to tell a tale. And a truly good story transports you to another place and time, opens your eyes to new possibilities, and maybe makes you have a chat with a friend over a nice cuppa tea.
Opera on the avalon brings compelling stories to life through the most powerful, authentic, and expressive instrument of all: the voice. And while we all love a familiar favourite from time to time, OOTA has a passion for contemporary works and new commissions that let us bring untold stories to light.
Bringing together the talent, skill, and labour required to present professional productions of this scale requires a lot of support. It’s no secret that living in Newfoundland is tough, and we all know community is everything. By investing in OOTA, you are investing in the quality of life for artists who live and work in our province — cause ya knows we believe Art = Work. With each project, we highlight the inherent value of the creative industries; simply put, art is entertaining, life-enhancing, and defining of our identities.
Thanks to your generosity, OOTA is able to nurture the careers of Canadian artists and artisans and to offer a season which presents familiar favourites that have stood the test of time, modern works receiving critical acclaim, and new tellings of our own history that enhance our national cultural identity.
By choosing to include Opera on the Avalon in your estate planning, you are providing a secure foundation for the company’s future, allowing us to continue OOTA’s artistic quality and innovation for future generations.
Please note: OOTA and its employees do not provide tax, accounting, or financial advice. Please consult your legal or financial advisor regarding the tax implications of your charitable giving.
A gift to Opera on the Avalon supports our mission to enhance the lives of Atlantic Canadians and spur regional pride through a variety of musical and theatrical experiences.
To accomplish our mission, we produce a world-class season including an annual summer festival and a MainStage musical, commission new works, build new audiences, and engage our community, while providing work to established professionals and nurturing emerging artists. By doing so, we strengthen the cultural and economic vitality of our national community.
The Opera on the Avalon Guild is a volunteer organization committed to the growth and success of opera in Newfoundland. Guild volunteers work side-by-side with artists, company members, and staff to enhance the value of OOTA’s productions. Membership in the Volunteer Guild offers the chance to give something back to the arts community while providing an opportunity to develop new skills and build on existing experience and knowledge. We welcome your involvement, no matter what your time commitment.
Tempos: Not sure where to get involved? This is a great committee to get your feet wet! Tempos will be called to work on short term or one-time projects throughout the year.
Special Events: Assist in planning special events including OOTA’s annual fundraising gala.
Marketing: Distribute materials at community programs and events or hang production posters throughout the city.
Transportation: Provide airport transportation for visiting artists and production personnel.
Libretti: Type and edit opera libretti.
Mailing and Office Assistance: Assemble mailings for OOTA activities, answer phones, and provide office support.
Housing: Provide temporary housing for visiting singers and seasonal company members.
Lightwalkers, Dressers & Supers: Serve as an artist stand-in during lighting rehearsals, assist the costume crew backstage, or be an extra on stage.
For more information or to express your interest in volunteering, please contact: admin@operaontheavalon.com
Here at OOTA, we believe that teamwork makes the dream work, and our local partnerships bring us a step closer to success every season!
We work with your business to understand your sponsorship objectives and build a partnership that works for both of us. Our Corporate Sponsors provide critical operating support while receiving a range of employee, executive and entertaining opportunities. Learn more about Corporate Sponsorship opportunities by contacting our office, or letting us reach out to you:
The Impresario Circle directly supports Opera on the Avalon’s current Season, as well as our Creation Investment Fund. With your support, we are able to continue turning our stories into art.
Impresario Membership Includes:
Two complimentary tickets to each MainStage production
Streaming access to each MainStage production
Full access to content on OOTA-TV
Invitation to a working rehearsal of each MainStage production
Invitation to the dress rehearsal of each MainStage production
Recognition in the Season Programme and Website
Charitable Tax Receipt: $250
Contact our office at (709) 738-1322 or admin@operaontheavalon.com for more information, or join here:
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Some stories beg to be told. A true storyteller transports us to another place and time, engages our intellect and imagination, and touches us on a deep, emotional level.
OOTA is committed to bringing compelling stories to life through the magic of the singing voice: the most powerful, authentic, and expressive instrument of all. As the only professional opera company in Atlantic Canada, we are mandated to turn our history into art with the development of new work.
With a commitment to asking what stories we want to share, OOTA’s Creation Investment Fund empowers and enables new commissions and funds the development of new Canadian opera that is innovative, groundbreaking, and resonant for all. The first opera commissioned through this fund was the critically acclaimed Ours (music by John Estacio, libretto by Robert Chafe), which premiered in 2016 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel. We aim to program new productions every three to four years. By commissioning these new operatic works, we hope to start important and engaging conversations of how we see ourselves and the world around us, and in turn, how those stories can be reflected on stage.
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