Opera Colorado's 2022-23 Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT

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A Year in Review

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Impact

Cover: The act two set of Die tote Stadt where a troupe of performers gathers for Fritz’s (baritone Daniel Belcher) aria “Mein Sehnen, mein Wähnen.”

Table of Contents page: Rigoletto (baritone Stephen Powell) with the Opera Colorado Chorus.

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Program Attendance

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Financial Statements Supporters & Donors

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Leadership & Staff

Board of Directors

This season, we experienced one artistic triumph after another, opening with a celebratory concert performance of Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana, an opera that had never been performed at Opera Colorado. The mainstage season kicked off with a beautiful, classic production of Verdi’s Rigoletto. Audiences were surprised and captivated by Erich Korngold’s rarely performed masterpiece Die tote Stadt (The Dead City), in a new, opulent production designed especially for Opera Colorado.

We rounded out the anniversary season with a completely soldout production of Puccini’s grandest opera, Turandot. We saw several debuts by world-class artists, including soprano Sharleen Joynt, mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Bishop, tenors Martin Bakari and Joshua Dennis, baritones Stephen Powell and Craig Verm, and bass-baritones Young Bok Kim and Christian Zaremba.

We concluded our 40th Anniversary Season with a spectacular, glittering gala featuring the radiant mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato and collaborative pianist Craig Terry in a private concert for over 500 gala guests. Co-Chairs Joy and Chris Dinsdale led an incredibly hardworking and creative committee, making the 40th Anniversary Gala one of the most successful in the company’s history.

This year, our education and community engagement programs brought live opera performances to students of all ages in fifteen counties throughout the state. Delivered by the talented members of our Artist in Residence Program, these activities are an important service to the community and an investment in building audiences for the future, helping to attract over 2,200 new ticket-buying households this season.

Here’s to another forty years of grand opera in Denver!

Behind the scenes, we made a major investment of time and talent in our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. Our

The two years following the COVID-19 pandemic have presented many challenges. However, Opera Colorado has been blessed with loyal and generous patrons, a dedicated and enthusiastic board, and a passionate and talented staff. We gratefully acknowledge that our resilience is fueled by all of those who support us with their time, talent, and financial resources.

Sincerely, Greg Carpenter The Ellie Caulkins General & Artistic Director

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Message from The Ellie Caulkins General & Artistic Director

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DEI Committee met regularly in training and dialogue sessions, working to better understand our internal operations and external landscapes while focusing on reflecting our community in all facets of the company. The committee’s work will culminate in a comprehensive DEI action plan.

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Four decades of grand opera in downtown Denver and educational programs serving the state of Colorado is certainly cause for a major celebration. Our 40th Anniversary Season was a testament to the company’s artistic excellence, public service, and resilience.

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INSIDE OC KICK-OFF Inside OC, our subscriber group for arts-loving young folks (ages 21-45), kicked off the 40th Anniversary Season in style with an event on stage at the Ellie in October of 2022. With a drink in hand, about sixty participants sat among the sets for Rigoletto and enjoyed a performance by our Artists in Residence led by Cherity Koepke, Director of Education & Community Engagement and Director of the Artist in Residence Program. After the performance, some guests mingled while others toured the backstage of the Ellie to learn about its history and resident ghosts.

2022-23 Artists in Residence Joanne Evans and Oleg Bellini perform on stage.

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A one-night-only, semi-staged performance of Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana on September 10, 2022 was a celebratory start to our 40th Anniversary Season. This short but dramatic tale, directed by David Lefkowich, tells the story of multiple love triangles between the humble Santuzza (mezzo-soprano Catherine Martin), the reckless Turiddu (tenor John Pickle), the enticing Lola (mezzo-soprano Kira Dills-DeSurra), and the confident Alfio (baritone Malcolm MacKenzie). The Opera Colorado Orchestra and Chorus, under the baton of Music Director Ari Pelto, took center stage to perform for the evening, enchanting audiences with dazzling music including the famous “Intermezzo.”

Santuzza (mezzo-soprano Catherine Marin) performs on stage with the Opera Colorado Orchestra.

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ROMEO & JULIET In the winter of 2023, a new, abridged production of Romeo & Juliet was added to the repertoire of the Opera on Tour program.

The original Shakespearean text was combined with Charles Gounod’s French opera Roméo et Juliette for a modern adaptation, brought to life by the 202223 Opera Colorado Artists in Residence. While the classic story is told primarily in English, elements of French were also incorporated.

Cherity Koepke spearheaded the creation of the new sets and costumes, executed by Bruce Bergner, Ron Mueller, and Annika Radovcich from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

2022-23 Artists in Residence Francesca Mehrotra and David Soto Zambrana

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Opera Colorado opened its mainstage season in November of 2022 with a classic production of Verdi’s Rigoletto. The jaded jester Rigoletto (baritone Stephen Powell) protects his naïve daughter Gilda (soprano Sharleen Joynt) at all costs and swears vengeance against the Duke of Mantua (tenor Joshua Dennis) for taking advantage of her. This tale of revenge includes some of opera’s most iconic and well-known arias, including “La donna è mobile.” Under the direction of director Christopher Mattaliano, with costumes provided by Sarasota Opera Association, Inc. and sets designed by Lawrence Shafer and provided by the New Orleans Opera Association, Rigoletto was a hit!

Rigoletto (baritone Stephen Powell) and Gilda (soprano Sharleen Joynt) support each other in a heartbreaking scene from act two where father and daughter are reunited.

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rehearse in front of sets for Romeo & Juliet.

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AMERICAN SONG American Song, which has provided our audience with an opportunity to experience unique works by American composers, returned for its ninth year. This expertly-curated program featured art songs, musical theatre, and opera selections, organized around the theme of “time,” honoring Opera Colorado’s 40th Anniversary Season. Songs from Opera Colorado’s history and a few other surprises along the way brought in the largest audience for this event to date! The 2022-23 Artists in Residence gave wonderful performances to audiences at JCC’s Elaine Wolf Theatre, followed by a post-show reception where patrons mingled with the artists.

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and Joanne Evans perform “Airport Song” from Jason Robert Brown’s Honeymoon in Vegas on stage at the Elaine Wolf Theatre.

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DIE TOTE STADT (THE DEAD CITY) A true operatic gem came to the Ellie in February and March of 2023 with Erich Korngold’s rarely-performed Die tote Stadt (The Dead City). This brand-new production featured gorgeous new sets and costumes designed by Robert Perdziola, including a rotating tower and dozens of original paintings. Directed by Chas Rader-Shieber, the production follows Paul (tenor Jonathan Burton) through a haunting psychological drama of love and loss. Audiences were enchanted by the cinematic music like Fritz’s (baritone Daniel Belcher) sweet aria “Mein Sehnen, mein Wähnen.” Sara Gartland acted the role of Marie/Marietta while Kara Shay Thomson lent her soprano voice.

Marietta (soprano Sara Gartland) performs for her troupe of friends and artists in act two of Die tote Stadt while Paul (tenor Jonathan Burton) looks on in horror at the artists’ bohemian lifestyle.

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David Soto Zambrana, Francesca Mehrotra,

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2022-23 Artists in Residence Turner Staton,

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SIP & SING Our popular Sip & Sing event was back this year at Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club in March of 2023. This night of cabaret-inspired music delighted audiences, accompanied by a journey around Cuba, the USA, France, and Germany through food and wine pairings. The 2022-23 Artists in Residence gave a stellar performance of songs by the likes of Irving Berlin, Jake Heggie, Jason Robert Brown, and Jacques Offenbach.

2022-23 Artists in Residence Michael LeyteVidal and Oleg Bellini perform on stage at Nocturne.

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Puccini’s blockbuster opera Turandot closed the season on a high note with four completely sold-out performances. Under the direction of the talented Aria Umezawa, this fantastical tale of riddles and courtship between Princess Turandot (soprano Kara Shay Thomson) and Calàf (tenor Jonathan Burton) shows love truly does conquer all.

Audiences relished in this production with its incredible set from Lyric Opera of Chicago and colorful costumes from Santa Fe Opera. Burton delivered an amazing performance of the iconic tenor aria “Nessun dorma,” bringing the audience to its feet.

Calàf (tenor Jonathan Burton) and Princess Turandot (soprano Kara Shay Thomson) share a moment in act three as love triumphs and thaws even the coldest of hearts.

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TAKING ON TURANDOT Puccini’s Turandot has been scrutinized for problematic representations of Asian culture.

Dinsdale, along with the Gala Committee and Event Coordinator Wendy Fisher, spearheaded all of the planning efforts for the party of the year.

HONORARY COMMITTEE Ken and Donna Barrow Ellie Caulkins Marcia and Dick Robinson Susan and Jeremy Shamos

issues with open and honest

House. The 2022-23 Artists in Residence serenaded guests, who were

Merrill Shields and

conversations. In February of

then treated to a mesmerizing performance on stage by internationally-

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renowned mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, accompanied by collaborative

Mountain Public Media, we invited

pianist Craig Terry. Next, guests proceeded to the Seawell Ballroom

PRESENTING SPONSORS

a group of panelists from the Asian

for a multi-course dinner, a video tribute to Opera Colorado’s fortieth

Bank of Colorado

American and Pacific Islander

anniversary, a live auction, and a paddle raise. The night finished

Mike and Julie Bock

community to lead a conversation

on a celebratory note with dessert and dancing to the high-energy

Neiman Marcus

called “The Riddle of Turandot:

funk band, Funkiphino.

Robin and Eric Yaeger

This sold-out event welcomed nearly 500 members of our opera-

CELEBRATION COMMITTEE

director, Aria Umezawa, who identifies as Japanese-Canadian.

Additionally, Umezawa met with students from Metro State University (MSU) before the opera’s final dress rehearsal to talk about her career as a director.

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40th Anniversary Season with the Opera Colorado Gala. Joy and Chris

Joy and Chris Dinsdale

The night began with cocktails in the lobby of the Ellie Caulkins Opera

of the panelists was Turandot’s

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On Saturday, May 13, 2023, Opera Colorado celebrated the triumph of its

CONCERT SPONSORS

Opera Colorado faced these

A Community Discussion.” One

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Joy and Chris Dinsdale, Gala Chairs

Panel members Deborah Yim, Margaret Ozaki Graves, Aria Umezawa, Greg Carpenter, Harry Budisidharta, and Amber Coté (moderator) at the Buell Public Media Center.

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loving community, and surpassed its financial goals, making it the most successful fundraising event since the Ellie Caulkins Opera House first opened in 2005. All proceeds from this event go towards supporting Opera Colorado in its mission to connect our Colorado community to the emotions and stories of the world through traditional and innovative opera and educational programming that is accessible to all. A huge thank you to Chairs Joy and Chris Dinsdale, all Honorary and Celebration Committee Members, and Presenting Sponsors, for an unforgettable celebration!

M. Ray Thomasson

Elizabeth Caswell Dyer Wendy Cogdal Brian Crane Maron Hindman Agatha Kessler Fentress Tanya Mathews Richard Koseff Alessandra Schulein Merrill Shields

Top: Collaborative pianist Craig Terry and mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato perform on

Debi Tepper

stage at the Ellie for the 40th Anniversary Gala.

Mary Justice Thomasson

Middle: The Ellie Caulkins General & Artistic Director Greg Carpenter with Gala Chair Joy Dinsdale.

Bottom: Patrons at the gala dance and enjoy music by Funkiphino in the Seawell Ballroom.

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Diane Wengler Robin Kolsky Yaeger

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OPERA COLORADO 40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

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A YEAR IN REVIEW

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Learning Cory Elementary School

BOULDER

Meyer Homeschool

Louisville Middle School

Golden Oldies

SCHOOLS SERVED Aspen Creek K-8 School Boulder High School

Laradon

Frederick Senior High

Melissa Williams

ADAMS

School

Homeschool

Thornton Elementary

Front Range Community

L’École de Denver

School

College

Doolittle Homeschool

Thornton Middle School

Gold Hill Elementary School

Alphabetical by county

Frassati Catholic Academy Colorado Virtual Academy Inna Shtern Piano Studio Anythink

Alameda High School Warren Occupation Technical Center Addenbrooke Classical Academy Ralston Valley High School Colorado Christian University School

University of Colorado

Cair Paravel Academy

Irina Moreland Piano

Brighton

at Denver

Parker Arts

Studio

STEM Launch

Reagan Academy Of Arts

Wathke Homeschool

Cantalupo Homeschool

Louisville Center

Cruzado Home School

Homeschool ETC

For The Arts

Johnson Home School

Summit Academy

Saint Vrain Community

Roberts Home School

Montessori School

Golden View Classical

OLMC Homeschool Co-Op

Academy

Mackintosh Academy Sable Elementary School Paris Elementary School Gateway High School Cherry Creek High School Clyde Miller P-8 School Chesterton Academy Heritage Heights Academy 2022-23 SE ASON ANNUAL REPORT

JEFFERSON

Berean Homeschool

ARAPAHOE

OPERA COLORADO

DOUGLAS

Western Colorado University

Chaparral High School

Anythink Libraries -

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Denver Montessori

GUNNISON

Gubanyi Home School Mountain View Home School Jorissen Home School Osterbrock Home School Fisher Home School Gilboy Academy Rowe Home School

Lively Arts Homeschool

BROOMFIELD

EL PASO

Broomfield Heights

Eagleview Middle School

Middle School DENVER Graland Country Day School Stanley British Primary School Common Ground Homeschool Vanguard Classical School Arapahoe Community College

Rampart High School Antinora Home School COS Homeschool

Megan Miller Green Mountain Area Homeschoolers LARIMER Bauder Elementary School Stove Prairie Elementary School Fossil Ridge High School Mountain View High School Garfield Elementary School MORGAN Wiggins Elementary School Pioneer Elementary School

WELD King’s Academy Elwell Elementary School

SINGLE TICKETS 10,268

MacFarlane Homeschool Griffin Homeschool Lawhead Homeschool

MAINSTAGE ATTENDANCE

Lostroh Ranch School Ferguson Homeschool Sprinkle Homeschool

24,040 13,263

VARIOUS Ascencio/Amy

SUBSCRIPTION TICKETS 9,454

Lamar Schools Center for Musical Arts Job’s Daughters Cherry Creek Options Homeschool Program

Beulah School of Natural

NEW SUBSCRIBERS

NEW DONOR HOUSEHOLDS

NEW TICKET BUYER HOUSEHOLDS

RIGOLETTO 788

Classical Conversations Homeschool Group

Canon Exploratory School

TOTAL MAINSTAGE TICKETS SOLD

212

TURANDOT 935

ELBERT

FREMONT

PEOPLE SERVED THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS

327

Pathfinders Colorado

PUEBLO Sciences

PROGRAM ATTENDANCE

COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION 1,716

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Logan School For Creative

Sands Home School

DIE TOTE STADT 477

2022-23 Artist in Residence Francesca Mehrotra embraces a Family Day audience member.

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IMPACT

Wilson Home School

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JUNE 2022

233,460

983,021

Current receivables, net

902,820

841,493

Prepaids & deposits

145,037

391,555

Ticket sales

1,951,784

Inventory

-

-

Other earned revenue

Total Current Assets

1,281,317

2,216,069

YE FORECAST

OPERATING REVENUE

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CURRENT

LAST

FISCAL YEAR-TO-DATE ACTUALS

FISCAL YEAR-TO-DATE ACTUALS

Non-Donor Restrict

Donor Restrict

Total

Non-Donor Restrict

Donor Restrict

Total

1,849,716

1,941,738

-

1,941,738

2,195,316

-

2,195,316

354,841

319,619

304,326

-

304,326

115,278

-

115,278

New contributed revenue

4,277,970

4,719,970

2,494,162

411,200

2,905,362

2,889,537

482,048

3,371,585

Released contributed revenue

-

-

1,993,711

(1,993,711)

-

639,553

(639,553)

-

SCFD income

350,000

350,000

421,168

-

421,168

376,669

-

376,669

213,735

856,628

Long-term receivables

213,393

443,160

Endowment distributions

225,000

225,000

246,253

-

246,253

5,000

-

5,000

Long-term deposits

15,735

15,735

COVID-19 federal stimulus

-

-

-

-

-

403,304

-

403,304

Long-term restricted cash

-

-

Proprerty, plant, equipment

2,558,526

1,617,139

Total Operating Revenue

7,159,595

7,464,306

7,401,358

(1,582,511)

5,818,848

6,624,657

(157,505)

6,467,152

Accumulated depreciation

(1,130,018)

(871,005)

OPERATING EXPENSES

Total Non-Current Assets

1,871,371

2,061,656

PROGRAM SERVICES

TOTAL ASSETS

3,152,688

4,277,725

Mainstage

3,455,270

3,427,741

3,235,157

-

3,235,157

3,413,526

-

3,413,526

Community engagement

417,675

602,495

621,797

-

621,797

50,347

-

50,347

Education

336,181

353,018

340,385

-

340,385

274,793

-

274,793

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

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BUDGET

Cash and cash equivalents

Investments

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CURRENT

(In Dollars)

AS OF JUNE, 2023

CURRENT

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Accrued tax withholdings

-

-

SUPPORT SERVICES

Accrued union withholdings

74

(1,300)

Other accrued withholdings & expenses

813,799

264,340

Fundraising

296,650

438,457

563,359

-

563,359

222,998

-

222,998

Accrued salary & benefits

25,973

18,148

General and administrative

2,526,603

2,548,932

2,616,255

-

2,616,255

2,418,441

-

2,418,441

Accounts payable

132,817

232,501

Depreciation

116,998

116,998

145,754

-

145,754

142,753

-

142,753

Notes payable

278,747

300,000

Total Operating Expenses

7,149,377

7,487,641

7,522,707

-

7,522,707

6,522,858

-

6,522,858

NET OPERATING RESULT

10,219

(23,335)

(121,349)

(1,582,511)

(1,703,860)

101,799

(157,505)

(55,706)

Investment income (loss)

-

(6,410)

6,855

-

6,855

(45,667)

-

(45,667)

Bequests

-

111,283

136,792

-

136,792

2,500

-

2,500

Other payables & accruals

4,300

5,000

Deferred revenue

903,458

891,438

TOTAL LIABILITIES

2,159,168

1,710,127

Net assets without donor restrictions

105,831

47,252

Net assets with donor restrcitions

467,887.68

1,979,550.00

Net earnings unrestricted

19,933

58,748

Net earnings restricted

399,868

482,048

Bad debt

10,000

10,000

2,533

-

2,533

-

-

-

Total Net Assets

993,520

2,567,598

10,000

94,873

141,114

-

146,179

(43,167)

-

(43,167)

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

3,152,688

4,277,725

Total Non-Operating Revenue (Expense) CHANGE IN NET ASSETS

219

71,538

19,765

(1,582,511)

58,632

(157,505)

(98,873)

NON-OPERATING ACTIVITIES

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ASSETS

OPERA COLORADO

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In Dollars)

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COMPOSER

F. Kinney

$6,000-$10,999

Robin E. Black

ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Ken and Donna Barrow

Judy La Spada

Edward Balkin

Mike and Julie Bock

The Honorable and

Jane and Bart Burnett

The Board of Directors and the staff of Opera Colorado express their deepest appreciation to the individuals, corporations, and foundations who have contributed to the Annual Fund during the 2022-23 fiscal year.

Ellie Caulkins

Mrs. Kenneth Laff

Emily and Mark Bussey

Joy and Chris Dinsdale

Jim and Patience Linfield

Merle Chambers

Mr. and Mrs. Don Hindman

Maj. Dino Maniatis and

Ms. Kathryn Codo

Marcia and Dick Robinson

Mrs. Kristin Freestone-

Dr. Eric Coomer

Patrick Spieles

Maniatis

Robert and Lenore

Dan and Marie Welch

Dr. and Mrs. William

Damrauer

N. Maniatis

Karen Fukutaki, M.D.

Jeanie and Randal

Richard Garvin

Martines

Ms. Judy Johnston

Robert R. Montgomery

Gary and Judith Judd

$50,000+

BENEFACTOR $25,000-$49,999 Mr. Jeff Baldwin Linda Bjelland Dr. Jan Kennaugh Jeremy and Susan Shamos Merrill Shields and M. Ray Thomasson AMBASSADOR

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$11,000-$24,999 Top Left: Martin Bakari and Janai Brugger in rehearsal for Turandot.

Juwon Bahn Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy

and Nancy Hawkins Lynnette Morrison Kevin O’Connor and Janet Ellen Raasch Ann and Gerald Saul Prem and Stephanie Subramanian Charles I. Thompson Valerie Wassill and

Anonymous

Kevin Rudolph

Drs. Laurence and

Robin and Eric Yaeger

CONDUCTOR

Diana and Mike Kinsey Richard Koseff Gayle and Gary Landis

$3,000-$5,999 Donald K. Braden Mr. and Mrs. George P. Caulkins, III Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cesafsky Mary and Tom Conroy Dr. Cynthia K. Crews and Mr. Charles W. Henry Sally Haas Deborah Hayes and James L. Martin III Tom Kirkpatrick and Djuana Strauch Veronica A. McCaffrey and Barbara A. Frank James Monroe, III and

Mark and Kristin

Marie Shannon Monroe

McKissick

Dr. Harold S. Nelson

Dr. Monica I. Minkoff

Bob Nelson

Muffy Moore

Bonnie Perkins

Jon J. Olafson and

Christine and Harry

Jerry Brindisi

Phillips

Ronald Y. Otsuka

Bruce Polkowsky and

Mrs. Alice Perlmutter

Bill Powell

Top Right: Music Director Ari

Cynthia Chan

Pelto conducting rehearsal for

Zondra Rae Pluss

Mrs. Joyce de Roos

The Ponzio Family

Louise Lavendar Rouse

Dave and Pam Duke

Nijole and Walter

Bottom Left: Sharleen Joynt in

Diane K. Wengler and

Elizabeth & Matthew Dyer

Rasmussen

rehearsal for Rigoletto.

Bottom Right: Répétiteur Keun-A

Steven Morrissett

Edie and Joe Fogliano

Cynthia and Alexander

Ann Wise

Read

Die tote Stadt.

Lee in rehearsal for Turandot.

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Ms. Carole J. Yaley

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VISIONARY

Mr. Chip Horne and

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Russell Hedman and

ARTISTS CIRCLE

Although space limitations only allow us to list donors whose gifts were $1,200 and above, we are deeply grateful for the support of all our dedicated contributors.

PRODUCER CIRCLE

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SUPPORTERS & DONORS

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Alysia D. Marino

Evan and Evi Makovsky

Marie Belew Wheatley

Bonfils-Stanton

Jewish Community Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Charley

Bob and Georgi

V.W. McKnab and

Mary and Ken Willis

Foundation

Of Greater Kansas City

Cantors Assembly

Johnson Foundation

Foundation

Of The Rockies

2022-23 SEASON SPONSORS

Cars For Charity, Inc.

Kenneth King Foundation

Marcia & Dick Robinson

Caulkins Family

Landis Family Foundation

Foundation

Lindmor Fund

Charityvest

Merle Chambers Fund

Charlotte and Norman

Nagel Foundation

Codo Charitable Trust

Leonard and Alice

Colorado Creative

Perlmutter Charitable

Industries

Foundation

Community First

William D. Radichel

Foundation

Foundation

The Crawley Family

Jess & Rose Kortz and

Foundation

Pearle Rae Foundation

Daniels-Houlton Family

GOVERNMENT AND FOUNDATIONS

Read Foundation

Donor Advised Fund

Riley and Cooper Fund

Deane Family Fund

Rose Community

The Denver Foundation

The Anschutz Foundation

Foundation

Denver Lyric Opera Guild

Avenir Foundation

Schwab Charitable

Fidelity Charitable

The Bagby Foundation

Shamos Family

Gift Fund

For The Musical Arts

Foundation

Joseph F and Edith

Thomas and Diane Barrett

Galen & Ada Belle

A Fogliano Trust

Foundation

Spencer Foundation

Sidney E. Frank

The Benevity Community

Tulsa Community

Foundation –

Impact Fund

Foundation

Colorado Fund

David B. and Gretchen

Vanguard Charitable

Genesee Mountain

Welch Charitable Fund

Samson

Contiguglia

Margaret Jurado

Helen Scott Santilli

Dr. Alan Cooper

Mr. Mike and Lisa Morgan

Fern B. Seltzer and

Lauren Crist-Fulk

Jack Finlaw and

Andrew Heymsfield

Lois N. Eckhoff

Gregory Movesian

Drs. Morris and

Dr. Stacy Fischer and

Dr. and Mrs. Calvern

Ellen Susman

Dr. Henry Fischer

E. Narcisi

William Vaniman and

Mr. and Mrs. John

Mr. Ari Pelto and

Frances G. Matthews

Gallagher

Ms. Wendy Fisher

Mr. Byron S. Watson

Gary and Rebecca

Profs. Jean-Pierre Habicht

Erin Wenzel

Gantner

and Gretel H. Pelto

Larry and Brigitte

Sissy Gibson

Rick Poppe & Jana Edwards

Zimmer

Stephen and Dorothy

Ms. Marcia Ragonetti

Gregory

T. R. Reid

LIBRETTIST

Mark Groshek MD and

Ayliffe and Fred Ris

$1,200-$2,999

Carl Clark MD

Juan Rodriguez

Anonymous

Ms. Lynn E. Harrington

Carol L. Rust

Hartman Axley

Mr. Thomas E. Healy

Morris and Karen Sandstead

Mr. Douglas W. Barnert

Beverlee B. Henry

Mr. John Shott

and Mrs. Ruth Jacoby

Ginny Hersch

Ms. Nancy J. Siegel

Peter Batty and

Richard Hilty and

Dr. and Mrs. Edwin R. Smith

Paula Kechichian

Lesley Arbour

Ms. Judith Zee Steinberg

Brian Bennett and

Mr. William T. Hoffman

Linda M. Strauch

Bev Daniels

Christine Hollander and

Mrs. Marcia D. Strickland

Sheila Bisenius

Michael McGee

Dr. and Mrs. James Todd

Leslie Coover Cady

John N. Kabalin, MD.

Ms. Kathleen R. Tower

Mr. and Mrs. Roger

Dr. Lawrence Kim and

W. Celius

Nhung Van

Mr. John Trigg

Barbara and Roger

John W. Kure and

Chamberlain

Cheryl L. Solich

Mr. David J. Chavolla

Maria Coquillard and

Alexander J. Conley and

Marvin Madorsky, CPA

Dr. Peter and Mrs. Kathy Van Arsdale Peter and Darcie Weiser Ms. Cia A. Wenzel

CORPORATE ALLIANCE 5280 Magazine Kaladi Coffee Nocturne Jazz and Supper Club Northern Trust Premier Group Insurance Residence Inn by Marriott – Denver City Center Terra Vectra Bank of Colorado

SPONSORS

MUSIC DIRECTOR, ARI PELTO

Laurence & Cynthia Chan

Dr. Stephen L. Dilts

Joyce de Roos

Ms. Donna E. Hamilton

Joy & Chris Dinsdale

Ms. Lynn E. Harrington

Ken & Barbara Laff

Ms. Lisa R. James

Gayle & Gary Landis

Dr. and Mrs. Charles

Robin & Eric Yaeger

B. Kafadar Mr. and Mrs. Ron Kahn

EDUCATION

Deanna Rose Leino

Pamela Beardsley

Lynnette Morrison

Crawley Family

Mrs. Lee Roberts

Anonymous, in honor of

Foundation

Mary Ann Rose

Dr. James K. Todd

Denver Lyric Opera Guild

Mr. Stephen Seifert

Jeff Baldwin

Sidney E. Frank

Fern B. Seltzer

Joyce de Roos

Foundation –

Merrill Shields and

The Divine family

Colorado Fund

M. Ray Thomasson

Robert R. Montgomery

Genesee Mountain

Jenene and James

Kevin O’Connor &

Foundation

Stookesberry

Janet Raasch

Marcia Ragonetti

Mr. Robert Van Buskirk

Gerald & Ann Saul

Galen & Ada Belle

Mrs. Carol C. Whitley

Spencer Foundation

Larry and Brigitte Zimmer

Mike & Julie Bock PRODUCTION

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM

Ken and Donna Barrow

Carol Whitley Melvin & Elaine Wolf Foundation Top: Artist in Residence

Dr. Stephen L. Dilts Patrick Spieles ARTIST IN RESIDENCE SPONSORS

W. Black Family

Foundation

Wilkins Charitable

Jason & Nathaly Ambos

Foundation

Virginia W. Hill

Donald K. Braden

BNY Mellon Charitable

Giving Fund

Foundation

Gift Fund

Melvin & Elaine

Suzanne Bucy

Jeanne Land Foundation

Wolf Foundation

David & Elizabeth Budd

CRESCENDO SOCIETY The following people have made arrangements to

Collaborative Pianist Oleg Bellini with one of his sponsors, Elizabeth Budd.

Middle: Patrons at the gala dance and enjoy music by Funkiphino in the Seawell Ballroom.

Bottom: A child is mesmerized

include Opera Colorado

by a violin player in the lobby of

in their Estate Plan.

the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at

Sheila Bisenius

Family day in March 2023.

Ellie Caulkins

MATT STAVER AND JAMIE KRAUS

PHOTOS OPERA COLORADO/

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Myra and Robert Rich

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

LEADERSHIP & STAFF

OFFICERS

DIRECTORS

EX-OFFICIOS

LEADERSHIP

STAFF

Elizabeth Caswell Dyer

Jeff Baldwin

Mark Heiser

Greg Carpenter

Anthony Berkley

Megan Immerfall

Chairperson

Edward Balkin

Laurence D. Kaptain

The Ellie Caulkins General

Business Operations

Bookkeeper

Mark Bussey

Keith Ward

& Artistic Director

& Development

(start 9/2022)

Manager

Marcia Robinson

Eleanor N. Caulkins,

President

Lifetime Honorary

HONORARY DIRECTORS

Chair

Suzanne Bucy

Michael Bock

Dr. Laurence K. Chan

Hugh Grant

Vice President

Dr. Alan Cooper

Jeremy Kinney

SENIOR TEAM

Joseph Fogliano

Mary French Moore

Jennifer Colgan

Marcia Garcia Berry

Gerand Saul

Director of Marketing

Rickard Garvin

Jeremy Shamos

& Communications

Don Hindman

Susan Shamos

Richard Koseff

Kelly Ann Hodges

Merrill Shields

Secretary

Judy La Spada

Martha Tracey

Production Manager

Individual Giving &

Robin Lander

Donor Events Manager

Patron Services &

(through 8/2022)

Office Coordinator (start 12/2022)

Sandy Bucceri, SHRM-CP Human Resources

Laura Norton

Tom Kirkpatrick

Manager

Digital Marketing

Chief Financial Officer

(through 7/2023)

Manager

Maj. Konstantinos

Cherity Koepke

Vee Butler

(start 3/2023)

Hon. Kenneth Laff James Linfield Treasurer

(Dino) G. Maniatis

Director of Education

Patron Services Manager

Madeleine Snow

William N. Maniatis, MD

& Community

(through 10/2022)

Individual Giving &

Kevin O’Connor

Vivian Murciano

Engagement, Director of

Chairman Emeritus

Jon. J. Olafson

Opera Colorado’s Artist

Samantha Cantu

in Residence Program

Patron Services &

Ronald Otsuka Prem. S. Subramanian,

OPERA COLORADO

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MD, PHD

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Valerie M. Wassill, MD Daniel G. Welch Diane Wengler Robin Kolsky Yaeger Larry Zimmer

Left Side: 2022-23 Artist in Residence Dante Mireles

Donor Events Manager (start 1/2023)

Office Coordinator

Suzanne Whitney

Jordanna Rose

(through 11/2022)

Marketing Manager,

Director of Artistic

Patron Services

Digital & Content

Operations

Manager

(through 11/2022)

(start 12/2022)

(start 11/2022)

Sara Gartland) discovers

Erin Wenzel

Angelica DiIorio

Manager of Education

a portrait with a striking

Director of Development

Marketing Manager,

& Community

Advertising & Content

Engagement

performing at the Artist in Residence Showcase at the Studio Loft in September 2022.

PHOTO OPERA COLORADO/

MATT STAVER

Bethany Wood, PhD

Right Side: Marietta (soprano

resemblance to her in Die tote Stadt.

PHOTO OPERA COLORADO/

MATT STAVER

(through 3/2023)

2022-23 SE ASON ANNUAL REPORT

Vice President

Ben Karasik Leah Bobbey

OPERA COLORADO

Chevis F. (Chip) Horne

Ari Pelto Music Director

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Emperor Altoum (tenor Joseph Gaines) stands in the claw of a dragon, looking over Princess Turandot (soprano Kara Shay Thomson) and Calàf (tenor Jonathan Burton) and the Opera Colorado Chorus in the final triumphant moments of Turandot.

PHOTO OPERA COLORADO/MATT STAVER

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