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2013 Press Releases

April - June: May 2
SARASOTA OPERA ANNOUNCES ITS 55TH SEASON; April 9
SARASOTA YOUTH OPERA NOW ENROLLING FOR 2013 SUMMER CAMP
January - March: February 27
SUPPORT SARASOTA OPERA DURING THE 2013 36 HOUR GIVING CHALLENGE MARCH 5 AND 6; February 21
SARASOTA OPERA CHOOSES NEWEST STAR FOR UPCOMING PRODUCTION OF "OF MICE AND MEN"; February 19
TENOR HEATH HUBERG TO OPEN THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES 2013 SPRING TRAINING SEASON; February 11
CAST CHANGE AT SARASOTA OPERA

2012 Press Releases

October - December: December 18
SARASOTA YOUTH OPERA TO HOST ENROLLMENT NIGHTS FOR 2013 WINTER/SPRING SEMESTER; December 6
SARASOTA OPERA TO RECEIVE NEA ART WORKS GRANT; October 30
SARASOTA OPERA ANNOUNCES OPEN DANCE CALL FOR WINTER PRODUCTION; October 26
SARASOTA OPERA CELEBRATES NATIONAL OPERA WEEK
July - September: September 19
SARASOTA OPERA APPOINTS RICHARD RUSSELL AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; September 12
SARASOTA OPERA LOOKS AHEAD TO A BRIGHT FUTURE; August 30
SUSAN T. DANIS APPOINTED CEO AND GENERAL DIRECTOR OF FLORIDA GRAND OPERA; August 6
SARASOTA OPERA LAUNCHES NEW MOBILE APP!; July 27
SINGLE TICKETS FOR THE 2012-2013 SEASON ON SALE ONLINE AUGUST 1ST!; July 18
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUSAN T. DANIS TO ADDRESS REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL GROUPS; July 6
SARASOTA OPERA ANNOUNCES CASTING FOR 2012-2013 SEASON
April - June: June 26
INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN COUNTERTENOR DAVID WALKER NAMED ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT; May 4
SARASOTA OPERA RECEIVES $10,500 GRANT FROM SUDAKOFF FOUNDATION; May 3
SARASOTA OPERA RECEIVES NEA ART WORKS GRANT TO SUPPORT NEW COMMISSION; May 2
SARASOTA YOUTH OPERA 2012 SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED; April 18
SARASOTA OPERA PARTNERS WITH WOMEN'S EXCHANGE, INC. TO RAISE MONEY FOR YOUTH OPERA
January - March: March 28
SARASOTA OPERA RANKED 2ND MOST POPULAR ATTRACTION IN SARASOTA; March 23
FIFTH THIRD BANK APPOINTS SUSAN DANIS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS; March 15
SARASOTA OPERA 2012-2013 SEASON TO INCLUDE REGIONAL AND WORLD PREMIERES!; March 14
SARASOTA YOUTH OPERA ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION FOR EXPLORE OPERA SUMMER CAMP 2012!; March 6
SARASOTA OPERA TO OFFER THREE OUTSTANDING CONCERTS; March 1
TENOR JOSHUA KOHL TO OPEN ORIOLES SEASON 3RD YEAR IN A ROW; February 3
SARASOTA OPERA TO OFFER COMMUNITY EDUCATION EVENTS FOR SAMUEL BARBER'S VANESSA; January 28
SARASOTA YOUTH OPERA ENROLLMENT OPEN THROUGH FEBRUARY; January 27
LOIS SCHULMAN NAMED PROGRAM ADVERTISING CONSULTANT AT SARASOTA OPERA; January 17
SARASOTA OPERA 2012 WINTER FESTIVAL SEASON OPENS FEBRUARY 11th; January 3
SARASOTA YOUTH OPERA NOW ENROLLING FOR 2012 WINTER SEASON

2011 Press Releases

October - December: November 23
MADAMA BUTTERFLY CLOSES TO RAVE REVIEWS AND SARASOTA OPERA REPORTS HIGHEST RECORDED SALES FOR FALL OPERA; November 17
SARASOTA OPERA HOSTS PRESS CONFERENCE TO ANNOUNCE NEW YOUTH OPERA COMMISSION AND CO-PRODUCTION; November 16
SARASOTA OPERA ANNOUNCES NEW YOUTH OPERA COMMISSION AND CO-PRODUCTION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY OPERA THEATER; November 2
SARASOTA OPERA JOINS OPERA AMERICA IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL OPERA WEEK; October 27
SARASOTA OPERA TO HOST 2ND ANNUAL VOLUNTEER FAIR; October 26
SARASOTA OPERA TO HOST AN OPEN CASTING CALL FOR CARMEN

2010 Press Releases

October - December: December 14
Sarasota Opera to celebrate its American Classics initiative; December 13
Become a member of Sarasota Youth Opera
Enrollment now open for ages 8 and up; December 8
Give the Gift of Opera!; December 6
Sarasota Youth Opera members cast in La bohème on the main stage; November 8
The American Spiritual Ensemble to Perform at Sarasota Opera House
Concerts and Special Dinner will Honor Executive Director, Susan T. Danis; October 25
Baubles, Bids & Bubbles at Sarasota Opera House

2009 Press Releases

October - December: December 17
Sarasota Opera Awarded NEA Grant; December 12
Become a member of Sarasota Youth Opera
Enrollment now open for ages 8 and up; December 10
Sarasota Opera’s Winter Festival to feature Verdi's Giovanna d'Arco; November 9
Sarasota Youth Opera to perform Winter Concert; November 2
Last Call for Runners!; October 29
Announcing Sarasota Opera Days in South County

2008 Press Releases

October - December: December 18
Be Part of Sarasota Youth Opera’s 25th Year
Enrollment Now Open for All Ages 8 and Up; November 24
Sarasota Youth Opera to Perform in Winter Concert
The Sarasota Youth Opera will perform its first concert of the season at Unity Church of Sarasota, on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 4 p.m.; October 10 10:00 AM
Sarasota Opera launches its first Fall Opera Season on November 7 with The Barber of Seville
Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi will conduct this perennial favorite in the company’s first ever Fall Opera Production; October 9
Sarasota Opera Partners with Ear Research Foundation
Hear & Now Fundraising Event to take Place at Sarasota Opera House; October 6
Sarasota Opera Invites Community to Open House
April - June: April 21
Don’t Miss the U.S. Premiere of Dean Burry’s The Hobbit
Sarasota Youth Opera members are in the final weeks of rehearsal for the upcoming U.S. premiere of Dean Burry's The Hobbit...

2007 Press Releases

October - December: November 27 10:00 AM
Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice Awards $100,000 for Renovation of Sarasota Opera House
Sarasota Opera has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice. The proceeds of the grant will be used towards the costs of the ongoing $20 million renovation of the Sarasota Opera House.