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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. PHOTOS OPERA COLORADO/MATT STAVER
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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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. PHOTO OPERA COLORADO/MATT STAVER
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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. PHOTO OPERA COLORADO/MATT STAVER
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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. PHOTO OPERA COLORADO/JAMIE KRAUS
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. PHOTO OPERA COLORADO/MATT STAVER
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David Soto Zambrana, Francesca Mehrotra,
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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. PHOTO OPERA COLORADO/MATT STAVER
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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. 2022-23 SE ASON ANNUAL REPORT
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.
PHOTO OPERA COLORADO/RMPBS
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. PHOTOS OPERA COLORADO/MATT STAVER
Diane Wengler Robin Kolsky Yaeger
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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. PHOTO OPERA COLORADO/JAMIE KRAUS
OPERA COLORADO
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
OPERA COLORADO
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
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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
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Kevin O’Connor &
Foundation
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Janet Raasch
Marcia Ragonetti
Mr. Robert Van Buskirk
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Galen & Ada Belle
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Spencer Foundation
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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM
Ken and Donna Barrow
Carol Whitley Melvin & Elaine Wolf Foundation Top: Artist in Residence
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Foundation
Wilkins Charitable
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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
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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,
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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)
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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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