About Us

MISSION

To train and empower performers to excel personally and artistically, and to develop new audiences for opera through innovative alternatives to traditional opera productions.

THE COMPANY

Since 1987 OperaWorks has earned a reputation for innovation and excellence. Under the leadership of Ann Baltz, founder and artistic director, the performance training programs have achieved national recognition and distinction.  Hallmarks include two Summer Intensive Programs in Los Angeles, year-round workshops in New York City and Los Angeles, and residencies and master classes taught throughout the United States.

To honor 20 years of history, OperaWorks was the subject of "SING*ularity", a documentary filmed by Lightsong Films during the 2006 Summer Programs. 

OperaWorks 3-Minute Documentary

THE TRAINING

OperaWorks is nationally renowned for its unique and transformative approach to performance training. We believe that The Artist and The Person are undeniably linked. Therefore, our training integrates the Creative, Dramatic, Musical, Physical, Mental, and Emotional aspects of performance. 

OperaWorks' faculty consists of professionals who are trained in the operatic traditions, yet who are not afraid to incorporate innovative teaching methods to develop each singer's exceptional talents.

THE PRODUCTIONS

While OperaWorks' main focus is educational, performances are a vital part of the OperaWorks mission and include a concert opera series, new works, improvised operas, showcase concerts, and our summer Original Productions. Audiences can hear outstanding singers in a variety of exciting productions designed to offer an alternative to traditional opera performances.

THE ALUMNI

Over 1,000 OperaWorks alumni are now performing with opera houses and orchestras throughout the world, singing on Broadway, teachers, directors, coaches and conductors, opera company founders, and include three Grammy Award winners.

THE FUTURE

Ever evolving, OperaWorks is in the first stage of a major ten-year expansion plan to integrate opera, dance, and theater into projects on socially relevant topics. This expansion includes thoughtful and responsible strategic planning that will ensure success programatically, organizationally, and financially. We are interested in partnering with other arts, social action, and funding organizations that share our vision for a more responsible and peaceful world.