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Now Hiring!
Every summer, we blossom from a year-round team of 70 to over 700 talented artists and administrators. It’s our HIRING ERA, and we’re eager to welcome new and familiar faces to our buzzing opera ecosystem! đˇ
We’re seeking talented individuals who share our love for the arts to join us in bringing world-class opera productions to life. From behind-the-scenes magic to front-of-house excellence, from paid internships to year-round staff roles, there’s a place for you here at the Santa Fe Opera.
đ¸ SFO Step Chat backstage at the Santa Fe Opera, photo by Robert Godwin for the Santa Fe Opera
Best of Santa Fe 2024
Share the LOVE and nominate the Santa Fe Opera for the @sfreporter’s Best of Santa Fe 2024!â đâ
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Volunteer Docent Application
The Santa Fe Opera is seeking passionate individuals to become volunteer Docents for our 2024 Festival Season! This is a rare opportunity and the first time in three years that new Docents will be welcomed into the programâ .â â
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New Docent training will be conducted at the Santa Fe Opera over seven days in late April and early May. Training includes in-depth information about the Santa Fe Operaâs history, production facilities and designs for the five upcoming productions. One veteran Docent described the training as, âA mini graduate course in the collaborative art of opera production.ââ
Create Your Own Subscription!
Embark on a summer opera adventure! Create Your Own Subscription (CYOS) for a personalized experience and big $avings. We suggest one of these tailored pairings:â
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đ¸ Fresh Face Delightâ
Dive into the enchanting worlds of LA TRAVIATA, DON GIOVANNI, and THE ELIXIR OF LOVE. Perfect for those new to the opera scene and ready to be captivated by timeless tales.â
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đ Experimentalist’s Playgroundâ
Immerse yourself in THE RIGHTEOUS (world premiere), DER ROSENKAVALIER, and LA TRAVIATA. A more daring journey for the avant-garde or curious, where tradition meets innovation on our stage.â
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đ Connoisseur’s Extravaganzaâ
Why choose just three titles when you can savor them all? Indulge in a summer filled with operatic wonders and become the connoisseur of performances nonpareil. â
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These are just a few examples of the combinations that are possible, so Create Your Own Subscription and SAVE today!â â
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CYOS deets:â
-Select the dates that fit your scheduleâ
-Enjoy the best available seatingâ
-Choose up to three easy paymentsâ
-Want to know more about a production? Call our friendly Box Office at 505-986-5900.â
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đ¸ A cotton candy sunset over the Crosby Theatre, photo by Minesh Bacrania for the Santa Fe Opera
Production Apprentice Applications Now Open
Production applications for the 2024 Santa Fe Opera season are officially OPEN! â Whether you’re embarking on an apprenticeship or seeking leadership roles, we offer a diverse array of opportunities for every stage of your career. â
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Don’t delay â applications are reviewed in order of receipt. â
Production Staff Applications Now Open
Production applications for the 2024 Santa Fe Opera season are officially OPEN! â Whether you’re embarking on an apprenticeship or seeking leadership roles, we offer a diverse array of opportunities for every stage of your career. â
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Remembering Richard Gaddes
With heavy hearts, the Santa Fe Opera mourns the loss of a cherished arts leader and our second General Director, Richard Gaddes. His passion for opera and dedication to both artists and audiences enriched our stage and left an indelible mark on the opera world.â
Local educators schooled in classroom puppetry
Our Active Learning Through Opera Program has received a $1M Grant from the #startsmall foundation. This grant, along with contributions from longtime, loyal supporters of ALTO, including The Hankins Foundation, Daniel D. Cameron, Jr., and Carol Prins & John H. Hart, allows the Santa Fe Opera to reach rural and tribal schools and enrich the education of New Mexicoâs children through arts integration.â
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The Program recently welcomed master puppeteer Sam Jay Gold to work with NM Educators on Social Emotional Learning (SEL). When implemented in the classroom, puppetry opens up a world of artistic expression and emotional connection, Gold said, because âto bring life to a puppet, we have to bring life to ourselves.ââ
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Writes Margaret O’Hara for the Santa Fe New Mexican “Consider, for a moment, the many facial expressions of Kermit the Frog, from his signature scrunched look of confusion to the sincerity on his face as he sings âThe Rainbow Connection.â Though he may be inanimate, no one could accuse him of being emotionless.” â
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SFO in VOGUE
đ Recently spotlighted in VOGUE đâ â Discover the enchanting allure of Santa Fe through the captivating lens of Alexandra Malmed. The Santa Fe Opera, nestled amidst the bewitching landscapes of the desert, is a dreamy destination for all souls seeking artistic seduction.â â
She writes, “The performances draw a global audience and the Santa Fe skyâwhich flickers between glowing sunsets, a dazzling canopy of stars, and jazzy lightning performancesâputs on its own unmatched show night after night.”â â đ
đ¸ A starry sky above the Santa Fe Opera, photo by Paul Horpedahl
Read the Fall Magazine!
Hot off the press and fresh in your inbox! Discover the latest from Santa Fe Opera in our newly released Fall Magazine. Inside, you’ll find a year in review, company news, season updates and more!
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đ¸ Featuring Ailyn PĂŠrez, Soloman Howard, Paula Murrihy, Zachary Nelson and Luke Sutliff, photos by Curtis Brown for the Santa Fe Opera