Dear Friend of El Paso Opera,

Thank you for being an essential part of El Paso Opera’s story. Because of you, our work reaches deeper into the community and continues to grow in meaningful ways. Every ticket you purchase, every gift you give, and every moment you spend with us directly fuels the artistry on our stage and the connections we build beyond it. Your support isn’t just appreciated—it is what makes this work possible. Thank you for making a lasting impact.

As we step into our first full season under Artistic Director Cherry Duke, your impact becomes even more meaningful. Her vision for opera, dedication to this community, and commitment to service are already shaping an exciting future—one that you help bring to life. Season 33 is filled with bold plans and vibrant programming, and we invite you to be at the center of it: Be the reason. Fuel the season.

Today, we invite you to deepen your impact. This campaign is part of the foundation that sustains everything we do, and right now, your support matters more than ever. As costs rise and key grant funding diminishes, the stability of our programming increasingly depends on the individuals who believe in this work. That means you.

When you give, you are not simply supporting an organization—you are ensuring that opera continues to thrive in this community, that artists continue to share their voices, and that audiences continue to experience something powerful and transformative.

Will you help fuel Season 33? Your gift today directly powers the performances, education programs, and community connections that define El Paso Opera.

Your generous contribution will directly support our 2026-2027 programming featuring:

• The Barber of Seville (#nobodydies) A comedy….finally! Scheming, singing, and romantic mayhem take center stage in The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini—a fast-paced comedy filled with clever disguises, dazzling vocals, and joyful energy. This beloved classic celebrates love, wit, and ingenuity, and we are excited to share it with you. To sustain artistic excellence and elevate the patron experience, we return to St. Rogers Depot—transformed into an immersive theatrical venue, complete with premium amenities This season includes five performances, January 29–February 6, 2026, including a Sunday matinee.

• Opera en la Comunidad El Paso Opera exists not just to perform, but to serve. Opera en la Comunidad brings opera directly into neighborhoods across the city through a month-long series of performances in accessible, community-based spaces. By offering events at low or no cost, we remove barriers and invite new audiences to experience the power of opera. This initiative is more than a program—it is a celebration of connection, inclusion, and community pride. In May and June 2027, Opera en la Comunidad brings music directly into neighborhoods across El Paso, with performances in community centers, libraries, parks, retail spaces, and senior living communities. A dynamic quartet of singers will lead the tour, presenting numerous pop-up #CurbsideOpera performances, an intimate vocal recital, and a five-performance run of Doctor Miracle, a comic opera by Georges Bizet (the composer of Carmen).

• Education program –Our commitment to education continues through programs like Youth Night at the Opera and in-school residencies led by our Teaching Artist. These experiences introduce young people to opera—often for the very first time—sparking curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts and spans our entire season.

Why invest in El Paso Opera? Because the impact is real—and local. Your support does more than bring performances to the stage. It enhances quality of life across our community. Studies consistently show that engagement with the arts reduces stress, improves overall well-being, and fosters connection. At the same time, our productions fuel the local economy—employing artists and technicians, activating venues, and driving business to nearby restaurants, hotels, and parking facilities. Supporting El Paso Opera is both a cultural investment and an economic one.

Your support makes all of this possible. As a small organization, every contribution has a visible and meaningful impact—from the artists on stage to the students in classrooms and the audiences we serve. Your investment directly shapes the quality, reach, and sustainability of our work.

We are ready to do more—and with your partnership, we can. Please consider making an investment in El Paso Opera.

Thank you,

Arianne Marcee, Executive Director

Holly Mesarch, Director of Impact and Engagement