Welcome to the home page of the Rockford Operetta Party, based in Rockford, Illinois, U.S.A. The company debuted in 2006. The objective of Rockford Operetta Party is to provide residents of the Rockford area with the opportunity to attend or participate in light operas of genuine artistic merit.
If you've never done opera or never attended one, you are missing out on a unique experience! Ours is a community theatre, and it is a labour of love. Countless hours are spent on preparing our programmes: creating scenery and costumes, casting, rehearsing, and making the best of our players - all of these things require time, effort, money and talent. Anyone who wishes to participate is given a chance. Our shows have always been about giving beginners a chance, as well as giving seasoned performers a place to explore less-familiar avenues of entertainment. We have occasional guest performers, but the majority of our group is made up local non-union vocalists.
There is more to a show than just its performers. We also need useful aid in creating a set (or set pieces) and costumes. If you have the ability to put a nail in a board, or stitch buttons on a coat, you can be involved with our show! These detailed jobs are important to the presentation of the final product, and we never have too many able hands to help out with these things. And helping us will look great on your resume. We always give good references to good volunteers.
We are currently in rehearsal for the world premiere of Lindarella's List by John Spartan and Scott Farrell. This opera will debut on March 30, 2012, at the Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center, 415 North Church Street in downtown Rockford at 7:30pm. Performance to be conducted by Steve Lilja. Event is free to attend, but we are requesting a $10 donation for each attendee.
Our Mission Statement: The goal of the Rockford Operetta Party is to provide residents of the Rockford area with recurring opportunities to attend or participate in English light operas of genuine artistic merit, and provide a unique entertainment experience that is unlike anything else in Rockford.To get around on our site, just click on the season that interests you. We are also on Facebook. We hope that you enjoyed visiting our site and will join us for our next programme!
