Chicago Opera Theater
Chicago Opera Theater’s mission is to enrich the lives of those who live, work and play in Chicago by bringing rarely produced and contemporary operas to life, supporting gifted emerging artists, and providing hands-on experiences with opera that entertain, empower creativity, and cultivate a lasting and meaningful connection to the arts. Guided by our core values, we seek to serve Chicago through unique, relevant, and innovative opera experiences that reflect the aspirations of our city — dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking — fostering inspiration, dialogue and belonging.Upcoming Events
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Name | Title |
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Lawrence M Edelson | Edlis Neeson General Director |
Brittany Nelson | Director of Artistic Operations |
Veronica Chamberlain | Director of Community Programming |
Korey Pimental | Development Manager |
Malcolm Bamba | Communications and Social Media Manager |
Lisa Bury | Interim Director of Development |
Andrew Wolffking | Artistic Operations Assistant |
Artistic Staff | Vanguard & YA Administrator |
Chicago Opera | Job Posting |
Scott Gryder | Director of Operations & Audience Services |
Position | Job Type | Posted |
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GRANT WRITER AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER | 05/06/2025 |