named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Showcase
Yearly concert series featuring new works by emerging composers; events documented from 2014 to 2021 at venues including The Cell Theatre and National Opera Center
Bound
New York premiere of Huang Ruo and Bao-Long Chu's chamber opera, co-produced with Baruch Performing Arts Center in April 2019
Fortunato
World premiere of Miriam Gideon’s unfinished comic opera, realized by Whitney George, presented in May 2019 in co-presentation with Curiosity Cabinet
Self Defined Circuits
World premiere of an opera by Jillian Flexner and Orlando Segarra, produced in May 2022 at HERE Performing Arts Center
The Female Gaze
February 2019 performance at Roulette Intermedium featuring world premieres by Whitney George, Gabrielle Herbst, and Gemma Peacocke
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commissioning and premiering new operatic compositionsCommissions and premieres original operatic works by emerging and contemporary composers, including pieces developed through FSO singer/composer collaborations. The organization has commissioned works by Whitney George, Gabrielle Herbst, Gemma Peacocke, Kaley Lane Eaton, and others.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Presentation of vocal music showcases and concertsHosts curated programs featuring vocal chamber music and experimental voice ensemble performances, including showcases of works by multiple composers and performances integrating voice and electronics. Events include thematic concerts such as "The Female Gaze" and "Electric Voices."
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Original Music-Theater and Opera Production 1 activity
- Production and staging of new and contemporary operatic worksProduces and presents fully-staged operas and chamber operas, with a focus on new and contemporary compositions, including world premieres, American premieres, and New York premieres. The company has presented works by emerging composers across multiple seasons at venues such as the Baruch Performing Arts Center and HERE Performing Arts Center.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$69K
Contributions & grants$48K71%
Program service revenue$20K29%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$76K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$26K
Cash$26K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$26K
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -10.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 8
- Alex Wen — Board Member
- Claire Myers McCormick — Board Member
- Jane Hoffman — Board Member
- Jillian Flexner — President
- Kristina Malinauskaite — Board Member
- Lee Braun — Secretary & Treasurer
- Maggie Rascoe — Vice President
- Victoria Benson — Chairman
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- AMPHION FOUNDATION Funder — Provided funding support for the production of "When He Was Good."
- Adams & Co. Partner — Supporter of FRESH SQUEEZED OPERA COMPANY INC at the GOLDEN LEMON CIRCLE level
- Amphion Foundation Funder — Supporter of FRESH SQUEEZED OPERA COMPANY INC at the GOLDEN LEMON CIRCLE level
- BMI FOUNDATION Funder — Provided funding support for the production of "When He Was Good."
- Baruch Performing Arts Center Partner — Co-presented the chamber opera "Bound" by Huang Ruo.
- Baruch Performing Arts Center Partner — Co-produced and hosted the chamber opera "Bound" at the Rose Nagelberg Theatre.
- Baruch Performing Arts Center Partner — Co-produced the New York performances of the opera "Bound."
- Baruch Performing Arts Center Partner — Co-produced the New York premiere of Bound and hosted productions including Knot An Opera! and La Zombiata.
- Baruch Performing Arts Center Partner — Presenting venue for the production of "Bound" by Huang Ruo.
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Funder — Supporter of FRESH SQUEEZED OPERA COMPANY INC at the SILVER LIME CIRCLE level
- Brian Long Partner — Sommelier who curated the beverage selection for the post-concert reception.
- Cara Search Partner — Visual designer who redesigned scenic pieces from the 2023 Mainstage Opera for use in the transformed performance space.
- Clark University Partner — Supporter of FRESH SQUEEZED OPERA COMPANY INC at the FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE CIRCLE level
- Curiosity Cabinet Partner — Co-presented the world premiere of Fortunato and collaborated on The Yellow Wallpaper.
- Eric Simpson Partner — Music critic whose review highlights the organization's commitment to new works.
- HERE Performing Arts Center Partner — Hosted performances of "When He Was Good" at its venue in New York City.
- Houston Grand Opera Partner — Commissioned the original opera "Bound" and provided supertitle materials for performances.
- Muse Media Services Partner — Public relations partner for Fresh Squeezed Opera Company
- Muse Media Services Partner — Public relations partner handling media outreach and publicity.
- NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS Government — Provided funding support for the production of "When He Was Good."
- NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS Government — Provided funding support for the production of "When He Was Good."
- New York Classical Review Partner — Cited as a source providing recognition for the company's artistic work.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Supporter of FRESH SQUEEZED OPERA COMPANY INC at the FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE CIRCLE level
- SixPoint Brewery Partner — Supporter of FRESH SQUEEZED OPERA COMPANY INC at the CLEMENTINE CIRCLE level
- Smith College Partner — Supporter of FRESH SQUEEZED OPERA COMPANY INC at the FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE CIRCLE level
- The Alice M. Ditson Fund Funder — Supporter of FRESH SQUEEZED OPERA COMPANY INC at the GOLDEN LEMON CIRCLE level
- The Curiosity Cabinet Partner — Provided the orchestra for the production of "When He Was Good."
- The Facebook Foundation Funder — Supporter of FRESH SQUEEZED OPERA COMPANY INC at the SILVER LIME CIRCLE level
- Williams College Partner — Supporter of FRESH SQUEEZED OPERA COMPANY INC at the FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE CIRCLE level
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Commissioning and Collaborative Creation of New Operatic Worksmethodology: collaborative_creationBy commissioning and co-creating new operatic works with contemporary composers and performers, the organization advances the art form and increases audience engagement, because original and collaborative artistic development fosters innovation and deeper connection with modern audiences.
- Opera as a Medium for Cultural and Generational Narrative Explorationmethodology: cultural_narrative_explorationBy producing operas that explore cultural dissonance and the identity struggles of second-generation immigrants, the organization creates resonant experiences for contemporary audiences, because thematic authenticity and psychological depth increase emotional engagement and broaden opera’s relevance.
- Reinterpretation and Revival of Underrepresented Worksmethodology: second_chances_for_composersBy reinterpreting existing chamber operas and reviving previously unselected compositions, the organization expands access and representation in opera, because providing second chances to underrepresented composers and works fosters equity and enriches the artistic canon.
- Sustainable and Thematically Resonant Production Designmethodology: repurposed_performance_spacesBy repurposing unused spaces and recycled materials for performances, the organization aligns its artistic expression with sustainability, because production choices that reflect thematic content deepen audience immersion and reinforce the company’s artistic values.