named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Bring Us Into the Light
Special Juneteenth pre-performance event featuring conversation between director Brandon Shaw McKnight and artist Alexandria Crichlow on the legacy of Black artists in classical music, alongside an evolving art installation titled This Big Light of Ours.
La tragédie de Carmen
A modern adaptation of Bizet’s Carmen reimagined with Carmen as a social media influencer and Don José as an obsessed fan, exploring themes of digital obsession and violence. Directed by John de los Santos and conducted by Michelle Rofrano.
L’amant anonyme (The Anonymous Lover)
A production of Joseph Bologne’s romantic comedy set in a 1960s television studio, featuring a new adaptation by Kirsten Greenidge and inspired by the legacy of Leontyne Price. Includes a Juneteenth-themed pre-performance event highlighting Black artists in classical music.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Original Music-Theater and Opera Production 2 activities
- Commission and produce short opera films and cinematic adaptationsCreates and produces cinematic opera content for online and film audiences, including short operatic films such as "One Train" and a work on Julie d’Aubigny, as well as film adaptations of Charles Ives’ songs and the YouTube premiere of "The Prince von Pappenschmear." These productions involve collaborations with composers, librettists, directors, and animation firms.
- Produce thematic and immersive opera experiencesStages unique, narrative-driven performances such as The Brooklyn Job, which integrates operatic arias into a lighthearted story and includes themed cocktail boxes and coloring-book programs, creating an accessible and engaging audience experience.
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Early Childhood Music Education 1 activity
- Present interactive children's opera performances and educational programsOffers age-appropriate opera experiences for children, including 30-minute performances such as Peter Rabbit with music by Donizetti, followed by question-and-answer sessions, and immersive musical programs for children aged 18 months to 5 years that use excerpts from classic operas to teach classical music fundamentals. Performances have been held at Brooklyn Public Library branches and in partnership with orchestras and community groups.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Present performances highlighting BIPOC and underrepresented artistsProduces programming that centers Black voices and BIPOC artists in leadership, artistic, and technical roles, including productions like Refractions, a visual anthology of works by BIPOC artists and composers, and Juneteenth events exploring the legacy of Black artists in classical music.
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Professional Opera and Operetta Production 1 activity
- Produce mainstage opera performances with innovative storytellingPresents full-length and adapted opera productions that combine music and drama in innovative ways, such as a modern adaptation of Bizet's Carmen set in the context of social media, and performances at non-traditional or daring venues. Recent productions include Cav + Pag, a ninety-minute adaptation of two operas, and La tragédie de Carmen at the Baruch Performing Arts Center in November 2024.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Provide educational classroom materials for opera-related curriculaDevelops and provides supporting educational resources for teachers and students connected to specific opera productions, such as materials related to Rumpelstiltskin, to extend engagement beyond live performances.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$122K
Contributions & grants$104K86%
Program service revenue$18K14%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$102K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$83K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$83K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +4.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Alexa Smith — Board Member
- Helena Brown — Board Member
- Scott Lindroth — Board Member
- Stanley Lacy — Board Member
- Victor Khodadad — Board Member
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- Baruch Performing Arts Center Partner — Presenting venue for New Camerata Opera's production of La tragédie de Carmen.
- Baruch Performing Arts Center Partner — Presenting venue for the L'amant anonyme production
- BroadwayWorld.com Partner — Reviewed New Camerata Opera's performance of Faust et Hélène and L’heure espagnole.
- Brooklyn Free Space Partner — Collaborates with New Camerata Opera to enhance music education programming for children.
- Brooklyn Public Library Partner — Hosted children’s opera performances and multilingual story time programs at its Ryder and Dyker branches.
- Catarata Partner — Chilean animation firm that collaborated on the production of the short opera film "One Train".
- Catarata Partner — Chilean animation firm that collaborated on the production of the short opera film "One Train."
- Davis Polk Funder — Supported by Davis Polk as a sponsor.
- Feeding America Network — Member of national food bank network
- Grace Episcopal Church in Nyack Partner — Collaborated on performances of Handel’s Messiah.
- Mailtrack Funder — Supported by Mailtrack as a sponsor.
- Marineau Family Foundation Funder — Generous funder of OPERA America’s Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors, which supported the production of "Refractions."
- Metro Chamber Orchestra Partner — Collaborated on performances of Pergolesi’s Stabat mater.
- Montclair Orchestra Partner — Collaborated on performances of Peter Rabbit in New Jersey.
- New York Classical Music Review Partner — Reviewed New Camerata Opera's double bill of Blow and Holst works.
- New York Opera Alliance Network — Member organization of the New York Opera Alliance.
- OPERA America Partner — Provided grant support for the production of "Refractions" through its Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors.
- Opera America Network — Member organization of Opera America.
- Opera News Partner — Reviewed New Camerata Opera's Cav + Pag adaptation.
- Opera for Kids Partner — Program producing newly arranged and adapted children's operas.
- Opera on Film Partner — Program commissioning and presenting short operatic films online.
- OperaWire Partner — Reviewed multiple New Camerata Opera productions, including El barbero de Sevilla, The Rape of Lucretia, and Venus & Adonis / Savitri.
- Parterre Partner — Reviewed New Camerata Opera's performance of Venus & Adonis / Savitri.
- Salesforce Funder — Supported by Salesforce as a sponsor.
- Slack Funder — Supported by Slack as a sponsor.
- The Theatre Times Partner — Reviewed New Camerata Opera's production of The Brooklyn Job.
- TheaterScene.net Partner — Reviewed New Camerata Opera's production of Faust et Hélène and L’heure espagnole.
- Union Church of Bay Ridge Partner — Hosted and coordinated performances of children’s operas, including Peter Rabbit.
- Zapier Funder — Supported by Zapier as a sponsor.
strategies · 2
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.
- Arts-Based Education for Engagement and Empathymethodology: arts-based_educationBy using live opera performances and narrative as a medium for education and storytelling, we engage audiences and foster empathy, because immersive artistic experiences make complex social issues and diverse perspectives more accessible and emotionally resonant.
- Opera as a Tool for Social Changemethodology: art_for_social_changeBy reimagining opera to address systemic inequities and modern social issues, we drive societal transformation, because narrative art can challenge dominant cultural assumptions, dismantle harmful systems, and inspire new ways of thinking about race, representation, and justice.