named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Digital Concerts
Virtual performances and livestreamed events, including productions accessible via Zoom with provided meeting IDs and passcodes.
Fundraising Galas
Special events such as the Cavalleria Rusticana/I Pagliacci double bill and La Bohème abridged performance, designed to celebrate the organization’s 501(c)(3) status and raise funds.
Opera in Nontraditional Venues
Performances staged in subway stations (e.g., Union Square, Penn Station), community gardens (e.g., Green Oasis in the East Village), and other public spaces to increase accessibility.
TOC Concert Series
Bimonthly concerts held on the third Sunday of each month at St. Jean Baptiste Church, featuring arias, chansons, and highlights from upcoming productions.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Professional Opera and Operetta Production 2 activities
- Present opera and vocal music performances in nontraditional and digital venuesPresents high-quality, fully staged, and costumed opera productions with piano accompaniment in nontraditional spaces such as parks, subway stations, and community venues, as well as online for a global audience. Offers free performances across New York City’s five boroughs and hosts bi-monthly concerts on the third Sunday of each month.
- Produce specific opera performances and eventsStages named opera productions and events such as "A Midsummer Night's Scene," "Suor Angelica in the Park," and Verdi’s “Don Carlos” with multiple casts, as well as seasonal galas including performances from Puccini’s La Bohème.
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Theatrical Casting and Audition Programs 1 activity
- Recruit performing artists through auditionsHolds regular auditions to recruit vocalists and other artists to expand performance capacity and support its production schedule.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$27K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$27K100%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$14K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$7K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$13K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$13K
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSE HEREDIA | DIRECTOR | 5 | $4K |
| ALEXIS CREGGER | TREASURER | 10 | $1K |
| JONATHAN GREEN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $669 |
| ANNA VIEMEISTER | DIRECTOR | 5 | $69 |
| RACHEL HIPPERT | CEO | 10 | $3 |
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Amore Opera Partner — Performance partner for artists associated with The Opera Collective.
- Brooklyn Philharmonia Chorus Partner — Performance and residency partner for artists associated with The Opera Collective.
- Humanitix Partner — Partnered with Humanitix to manage event registration and ticketing for opera performances.
- MTA Partner — Partnered to present opera performances in NYC subway stations through the Music Under New York program.
- Music Under New York Partner — Collaborated with MUNY to bring opera performances to public transit spaces in New York City.
- New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera (NJAVO) Partner — Performance partner for artists associated with The Opera Collective.
- Opera America Partner — Hosts audition events for The Opera Collective at its facility in New York, NY.
- Regina Opera Partner — Collaborative performance partner for artists associated with The Opera Collective.
- Saint Jean Baptiste Church Partner — Co-presents opera concerts and performances at its sanctuary in New York, NY.
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.
- Accessibility through Nontraditional Venues and Public Spacesmethodology: access-expansion-through-venue-innovationBy presenting opera and vocal music performances in nontraditional venues such as parks, subways, and digital platforms, the organization increases access to and engagement with classical music among diverse urban and rural populations, because removing institutional barriers (e.g., formal theaters, ticket costs) broadens audience reach and fosters community inclusion.
- Opera as a Social and Educational Public Experiencemethodology: opera-as-social-eventBy combining live opera performances with social events and recurring public concert series, the organization makes opera more approachable and educational for general audiences, because framing performances as communal, social occasions reduces perceived cultural barriers and increases public receptivity.