Founded by three Maine-raised singers during a global pandemic, Opera in the Pines is an alternative opera company committed to reinventing the opera experience. We strive to provide other Maine based artists with the opportunity to showcase their talents, utilize unconventional spaces, and create intimate performance experiences for both seasoned opera lovers and new audiences alike.
The mission of Opera in the Pines is to enrich Maine communities with high-quality musical experiences through unique operatic productions, educational programs, and other opera-related activities, regardless of age, awareness, or background.
Opera in the Pines introduced their inaugural season in 2022 with two sold-out performances of The Diary of Anne Frank, in collaboration with the Maine Jewish Museum. This production is currently a finalist for The American Prize in Opera Performance, Professional Division. Most recently, Opera in the Pines presented a sold-out run of Bar Crawl Bohème, an immersive, community-focused adaptation of the operatic classic at Maine Beer Company, Three of Strong Spirits, and Oyster River Winegrowers.
