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About Us

The mission of Livermore Valley Opera is to enrich our community by producing
the world's best operas, and to foster the careers of talented opera singers.
We encourage a wider appreciation of opera and the associated arts.

Board of Directors

T J Gilmartin
Board Member

Raquel Holt
Founder and Board Member

Henry P. Huff III
Secretary

Alexander Katsman
Artistic Director • Music Director

Delma Kline
Treasurer

Monica Kulander
Board Member

Jim Schmidt
President

Stephanie Petermeier
Board Member

Teri Tith
Vice President

Pamela Philbert
Board Member

Executive Director

Elizabeth Wells

Advisory Council

James Brockman
Bob Canning
Elva Cooper
Jayne Davis
Dr. Susan DuPree
Valarie Huff

Jean King
Marj Leider
Erie Mills
Lynn Seppala
Richard Rigg

Livermore Valley Opera was founded in 1992, and presents fully-staged operas in the spring and fall at the Bankhead Theater. The theater is located in Livermore in the Tri-Valley area, just 45 miles east of San Francisco. The Bankhead Theatre features excellent lines of sight and acoustics, helping us attract talented singers and stage directors. [MAP]

We combine the talents of professional musicians, stage directors, principal singers, and designers with the dedication and practical abilities of volunteers filling such critical roles as board members, chorus, stage crew, and set builders to reach our artistic goals.

Livermore Valley Opera is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization.