Opera in the Pines

Founded by three Maine-raised singers, 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 went on to win The American Prize for Opera Performance. In 2023, Opera in the Pines produced a sold-out run of Bar Crawl Bohème, an immersive, community-focused adaptation at Maine Beer Company, Three of Strong Spirits, and Oyster River Winegrowers. Upcoming performances include The Crucible, an immersive theater experience that summons the audience as the jury of the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692. This new adaptation will be set in historic meetinghouse, The Old Red Church in Standish, Maine.