The Hope & Anchor Mission

Hope and Anchor Opera is committed to embracing innovation while maintaining a respect for the past and developing opera for a growing Southern New England audience.   Our goal is to make opera accessible to everyone in our community.  We will strive to produce traditional operas with a current world view and new works that advance the work of living artists.   We are committed to bringing together both local and national artists to create outstanding and meaningful operatic performances and experiences that enliven and connect us all.

A Commitment to Diversity

Opera is about storytelling and the tales that we weave on stage should reflect the world around us. We value the visible and invisible qualities that make each and every person individual and unique.    We welcome that every person brings a new perspective and experience to our creative process.  We strive to learn and grow together and to create conditions, both on and off stage, that provide everyone with an equal opportunity to thrive

Who We Are

Our Staff and Board:

Mr. Nate Sykes, Executive Director/CEO
Mr. George Lyons, Artistic Director/CFO

Ms. Kirsten Chambers, Development Coordinator
Ms. Doris Donovan
Ms. Elaine Hill
Ms. Jennifer Zamorano
Mr. Andrew Schupack