One Ounce Opera

10/12/2026

✨Singing a song of GRATITUDE!✨Thank you, B. Iden Payne Awards Council for 11 nominations this season for our short opera showcase. Huzzah!!! We look forward to the ceremony - one of our fave nights of the year - and celebrating Austin’s amazing community of artists and theatrical creation. Congrats to all!🎉🙌🎉🙌🎉

To be included for this thing we do is🥹🥰💗 And if you receive a ballot, we’d be honored to be considered for your vote. It means a lot! ☺️

10/01/2026

✨COMPOSERS and LIBRETTISTS: 🚨 2 weeks till the portal closes! Submit your short opera for the 9th Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera showcase. Our audiences want to experience what you've created. And our team can't wait to bring your piece to life.

Spread the word! 🙌

See the FAQ and app 👇
https://oneounceopera.com/annual-call-for-short-operas/

09/18/2026

It's so on! Spread the word – your work could be part of the NINTH crop of fresh short operas in this award-winning summer showcase. What else can you expect? FIND OUT MORE: https://oneounceopera.com/annual-call-for-short-operas/

09/01/2026

It’s here. It’s open. It’s….

THE 9th ANNUAL “Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera” CALL FOR SHORT OPERA COMPOSITIONS!

Hey there, composers and librettists! Spread the word, dust off your micro-operas, and press submit! Visit our website for all details, info, FAQs, and more. DM with Qs!

Deadline: October 15, 2026

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07/25/2026

🚨🚨🚨 We just opened up 5 more seats! Once they're gone, they're gone. And so is this years short opera adventure. So might as well JUMP! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/8th-fresh-squeezed-ounce-of-opera

THIS IS THE END! 😭 Only 5 or so seats remain for the final FSOO 2026 performance today (Sat 7/25 at 2:30pm). So this afternoon, come enjoy a (free) cold 🍻 Pilz or Hefe and escape into a 70-min, one-of-a-kind, "f*cking delight" of a show. See you there.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/8th-fresh-squeezed-ounce-of-opera

07/25/2026

THIS IS THE END! 😭 Only 5 or so seats remain for the final FSOO 2026 performance today (Sat 7/25 at 2:30pm). So this afternoon, come enjoy a (free) cold 🍻 Pilz or Hefe and escape into a 70-min, one-of-a-kind, "f*cking delight" of a show. See you there.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/8th-fresh-squeezed-ounce-of-opera

07/24/2026

FOLKS! We are completely SOLD OUT tonight (Fri 7/24 at 7:30pm), but we have less than 10 seats available for you to snag tomorrow (Sat 7/25 at 2:30pm). And then....THAT'S THE END. That's it! So don't wait – come enjoy a cold Pilz or Hefe and escape into a 70-min, one-of-a-kind, "f*cking delight" of a show. See you there? Tix at oneounceopera.com/fsoo8

07/23/2026

What are folks saying about the 8th Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera? This, and so much more. Snag your seats for what folks are calling a “great summer escape.” Or come again, like others have planned to do!

Three shows remain! We’re almost sold out Friday (7:30pm) and Saturday (2:30pm), with best availability tomorrow (Thursday at 7:30pm). Tix link in the comments, or jump over to our website!