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Meet the cast of Il Fortunato Inganno!!! Yet another U.S. premiere at POP! Donizetti's Il Fortunato Inganno (The Happy D...
06/18/2026

Meet the cast of Il Fortunato Inganno!!!

Yet another U.S. premiere at POP! Donizetti's Il Fortunato Inganno (The Happy Deception) debuted in Naples in 1823 and was not seen again in modern times until 1995!

And bringing this long-lost comedy to life? A cast of POP favorites and a few exciting new faces making their POP debut.

Lattanzio Lattughelli -
Aurelia - Avery Boettcher
Ortenzio Franschetti - Kenny Stavert
Bequardo - Joel Balzun
Vulcano - John Tibbets
Euduardo - Fran Laucerica
Eugenia - Sunwoo Park
Fulgenzia del Foletto - Kira Dills-DeSurra
Biscaglino - Chris Walters
Ascanio - Steve Pence
Beatrice - Joanna Kim
Conductor - Alexandra Enyart
Director - Josh Shaw

Grab your tickets for this Donizetti comedy and enjoy the pasta, wine, and laughs at Garibaldina M B Society September 4-13! Ticket info below!
https://www.pacificoperaproject.com/il-fortunato-ingann

06/18/2026

We had a blast at Vroman's Bookstore on Saturday!!

If you missed the our sneak peek event don't worry! The good news is the full show is coming August 1 & 2. The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Stories brings five of Eric Carle's beloved stories to the stage at A Noise Within in Pasadena, complete with live orchestra, award winning, big-screen animation by the Illuminated Film Company, and pre-show crafts and activities.

A perfect outting for the family! Lap seats are available. Four performances only. More info at pacificoperaproject.com/caterpillar or just check the link in our bio!

06/17/2026

The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Stories is coming to A Noise Within in Pasadena for one weekend only — and it is the perfect summer outing for your little one. Eric Carle's beloved stories come to life with live singers, a live orchestra, and award-winning animation on a big screen.

Plus, arrive early for pre-show activities your kids will be talking about all the way home:
🐛 Caterpillar grass
🎺 Instrument petting zoo
📚 Reading corner — and more!

Designed for ages 2 and up. Tickets start at just $15.
August 1–2, 2026 | A Noise Within, Pasadena

🎟️ Grab your tickets at pacificoperaproject.com/caterpillar

🎭 Join the POP team!🎭We’re looking for a Part‑Time Marketing Intern to help bring bold, accessible opera to LA!Hybrid ro...
06/16/2026

🎭 Join the POP team!🎭

We’re looking for a Part‑Time Marketing Intern to help bring bold, accessible opera to LA!

Hybrid role • Mostly remote • Onsite for shows + key days
Apply by July 15 → pacificoperaproject.com/jobs-auditions

POP's 2026–27 season includes: A demon barber in North Hollywood. A lost Italian opera in Highland Park. A mariachi oper...
06/15/2026

POP's 2026–27 season includes:
A demon barber in North Hollywood. A lost Italian opera in Highland Park. A mariachi opera in San Gabriel. A Puccini love story in Eagle Rock. And yes — Eric Carle's Very Hungry Caterpillar, live on stage in Pasadena.

🐛 The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Stories — Aug 1–2 | A Noise Within Theatre, Pasadena
🎭 Il Fortunato Inganno — Sept 4–13 | Garibaldina M B Society, Highland Park
🪒 Sweeney Todd — Oct 30–Nov 8 | El Portal Theatre, North Hollywood
🍺 Handel's Mess-Cider Singalong — Dec 14 | Benny Boy Brewing, Lincoln Heights
🕊️ La Rondine — Feb 6–7 | Thorne Hall Occidental College, Eagle Rock
🌙 Cruzar la Cara de la Luna — May 29–30 | San Gabriel Mission Playhouse

🎟️ Full season info below!
https://www.pacificoperaproject.com/2026-2027-season

Who remembers this shirt? 🙋‍♀️This now classic POP shirt was given away to everyone who auditioned in NYC back in 2015. ...
06/12/2026

Who remembers this shirt? 🙋‍♀️

This now classic POP shirt was given away to everyone who auditioned in NYC back in 2015.

*modeled/designed by Founding Artistic Director, Josh Shaw

06/10/2026

Their favorite stories. On a REAL stage. 🐛🎶

Pacific Opera Project brings The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Stories to the stage — a joyful, interactive hour through the world of Eric Carle. Five favorite stories. Award-winning animation by Illuminated Film Company. Live orchestra, singers, and narrator. Designed for ages 2 and up, and the grown-ups who love them.

Come early for crafts. Stay for the magic. Four performances only.
📅 August 1 & 2, 2026
📍 A Noise Within, Pasadena
🎟 Link in bio or visit pacificoperaproject.com/caterpillar

06/09/2026

Join us for a FREE Musical Storytime of The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle this Saturday, June 13 at 11 AM Vroman's Bookstore.

Little ones ages 1–6 are invited to sing, dance, and craft their way through one of Eric Carle's most beloved stories, led by Pacific Opera Project singers.

Can't get enough Eric Carle? This storytime is a sneak peek at our upcoming production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Stories — a full one-hour musical adventure with live orchestra, award-winning animation, and all the stories your kids love, live on stage.

🎟 August 1 & 2 at A Noise Within, Pasadena
Visit pacificoperaproject.com/caterpillar for tickets

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