Delaware Valley Opera Company

Delaware Valley Opera Company Delaware Valley Opera Co, founded in 1979, is a 501C group that serves the greater Philadelphia area Osimo Outdoor Theatre.

Originally incorporated as the Delaware Valley Lyric Opera Guild, DVOC was started in 1979. The intention of its founders was to offer a stepping stone for singers, providing training and education through exposure to all facets of operatic production, and performance opportunities in a variety of operas. During the first year, two operas and a concert were produced at various Center City location

s while a permanent space was sought. In 1981, the Company discovered the Hermitage Mansion, one of Philadelphia's historic Fairmount Park homes, and began to lease it from the City. A year later, an outdoor stage was built in the natural amphitheater behind the Mansion and became the Paul D. The Mansion served as the Company's administrative base, rehearsal space, costume and scenery storage site, and the location for its Winter Concert Series in the living room. The mansion is no longer used by DVOC. The company has performed in several venues in the Philadelphia area since leaving the mansion in 2008. Currently DVOC performs at the Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center in Manayunk. The primary focus of the Company is its Summer Festival - three operatic productions in June, July and August. During its 25 years of existence, the Company has performed over 110 performances and presented more than 55 operas.

HELPING HANDS NEEDED! Are you available to help clean out the last remaining items at the DVOC warehouse or help reorgan...
05/02/2026

HELPING HANDS NEEDED! Are you available to help clean out the last remaining items at the DVOC warehouse or help reorganize the new storage space. We need willing hands from 10 to Noon on Saturday. If you’re available please contact Connie Koppe, or comment on this post. Even 30 minutes will help.

If you can’t help in person we are also still excepting donations to cover our cost.
You can donate here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/83c159bc-a190-437b-bf9b-c2430ba8c0c4

Thank you!!

Delaware Valley Opera Company is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization committed to bringing the joy of music to the Greater Philadelphia Region. We rely solely on the support of the community to make our productions possible. With your support, DVOC will be able to continue mounting fully-staged...

WE'RE MOVING!In an effort to reduce our operational costs, DVOC is moving out of our warehouse location to a smaller, mo...
04/22/2026

WE'RE MOVING!

In an effort to reduce our operational costs, DVOC is moving out of our warehouse location to a smaller, more manageable storage location. Unfortunately, to save money we have to spend money. We are running a short fundraising campaign to help cover the cost of the move. We need to raise $6,000 to ensure everything is covered. Can you help?

All donations are tax deductible and go toward covering our moving costs. Know that every dollar helps — $5 or $10 will go a long way toward our goal.

If you work at an organization that offers corporate matching, this is a great opportunity to double your donation.

Thank you for your continued support in keeping this organization moving forward.

You can donate here: https://www.dvopera.org/donate-to-dvoc.html

Sincerely, DVOC Members

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04/21/2026

We're doing some serious spring cleaning! Stop by and see what's for sale!

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS APRIL 15! - Auditions take place April 26, 2-6pm, by appointmentOrfeo ed Euridice by Christ...
04/14/2026

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS APRIL 15! - Auditions take place April 26, 2-6pm, by appointment

Orfeo ed Euridice
by Christoph Willibald Gluck
Aug 7 & 8

Click the link below for details, and to apply:
https://bit.ly/40JQOVs

04/14/2026

DVOC is a Philadelphia based opera company who's goal is to offer a stepping-stone for Delaware Valley residents.

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR THIS SPECIAL FUNDRAISING CONCERTAN EVENING OF SONG  April  11, 7:30pmPrallsville Mills33 Ris...
04/09/2026

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR THIS SPECIAL FUNDRAISING CONCERT

AN EVENING OF SONG
April 11, 7:30pm
Prallsville Mills
33 Risler Street, Stockton, NJ

Join the Delaware Valley Opera Company and historic Prallsville Mills for “An Evening of Song,” a night filled with arias and songs by Verdi, Stravinsky, Mozart, Puccini, Bizet, Offenbach, and more, performed by some of the region’s finest singers! This special fundraising concert supports DVOC’s 2026-2027 season as well as ongoing preservation projects at the mill.

THE CAST:
Ryan Colbert - soprano
Noah Donahue - tenor
Misha Dutka - bass
Elizabeth Oliver - soprano
Rebecca Sacks - mezzo-soprano
Erica Rose Smith - soprano
José Vazquez - baritone

Margarita Shatilova - pianist

Ticket information and cast details coming soon! https://www.dvopera.org
Details about Prallsville Mills can be found here: https://prallsvillemills.org

To donate to DVOC: http://bit.ly/47y2yxR

DVOC is a 501c3 nonprofit organization incorporated as “The Delaware Valley Lyric Opera Guild.”

Join DVOC on April 19 at All Hallows Episcopal Church in Wyncote, PA, for an evening of operatic gems by Puccini, Verdi,...
04/03/2026

Join DVOC on April 19 at All Hallows Episcopal Church in Wyncote, PA, for an evening of operatic gems by Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and more, and support the arts in your community.

Your ticket purchase makes an impact! Every dollar raised will be put to work to cover costs incurred by DVOC for the 2026 season.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Please use the QR code in the image, or the link below, to purchase tickets.

TICKETS: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/an-evening-of-song

THE CAST:
Ryan Colbert - soprano
Noah Donahue - tenor
Misha Dutka - bass
Elizabeth Oliver - soprano
Rebecca Sacks - mezzo-soprano
Erica Rose Smith - soprano
José Vazquez - baritone
Margarita Shatilova - pianist

DVOC is a 501c3 nonprofit incorporated as "The Delaware Valley Lyric Opera Guild."

DVOC is a Philadelphia based opera company who's goal is to offer a stepping-stone for Delaware Valley residents.

ONE GREAT CONCERT - TWO OPPORTUNITIES DVOC is excited to present "An Evening of Song," a collection of operatic gems, no...
04/02/2026

ONE GREAT CONCERT - TWO OPPORTUNITIES

DVOC is excited to present "An Evening of Song," a collection of operatic gems, not once, but twice! That means more opportunities for you to join us for this special fundraising event.

Your ticket purchase will help fund DVOC's 2026 season, and support local artists who are bringing live performance to the community.

Tickets can be purchased by scanning the QR codes for the date you choose, or by clicking the links below:

Tickets April 11: https://prallsvillemills.org/song-dance/

Tickets April 19: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/an-evening-of-song

THE CAST:
Ryan Colbert - soprano
Noah Donahue - tenor
Misha Dutka - bass
Elizabeth Oliver - soprano
Rebecca Sacks - mezzo-soprano
Erica Rose Smith - soprano
José Vazquez - baritone
Margarita Shatilova - pianist

DVOC is a 501c3 nonprofit organization incorporated as “The Delaware Valley Lyric Opera Guild.”

MEET THE CASTAn Evening of SongApril 11, 7:30pmTICKETS:  https://prallsvillemills.org/song-dance/DVOC is delighted to we...
03/30/2026

MEET THE CAST
An Evening of Song
April 11, 7:30pm
TICKETS: https://prallsvillemills.org/song-dance/

DVOC is delighted to welcome back mezzo-soprano Rebecca Sacks as a member of the cast for this special fundraising concert!

Rebecca Sacks, mezzo-soprano, is known for her dynamic stage presence, smart musicality, and stylistic versatility. With a voice described as “powerful” and “extraordinary” (Operawire), she has recently been heard as Dame Carruthers in Young Victorian Theatre Company’s 2025 production of The Yeomen of the Guard and in her role and company debuts as Mrs. Anderssen with St. Pete Opera’s production of A Little Night Music. Other roles include Santuzza (Cavalleria Rusticana), Fricka (Das Rheingold), Komponist (Ariadne auf Naxos), Queen Alkmene (Die Liebe der Danae), Donna Elvira (Don Giovanni), Baba (The Medium), and Grimgerde (Die Walküre).
She holds degrees from Stanford University and the University of Georgia and has received awards from the American Prize in Opera, the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, the Orpheus Competition, Opera Connecticut, and NATSAA. Rebecca currently resides in Philadelphia with her partner and her beloved cat.

Details about Prallsville Mills can be found here: https://prallsvillemills.org

To donate to DVOC: http://bit.ly/47y2yxR

DVOC is a 501c3 nonprofit organization incorporated as “The Delaware Valley Lyric Opera Guild.”

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501 Acorn Street
Philadelphia, PA
19128

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