6 members of the Opera SB team

Team OSB, 2022; photo Zach Mendez

The Company

Founded in 1994 by Marilyn Gilbert and Nathan Rundlett, Opera Santa Barbara is committed to presenting opera productions and educational programs of the highest quality. The company has staged more than 70 operas and devoted thousands of hours to community outreach.

The organization remains dedicated to the core passions that animated its founding: celebrating and championing the breadth and beauty of opera, and contributing to the cultural enrichment of the Santa Barbara community.producing a diverse repertoire of traditional and contemporary operas that engage and excite a broad audience.

Our Mission

Opera Santa Barbara contributes to the cultural enrichment of our audiences by presenting exciting, high-quality productions and community programs that celebrate the breadth and beauty of opera.

Opera Santa Barbara aspires to be a destination opera company, producing a diverse repertoire of traditional and contemporary operas that engage and excite a broad audience.

Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

Opera Santa Barbara pledges to foster diversity, equity, and inclusivity into all aspects of its organization. We seek to represent the community we serve and look beyond the Santa Barbara area to embody the best qualities an organization such as ours can have.

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TEAM OSB

We are a team of enthusiastic overachievers with a passion for innovation and the desire to strengthen our company’s bond with the Santa Barbara and Central Coast community.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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chrisman studio artist program

CHRISMAN STUDIO ARTIST PROGRAM

Named in recognition of the support of Sarah and Roger Chrisman, the Chrisman Studio Artist Program has now refocused to employ California based artists for 360º training opportunities both on stage and off.

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NEWS

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