West Edge Opera

Snapshot: In 2017 we launched Snapshot: an annual showcase of selections from new operas by West Coast composers. Snapshot presents an orchestration showcase before a live audience with a recording and a feedback panel of opera professionals for the participating composers. Each year approximately 40 west coast composers apply and 4-6 operas are selected. We co-present Snapshot with San Franciscos EarPlay Chamber Music Ensemble. April 2024 marked the 8th annual Snapshot.

New works development: In fall of 2020 during the pandemic shutdown West Edge Opera launched "Aperture" is an online development residency for composers and librettists offering stipends mentorship and development opportunities for emerging works. WEOs commissioning and development efforts have continued and expanded since this beginning with two operas in active development this year: Bulrusher by Nathaniel Stookey and Eisa Davis and Dolores by Nicolas Benevides and Marella Martin Koch.

Various artistic research and development efforts for future seasons; rented storage space for production-related equipment and supplies.