About ooo

OOO Staff and advisory committee

Julie Fiore, Founder and General Director


Ann Sauder & Rebekah Smeltzer, Assistants to the General Director


Jeanne Sasaki, OOO Pianist


Advisory Committee:

David Small

Linda Hughes

Kristin Roach


Independent, non-corporate local artists teaming up for fiery, fun, original performances - supported by the community, and for the community.  Austin's

first operatic ensemble dedicated to unique shows in unexpected locations.


Born within the spirit of the internationally-celebrated Austin Music Scene and the eclectic nature of the Capital City, OOO fuses a love for being out with friends and a passion to perform for the sheer love of performing.


You won’t find dull, lifeless “park-and-bark” here.  Meet your pals.  Grab a drink.  Cheer us on.  Enjoy the show.  Or book us for your private event or benefit.


For current “cast” members, click here.


Our objectives:


  1. -Encourage a new generation of “opera lovers” with culturally significant, non-traditional venue and program choices.

  2. -Become a respected artistic company of professional singing-artists and musicians providing memorable alternative musical experiences, while promoting opera and classical singing as a vibrant, current, accessible art form.

  3. -Challenge our singing-artists to perform with every inch of their talent, both vocally and dramatically.

  4. -Give our singing-artists a platform to explore new repertoire, share the stage with their peers, and perfect their craft in front of a very live audience.

FOUNDING SUPPORTERS of OOO


Our deepest gratitude to the following for donating time, talent, services, or funding to OOO during our formation:


Adriane Shown, Angi Williamson, Ava Nicole Hughes, Becky and Harvey Smeltzer, Beth and David LeBas, Brandon Bolin, Bruce Chandler, Christal Sedlock, Dan Dworin, David C. Adams, Debra Hanson, Dennis Campa, Elia Flores, Emanuel D Moss, Emily Mahon, Eric Imhof, Gabriel Peña, Holton Johnson, Jennifer Barnes, Jennifer McCamish, Joanna Elliott Whitsett, Katherine Lewis, Kathryn Rogers, Kayla Lane Freeman, Kris Hughes, Kristi Isacksen, Judlyne Gibson, Laura Gibson, Laura Hoke, Lauryn Gould, Leah Ann and Tony Fiore, Linda and Wayne Hughes, Linda Poetschke, Lisa Marchese, Lisé Creed, Liz Cass, Mary Alice Robbins, Mary Jane Johnson, Matt Ernest, Maysoon Al-Hasso, Michael Rubin, Milian Kurten, Nathan Kurten, Rachel Moody, Roy Moore, Samantha Fagan, Sara Hill, Scott Sellman, Susan Floyd, Susan Stafford, Tracy Dahl-Burg,

Tracy Frazier, Wayne Alan Brenner, and Win Bent.