Abridged Opera

Abridged Opera Abridged Opera is an indie opera company designed to bring a taste of this grand art form to communities in Southwestern Ontario that have limited access.

Windsor-Essex’s premiere opera company, our mission is to connect the community with exciting, educational, and professional productions that cater to a wide and varied audience. The company started in 2014 under the direction of Leamington native, Erin Armstrong but has since expanded and is governed by a board of local singers. Abridged Opera offers a full season of "abridged" opera to their community while collaborating with a variety of local arts groups.

Our final opera of this season, is ONE SHOW ONLY and happening on Saturday, June 20th in collaboration with the Canadian...
06/01/2026

Our final opera of this season, is ONE SHOW ONLY and happening on Saturday, June 20th in collaboration with the Canadian Institute for Czech Music!

Join us for the dark, original tale of the Little Mermaid!

In concert!
Sung in Czech with English surtitles!

Get tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rusalka-the-original-little-mermaid-tickets-1990782962431?aff=oddtdtcreator

Featuring an incredible cast!
Rusalka, Naomi Eberhard, soprano
Prince, Lucas Kuipers, tenor
Vodnik, John Holland, baritone
Jezibaba, Erin Armstrong, mezzo-soprano
Foreign Princess, Alyssa Beth, mezzo-soprano
1st Wood Nymph, Jael Hernandez, soprano
2nd Wood Nymph, Hayley Romanyk, soprano
3rd Wood Nymph, Abigail Wearne Music, mezzo-soprano

Here is our Part 2 for your most asked questions about our upcoming Diva Cam project!!!Are you a Windsor-based artist lo...
05/29/2026

Here is our Part 2 for your most asked questions about our upcoming Diva Cam project!!!

Are you a Windsor-based artist looking for performance opportunities this summer/fall? Be sure to sign up (link in bio)!🎤🎸🎵💃

Abridged Opera

Are you a Windsor-based artist looking for performance opportunities this summer/fall? Have you heard about Abridged Ope...
05/26/2026

Are you a Windsor-based artist looking for performance opportunities this summer/fall? Have you heard about Abridged Opera's Diva Cam, but are still unsure what it's all about. Well, we've got your covered!

This week, we'll be shedding some light on some of our most-asked questions by applicants. Be sure to sign up for our upcoming performancs (link in bio)!

Part #2 coming soon! 🎤🎸🎵💃

Abridged Opera

2026

Are you a Windsor-based artist looking for performance opportunities this summer/fall? Have you heard about Abridged Ope...
05/26/2026

Are you a Windsor-based artist looking for performance opportunities this summer/fall? Have you heard about Abridged Opera's Diva Cam, but are still unsure what it's all about. Well, we've got your covered!

This week, we'll be shedding some light on some of our most-asked questions by applicants. Be sure to sign up for our upcoming performancs (link in bio)!

Part #2 coming soon! 🎤🎸🎵💃

Abridged Opera

#2026

05/19/2026

What is Diva Cam?!

A pilot project for Abridged Opera to hire local artists and connect them with our amazing community in Windsor 📍

We will be performing with a completely mobile set-up at a variety of festivals around Windsor during the summer and fall 💃🏻

Music should be from the Western Classical Canon, but can also include Golden Age Musical Theatre, and Croooner repertoire 🎙️

Performers should have sets of 5 pieces prepared 🎶

Applications are open to singers and instrumentalists as long as your instrument is easily mobile 🏃🏻‍♀️

Apply at Abridgedopera.com 🔗

📣 Call for Performers (not just singers!) 📣We are gearing up for our first Diva Cam Appearance 💃🏻The application is ongo...
05/18/2026

📣 Call for Performers (not just singers!) 📣

We are gearing up for our first Diva Cam Appearance 💃🏻

The application is ongoing ⏰

Apply to be on our Diva Cam roster at Abridgedopera.com 👩‍💻

When you’re too busy organizing so you end up with a total of 3 pictures taken by other people 😅We are so grateful to ha...
04/29/2026

When you’re too busy organizing so you end up with a total of 3 pictures taken by other people 😅

We are so grateful to have such talented folks in Windsor/Essex and Chatham/Kent 🙏

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04/28/2026

She needs to milk every one of those high notes 🐄

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04/27/2026

Yesterday’s ALW R***e was a success! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our incredible soloists and chorus ❤️🎭

Address

3591 Rankin Avenue
Windsor, ON
N9E3C6

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 1pm
Wednesday 11am - 1pm
Friday 11am - 1pm

Telephone

+12263468372

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