Berkshire Opera Festival

Berkshire Opera Festival The only fully-producing opera company in the Berkshires.

Opening night was SOLD OUT! 🎉✨Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable first performance of Donizetti’s ...
08/24/2026

Opening night was SOLD OUT! 🎉✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable first performance of Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor at the Mahaiwe. We’re so thrilled by the incredible response from Berkshire audiences!

There are still two chances to experience Lucia di Lammermoor — don’t miss your chance to see this powerful, haunting opera live.

🎭 Tuesday, August 25 at 7:30 PM
🎭 Friday, August 28 at 7:30 PM

🎟️ Tickets are still available at berkshireoperafestival.org.
Come see what everyone is talking about. ❤️

Photo: Matt Madison-Clark
Venue: Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
Conductor: Brian Garman
Stage Director: Jonathon Loy
Scenic Designer: Cameron Anderson
Costume Designer: Brooke Stanton
Lighting Designer: Alex Jainchill
Hair and Make-up Designer: sculpture, masks, opera art
Assistant Conductor & Chorus Master: Luca Antonucci
Principal Coach and Rehearsal Pianost: Curtis
Musical Preparation: Dakota Perez
Supertitles Author: Cori Ellison
Production Stage Manager: Cindy Knight

A first look at dress rehearsal for Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor ✨The scenery is set, the orchestra is ready, and the...
08/21/2026

A first look at dress rehearsal for Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor ✨

The scenery is set, the orchestra is ready, and the drama is about to begin. Swipe through for a glimpse of the production before the curtain rises!

Opening night is almost sold out—reserve your seats now before the final tickets are gone.

🎟️ Visit BerkshireOperaFestival.org for more information.

📸 Matt Madison-Clark
Venue: Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
Conductor: Brian Garman
Stage Director: Jonathon Loy
Scenic Designer: Cameron Anderson
Costume Designer: Brooke Stanton
Lighting Designer: Alex Jainchill
Hair and Make-up Designer: sculpture, masks, opera art
Assistant Conductor & Chorus Master: Luca Antonucci
Assistant Director: Marinette Gomez
Principal Coach and Rehearsal Pianist: Curtis
Musical Preparation: Dakota Perez
Supertitles Author: Cori Ellison
Production Stage Manager: Cindy Knight

Join us for a FREE talk on Tuesday! Visit berkshireoperafestival.org/luciadilammermoor to reserve your seat now. ✨ 🗡️ 🎶
08/16/2026

Join us for a FREE talk on Tuesday! Visit berkshireoperafestival.org/luciadilammermoor to reserve your seat now. ✨ 🗡️ 🎶

🎶 Apply Now! 🎶Applications are now open for BOF’s 2027 Resident Artist Program! Apply now for an eight-week residency wi...
08/10/2026

🎶 Apply Now! 🎶

Applications are now open for BOF’s 2027 Resident Artist Program! Apply now for an eight-week residency with competitive pay, performance opportunities, professional development, recitals, masterclasses, and roles on the BOF stage.

🎭 2027 productions:
Postcard from Morocco by Dominick Argento — July
La Cenerentola by Rossini — August

🎤 Seeking Lyric Sopranos, Lyric Mezzo-Sopranos, Lyric Tenors, Lyric Baritones & Pianists

📍 Audition Dates & Locations:
Great Barrington, MA — Oct. 3 | Deadline: Sept. 12
Cincinnati, OH — Oct. 17 | Deadline: Sept. 26
New York, NY — Nov. 5 & 6 | Deadline: Oct. 15

Apply through YAP Tracker — visit BerkshireOperaFestival.org/ResidentArtist for application details.

📸 Zémire et Azor | Matt Madison-Clark & Steven Taylor
Mo Zhou Cameron Anderson Brooke Stanton Alex Jainchill sculpture, masks, opera art

Some more photos from our magical production of Zémire et Azor 🌹 ✨ 🎶 📸: Steven TaylorVenue: PS21 ChathamStage Director: ...
08/05/2026

Some more photos from our magical production of Zémire et Azor 🌹 ✨ 🎶

📸: Steven Taylor
Venue: PS21 Chatham
Stage Director: Mo Zhou
Scenic Designer: Cameron Anderson
Costume Designer: Brooke Stanton
Lighting Designer: Alex Jainchill
Hair and Make-up Designer: sculpture, masks, opera art

A few moments from Zémire et Azor ✨Thank you to everyone who joined us for the inaugural production of our Resident Arti...
08/03/2026

A few moments from Zémire et Azor ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the inaugural production of our Resident Artist Program. What a memorable weekend!

📸: Matt Madison-Clark
Venue:
Stage Director:
Scenic Designer:
Costume Designer:
Lighting Designer:
Hair and Make-up Designer:

Our Resident Artist Program is off to an amazing start with a great first day of “Zémire et Azor” rehearsal! A musical r...
07/12/2026

Our Resident Artist Program is off to an amazing start with a great first day of “Zémire et Azor” rehearsal! A musical read-through with BOF Artistic Director Brian Garman (Brian Garman ) followed by dialogue and character study with our director, Mo Zhou (Mo Zhou ).

🎭 We’re Hiring!Berkshire Opera Festival is looking for a Seasonal Special Events Associate to join our team this summer!...
07/01/2026

🎭 We’re Hiring!

Berkshire Opera Festival is looking for a Seasonal Special Events Associate to join our team this summer!

This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone interested in arts administration, fundraising, event planning, social media, and nonprofit work. You’ll gain hands-on experience while helping bring opera to life in the Berkshires.

📍 Pittsfield, MA (must live in or near the Berkshires)
📅 Seasonal position | July 2026 start

To apply, email your resume, cover letter, and professional references to [email protected]

Learn more at www.berkshireoperafestival.org/work-with-us!

🎭 We're Hiring!Berkshire Opera Festival is looking for a Seasonal Special Events Associate to join our team this summer!...
07/01/2026

🎭 We're Hiring!

Berkshire Opera Festival is looking for a Seasonal Special Events Associate to join our team this summer!

This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone interested in arts administration, fundraising, event planning, social media, and nonprofit work. You'll gain hands-on experience while helping bring opera to life in the Berkshires.

📍 Pittsfield, MA (must live in or near the Berkshires)
📅 Seasonal position | July 2026 start

To apply, email your resume, cover letter, and professional references to [email protected]

Learn more at www.berkshireoperafestival.org/work-with-us!

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54 Wendell Avenue, Suite 5
Pittsfield, MA
01201

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

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