In 1972, artists from the Annapolis Summer Garden Theater created the Annapolis Opera Company. Their search to cast the first show led them to soprano Martha Wright who agreed to produce the first opera and later became its president. For seven years, the company used diverse performance spaces until getting its permanent home in 1979, at the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts.

The company produces two major shows a year, special operas for children and lectures to the community. The Annual Vocal Competition, free to the public, is a prestigious two-day event recognizing young artists in the Mid-Atlantic region. Since its renovation, the acoustics go out into the audience, not just to the stage. The space is intimate, giving performers a chance to connect with the audience.

Annapolis Opera, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, Phone: 410-267-8135

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