Opera Idaho invites energized and entrepreneurial leaders to present themselves as candidates to become the company’s next General Director. The General Director is responsible for developing and executing plans to support Opera Idaho’s operational and programming success. Reporting directly to Opera Idaho’s Executive Council of the Board of Directors, the General Director will lead and inspire a team of full-time and contracted administrators, artists, and production personnel committed to creating captivating artistic experiences.
The General Director will have a great ability to balance artistic ambition with the financial health of the company, creating an environment where artists feel supported to do their best work. Serious candidates will be committed to building a strong base of support through engaging public ambassadorship and will be interested in promoting new ways for opera to reach new audiences in Boise and throughout the state of Idaho. A full position description may be found here: https://mcaonline.com/searches/general-director-opera-idaho
Organizational Profile
Although Opera Idaho has been in existence, under one name or another, since 1973, the story of opera in Boise begins before that. As long ago as the early 1960’s, the Boise Philharmonic annually presented modestly produced operas featuring singers drawn from around the region. Today, Opera Idaho produces three fully-staged productions and a variety of special events and community engagement activities. Opera Idaho has collaborated with other institutions most notably with their recent successful collaboration on ALL IS CALM with Boise Contemporary Theater.
Opera Idaho’s Operatini events are popular evenings of opera in a relaxed setting, targeted toward audiences who may not be familiar with the artform. These events are performed at the Sapphire Room in near-downtown and include food, drink, and an opportunity to socialize in a fun and inviting atmosphere. In the summer of 2021, a free Opera in the Park project was started. That new effort has been an immediate success attracting around 2,000 patrons in its 2022 offering. More information is available at Opera Idaho’s website at https://operaidaho.org/.