Volunteer with Pensacola Opera
support local opera through service and action
Bravi! is the volunteer support group for Pensacola Opera. It is an organization of opera-loving people from all walks of life who come together to support the mission of the Opera. Bravi! Members volunteer their time and talents in our mainstage productions, education and community events, fundraising events, and more.
Volunteer Opportunities
Special Event volunteer
Volunteers make our events happen! Assist with setup and tear down, check-in guests at the door, help with auctions, and overall be a warm smile to welcome patrons.
Opera Ambassador
Represent Pensacola Opera at Gallery Nights, community events, and tabling opportunities. Answer questions, pass out information, and help spread the love of opera to our community.
Admin Assistance
Get to know the Opera staff and provide essential support with season ticket mailings, season program prep, and more.
Mainstage Volunteer
Welcome patrons to the show! Join the team in the Saenger lobby to act as opera representatives during production. Pass out programs, welcome patrons to the Opera, help guide traffic and answer questions.
Why Volunteer?
Whether you’re an on-stage volunteer chorus member, or front of house helping to greet patrons and hand out program, volunteers are the backbone of Pensacola Opera.
Comp Tickets
Members of Bravi! are offered complimentary tickets to events they are volunteering for and invited to attend social events each year as guests of Pensacola Opera.
Opera Swag
Volunteers receive a free season t-shirt and other special Pensacola Opera swag items throughout the year.
Supporting Local Art
Volunteers are truly the backbone to many non-profit organizations. The hours your provide to Pensacola Opera support our mission and initiatives.
To be a member, all you need to do is fill out a volunteer interest form, meet with an opera staff member, and then simply, volunteer! Once you have submitted the volunteer interest form, we will connect with you and set up a time to meet and then match your preferences and schedule to meet our needs and contact you as opportunities arise.
Volunteer of the Year
Volunteer Acknowledgments
Since 1993, Pensacola Opera’s volunteers have recognized one special volunteer of the year with The Pensacola Opera League Bravissimo! Award; but beginning in 2007, after Frank Brophy’s passing (a beloved volunteer and previous recipient), the award was renamed in Frank’s memory and has been given to the following volunteers:
Debbie Mann, 1993
Mary Ann Glaeser, 1994
Sandy Palmer, 1995
Ron and Ann Peake, 1995
Sam Waite, 1996
Harry Gruber, 1996
Marjorie Oakes, 1997
Ken Rutledge, 1998
Richard Cannon, 1999
Irva Stroux, 2000
Thomas Gernon, 2001
Frank Brophy, 2002
Frank Cutrone, 2003
Judy Strong, 2004
Judy Cannon, 2004
Vaughan Hedrick, 2005
Diane Collins, 2006
Mary Riesberg, 2007
Eleanor Asplinden, 2008
Sandra Houston, 2009
Betty Roberts, 2010
Kathleen McBride, 2011
Judy Cannon, 2012
Mary Poss, 2013
Anne Wallace, 2014
Lloyd and Laura Knisbell, 2015
Susi Lyon, 2016
Jennifer Fernandez, 2017
Sue Stephenson & Don Robinson, 2018
Laura Dees, 2019
Greg Seltzer, 2020
Pensacola Opera Chorus, 2021
Sooz Cobb, 2022
Julie Pecchia, 2023
Rebecca Sanders, 2024