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volunteer with pensacola opera

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

Volunteer opportunities are categorized into four areas: Fundraising & Special Events, Education and Community Events, Mainstage Productions, and administrative tasks!

Special Events

Jukebox Gala
Operazzi Ball
Bourbon and Broadway

Community Events

Youth Arts Day
Gallery Nights
Brown Bag Opera
Opera Al Fresco

Mainstage Productions

Handing out Programs
Student Dress Rehearsal
Reception

Administrative

Program Stuffing
Studio Artist Auditions

Volunteer Benefits

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. 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! You’ll also receive a season t-shirt and other various swag items. 

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 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:

2021-2022

Sooz Cobb

2020-2021

Pensacola Opera Chorus

2019-2020

Greg Seltzer

2018-2019

Laura Dees

2017-2018

Chris Stephenson & Don Robinson

2016-2017

Jennifer Fernandez

2015-2016

Susi Lyon

2014-2015

Lloyd & Laura Knisbell

2013-2014

Anne Wallace

2012-2013

Mary Poss

2011-2012

Judy Cannon

2010-2011

Kathleen McBride

2009-2010

Betty Roberts

2008-2009

Sandee Houston

2007-2008

Eleanor Aspliden

2006-2007

Mary Riesberg

2005-2006

Diane Collins

2004-2005

Vaughan Hedrick

2003 - 2004

Judy Cannon & Judy Strong

2002-2003

Frank Cutrone

2001-2002

Frank Brophy

1999-2000

Irva Stroux

1998-1999

Richard Cannon

1997-1998

Ken Rutledge

1996-1997

Marjorie Oakes

1995-1996

Harry Gruber & Sam Waite

1994-1995

Sandy Palmer & Ron and Ann Peake

1993-1994

Mary Ann Glaeser

1992-1993

Debbie Mann

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