Unexpectedly Opera Mission

Through the sharing of the love of opera with people of all circumstance, we enhance the affinity and connection of all.

Project Details

Unexpectedly Opera will bring operatic performances into Shelters in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada.

Music is an essential part of human life. No culture has ever been observed which did not have music. Opera - that magical mixture of music and drama - should be available to all, as we are all worth it. We are all worthy of love, regardless of our social circumstance, and we are all worthy of respect. 

There is more. The overall goal of the project is not simply to bring a sense of connection to the shelter community, but it is also to bring the Shelter and the Un-housed circumstance into the minds of the opera-lovers community.  It's not about them and us, it is about us and us.

Are you an opera lover who worries that opera is is losing its relevance in today's world?  Then support Unexpectedly Opera.  Together, with our love of opera, we can touch lives and make a difference. We'd love to hear from you!

We created our own original production and mounted Toronto Public Performances in 2015 and 2016

Stay tuned for new productions!

A brilliant "sequel" has been written and we'll be fundraising soon to build the production for Season 2023/2024!

This provides us with a unique opportunity to fully engage our artists and performers to their maximum ability and interest, including those in our target community. Additional possibilities being considered include conducting short workshops in the shelters on various aspects of operatic production.  Public performances have a projected audience of both un-housed folk and paying ticket-holders.

Additionally, we recognize that we live in a society based on money, individual income and expenses; we therefore commit to paying the artists, musicians, and technical staff without whom these productions cannot exist. "Non-Profit" should not be construed to mean that Artists work for free. Unexpectedly Opera respects the value and contribution of both artists and audience, and we appreciate your support in helping us make that respect real!

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