Don GiovanniPeter Volpe as "Don Giovanni" in 2006. Photos by Martha Mickles.

Carmen2005's "Carmen" (Kate Aldrich) and Don Jose (Richard Troxell). Photos by Martha Mickles.

Don Giovanni Don Giovanni (Peter Volpe) and Zerlina (Monica Yunus) in "Don Giovanni," 2006. Photos by Martha Mickles.

Barber of Seville PORTopera's first-rate chorus in the chaotic end of Act 1, "Il Barbiere di Siviglia," 2007. Russ Burleigh Photo.

Become a PORTopera Supporter!


There are several ways to help PORTopera in its mission of creating full productions of grand opera for Maine audiences. Financial support is primary and represents about 30% of PORTopera's total income. Volunteer support is always a priority need, too. Information on different PORTopera volunteer opportunities is listed below.


Corporate Support

A large number of Greater Portland businesses have underwritten PORTopera productions. They include Acadia Trust, Hannaford Bros., WGME NewsChannel 13, Portland Newspapers, Head & Associates, UNUM, Lee Auto Mall, Key Bank of Maine, Bell Atlantic, Verrill & Dana, Schwartz & Schwartz, P.A., Commercial Properties, Time-Warner Cable, Price Waterhouse Coopers to name but a few. View an expanded list of our supporters.


If your company has interest in joining this group, please contact us. or download our sponsor form by clicking HERE (PDF).


Individual Support

Our patrons include many hundreds from Maine and elsewhere. We also invite the help of private foundations. You are invited to participate in our current campaign — and many thanks!



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