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  • About
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    • The Magic Flute
    • Hänsel & Gretel
    • Archive
  • Programs
  • Connect
    • Contact Us
    • Donate
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ABOUT US

EVENTS

COLLABORATION

EDUCATION

Berks Opera's community outreach efforts have included Unleashing Your Inner Opera Fan, the Aria program, Opera Nights at Judy's on Cherry, special programs at area colleges + more!

EDUCATION

COLLABORATION

EDUCATION

Berks Opera's productions create opportunities for young singers and players to gain training and experience and explore the boundaries of their talents.

COLLABORATION

COLLABORATION

COLLABORATION

Berks Opera works with collaboratively with local partner organizations to increase the diversity of artistic and cultural experiences available to the Greater Reading community.

HISTORY

Learn about the origin of Berks Opera Company through video, narrated by its founders, including clips from past productions!

STAFF MEMBERS

Tamara Black

Tamara Black

Tamara Black

Artistic Director

David Richie

Tamara Black

Tamara Black

Chairman of Education and Outreach

Emily Branch

Tamara Black

Emily Branch

Marketing

BOARD MEMBERS

David Richie

Faye Warmkessel

Faye Warmkessel

President

Faye Warmkessel

Faye Warmkessel

Faye Warmkessel

Vice-President

Margaret Sturm

Faye Warmkessel

Margaret Sturm

Secretary

Alison Whalen

Faye Warmkessel

Margaret Sturm

Treasurer

Theodore Bassano

Michael F. Feeney

Theodore Bassano

Mary Dialectos

Michael F. Feeney

Theodore Bassano

Michael F. Feeney

Michael F. Feeney

Michael F. Feeney

Maggie Riker

Michael F. Feeney

Michael F. Feeney

Denise Shorey

Dr. Derrick Thompson

Dr. Derrick Thompson

Dr. Derrick Thompson

Dr. Derrick Thompson

Dr. Derrick Thompson

Betsy Ward

Dr. Derrick Thompson

Heather Via

Heather Via

Dr. Derrick Thompson

Heather Via

Maya Burdick

Our Community Partners

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Berks Opera Company

P.O. Box 251, Reading, Pennsylvania 19603

www.berksopera.org 484-752-2462 berksoperacompany@gmail.com

Berks Opera Workshop, dba Berks Opera Company, is a registered 501(c)3, non-profit, charitable organization, EIN 26-3688025. A copy of its official registration and financial

information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, in Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

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