REIMAGINING WHAT OPERA CAN BE.
A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
My name is Claire DiVizio, and I’m the founder of Thompson Street Opera Company. You might know that we are a storefront opera company in Chicago that produces new works by living composers. What you may not know, is that we are also a queer- and trans-led company, with more than half of our board identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. While this has always been true, we haven’t always made it a vocal part of our company brand. But this Pride Month, in the midst of historically catastrophic anti-trans and anti-queer national rhetoric, we feel that it is important to be publicly out and proud.
UPCOMING EVENTS
From our seasonal productions to fundraising initiatives, partner performances and much more, see what’s new on Thompson Street.
YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.
My name is Claire DiVizio, and I’m the founder of Thompson Street Opera Company. You might know that we are a storefront opera company in Chicago that produces new works by living composers. What you may not know, is that we are also a queer- and trans-led company, with more than half of our board identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.