Our Mission…

is to create vocal and theatrical experiences that

Entertain, Provoke, and Console.

Our History…

Knoxville Opera was founded in 1978. In its 45 years, we have seen a number of incredible talents on our stage. As this company continues to grow, we want to honor and remember the rich history we have.

Giving Voice to Stories that Connect Us

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Our Team

Jason Hardy

General Director & CEO

Dean Anthony

Producing Director

Caitlin Bolden

Director of Artistic Administration

N. Marie Butler

Finance & Ticketing Manager

Amanda Fintak

Children’s Choir Director

Jeanie Turner Melton

Gospel Choir Director

Kate Smith

Advancement Operations Manager

Katie Spencer

Director of Advancement

Keturah Stickann

Artistic Advisor

Amara Pappas

Marketing Associate

Don Townsend

Production Manager

Our Board

Learn about our board of directors.

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