Prism Opera was founded in 1995 by Artistic Director Thomas Stumpf and Executive Director Arthur Rishi.

Prism Opera is committed to producing effective and moving productions of operatic masterpieces, with a special emphasis onÊneglected works and on twentieth century repertoire. Prism brings each opera's essential human drama into sharp focus, allowing music and drama to speak as one. Prism Opera is an 'ensemble' company. As in a repertory theatre, casting is based on how well each singer will work as part of the overall ensemble of the opera, not on the vocal 'star' system. Singers are featured in various productions year after year sometimes in leading roles, sometimes in supporting roles fostering a long-term relationship between artists, director, and audience. Prism's most recent productions have included Vanessa by Samuel Barber, The Rape of Lucretia and The Turn of the Screw by Benjamin Britten, Riders to the Sea by Vaughan Wiliams, and Savitri by Holst.

Administratively, Prism Opera is committed to the goal of fiscal responsibility while still maintaining high artistic standards. Though we intend to expand both the number and scope of productions in future years, we believe that in today's financial and cultural environment, an opera company must be built slowly and allowed to evolve.

Prism Opera is a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All donations to Prism are fully tax-deductible. To make a donation to Prism Opera, please send a check to

Prism Opera, Inc.
5 Linebrook Road
Ipswich, MA 01938

or call (978) 356-1787 or call the ticket hotline toll free (888) 236-8181 for more information.

We are dedicated to presenting productions of the highest calibre that are still financially realistic.


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