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AMMOLITE OPERA

Opera by living composers through the voices of Canadians Artists

“The Bettys and the greater theatre community really have said that they’re curious and they want to see something new, they want to see risk, and we’re into that,” —Tayte Mitchell, Livewire Calgary

AMMOLITE OPERA IS PROVING UP

Tayte Mitchell, CEO and Artistic Director for Ammolite Opera collects an award for his company during the 26th annual Betty Mitchell Awards at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary on Monday, June 23, 2025. ARYN TOOMBS / FOR LIVEWIRE CALGARY

Ammolite Opera receives Four Nominations at the 26th Annual Betty Mitchell Awards

OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION OF A MUSICAL - PROVING UP by Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek

OUTSTANDING LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL - Mishael Eusebio

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL - Geoffrey Schellenberg - WINNER

OUTSTANDING MUSICAL DIRECTION - Maria Fuller

AO Music Director, Maria Fuller, has been selected by the Orchestra Philharmonique Royal de Liège as Assistant Conductor under Lionel Bringuier for the 2025/2026 Season!

AO Artisic Director, Tayte Mitchell, returns to Vancouver Opera as Stage Director in Residence for the 2025/26 Season!

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Your support helps us create meaningful and impactful artistic projects and productions in Calgary, Alberta! Just like the ammolite gemstone, the power of the arts improve the well being of the individual and the surrounding community.

We envision Ammolite Opera developing into one of the best summer opera companies in Canada celebrating world class western talent and drawing the best Canadian artists to the West.

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