AN IMPORTANT UPDATE

Dear Friends,

For three decades, Opera in the Heights has been a vital part of Houston's cultural landscape. From our beginnings as a small neighborhood opera company to the thriving organization we are today, our mission has remained the same: to bring exceptional opera to our community while creating opportunities for artists and audiences to connect through music and storytelling.

Like many arts organizations, we continue to adapt to changing circumstances. As we prepare for our exciting 2026-2027 season, Opera in the Heights will no longer maintain dedicated office space at Lambert Hall. Recent changes to our facility arrangements, including significant increases in facility rental costs, have required us to make thoughtful decisions about how we allocate our resources to where they matter most—on the stage, in our education and community programs, and in the artists who bring our productions to life.

I want to reassure our patrons that all announced performances for the 2026-2027 season will continue to take place at Lambert Hall as planned. We remain committed to bringing exceptional opera to the Heights community, and audiences can look forward to experiencing Tosca, The Christmas Spider, The Tragedy of Carmen, and our concert offerings in the venue they know and love.

As we navigate this transition, we are seeking community support in two important ways.

First, we are looking for temporary office space for our small administrative team. Ideally, we are seeking approximately 200–500 square feet of donated or low-cost office space, a shared workspace, church office, unused professional suite, or similar arrangement in the Greater Heights area. Because much of our work happens remotely and in the community, our needs are modest, but having a central location for meetings, storage, and day-to-day operations would be incredibly valuable. Anyone with information about donated or affordable office space opportunities is encouraged to reach out to me directly at kathryn@operaintheheights.org

Second, we invite you to consider making a gift to Opera in the Heights. Every contribution helps us strengthen our infrastructure, support our artists, and ensure that opera continues to thrive in Houston for years to come. As we continue to navigate rising operational costs, donor support becomes even more critical to sustaining the artistic excellence and community impact that have defined Opera in the Heights for more than 30 years.

The future of Opera in the Heights has never depended on a building. It has always depended on people—our artists, volunteers, patrons, donors, and community partners. Because of your support, we are entering the next chapter of our history with optimism, determination, and exciting artistic plans ahead.

Thank you for believing in Opera in the Heights and for helping us build what comes next.

With gratitude,