Mission
To provide accessible opera and vocal arts programming while creating performance opportunities for artists of all experience levels.
Vision
A community where opera, music, and storytelling are accessible, engaging, and enriching for all.
Values
Artistic excellence, accessibility, inclusivity, community engagement, and artistic development
Our History
2009
It All Begins
Lawrence Opera Works is founded by Holly White and Hugo Vera with a vision of bringing opera and musical theatre to Lawrence during the summer months.
2010
Going Global
In its first season, Lawrence Opera Works establishes its relationship with the Eutin Opera Festival in Eutin, Germany, beginning an international connection that will become an important part of LOT's history.
2013
Meet LOT
Lawrence Opera Works becomes Lawrence Opera Theatre, adopting the name the organization carries today.
2014
Going Full-Length
LOT presents its first full-length opera, Don Giovanni, in partnership with Theatre Lawrence.
2019
New Work, New Ground
LOT presents its first world-premiere opera: Snow Angel, by Bonnie McLarty.
2021-2024
Pushing the Boundaries
LOT continues expanding its repertoire with regional and world premieres, including Timothy Peterson's The Seance, Seymour Barab's Game of Chance, Raffaele Cipriano's Cece, and Adam Gorb and Ben Kaye's The Path to Heaven.
2024
Back to Eutin
More than a decade after its first international connection, LOT returns to the Eutin Opera Festival in Germany, performing selections from Carmen.
2025
Taking the Stage Nationally
LOT's 2024 production of Don Giovanni is named a National Finalist for the American Prize.
2026
Making Our Mark
LOT's 2022 production of La Cenerentola is named a National Finalist for the American Prize.
LOT is recognized in the Best of Lawrence awards, placing 4th in the Nonprofit, Adult Services category.
Today
And We're Just Getting Started
What began as a small summer opera project has grown into a vibrant performing arts organization bringing together professional artists, students, and community performers.
Today, Lawrence Opera Theatre presents opera, musical theatre, concerts, new works, and more - continuing to make the vocal arts accessible to both artists and audiences in Lawrence and beyond.
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