Established in 2012

We’re a collective of singers dedicated to singing outside the box.

Photo credit: Cameron Kincheloe

Our History

Opera on Tap (OOT) was born in 2005 at Freddy’s Bar and Backroom in Brooklyn and incorporated in 2007. We arrived in Boston in 2012, headed by Kathryn McKellar and Kristina Riegle with the goal of creating new performance opportunities for the city’s vibrant classical singer community. With live shows in unconventional venues ranging from public parks to bars to farmer’s markets across greater Boston, we’ve introduced audiences of all ages and cultural backgrounds to opera in performance formats that are fun, inclusive and accessible.

Commitment to Community

Opera on Tap Boston is proud to partner with the Mass Cultural Council – in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, and the Massachusetts Health Connector -  to offer the Card to Culture program, the most comprehensive effort of its kind in the nation to open doors to arts and culture experiences for low-income families. See the full list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.

Card to Culture gives EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare card holders and their families free tickets to Opera on Tap events.

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Kathryn McKellar | Executive and Artistic Director

Leadership

Joined OOT: 2012
Favorite Composer: Verdi
Drink of Choice: Gin Martini
Learn more about Kathryn

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Caitlin Felsman, Board Member

Joined OOT: 2015
Favorite Composer: Bellini
Drink of Choice: A full-bodied red
Learn more about Caitlin

David Rivera Bozón, Board Member

Joined OOT: 2017
Learn more about David

Melynda Davis, Board Member

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Joined OOT: 2019
Favorite Composer: Tie between Puccini and Verdi
Drink of Choice: Riesling or Moscato wine
Learn more about Melynda

Keith Eric Brinkley, Board Member

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Joined OOT: 2020
Favorite Composer: Verdi or Strauss
Drink of Choice: Cranberry sparkler

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Aurora Martin, Board Member

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Joined OOT: 2016 Favorite Opera: Manon Drink of Choice: Champagne Learn more about Aurora

The Opera on Tap Board board welcomes individuals with a passion for supporting the arts and bringing more resources to help build our organization. Please email Kathryn@operaontap.com to discuss further. 

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📺Premiering this month!📺 WAKE UP, OPERA! A Morning Show 🍳 Sundays this Fall . A tongue-in-cheek morning show that touches upon the issues that need addressing in the opera industry. Sundays this Fall.
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