Park & Bark Opera was founded in the
spring of 2005 by Jason Robinette with the goal of bringing opera, some
of the world’s most passionate music, to all people through live
performances and in-school outreach. Park & Bark Opera has performed
3 benefit and outreach concerts since its initial founding.
In 2006 Park & Bark Opera added artistic
director Mim Paquin who expanded its mission to include providing performance
opportunities to upcoming conductors, musicians, and vocalists (of all
ages).
With this additional goal in view, Park &
Bark Opera is now dedicated to bridging the gap between a performer’s
drive to further his/her artistic development and his/her desire to
help better communities, by preparing concerts and programs designed
to raise funds and awareness for worthy causes, all the while drawing
community interest to the world’s grandest music, opera.
June 8th, 2008 - A near sell-out performance
of "Libretii & Spaghetti ~ Italian opera for all ~" at
St. Luke's Church in Forest Hills, NY. Park & Bark Opera performs
an afternoon of Italian opera arias.
March 27, 2008 - "Libretti & Spaghetti
~ italian opera for all" 2nd annual concert to benefit St. Luke's
Church in Forest Hills, NY officially slated for June 8, 2008 Performance
June 3, 2007 - Park & Bark Opera performs
an afternoon of love songs to a full-house "With Love, From There
To Hear" at St. Luke's Church in Forest Hills, NY
June 2006 - Mim Paquin joins as an artistic
director, stage director and marketing advisor
June 14, 2005 - Park & Bark Opera performs
Premier Concert at The Actors' Chapel of St. Malachy's Church in Times
Square, NYC
Spring 2005
- Park & Bark Opera Founded by Jason Robinette, artistic director
and program advisor