The new name better reflects its mission and clears up confusion with the other Portland. BY BOB KEYES STAFF WRITER Edward Parks plays Escamillo in PORTopera's production of "Carmen" at Merrill Auditorium in July 2016. Staff Read more

Dona D. Vaughn |  Artistic Director, PORTopera, and Artistic Director of Opera Programs, Manhattan School of Music (Portland, New York) Dona D. Vaughn is the artistic director of PORTopera, a summer festival in Portland, Maine, and also Read more

PORTopera appoints Caroline Koelker managing director PORTopera recently announced the appointment of Caroline Koelker as managing director. In this role she is responsible for managing all aspects of the opera company’s productions, outreach and fundraising. Read more