Mtzo Martinez Opera, Inc.
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My entire family...especially my chirdren have benefited greatly from the creative performances we have had the pleasure to experience due to MTZO. MTZO has given us the opportunity to grow in the world of arts. My children now know what an opera is and what beauty a soprano and tenor bring to the world. I hope that MTZO will continue to dazzle. We look forward to so much more. Thank you MTZO.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
having the opportunity to attend the opera and several children's shows that were professional and entertaining.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the continued efforts that are made to keep the arts available to all of us. I know the board works very hard to stay financially solvent in order to keeep MTZO alive.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
fabulous and dedicated.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
educate and entertain the world in ways many do not know...due to the deication and hard work of the volunteers and the board members.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I have attended both productions put on by Martinez Opera. The high quality of artists and musicians make it a true opera experience. To have this quality of performing in downtown Martinez, is something that I never expected and I am so pleased that it is happening. Being a professional opera singer, I am thrilled to see that the Martinez community can have this art form brought right to their doorstep. I only hope that more people will support the company and keep it going.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Enjoying the opera productions
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
nothing
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
To have a high quality performing group so close to home.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Very kind and helpful
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Perform in a larger venue
Ways to make it better...
Not to charge for programs
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Do not know.
One thing I'd also say is that...
I wish for continued success.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
The Martinez Opera provides high quality opera performances at an affordable cost. I have volunteered for the opera and am always impressed by the commitment of the Executive Director Maria Billingsley. She is the lifeblood of the opera. It is amazing to me that our small town can produce the caliber of performance that we do. We have gotten rave reviews from the San Francisco Chronicle and people come from all over the Bay Area to attend our opera. It is something we're very proud of here in Martinez. We do, however, always need support and funding from the community. Maria stages bi-monthly Dine with a Diva dinner events which draw about 80 people from our community and is a highly successful fundraiser. As a volunteer, I have paritipcated in many events and find each event highly rewarding. It feels wonderful to be in the thick of things and know that I am supporting a community treasure. Fellow volunteers are highly committed as well.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Attending the excellent performances that this local company puts on, bringing quality professionals from around the country to perform here.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The opportunity to be a part of something that is of high caliber and contributes so much to the community.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Equally committed to ensuring that this local opera company thrives and endures.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Find a permanent place to store scenery, costumes and props needed to stage an opera. Further, the Executive Director could be relieved of paying expenses from her own pocket to keep the opera afloat.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Great shows. It's amazing that a little town like Martinez -- population about 35000 -- has an opera. A first-rate one too.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing shows, getting to know first-rate young singers
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
it wouldn't be the same. It needs lots more than it has, but its character is right at the level of a few $100k/year. Which it greatly needs.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Hubby and I went to a fund raiser for the MTZO recently for its "Dine with a Diva" dinner. What a fabulous time we had. The diva of the day was a young beautiful woman who had the voice of an angel. We need to keep the MTZO in Martinez because it is a jewel. The folks behind the MTZO (Maria Billingsly and friends) work very hard to raise funds for the opera to have a permanent home. We are so lucky to have them. Go MTZO!
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
fund raising efforts.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Try to get the City Council to help them out like they help the Willows Theatre
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
They genuinely want to be in Martinez
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Kind and enthusiastic
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
create a permanent home and be able to put on great shows
Ways to make it better...
More people contributed.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
the Economy and all that entails
One thing I'd also say is that...
Even if you don't like opera, the talent and music is wonderful.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
It is such a delight to have a local opera company, especially when the performances are so exceptional. This is from people who have seen opera in Paris, Santa Fe, Walnut Creek and San Francisco. Keep up the good work
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
attending two operas and Dining with a Diva.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The interesting people.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
always friendly.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
compete with the best companies in the world.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
The Martinez Opera Company is wonderful. I have gone to several of their productions both small and large scale and have been delighfully entertained. The quality of talent is superb. Costume and set designs have been spectacular given their small budget. I would reccommned anyone to see one of their productions. Your money is well invested on a ticket!
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
In my experience I cannot come up with any changes that need to take place. May be in the future one will present itself.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Is the professionalism and obvious hardworl gone into the productions
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Kind and professional
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
take the opera world by storm!
Ways to make it better...
As of this writing my experience has been more than satisfactory. Go MTZO!
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
The biggest challenge I have heard is coming up with enough funding to make these fabulous productions possible. Maybe creative ways of fundraising would be a help.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Fell In love with Opera, by listing to rehersals of MTZO across the street, from our home in Martinez. We now enjoy all kinds of Opera and are big supporters of MTZO. Highly recommend attending one of MTZO performances ond/or benefits!
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The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Pride in community involvement
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Give it more $, than I personally have
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Getting to know opera singers through home stays
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Fun to be around
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
BLOSSOM! As the company has a great reputation for world class singers
Ways to make it better...
I had joined earlier
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Funding and City support
One thing I'd also say is that...
Attend the MTZO OPERA!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
As volunteer I was treated with dignity and respect. The staff is of the highest caliber. More so the performance I was able to enjoy was far beyond my expectations and was a first class opera performance.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The cordiality and the fun of working with them
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Great folks
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Produce lots of great opera performances
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
I attended the 2008 perfromance of M. Butterfly on a lark - I had a friend who got me in as a ticketer. I am originally from New York and have attended numerous live performances at the Metropolitan Opera House there. So when I saw M. Butterfly in Martinez I wasn't sure what to expect. Since I didn't pay for it, whatever it was would have been OK. Instead what I saw and heard made me feel like I was again at a professional opera house. While it is a small company relying on many volunteers and local supporters, the producers really know talent and so there were some of the finest young voices in opera right here in Martinez. Also the small but professional orchestral group was as good as the singers. Actually I was amazed. From my standpoint there is nothing to be critical about in any negative sense. I thought the performance was easily worth spending $50 for. (Note - the last time I went to the Met I spent $110 for an orchestra seat - and that was 20 or 30 years ago. Of course in the wonderful MTZ H.S. performance center every seat is an orchestra seat! Mr. Leslie SPaiser
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
N/A
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Do nothing different
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Exceptionally friendly
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
have more performances
Ways to make it better...
Nothing
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
financial
One thing I'd also say is that...
It's a remarkable organization
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
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