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Opera in the Ozarks
Opera in the Ozarks
Inspiration Point Center for the Arts
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
2025 was first year in brand new 300 seat theater overlooking beautiful Beaver Lake and the Ozarks. In addition to opera, two Broadway cabarets, and a chamber music concert, other special events will be announced. Campus is also near mountain bike trails, and six miles outside historic Eureka Springs, AR, filled with creatives.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS PROGRAM
Three full length productions complete with sets, costumes, and professional orchestra. All productions double cast so many roles available, but a minimum of three performances of all roles. Children's opera produced with studio artists; travels to 14 venues, also double-cast. Residential in the beautiful Ozark mountains.
LOCATION
Inspiration Point, Eureka Springs, Arkansas
MUSICAL FOCUS
Opera/Voice
AGE & LEVEL
18-40; must have completed at least one year of college level vocal training
DATES
May 27- July 25, 2026
Date details:
Performances from June 26 through July 24. Productions for 2026 are Candide by Leonard Bernstein, The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart, and a double bill of Puccini's Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi. All performed in original language with English supertitles. Calendar on our website.
COST $4,000-$5,000
Cost details
$5,000 for emerging artists, $4,000 for studio artists; generous scholarships available.
STUDENTS 45
TEACHERS 25
Featured Teachers
Thomas Cockrell, Lorraine Ernest, Bille Bruley, JJ HUdson, Josh Shawz
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Thomas Cockrell
ADMISSIONS
Thomas Cockrell, artistic director
HEALTH & SAFETY
If needed for Summer 2026, will this program consider safeguards as recommended by the American Camp Association? Yes
CONTACT INFORMATION
16311 Highway 62 West
Eureka Springs, AR 72632-3160
United States
479-253-8595
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