About First Coast Opera
It is the mission of First Coast Opera to serve Northeast Florida with professional opera performances for the education, cultural enhancement, and enjoyment of our communities, combining artistic excellence with the development of local and regional talent.
For 26 years, First Coast Opera has been bringing the power and beauty of live opera to Northeast Florida. As the region's first opera company, we are dedicated to presenting fully-staged productions, offering audiences the full theatrical experience with the grandeur of orchestra, chorus, sets and costumes. Rounding out each season we offer dinner concerts and free community programs that open the world of opera to all and showcase its remarkable versatility.
Meet the Board
Pictured at the 2026 Sips & Serenades Reception, from left to right: Ginger Lindberg, Maria Isabel Montoya, Curtis Tucker, Nancy Perry, Steven Rich, Joanne Everett, Kerry Fradley, Michele Bova, and Kathy Schirmacher
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Curtis Tucker, General & Artistic Director
Ginger Lindberg, Director of Marketing & Public Engagement
Cathy Marshall, Operations Director
Staff & Board Members from left to right: Edward Brennan, Michele Bova, Nancy Perry, Ginger Lindberg, Patricia Nolton, Curtis Tucker, Steven Rich, Maria Isabel Montoya, Shannon Acevedo, Gray Mason, and Kerry Fradley