Carmen, a Live Drive-In Opera
December 6, 2020 @ 2:00PM — 3:30PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
A 90-Minute Adaptation of Bizet's Classic Work
We're finally making it happen! Live opera is back Sunday, December 6 as part of the Concerts in Your Car series at the Ventura Fairgrounds. Just 30 minutes south of Santa Barbara and 45 minutes north of the Los Angeles area, come meet us where "Drive-In meets Live Entertainment"!
Opera Santa Barbara is thrilled to present Carmen - A live drive in opera, a 90-minute adaptation of Bizet's classic work. It'll be an up-close and personal look at the loves and rivals of our titular heroine--all from the safe and socially distanced comfort of your car.
Come hear mezzo-soprano Audrey Babcock (2019, The Crucible) as our Carmen in what will surely be a commanding performance in a signature role. Rounding out the quartet are Harold Meers as Don José, Alexander Elliott (2018, The Barber of Seville), and returning Chrisman Studio Artist soprano Jennifer Lindsay as Micaëla. Directed by Sara E. Widzer and conducted by Kostis Protopapas featuring members of the OSB Orchestra. This will be our first live opera stage performance since March.
$10,000 - Production Sponsor (1)
- Exclusive listing on cover of digital program and on-site event banners
- Listing/ logo on event LED screens, social media and on Opera SB website
- Optional full-page digital program ad
- Two named reserved President’s Circle parking spaces
- Photo-op access with cast
- VIP refreshment basket on arrival
$5,0000- Director & Conductor Sponsors (2)
- Listing in digital program with optional half-page ad
- Listing/logo on event LED screens, social media and on Opera SB website
- One named reserved President’s Circle parking space
- Photo-op access with cast
- VIP refreshment basket
$2,500 - Artist Sponsor (5)
- Listing in digital program
- Listing/logo on event LED screens, social media and on Opera SB website
- One named reserved Conductor’s Circle parking Space
- VIP refreshment basket
Limited Premium Tickets: Enjoy the best views in these two sections closest to our stage. Fewer cars allows for more spacing between and optimal access to our performers. Each ticket includes a tax-deductible donation to Opera SB.
- President’s Circle (green) - $1,000 per car, includes $650 donation
- Conductor’s Circle (blue) - $500 per car, includes $250 donation
Each ticket is valid for ONE car. The number of passengers must not exceed the number of safety belts/seats in your vehicle. Vehicles over 6.5 feet tall are NOT allowed in this section. All vehicles are subject to search. Assigned parking is only reserved at Sponsorship levels. For questions, please contact Nina Dunbar at nina@operasb.org, or 805-898-3890, ext. 203. For general admission ticketing, click here.