Advisor for Barrier-Breaking Opera Company

Founder & Artistic Director
Neal Goren

Executive Director
Ben Newman

Advisory Board

Mary Birnbaum
Harolyn Blackwell
Frederika Brillembourg
Andrea Puente Catán
Christopher Hibma
Bill T. Jones
Neal Kane
Tania León
Joseph V. Melillo
Niegel Smith
Billie Tsien
Jonathan Ziegler

Catapult Opera is a forward-thinking opera company dedicated to redefining what opera is and who it’s for.

They believe the traditional opera model is no longer sustainable and are actively shaping a future where the art form evolves to connect with broader, more diverse audiences. Catapult produces innovative live and digital opera experiences by collaborating with cutting-edge composers, performers, and artists from across musical worlds. Their work revives rarely heard masterpieces and champions new works that celebrate the emotive power of the classically trained voice. The organization also supports emerging creators through grants and creative partnerships, cultivates global audiences through digital opera, and deepens appreciation of the art form with educational content and conversations about opera’s present and future.