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My name is Claire DiVizio, and I’m the founder of Thompson Street Opera Company. You might know that we are a storefront opera company in Chicago that produces new works by living composers. What you may not know, is that we are also a queer- and trans-led company, with more than half of our board identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

A moving period piece, a thought-provoking double bill, and a celebratory gala will make our 10th complete season one to remember.

A long-awaited World Premiere emerges from the operatic pandemic landscape, with an innovative film format sharing the intimate family drama of one of classical music’s most famous couples.

We are so excited to be creating our first-ever “made-for-film” operatic production. Meet the team who will be bringing it to life!

In the last six months, we've taken our time away from the stage to refocus on what's important to us, and what's important to you.

TSOC presents the polished US Premiere of a tender and disturbing true story, which highlights the love between a mother and son in concert with the son’s tragic and unnecessary death.

The smart programming of Penderecki’s “Clarinet Quartet” as a prelude perfectly sets the tone for the opera to follow.

Two “free-wheeling and ambitious” works explode onto the stage of the Athenaeum studio theatre, with both deep philosophical rumination and madcap absurdity permeating this double bill.

This pair of complementary Chicago premieres highlights the seamless intimacy between performers that’s possible when trust is intentionally cultivated in the rehearsal room.

Local critic Aaron Hunt had the privilege of seeing both the main cast and the cover cast of this production, and has high praise for both teams.