Lyric Opera Stage Artists Becomes an Official Nonprofit
By Francisco SalazarOn Sept. 7, LOSA (Lyric Opera Stage Artists) became an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Cathy Dunn, LOSA Board President and AGMA member said, “Reaching this status is a dream come true that will allow LOSA to keep up our important mission while also expanding into new and more ambitious territory. We strive to serve our community of Chicagoland in a meaningful way. Now being able to receive donations and apply for grants will propel LOSA to the next level.”
LOSA was formed in 2018 and was incorporated in 2020 by co-founders Cathy Dunn, Tyler Lee, and Pam Williams. It is a “pro Artist” service organization of current and former members of the AGMA including Choristers, Principal Artists, Ryan Opera Center Artists, Actors, Dancers, Choreographers, Stage Management, and Stage Directors. All members of LOSA are volunteers and do not receive compensation.
In a statement Elizabeth Hurley, Chief Advancement Officer, Lyric Opera of Chicago said, “I congratulate LOSA for achieving such a significant milestone in their important work. As the performing arts emerge from the restrictions of the past 18 months, LOSA’s focus on bringing the power of music and theater to as wide an audience as possible is even more critical.”