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An Opera Company in Transition - Anonymous employee San Francisco Opera Employee Review

2.0
Feb 22, 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

* A venerable history and tradition of staging new, unfamiliar, and forgotten repertoire. * A beautiful and historic building. * Centrally located in SF. * First-class orchestra and chorus

Cons

* Financial difficulties, including spiraling deficits and steeply declining box office revenue. * A lack of vision and timidity by its current general director to confront present challenges. * A sycophantic work culture. * Poor morale across all departments.

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San Francisco Opera Response
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Thank you for your review. We’re sorry that you did not have a positive employment experience at SF Opera. We have an amazing workforce that is extremely dedicated and passionate about what they do and we strive to provide a positive work environment for all. We wish you the best of luck with your future endeavors.

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5.0
May 8, 2026
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Pros

The people at San Francisco Opera, the love of the art, the dedication to the mission and the honest sense of caring for others is really rare. The caring and openess from the Board President all the way down to the colleague sitting next you is just not something you will find at most companies. Our General Director is genuinely one of the nicest and most competent and credible manager I've ever worked for. And, please, don't think for a minute that management or leadership asked me provide this rating. I genuinely like working at this company!

Cons

Other than normal office politics (which is anywhere), I know I am supposed to add something here ... but there is just nothing to offer in the way of "cons".

3.0
Jan 19, 2026
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Pros

Great access to beautiful art; great retirement benefits

Cons

Low salaries; revolving door- Folks come and go often

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