Meet Our Opera Ball Debutantes and Squires

Tulsa Opera annually introduces a special group of Tulsa high school seniors as Opera Ball Debutantes and Squires preparing for their journey into adulthood.

As part of this city’s vibrant social calendar for the past 60 years, the Tulsa Opera Ball creates lasting memories for local students and their families throughout the year.

Registration for the 2019-20 Opera Ball has closed. For more information, please contact Meredith Miers by email at mmiers@tulsaopera.com or by phone at (918) 582-4035, ext 105.

About the Opera Ball

Starting with an Opera Ball Kickoff Party in September, the Debutantes and Squires enjoy a sit-down dinner with their families. The party will feature intimate performances by Tulsa Opera’s Filstrup Resident Artists.

Each Debutante and Squire receives 4 free tickets to any Tulsa Opera performance, including Carmen, Madama Butterfly, and Emmeline. In October, the students gather for a Skeet Shooting event at the Tulsa Gun Club, a nonprofit shooting range that teaches shotgun safety and training. The Debutantes and Squires return in February for Casino Night at Southern Hills Country Club.

Wearing spectacular, custom-designed gowns created by international designer Carmen Marc Valvo, and handsomely designed white tie and tails from Beshara’s Formal Wear, the Debutantes and Squires make their debut at the Opera Ball in March at the Mayo Hotel.

Opera Ball Calendar 2019-20

Kickoff Party
Parents, Debutantes, & Squires
September

Dress Fittings
Debutantes & Parents
September

Four Tickets Available for Carmen
Parents, Debutantes, & Squires
October 25 or 27
Tulsa Performing Arts Center

Skeet Shoot
Parents, Debutantes, & Squires
October
Tulsa Gun Club

Portraits by Amy Herndon
Debutantes & Squires
January

Casino Night
Parents, Debutantes, & Squires
February

Four Tickets Available for Madama Butterfly
Parents, Debutantes, & Squires
February 28 or March 1
Tulsa Performing Arts Center

Opera Ball Rehearsal
Parents, Debutantes, & Squires
Wednesday, March 4
The Mayo Hotel

Opera Ball
Parents, Friends, Families, Debutantes, & Squires
Saturday, March 7
The Mayo Hotel

Four Tickets Available for Emmeline
Parents, Debutantes, & Squires
May 1 or 3
Tulsa Performing Arts Center