Ring Scheduling

Richard Wagner's monumental Ring of the Nibelung is the whole of San Francisco Opera's Summer Season. The dress rehearsal cycle of the four music dramas begins on June 6; public cycles begin on Tuesdays, June 12, 19, and 26 (see the calendar below). There is international interest in San Francisco Opera's Ring. Performances are expected to be standing-room-only (and volunteers may not be able to find seats). All performances will have OperaVision in the Balcony. For this Ring: With only four cycles, ushering opportunities are limited. Volunteering is completely optional. However, if you want to see or try at least one part of the Ring cycle, it would be nice to have your help at the Opera House during this special, busy time.

Please plan to stay for the whole performance of any music drama for which you are scheduled. Ushers are needed to stay 10 minutes after the final curtain to monitor for patron-safety and to say good-byes. [Remember that the shuttle to the Civic Center Station runs for about 45 minutes after the end of performances.]

You may volunteer for rehearsals without doing any public performances; this Summer season, rehearsals are considered equivalent to performances.