American Modern Opera Company (AMOC*)

The American Modern Opera Company (AMOC*) is a company of creators that commissions and produces bold new work in music, dance, and opera. Founded in 2017 by composer Matthew Aucoin and director and producer Zack Winokur, AMOC* (American Modern Opera Company) comprises 17 of today’s most sought-after composers, choreographers, directors, vocalists, instrumentalists, dancers, writers, and producers. These artists are united by their commitment to collective authorship through long-term generative relationships. AMOC* supports these creators with unique resources to develop their work, maintains a robust national and international touring schedule, and upholds a rigorously equitable and artist-led development model. AMOC* is deeply committed to making its performances financially accessible.

AMOC* has developed and premiered more than 20 new productions in its eight seasons as a company. In June and July 2025, the company co-produced the Run AMOC* Festival at Lincoln Center, which featured more than 100 artists in 10 New York premieres across 12 productions. Past partners include 92nd Street Y, American Repertory Theater, Baryshnikov Arts Center, Brown Arts Institute, DACAMERA (Houston), Harvard University, La MaMa, Park Avenue Armory, Stanford Live, and Yale University. AMOC* has appeared internationally at the Aix-en-Provence Festival, Centre Pompidou (Paris), de Singel (Brussels), Elbphilharmonie (Hamburg), and Erholungshaus (Leverkusen). In 2022, AMOC* served as Music Director for the 75th Ojai Music Festival.