INDUSTRY Q&A SESSIONS with the ON SITE OPERA Artistic Advisory Council
Video Chat with Industry Leaders of the Opera Field
The On Site Opera Artistic Advisory Council includes some of the top operatic professionals in every theatrical discipline, and OSO was thrilled to offer the opportunity to connect with these leaders through video chat sessions. These sessions were intended to ignite discussion among opera artists including professionals and students, offering insight into aspects of the industry that might not be their current focus.
Q&A sessions were open to a limited number of participants.
Q & A SESSION TOPICS:
From the Top: The New Opera Creation Process
Tuesday, April 7th; 3-4pm
Mark Campbell, librettist
Geoff McDonald, music director
Pivot and Turn: Transitioning into Administration
Thursday, April 9th; 2-3pm
Sandra Wu, Artistic Administrator, Kentucky Opera.
Piper Gunnarson, Executive Director, On Site Opera
Exploring Opera Design & Production
Friday, April 10th: 2-3pm
Cameron Anderson, set designer
Shawn Kaufman, lighting designer
Marketing a Career in the Arts
Thursday, April 9th; 3-4pm
Jorell Williams, baritone
Maya Rose Tweten, The Metropolitan Opera, Marketing Manager; MayaRose Creative, Creative Director
On Behalf of My Client: The Agent/Singer Relationship
Friday, April 10th; 4-5pm
Justin Werner, Stratagem Artists.
Blythe Gaissert, mezzo-soprano
Direction Before the Rehearsals: Preparing for the Stage
Tuesday, April 14th; 2-3pm
Laine Rettmer, stage director
Eric Einhorn, OSO Artistic Director
