Search results
Jul 16, 2020 · Opera companies can start by simply paying attention to what Black artists are saying in discussions like the one organized by Ms. Bridges, or in online talk shows such as Mr. Brownlee’s “The...
• 113 opera companies in the US were sent Black Opera Alliance’s “Pledge for Racial Equity and Systemic Change in Opera.” (The Pledge) • 48% of US opera companies have responded “Yes” to The Pledge and 1% has responded “No.” • 23% of opera companies who received data workbooks detailing artistic hires
Opera companies can start by simply paying attention to what Black artists are saying in discussions like the one organized by Bridges, or in online talk shows such as Brownlee’s “The Sitdown With LB” and soprano Karen Slack’s “Kiki Konversations.”
May 4, 2021 · The report notes that 106 opera companies in the U.S. were sent the pledge, with 44 percent responding “yes” and one company refusing to sign the pledge. Among the companies that pledged support were the Seattle Opera, Austin Opera, the Metropolitan Opera, and Washington National Opera.
We envision a future that affirms and uplifts Black artists, audiences, educators, trustees, and staff. We are committed to supporting the efforts of all opera stakeholders to achieve healing and catalyze change in our organizations and communities.
White opera professionals respond differently to Black artists practicing Blacktivism than they do to Black administrators practicing Blacktivism.
People also ask
How do opera companies respond to black artists?
Who is the most famous black opera performer?
Is the Metropolitan Opera a black organization?
Should Opera board members be required to watch 'Rahim fortune'?
Is Fire Shut Up in my bones a black opera?
Does the Met have a black director?
Feb 25, 2022 · By sharing compelling accounts of IBPOC artists who have worked and trained at a range of post-secondary institutions, young artist programs, and opera companies in Canada, this research aims to encourage the opera industry to become more open and equitable.