The TDO Connections theme for the 2022/2023 Season was the creativity, leadership, and representation of women. The Dallas Opera’s Hart Institute for Women Conductors provides a platform for conversation with panelists from different sectors and disciplines who will discuss the roles, impact, and representation of women in the arts, business, and community from historic, academic, and personal perspectives. We hope that you will join us for these informative and inspiring conversations.
Women in Art and Leadership
TUE, NOV 15, 2022, 1:00 PM CT | Livestream
Moderator:
Quodesia D. Johnson, The Dallas Opera Company Culture Consultant
Panelists:
Afton Battle, General Director – Fort Worth Opera, Founder – BGM Consulting
Teresa Coleman Wash, Executive Artistic Director – Bishop Arts Theatre Center
Yuki Izumihara, Production Designer
Ella Marchment, Opera Director
Diane Hosey, Philanthropic Outreach – Embrey Family Foundation
Local, national, and international women leaders join The Dallas Opera’s Hart Institute for Women Conductors for a candid and powerful discussion about the realities of women across multiple fields, including opera, theater, design, and grantmaking. Panelists share their experiences and what it means to thrive in their roles. There will be an opportunity for audience questions.
This panel discussion was livestreamed on thedallasopera.TV and is available to view for free.
Cultivating an Opera Community
THU, NOV 17, 2022, 9:30 AM CT | Livestream
Moderator:
Quodesia D. Johnson, The Dallas Opera Company Culture Consultant
Panelists:
Jennifer Bowman, Director of Community and Learning – Houston Grand Opera
Rebecca Kirk, Director of Community and Learning – Boston Lyric Opera
Kristian Roberts, Director of Education – The Dallas Opera
Elizabeth Askren, Conductor and HIWC Alumna & Faculty – The Dallas Opera
Cynthia López Pérez, Soprano, Arts Administrator, and Founder of Latina Women in Opera
Opera thrives on community, making community engagement essential for a flourishing arts organization. Civic practice, education, audience development, outreach, and engagement require different approaches when developing an opera base. Panelists discuss the various ways to cultivate a community of opera-goers, lovers, and creators. There will be an opportunity for audience questions.
This panel discussion was livestreamed on thedallasopera.TV and is available to view for free.