Taking the Stage
The compelling TDO Network program, Taking the Stage with Kristian and Quo, presents opportunities to dig deep and explore collective solutions through meaningful conversations about topics including inclusion, the arts, education, equity, diversity, opera, and more.
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Donate TodayEp. 58 | Measuring Change
Kristian and Quo go live for a conversation about effective ways to measure and ensure meaningful change within our arts organizations.
Ep. 57 | Critical Human Facts
Kristian and Quo go live to discuss ways arts organizations can present holistic narratives to uplift truth, human connection, and accountability.
Ep. 56 | 9 min 29 sec
A year since the murder of George Floyd. We all have a responsibility to feel the weight and harm of racism. We all have a responsibility to end racism.
Ep. 55 | Be Safe or Be Free with Stephanie Drenka
Stephanie Drenka joins Kristian and Quo for a heartfelt and honest conversation about identity, celebration, and following our own paths.
Find out more at Stephaniedrenka.com, visiblemagazine.com, and dallastrht.org.
Ep. 53 | There Is No Going Back
Kristian and Quo go live for a conversation about how our industry can not go back to the way things were as we all begin to return to the offices and the physical stage.
Ep. 52 | A Year of Taking the Stage
Kristian and Quo go live to celebrate and reflect on a year of Taking the Stage with Kristian and Quo!
Ep. 51 | Step One
Kristian and Quo go live to discuss the steps the industry must take to create more equitable spaces and meaningful connections.
Ep. 50 | Keeping That Same Energy
Kristian and Quo have a discussion about radical change and equitable accountability as arts organizations and a community.
Ep. 49 | Good Laughs and Positive Notes
Kristian and Quo share some hilarious moments, bloopers, fun times, and positive notes from the Taking the Stage episodes. Guest appearances by David Lomeli, Byron Sanders, Michelle Ramos and Alternate roots, Black Men in Opera, Black Women in Opera, Angel Blue, and Tracy Wilson.
Episode 48 | Systemic and Systematic
Kristian and Quo take a deeper dive into systems to speak truth to the issues and consider how the industry can be intentional about moving forward in meaningful ways.