Opera MODO and Part of Your World Princess Co. LLC are set to give an inclusive performance of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” The production focuses on plus size inclusivity, trans representation, and queer joy. Creatives on the project represent the plus size, transgender, gender non-conforming, nonbinary, LGBTIA+, and drag communities. The cast is composed of Sofia Kirkman (she/her) and Steph {…}
(Photo credit: Human Rights Campaign) On Trans Day of Visibility 2024 the “Trans, Non-binary, and Gender Diverse Opera and Classical Music Professionals Directory” goes live. The directory hosted by Opera MODO launches with 25+ international professionals and counting. Developers of the directory are the first True Voice Award winner and Katherine Goforth, Danielle Wright, Bryce McClendon, and Dorian Block – {…}
Detroit’s Opera MODO has appointed Katrina Fasulo as its Executive Director. She will assume her new role in January 2024. Fasulo, who has a background as a singer and studied at the University of Michigan School of Music, has worked in administration with such companies as Seattle Opera, Seattle Symphony, Opera Saratoga, Opera NexGen, and Loft Opera. “I am deeply {…}
Detroit-based Opera MODO has announced that it will be the first sponsor of a newly publicly accessible online directory of trans, non-binary, and gender diverse opera and classical voice professionals. Per an official press statement issued by the organization the director aims to fulfill the following objectives: Provide opera companies, symphony orchestras, and other arts organizations with a direct list {…}