IATSE Local 798 has announced that Makeup Artists and Hair Stylists who work for The Atlanta Opera do not have a contract. The union took to social media to call out the company for not providing its workers with health insurance or annuity benefits. IATSE is encouraging all to call the Atlanta Opera’s Board Of Trustees Chair Rhys T. Wilson {…}
The Atlanta Opera has announced a brand new podcast series that highlights some of the company’s recent productions. “BlinkOpera” will feature members from the Atlanta Opera Company Players ensemble talking about “Pagliacci” and “The Kaiser of Atlantis,” two operas presented by The Atlanta Opera in the fall as part of its Molly Blank Big Tent Series. “Pagliacci” features Richard Trey {…}
(Credit: Simon Pauly) On May 8 and 9, 2021, The Atlanta Opera and Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company will present the Concert for Unity, an event celebrating Atlanta’s diversity through music. The concert is created and led by renowned bass Morris Robinson and will feature performances of spirituals, gospel, rock, and opera, by noted Black singers, as well as {…}
The Atlanta Opera has announced that it will partner with Milton Clipper and his company Clipper & Company to develop a strategic plan for equity, diversity and inclusion, aimed at serving the citizens of Atlanta equitably. Clipper will aid the company in its recruitment, hiring, training, and culture. The Atlanta Opera has expanded its theater productions and broadcasts in order {…}
The Atlanta Opera has announced the world premiere adaptations of two renowned operas as well as three concerts this spring as part of its Big Tent series season. First up, the company will present “The Threepenny Carmen” and “The Threepenny Opera” as conceived by Carl W. Knobloch, Jr. General & Artistic Director Tomer Zvulun. “The Threepenny Opera” will star tenor {…}
(Credit: Jiyang Chen) The Atlanta Opera has world premiered “Orfano Mondo” on its Spotlight Media streaming platform. The work, which stars and was created by baritone Ryan McKinny in collaboration with filmmaker Felipe Barral, is broken up into a episodic series of eight episodes. The first four episodes are currently available. Each episode lasts between 10-15 minutes. The video uses {…}
The Atlanta Opera has released three “Love Letters to Atlanta,” a new video series featuring singers from around the world singing their “favorite songs in places woven into the fabric of Atlanta’s musical history.” The initial videos spotlight Jamie Barton, Kevin Burdette, and Morris Robinson and will be made available via the company’s Spotlight Media Streaming service until Feb. 14, 2021. {…}
The Atlanta Opera (TAO), hailed by the industry as being at the forefront of opera’s response to the pandemic with its innovative “Big Tent” series, announced the December 15 launch of Atlanta Opera Spotlight Media. The digital subscription service will provide access to monthly streaming bundles that combine concerts, special recordings, and behind-the-scenes footage with original opera productions captured live {…}
The Atlanta Opera has announced the receipt of a $500,000 grant towards its digital media and technology capacity. The grant is presented by the Lettie Pate Evans Foundation supports the organization’s pursuit of film and web-based content. “To have the Lettie Pate Evans Foundation deepen their investment in The Atlanta Opera through this gift…it’s a vote of confidence and demonstrates {…}
The Atlanta Opera has announced a cast change in “Pagliacci.” The company revealed that Studio Player Joshua Conyers will sing the role of Tonio for the final performances on Nov. 11, 13, and 14. Conyers replaces Reginald Smith Jr., who opened the production. Conyers has performed at Carnegie Hall, Wolf Trap Opera, Washington National Opera, Opera Wilmington, Opera Lafayette, and {…}
The Atlanta Opera has announced a new series of safety measures designed to help protect audiences as the company launches its 2020-21 season. Patrons who purchase digital tickets will only be able to access them after answering a health survey via the company’s app; tickets may only be accessed after passing the screening. This new precaution comes in partnership with {…}