2023 POLICY REPORT
Below are 3 of the Topics in the areas of opera Philosopy, Policy & Practice that we debated at our 2022 Summit of Cabinet Advisors in December 2022. Our 2023 Policy Report explores these topics based on the conclusions of this Summit and subsequent research. Each topic in the Report is presented with a Summary, Context, Issues & Solutions.
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"The Lady in the Red Gown": Unpacking the Diva Myth
SINGTANK takes on the myth of the opera singer as an ego-driven "diva" who is wealthy, entitled and difficult. Where does this stereotype come from? How does this myth influence opera administration, practice, marketing & culture, as well as audience perceptions and experience?
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New Works: Everything But the Voice
Why are so many new operas lacking in understanding of successful vocalism, and what larger role can singers play in reforming composer training & the workshopping/ creation process? What are the consequences of opera’s evolution, from the singer’s perspective? What Best Practices can we devise for the workshopping of new works?
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OPERA America: The System vs. The Singer
OPERA America serves as the principle collective voice and organizational leader of our broader field. How do singers feel about it as an institution? What role does it play/ could it play? What is it getting right/ wrong from the perspective of singers?