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Opera by Mail

Many opera companies around the country have faced the same challenges during the pandemic as our repertory theatres have. How can they remain connected to their communities, keep their artists employed and present alternatives to live performance until that blessed day we may all gather in theatres again? On Site Opera, a...
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2021 Update from the Opera Committee

Download the Video Transcript   Video Transcript: "Michael Korie: Greetings. I’m Michael Korie. Together with Mark Campbell, I cochair the Dramatists Guild Opera Committee. 
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Opera Writers Symposium: February 27- April 24

Several members of the Dramatists Guild Opera Committee will be participating in American Lyric Theater's upcoming Opera Writers Symposium. This event, which runs from Saturday, February 27 to Saturday, April 24, will be a free, eight-week, virtual symposium on writing for the opera stage. Drawing on different facets of American Lyricist Theater’s...
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An Interview with Terrence McNally

Last year, Terrence was interviewed as a participant in the Dramatists Guild Opera Committee's filmed conversation with today's opera creators, "Credit the Librettist."  Terrence was, in fact, a charter member of the Opera Committee. In honor of Terrence's great contribution to the worlds of theater and opera, we are now releasing the full, uncut footage of his interview, filmed by Duncan Wilder and conducted by Michael Korie.
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Opera Committee: Librettists Initiative

The Opera Committee of the Dramatists Guild Council needs your assistance in launching an important new initiative. In recent years, the production of new operas has dramatically increased around the country, making the role of the librettist more important than ever. However, our members have reported to us that, despite the growing importance of the librettist, the business practices that have plagued opera writers for generations are acting as an obstacle to attracting and...
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