Leadership Launch is OPERA America's online course teaching the fundamentals of opera administration.

The program offers early-career administrators an opportunity to gain an introductory understanding of the opera field. Through ten 90-minute sessions, participants will learn from experts and engage in discussion of how opera companies operate.

Program Details

Leadership Launch is open to all individuals (members and non-members) who currently work in or wish to advance their professional careers in the opera field. Enrollment is limited to 50 participants.

There is a registration fee of $145 for members or $220 for non-members (including a one-year individual OPERA America membership).

Schedule

All sessions will take place from 7:00 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. E.T. Session recordings are available to participants afterward.

February 21, 2024     Session 1: Overview & Introductory Framework

February 28, 2024     Session 2: Risk Taking and Owning Your Place at the Table

March 6, 2024         Session 3: Introduction to Individual Giving

March 13, 2024       Session 4: Digital Marketing for Beginners

March 20, 2023       Session 5: Introduction to Opera Finance

March 27, 2024     Session 6: Governance: Working with Boards

April 3, 2024        Session 7: Opera Production Primer

April 10, 2024    Session 8: Civic Practice: Strengthening Communities

April 17, 2023    Session 9: New Works Development: Creating a New Repertoire Landscape

April 24, 2023 Session 10: Focus on the Future: Season Planning and Course Conclusion