Leadership Launch 2025
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 40 participants.
There is a registration fee of $145 for members or $220 for non-members (including a one-year individual digital OPERA America membership). Registration is open through February 11, 2025.
Schedule
February 18, 2025 |
Session 1: Overview & Introductory Framework |
February 20, 2025 |
Session 2: Risk Taking and Owning Your Place at the Table |
February 25, 2025 |
Session 3: Governance: Working with Boards |
February 27, 2025 |
Session 4: Introduction to Individual Giving |
March 4, 2025 |
Session 5: Marketing for Beginners |
March 6, 2025 |
Session 6: Introduction to Opera Finance |
March 11, 2025 |
Session 7: Opera Production Primer |
March 13, 2025 |
Session 8: Civic Practice: Strengthening Communities |
March 18, 2025 |
Session 9: New Works Development: Creating a New Repertoire Landscape |
March 20, 2025 |
Session 10: Focus on the Future: Season Planning and Course Conclusion |