Leadership Launch Fall 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 September 4, 2025, or until capacity is reached.
Schedule
September 9, 2025 |
Session 1: Overview & Introductory Framework |
September 11, 2025 |
Session 2: Introduction to Individual Giving |
September 16, 2025 |
Session 3: Marketing for Beginners |
September 18, 2025 |
Session 4: Introduction to Opera Finance |
September 25, 2025 |
Session 5: Opera Production Primer |
September 30, 2025 |
Session 6: Governance: Working with Boards |
October 7, 2025 |
Session 7: Civic Practice: Strengthening Communities |
October 9, 2025 |
Session 8: New Works Development: Creating a New Repertoire Landscape |
October 14, 2025 |
Session 9: Focus on the Future: Season Planning |
October 16, 2025 |
Session 10: Cultivating Leadership |