OUR MISSION
To provide essential arts and cultural services across Miami-Dade County, prioritizing underserved neighborhoods with limited access to the lyric arts; to advance opera through an atelier model where artists of different generations collaborate, train, and inspire each other while creating innovative Spanish-American repertory and new, culturally relevant works; and to celebrate and elevate Hispanic and Floridian culture locally and beyond.
The Opera Atelier contributes to the community of South Florida through cutting-edge, transformative programming, education, cultural, and social programs. Through engaging with universal and current issues, promoting meaningful international cultural exchange, cross-pollination with other art forms, in dialogue with the community, The Opera Atelier provides an inclusive creative platform where audiences and artists of different generations inspire each other.
The Opera Atelier pursues its mission through:
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compelling productions that appeal to the mind and the heart.
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meaningful educational programs and performance opportunities for youth.
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a creative platform where artists at different stages of their careers collaborate, young artists hone their craft in a nurturing environment, and where audience and artists inspire each other.
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eliminating casting barriers of age, body type, or disability.
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increased access to programming, affordable tickets, and quality outreach activities
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social service programs in the arts in response to community needs.
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programs that highlight Miami-Dade's special locations and tourist attractions.
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quality international exchange.
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collaborations with other organizations across different artistic disciplines.
The Opera Atelier pursues its mission through:
The Opera Atelier emphasizes:
-Creating New Repertoire
-Spanish-American Repertoire
-Silenced Voices
-Innovative Productions
-Bringing Opera to New Audiences
-Bringing Opera to Nontraditional Venues
-Providing Meaningful Opportunities for Local Artists
-Creating Opera for Children to be performed by Children
-Arts Programs for Seniors
-Assisting other organizations in TOA’s role as service organization
The Opera Atelier since 2012
The Opera Atelier is committed to upholding these values.
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Opera as Theatre: Presenting opera as a dramatic art form where music and storytelling intertwine.
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Singers as Actors in Action: Encouraging performers to embody characters fully, driven by intentions and goals within dynamic situations.
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Innovative, Thought-Provoking Productions: Crafting performances that challenge perspectives and engage audiences on a deeper level.
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Expanding the Repertory: Exploring new works and revisiting overlooked pieces to enrich the artistic canon.
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Meaningful Opportunities for All Generations: Offering platforms for singers of varying ages and experience to thrive and grow in their craft.