Compassionate Revolution

03 - How to make opera a warmer space: with Jonelle Sills

June 27, 2023 Loose Tea Music Theatre Episode 3
Compassionate Revolution
03 - How to make opera a warmer space: with Jonelle Sills
Show Notes

Let’s jump into opera and community engagement.

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Guest Bio:

Jonelle Sills (pronounced ‘ya·nel) is a Canadian soprano, producer, and arts administrator. 

Learn more about Jonelle at www.jonellesills.com

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Highlights:

6:50 How does an artistic team leave room to respond to community needs

11:00 What can we learn from other non-profits organizations

13:23 The word ‘opera’ deters people

26:00 Providing care for opera artists and workers

28:00 How can we make it easier for parents and caregivers to do their jobs

29:18 Ways to involve the community in supporting each other

32:53 Example of partnership that builds trust with community

34:40 How to build actual connection with community

36:00 Making friends with your audience

39:00 Generational difference of values

41:40 How to translate the impact of the art experience into an actionable community response

45:25 Allowing space for experiment and failure

47:30 Imagine if opera had previews

Links:

www.jonellesills.com

Instagram @jonellesills @jamiiesplanade

www.jamii.ca 

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