Dawn Upshaw, John Conklin, et. al. Set for OPERA America Making Connections Series

Soprano Dawn Upshaw and scenic and costume designer John Conklin will participate in OPERA America’s inaugural Making Connections panels, discussions and classes. The new series is a professional development program for early-career opera artists, including singers, composers, librettists, designers, and directors.

The initial offering will be a panel moderated by Jonah Nigh on preparing for auditions. Joyce DiDonato, Gayletha Nichols and Bill Palant are scheduled to participate. Upshaw will offer a master class featuring music by contemporary composers on October 14. Conklin will be joined by OPERA America’s president and CEO Marc A. Scorca for a discussion about scenic and costume design on October 28.

The program will be offered at the OPERA America offices in Manhattan. A reception will follow each panel discussion. Admission for OPERA America members is $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Admission for non-members is $10 in advance or $15 at the door.

For further information, visit www.operaamerica.org/makingconnections.