S2 Ep36: REWIND Come As You Are: Jamie Barton
A fan-favorite Come As You Are episode returns on The Atlanta Opera Podcast as we revisit Erik Teague's conversation with "opera's nose-studded rock star," Jamie Barton! Bisexual advocacy and body positivity are just a few of the topics covered in this jam-packed pod in this genuine conversation between these two industry professionals. Come As You Are explores the intersection of the careers ...
32m Jun 28, 2022
32m
S2 Ep35: REWIND Come As You Are: Marcella Barbeau
The Atlanta Opera's Come As You Are Festival was a masterful display of creativity and artistry, and not just from the impressive casts of the various productions. Jump into this rewind of Come As You Are as host and the festival's costume designer Erik Teague chats with the festival's lighting designer Marcella Barbeau about their inspirations and experiences in the industry that has led them ...
34m Jun 21, 2022
34m
S2 Ep34: Come As You Are: Kimberly Reed
Our final conversation of the season features veteran filmmaker and co-creator of the chamber opera As One, Kimberly Reed! Kimberly and Erik share their thoughts on the importance of bringing trans-centered stories to the public eye through the opera medium, and what made The Atlanta Opera's production of As One truly special.  Come As You Are explores the intersection of the careers of arts p...
37m Jun 14, 2022
37m
S2 Ep33: Come As You Are: Alexis Enyart
Conducting called to Alexis Enyart from a very young age, a passion that drove her to the podium. But as she propelled her career forward, she also began the complex journey of realizing her own identity as a trans woman. Join us for a poignant conversation as host Erik Teague chats with Alexis about her story, the intersecting stigmas of trans women personally and professionally, and her work ...
37m Jun 07, 2022
37m
S2 Ep32: Come As You Are: Laura Kaminsky
Laura Kaminsky comes to the table this week as a guest for this very special episode of Come As You Are! As the composer of the poignant chamber opera As One, Laura Kaminsky discusses her fascinating experiences as a musician and composer that drew her to create this innovative work detailing the life of Hannah and her journey of self-discovery and acceptance as a trans woman.  Come As You Are...
37m May 31, 2022
37m
S2 Ep31: BlinkOpera: As One
Intimacy. Vulnerability. Discovery. Strength. As One is a transformative chamber opera by Laura Kaminsky, Mark Campbell, and Kimberly Reed, that follows the journey of transgender woman Hannah. Performed by two singers who each encapsulate elements of Hannah and accompanied by a string quartet, this intimate setting draws the audience into the incredible story of one's self-discovery and the li...
13m May 24, 2022
13m
S2 Ep30: BlinkOpera: Cabaret
Kander & Ebb's musical Cabaret about the colorful characters of the seedy Kit Kat Klub during the rise of the Nazis in 1930's Berlin was a heavy-hitting production when it debuted, just 20 years after World War II. The complex subject material continues to reverberate throughout our society, and the struggle of the individuals within the musical to surrender to blissful ignorance or accept a so...
14m May 17, 2022
14m
S2 Ep29: Come As You Are: J Jared Janas
Hair, makeup, and wig designer J Jared Janas found himself trailblazing from an early age. The first of his family to be born in the United States, he found an unlikely path to the world of hair and makeup in spite of social and economic challenges that the exclusive world of theatre can often prove too far a reach. Listen to his fascinating story of humble beginnings and his discovery of ident...
35m May 10, 2022
35m
S2 Ep28: REWIND The Business of Opera: John Moore
As The Atlanta Opera continues its productions of the GRAMMY-winning The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs from April 30th - May 8th, 2022, enjoy this special rewind as baritone John Moore and Tomer Zvulun discuss transforming into the polarizing pioneer Steve Jobs, highlighting the significance of this role in opera and more in this episode of The Atlanta Opera's The Business of Opera.
31m May 03, 2022
31m
S2 Ep27: Podcast Extra: 5 Things to Know About The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs with Tomer Zvulun
Blink and it’s over! Director Tomer Zvulun shares the top 5 things you need to know about The Atlanta Opera’s production of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs.
7m Apr 28, 2022
7m
S2 Ep26: BlinkOpera: The Music of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs
The music of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs is a fast-paced score of acoustic resonance and electronic sampling, featuring instruments not normally found in the opera pit like saxophone and guitar. How do all of these unorthodox elements blend to create a GRAMMY-winning musical experience? Listen in as conductor Michael Christie guides you through this riveting opera by composer Mason Bates and...
13m Apr 26, 2022
13m
S2 Ep25: BlinkOpera: The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs was a revolutionary, a complex mastermind whose efforts to redefine technology have made an indelible impact on us all. Drama and intrigue define his story - a story tailor-made for opera. Join baritone John Moore as he discusses the opera's plot, collaboration with composer Mason Bates and librettist Mark Campbell, and his approach to encapsulating the polarizing pioneer on stage in...
14m Apr 19, 2022
14m
S2 Ep24: REWIND The Business of Opera: Librettist Mark Campbell
In preparation for The Atlanta Opera's production of the GRAMMY-winning The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs from April 30th - May 8th, 2022, enjoy this special rewind as librettist Mark Campbell digs into his approach to writing, how he made Steve Jobs' character uniquely human, and more in this episode of The Business of Opera with Tomer Zvulun.
28m Apr 12, 2022
28m
S2 Ep23: REWIND The Business of Opera: Composer Mason Bates
In preparation for The Atlanta Opera's production of the GRAMMY-winning The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs from April 30th - May 8th, 2022, enjoy this special rewind as composer Mason Bates and Tomer Zvulun discuss taking on the mythology of Steve Jobs, creating new sonic worlds for opera and Bates' influences in this episode of The Atlanta Opera's The Business of Opera.
31m Apr 05, 2022
31m
S2 Ep22: Come As You Are: Eric Sean Fogel
Director and choreographer Eric Sean Fogel comes to the mic for this week's episode of Come As You Are with Erik Teague! Eric brings his extensive experience as director and choreographer for premier theatres and events as the Washington National Opera, Glimmerglass Festival, the Metropolitan Art Museum, and Paris Fashion Week to provide his perspective on the state of opera and theatre today, ...
32m Mar 29, 2022
32m
S2 Ep21: Come As You Are: Francesca Zambello
Come As You Are explores the intersection of the careers of arts professionals and their identities across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. In each episode, costume designer, trans man, and host Erik Teague discusses the complex narratives, unique challenges, and beautiful stories of a guest's journey through their discipline and their identity. So grab yourself a cup and join us for a good story! An ic...
35m Mar 22, 2022
35m
S2 Ep20: Come As You Are: Lucia Lucas
Erik interviews Lucia Lucas, self-described international Heldenbaritonisten. Lucia sings all over the world and is known especially in the US for her portrayal of the title role in Tulsa Opera's Don Giovanni. Her performance was explored in the 2020 film "The Sound of Identity." In this week's episode Erik talks with Lucia about her creative process and her upcoming role in As One at The Atlan...
33m Mar 15, 2022
33m
S2 Ep19: Podcast Extra: 5 Things to Know About The Barber of Seville with Michael Shell
Blink and it’s over! Director Michael Shell shares the top 5 things you need to know about The Atlanta Opera’s production of The Barber of Seville.
6m Mar 03, 2022
6m
S2 Ep18: BlinkOpera: The Barber of Seville
With recognizable tunes, rapid-fire vocalism, and hilarious, ridiculous shenanigans Rossini’s The Barber of Seville is a comedic opera for all to enjoy! Join baritone Joseph Lattanzi on this week’s episode as he takes us through the background, history, and the opera’s plot ahead of his role debut as Figaro in the Atlanta Opera’s upcoming production. Blinks are built to give you an introductio...
10m Mar 01, 2022
10m
S2 Ep17: Come As You Are: Jamie Barton
Come As You Are explores the intersection of the careers of arts professionals and their identities across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. In each episode, costume designer, trans man, and host Erik Teague discusses the complex narratives, unique challenges, and beautiful stories of a guest's journey through their discipline and their identity. So grab yourself a cup and join us for a good story! Erik ...
32m Feb 22, 2022
32m
S2 Ep16: BlinkOpera: The Music of The Barber of Seville
In this week’s episode of Blink Opera, we join our very own Music Director, Maestro Arthur Fagen, for an in-depth look into the music of The Barber of Seville. Blinks are built to give you an introduction to operas told from the artists who actually perform them and know them intimately. So, let’s listen to the highlights, unpack the plot, and hear about performance anecdotes in a time-efficie...
12m Feb 15, 2022
12m
S2 Ep15: Come As You Are: Marcella Barbeau
Come As You Are explores the intersection of the careers of arts professionals and their identities across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. In each episode, costume designer, trans man, and host Erik Teague discusses the complex narratives, unique challenges, and beautiful stories of a guest's journey through their discipline and their identity. So grab yourself a cup and join us for a good story! In th...
34m Feb 08, 2022
34m
S2 Ep14: Come As You Are: Meet Our Host, Erik Teague
Come As You Are explores the intersection of the careers of arts professionals and their identities across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. In each episode, costume designer, trans man, and host Erik Teague discusses the complex narratives, unique challenges, and beautiful stories of a guest's journey through their discipline and their identity. So grab yourself a cup and join us for a good story! We tu...
33m Feb 01, 2022
33m
S2 Ep13: Podcast Extra: 5 Things to Know About The Pirates of Penzance with Seán Curran
Blink and it's over. It's 5 things you need to know about The Atlanta Opera's production of Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance with director and choreographer Seán Curran.
4m Jan 25, 2022
4m
S2 Ep12: BlinkOpera: The Music of The Pirates of Penzance
In this week’s episode of BlinkOpera, we learn from an expert in the opera field as we join Maestro Francesco Milioto for a 15-minute deep dive into the music of The Pirates of Penzance.
14m Jan 18, 2022
14m
S2 Ep11: The Business of Opera: Rohit Deshpande
Tomer Zvulun interviews Dr. Rohit Deshpande of Harvard Business School.
30m Jan 11, 2022
30m
S2 Ep10: BlinkOpera: The Pirates of Penzance
Short, fun opera plot synopses from artists
12m Jan 04, 2022
12m
S2 Ep9: The Business of Opera: Mason Bates
Composer Mason Bates and Tomer Zvulun discuss taking on the mythology of Steve Jobs, creating new sonic worlds for opera and Bates' influences in the latest episode of The Atlanta Opera's The Business of Opera.
31m Nov 30, 2021
31m
S2 Ep8: The Business of Opera: Rhys Wilson
Atlanta Opera Board Chair Rhys Wilson talks with Tomer Zvulun about the whirlwind decision-making of opera companies in the last 18 months. Wilson is an Atlanta-based attorney working in mergers and acquistions.
33m Nov 23, 2021
33m
S2 Ep7: The Business of Opera: John Moore
Baritone John Moore will sing the title role in the 2022 productions of The (R)Evolution of Steve Jobs. Tomer Zvulun speaks to Moore about capturing the nuances of a complex man, performing new operas and more.
31m Nov 16, 2021
31m
S2 Ep6: The Business of Opera: Andy Binns
Andy Binns and his company Change Logic love innovation, disruption and the ways companies and leaders think differently. Tomer Zvulun asks him about his work, his view on Steve Jobs and other visionaries, and his upcoming book. Binns' upcoming book, Corporate Explorer: how corporations beat startups at the innovation game, is a guide book for managers and executives seeking to build new busin...
36m Nov 09, 2021
36m
S2 Ep5: The Business of Opera: Michael Tushman
In this episode, Tomer Zvulun interviews one of his business heroes, Dr. Michael Tushman of Harvard Business School. Tushman was an inspiration for Zvulun's TEDx talk about how opera companies must be "ambidextrous" in their thinking to thrive.  Among his many accolades and accomplishments, Dr. Tushman is the Charles B. (Tex) Thornton Chair of the Advanced Management Program at Harvard. His in...
32m Nov 02, 2021
32m
S2 Ep4: Podcast Extra: 5 Things to Know About Julius Caesar
Blink and it's over. It's the top 5 things you need to know about The Atlanta Opera's production of Handel's Julius Caesar. 
4m Nov 02, 2021
4m
S2 Ep3: BlinkOpera: The Music of Julius Caesar
Welcome to season two of Blink Opera. Blinks are built to give you an introduction to operas told from the artists who actually perform them and know them intimately. So, let’s listen to the highlights, unpack the plot, and hear about performance anecdotes in a time-efficient and fun way!   In this week’s episode of Blink Opera, we learn from an expert in the opera field as we join celebrated...
16m Oct 26, 2021
16m
S2 Ep2: The Business of Opera: Mark Campbell
Featuring Atlanta Opera General and Artistic Director, Tomer Zvulun, and Mark Campbell, librettist
28m Oct 19, 2021
28m
S2 Ep1: BlinkOpera: Julius Caesar
Welcome to season two of Blink Opera. Blinks are built to give you an introduction to operas told from the artists who actually perform them and know them intimately. So, let’s listen to the highlights, unpack the plot, and hear about performance anecdotes in a time-efficient and fun way! With themes of vengeance, love, betrayal, jealousy, and honor, Handel’s Julius Caesar has become a timeles...
15m Oct 12, 2021
15m
S1 Ep9: Table Talk: The Threepenny Carmen
Go behind the scenes with our new Table Talk series, an in-depth chat with the artists as they dispel never-heard-before stories, anecdotes, and their experience during the process. In this episode, the cast and creative team of The Threepenny Carmen chat about what happened behind the scenes, and what it's like performing during a pandemic.
56m Jun 25, 2021
56m
S1 Ep8: Table Talk: Concert for Unity
In this Table Talk, soprano Jasmine Habersham sits down with fellow Company Players and renowned Black opera singers for a conversation about trailblazing BIPOC artists, representation in opera, and how Prince is like Mozart. Stay tuned for the quiz at the end! This discussion was produced in conjunction with the Concert for Unity, May 2021.
50m Jun 19, 2021
50m
S1 Ep7: Flashback: Crossroads
It's a wild ride performing during a pandemic. Hear tales from the tent with The Atlanta Opera Company Players - hilarious audience moments, masks while singing, and much more.  Tomer Zvulun hosts a lively, insightful conversation with Company Players and "Crossroads" performers, Jamie Barton, Morris Robinson, Micahel Mayes, and Megan Marino.
56m Jun 03, 2021
56m
S1 Ep6: Flashback: The Kaiser of Atlantis
It's a wild ride performing during a pandemic. Hear tales from the tent with The Atlanta Opera Company Players - hilarious audience moments, masks while singing, and much more. Tenor Alek Shrader (Harlequin) hosts with fellow artists from the cast of The Kaiser of Atlantis: Michael Mayes, Kevin Burdette, Daniela Mack, Jasmine Habersham, Calvin Griffin, Brian Vu, Nathan Munson, and conductor Cl...
1hr 11m May 27, 2021
1hr 11m
S1 Ep5: Flashback: Pagliacci
It's a wild ride performing during a pandemic. Hear tales from the tent with The Atlanta Opera Company Players - hilarious audience moments, masks while singing, and much more.
56m May 20, 2021
56m
S1 Ep4: BlinkOpera: The Threepenny Opera
Welcome to BlinkOpera, episode 4. We've built these blinks to give you a solid dose of opera's incredible storytelling for all those times you can't make it out to the theatre, or the Big Tent, or--let's face it--you just don't have time. Soprano Jasmine Habersham gives some background, history, and takes you through the plot of Weill, Brecht, and Hauptmann's dark satire The Threepenny Opera, ...
14m May 12, 2021
14m
S1 Ep3: BlinkOpera: Carmen
Welcome to BlinkOpera, episode 3. We’ve built these blinks to give you a solid dose of opera’s incredible storytelling for all those times you can’t make it out to the theatre, or the Big Tent, or–let’s face it–you just don’t have time. Mezzo-soprano Daniela Mack gives some background, history, and takes you through the plot of Bizet's (in)famous searing drama, Carmen, which The Atlanta Opera ...
15m May 12, 2021
15m
S1 Ep2: BlinkOpera: The Kaiser of Atlantis
Welcome to BlinkOpera, episode 2. We’ve built these blinks to give you a solid dose of opera’s incredible storytelling for all those times you can’t make it out to the theatre, or the Big Tent, or–let’s face it–you just don’t have time. Bass Kevin Burdette gives some background, history, and takes you through the plot of Ullmann and Kien’s dark, biting satire work, The Kaiser of Atlantis which...
15m May 04, 2021
15m
S1 Ep1: BlinkOpera: Pagliacci
Welcome to BlinkOpera, episode 1. We’ve built these blinks to give you a solid dose of opera’s incredible storytelling for all those times you can’t make it out to the theatre, or the Big Tent, or–let’s face it–you just don’t have time. Tenor Richard Trey Smagur gives some background, history, and takes you through the plot of Leoncavallo’s most famous work, Pagliacci, which The Atlanta Opera ...
13m May 04, 2021
13m