Virtual auditions are proving just as scammy as the in-person process. A COVID-friendly way for opera companies to continue preying on artists. Read all about it here and BRAVO @zachfinkelstein middleclassartist.com/post/e…

Here’s what‘s great: You can see what orgs have REGULARLY hired/promoted black/POC artists by scrolling through their Insta TL for a sec. Start by hiring diverse leads, staff, creative, and casting teams. Here’s @MetOpera (if u look close u might see @AnnaNetrebko in blackface):

@PeterLodahl @zunityofone

Wow. #KenCenREACH is beautiful. It seems to be a site with spaces built specifically for workshopping, discussion, community engagement, & new music. I’m excited to see what projects are nurtured in this space & the opportunities it will bring to our worthy DMV artists!

@imanimosley @melissawimbish

Me waiting on Anna Netrebko’s ignorant ass to chime in defending Domingo while telling us all we are too uptight about flirtation and that it’s part of the business to be sexually harassed:

You gotta try the scotch tape trick! (Similar to this but not this .. side note the eyeliner GiFs are wild) – at Baltimore, MD