At age 12, Ryan Speedo Green was locked up in Virginia’s juvenile institution of last resort. At age 24, he was on stage at the Metropolitan Opera, competing in the Met’s annual contest to find the most promising young singers in the nation. The story of Green’s journey will be told in song, in dramatic reading and in conversation between Green and Daniel Bergner, author of The New York Times bestseller Sing for Your Life. It’s a spectacular narrative about the power of art and the possibility of transforming how we think about race in America.
VIRTUAL RESIDENCY INFORMATION
Opera Columbus is excited to present the new and improved, Virtual Residency, in collaboration with many local organizations and our featured star, Ryan Speedo Green, and New York Times Bestseller, Daniel Bergner! We would like to highlight some of the events that will promote community involvement and present opera to under-served populations.
Opera Asks Panel Discussion: JANUARY 12, 2021
Opera Columbus Asks: How can the arts heal our community? Featuring a conversation with Ryan Speedo Green and Daniel Bergner author of “Sing For Your Life: A Story Of Race, Music, And Family” this virtual panel discussion will investigate the healing power of music and the arts. This conversation will be moderated by Devray Kirkland (Chief Diversity Officer of Cardinal Health) and other panelists include Barbara Fant (Artistic Director of Harmony Project) and Robbie Banks (Interim Executive Director of Leadership Columbus) This event will donating a portion of the proceeds to an arts & correctional facility program called The Returning Artist Guild led by Aimee Wiseman. We will also have a short performance from Spoken Word Artist and Member of the Returning Artist Guild, Michael Powell.
Virtual Masterclass with Ryan Speedo Green: JANUARY 13, 2021
Opera Columbus is proud to provide this unique opportunity to have a virtual masterclass for our invited participants. During this masterclass, each participant will have dedicated one-on-one time during the zoom call to work directly with Ryan Speedo Green on their selected music piece.
This is a closed invitation event. We are excited to provide the opportunity to Capital University Conservatory of Music students to watch this webinar for educational enrichment.
There will be a Q&A session of 10-15 minutes after all participants have had a chance to work with Ryan Speedo Green. Questions will may be restricted to Panelists/Artists only depending on time availability.
To receive a registration link, please speak to the Capital University Conservatory of Music staff.
Space is limited!
Invited Participants
Aryssa Leigh Burrs, Mezzo-Soprano
Opera Columbus-Capital University Resident Artist
Patrick Graham, Baritone
Opera Columbus-Capital University Resident Artist
Andrea “Draye” Mitchell, Soprano
Returning Artist Guild Member
Miguel Pedroza, Bass-Baritone
Opera Columbus-Capital University Resident Artist
Tyrell Reggins, Baritone/Tenor
Lincoln Theatre’s “Expand Your Horizon” Incubation Program 2020 Graduate
Our Masterclass Team
Music Recordings by:
Monica Daly, Collaborative Pianist
Opera Columbus-Capital University Resident Artist
Moderated by:
Brooklynn Grace, Artist Coordinator- Intern
Opera Columbus & Capital University Student
Educational Conversation with Ryan Speedo Green and Daniel Bergner: JANUARY 13, 2021
The educational conversation will feature a short discussion about the impact of arts programs in creating an upward spiral in a community with Ryan Speedo Green, Daniel Bergner and 3 Columbus City School System educators with high school students.
Moderated by:
Brooklynn Grace, Artist Coordinator- Intern
Opera Columbus & Capital University Student
Participating Schools:
Fort Hayes Arts & Academic High School
Columbus Alternative High School
Centennial High School
Virtual Coaching with Ryan Speedo Green + ODRC Facilities: JANUARY 14, 2021
In keeping with its mission to offer a refreshing opera experience to a wide audience, especially to those audiences who have been underserved by the arts, we are supporting a masterclass opportunity with Ryan Speedo Green, in collaboration with the Ohio Prison Arts Connection (OPAC), a coalition of people dedicated to connecting people with art inside and outside prisons, who is supporting this effort as facilitator and communicator to Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) facilities that may participate in this opportunity. This will be a closed invitation event with ODRC facilities.
Moderated by:
Dr. Jessie Glover, Ohio Prison Arts Connection
Participating Facilities:
Belmont Correctional
Dayton Correctional
Grafton Correctional
Marion Correctional
Pickaway Correctional
London Correctional
Sing For Your Life Virtual Performance: JANUARY 15, 2021
This livestream performance by Ryan Speedo Green and Daniel Bergner will be provided to all ticket buyers.
Footage for “Sing For Your Life” courtesy of WHRO Productions.
Post-Performance VIP Reception with Ryan Speedo Green & Daniel Bergner: JANUARY 16, 2021
VIP ticket holders will have the opportunity to meet Ryan Speedo Green and Daniel Bergner on Zoom the day after the virtual performance. Each VIP will be assigned a Zoom time slot where they and small group of other VIPs are able to ask Green and Bergner any questions they might have about the performance.
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