Access, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Cultural Organizations: Insights from the Careers of Executive Opera Managers of Color in the Us

ISBN-13: 9780367557881 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 132 str.

Opis

Analyzing the lack of diversity among opera executives, this book examines the careers of executive opera managers of color in the US. By interrogating the impact of race on arts managers’ careers, the author contemplates how opera might attract and retain more racially diverse arts managers to ensure its future.

Recenzje

'Antonio C. Cuyler's transformative book Access, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Cultural Organizations masterfully shares an in depth examination of six opera executives of color and their career trajectories-their triumphs, challenges, and resilience in the traditionally White U. S. opera workforce.' -- Tobie S. Stein, Professor Emerita, Brooklyn College, CUNY, USA and author of "Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Performing Arts Workforce"

Spis treści

Act I  1. Introduction  Act II: Career Narratives  2. Henry Akina: From Stage Director to Artistic Director of  Hawaii Opera Theatre  3. Torrie Allen: From Singer to General/Artistic Director of Anchorage Opera  4. Wayne Brown: From Orchestra Manager to President & CEO of Michigan Opera Theatre  5. Michael Ching: From Composer to General/Artistic Director of Opera Memphis  6. Linda Jackson: From Stage Manager to Managing Director of Connecticut Opera  7. Maestro Willie Anthony Waters: From Conductor to General Artistic Director of Connecticut Opera  Act III  8. Finale

O autorze

Antonio C. Cuyler, Ph.D. is Director of the MA Program and Associate Professor of Arts Administration at Florida State University, USA.