Upcoming Events
Vive La France! Savoring French Opera
Fromm Institute at USF
April 16-June 11, Thursday Mornings, 10:00-11:40 am
In Person and Online
San Francisco Opera 2026: A Preview of Coming Attraction
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), UC Berkeley
Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 1:00-3:00pm
In Person and Online
Gays on Stage: LGBTQ Characters in Opera
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) San Francisco State.
Friday, June 12, 10:00am
In person and online.
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The Quest for the Grail: A New Look at Parsifal
Triangle Wagner Society (North Carolina)
Sunday, June 14, 2026
In Person
I Hear America Singing: American Opera Takes the Stage
Stanford Continuing Studies
Thursdays, June 25-August 6, 7:00-8:50pm
(no class July 16)
In person on campus
I Hear America Singing: American Opera in Mid-Century
Jewish Community Center
Thursday July 9, 1:00pm
In person
IN-PERSON: San Francisco Opera 2026-27 - An Insider’s Preview of Coming Attractions
SFSU Main Campus | Humanities Building
August 3–17, 2026
In person
I Hear America Singing: Adventures in American Opera
Fromm Institute, University of San Francisco
Thursdays, Sep. 17-Nov. 5, 10:00am-11:40am
In person and online
Puccini, Please: The Life and Times of the World’s Favorite Opera Composer
Opera Weekends at ECCO, Oakhurst, California (Near Yosemite)
October 16-18, 2026
In person
FAQs
A dramaturg is like a researcher and creative consultant rolled into one. They dig into the background of a production—the history behind the story, what was happening when it was written, and what themes it explores. Then they help the director, performers, and designers understand all that context so they can make smarter artistic choices.
Think of them as a bridge between the original work and today's audience. They might answer questions like "What was society like when this was written?" or "What does this symbol mean?" They also write those program notes you read before a show and create other materials that help audiences connect with what they're about to see.
Basically, they're the production's go-to expert, making sure everyone—from the creative team to the people in the seats—has the context they need to fully appreciate the work.
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