Leadership Launch is OPERA America's online course about the fundamentals of opera administration.

The program offers early-career administrators an opportunity to gain an introductory understanding of the opera field. Through ten 90-minute sessions, participants will learn from experts and engage in discussion of how opera companies operate.

About Leadership Launch

Leadership Launch is OPERA America's online course about the fundamentals of opera administration. Individuals who identify as being at an appropriate career stage to participate may register for the course, availability permitting.

The program is designed to offer early-career administrators an opportunity to gain an introductory understanding of the opera field. Through ten 90-minute sessions, participants will learn from experts and engage in discussion of how opera companies operate.

Eligibility: Leadership Launch is open to all individuals (members and non-members) who currently work in or wish to advance their professional careers in the opera field. Enrollment is limited to 40 participants.

There is a registration fee of $145 for members or $220 for non-members (including a one-year individual digital OPERA America membership).

Program Guidelines

The rubric below should be used by individuals interested in participating in the Leadership Launch to determine whether they are at an appropriate stage of their careers to participate.

• Participation Rubric (PDF)

Dates for 2026-2027 leadership programming will be announced in Fall 2026.

For questions, contact Vincent Rutter-Covatto, director of learning and leadership, at VRutterCovatto@operaamerica.org or 646.699.5237.