Exploring the Humanities and Opera Education Hub: A Webinar for Educators
Thursday, August 7, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET
Webinar
Learn about OPERA America's Humanities and Opera Education Hub in this interactive webinar led by Director of Learning and Leadership Vincent Rutter-Covatto. The hub, which was created in 2024 with a working group of opera educators, is a free learning resource center that includes lesson plans and supporting materials for a selection of literary works adapted into operas. Explore the resources, participate in a lesson demonstration, and engage in a Q&A about the program.
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Access to the webinar is free, but advance registration is required.
You will be emailed tune-in details in advance of the event.
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Vincent Rutter-Covatto, director of learning and leadership, OPERA America
Vincent Rutter-Covatto (he/him) is an arts leader and producer based in New York City. He is the director of learning and leadership at OPERA America, where he develops leadership and professional development programming for opera company administrators, independent producers, and artists. 2025 marks his 10th year at the company, where he previously served in roles in the membership department and the National Opera Center. He is an alumnus of OPERA America's 2019 Leadership Intensive. In 2023, he and his husband, Jordan, founded counter codex, an interdisciplinary performance company where he serves as the company producer. Counter codex prioritizes community-building around its performances, which center LGBTQIA+ perspectives. Outside of his work in the arts, Rutter-Covatto can be found taking classes at the Harlem YMCA, volunteering for political causes, and spending time in the West Village.
Additional speakers to be announced
This webinar is part of OPERA America's year-round series of digital learning opportunities that address key topics pertinent to the industry. Learn more and see what's next at OPERA America Webinars.
Looking for more opera in your life? Check out the National Opera Calendar to find out what's on stage near you.
This webinar and the Humanities and Opera Education Hub are supported by the Whiting Foundation.
Programming at the National Opera Center is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
