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author = ["authors/greg.md"]
categories = "News"
date = "2016-02-26T22:26:00+00:00"
lastmod = "2016-02-29T21:00:00+00:00"
primary_image = "https://res.cloudinary.com/schmopera/image/upload/v1545409169/media/webhook-uploads/1456525843814/2016-02-26---Oct-2015-7247Square.jpg.jpg"
primary_image_credit = "The MYOpera team: l-r, Natasha Fransblow, Anna Theodosakis, Kate Applin, and Stephanie Applin. Photo by Emily Ding."
publishDate = "2016-02-28T11:33:00+00:00"
related_articles = ["articles/check-out-myopera.md","articles/anna-theodosakis-directing-the-rape-of-lucretia.md"]
related_companies = ["scene/companies/myopera.md","scene/companies/indie-opera-to.md"]
related_people = ["scene/people/kate-applin.md"]
short_description = "I&#039;m really excited to be chatting with MYOpera&#039;s Artistic Director Kate Applin, Music Director Natasha Fransblow, Stage Director Anna Theodosakis and tenor Daevyd Pepper, all of whom are involved with their exciting upcoming production of Britten&#039;s The Rape of Lucretia."
slug = "dont-miss-in-conversation-with-myopera"
title = "Don&#039;t miss: In Conversation with MYOpera"
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This coming **Thursday, March 3rd** you can catch me at [The Spoke Club](http://www.thespokeclub.com/), chatting with some of the most inspiring upstarts in Canadian opera.

I'll be moderating an event called "In Conversation with MYOpera", at The Spoke Club here in downtown Toronto.

I'm really excited to be chatting with [MYOpera](/scene/companies/myopera/)'s Artistic Director [Kate Applin](/scene/people/kate-applin/), Music Director [Natasha Fransblow](https://www.myopera.ca/our-team/), Stage Director [Anna Theodosakis](https://www.myopera.ca/our-team/) and tenor [Daevyd Pepper](/scene/people/daevyd-pepper/), all of whom are involved with their exciting upcoming production of Britten's [*The Rape of Lucretia*](https://www.myopera.ca/lucretia2016/).

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<figcaption>Daevyd Pepper, tenor, who sings Male Chorus in MYOpera's upcoming *The Rape of Lucretia*. Photo by Self Limited.</figcaption>
</figure>

Join us at 7:00pm as we talk frankly and openly about all the work, from various aspects, that's necessary in today's world to produce opera independently. Trust me, you won't find more knowledgeable people in one room at the same time unless you crash a rehearsal.

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<figcaption>The MYOpera team in the Monocle Booth at their Season Six Launch Party, 2015.</figcaption>
</figure>

So, why not stop by and bring a friend, grab a drink and join the discussion? Admission is free, and it totally appears to be shaping up as a great night of conversation, information and inspiration.

Space is extremely limited and likely to fill up quickly, so please RSVP to [info@myopera.ca](mailto:info@myopera.ca). If you can't make it in person, fear not; it will be streamed on [Periscope](https://www.periscope.tv/) under the MYOpera handle.

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<figcaption>Baritone, Schmopera contributor, and moderator of "In Conversation with MYOpera" Greg Finney, with Tapestry Opera Artistic Director Michael Mori. Photo via the Monocle Booth.</figcaption>
</figure>

Did I mention I'm moderating? Chances are there will be a laugh or two. (Editor's note: or three.)

>To find out more about MYOpera's *The Rape of Lucretia*, and to buy your tickets, visit our box office links below!
