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Seattle Opera.

Queerness and Opera

Queerness and Opera

Tuesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM: Jan. 13–Feb. 10, 2026 (5 Sessions)

Online via Zoom

$150 Sliding Scale Fee or 1 Flex Pass Credit
Instructors: Jonathan Dean, Dramaturg and Lokela Alexander Minami, Associate Director of Community Engagement

From queer composers such as Britten and Tchaikovsky, to gender-expansive traditions in opera and queer interpretations of traditional operas, learn more about the long-standing role of queerness in opera both historically and today.

Class Recordings

Each class session will be recorded and made available within a few days following each class.

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Add to Calendar 1/13/2026 6:30:00 PM 2/10/2026 8:00:00 PM America/Vancouver Queerness and Opera Queerness and Opera Tuesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM: Jan. 13–Feb. 10, 2026 (5 Sessions) Online via Zoom Instructors: Jonathan Dean, Dramaturg and Lokela Alexander Minami, Associate Director of Community Engagement From queer composers such as Britten and Tchaikovsky, to gender-expansive traditions in opera and queer interpretations of traditional operas, learn more about the long-standing role of queerness in opera both historically and today. Online via Zoom

Commitment to Equity

As part of our commitment to equity, Seattle Opera is dedicated to providing programs that are accessible to everyone in our community, regardless of financial standing. Fees for our programs are now offered on a voluntary sliding scale, and we ask that each participant choose the level that best fits their ability to pay. All participants receive the same instruction regardless of payment level. If none of these options work for you, please contact us to request financial assistance.