Webinar: Immuno-Inclusivity in Opera

Thursday, December 10, 2026

2:00 pm BC Pacific Time (UTC-7) | 1:00 pm Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8) | 4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time | 5:00 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Join us to explore accessibility, inclusivity, and health & safety in opera and the performing arts! From allergies to air pollution to infectious diseases, immune-related hazards can impact singers' voices, deter potential audience members, cause show cancellations and more. Drawing on the latest research and artist experiences from across Canada, we'll share what's working, what isn't, and practical strategies to create safer operatic spaces for all.

This webinar introduces a new online resource and toolkit to help improve immuno-inclusivity across a range of live event settings. Everyone from performers to producers, from stage managers to venue operators, will find scalable solutions that have already been vetted by subject matter experts and tested in real-world projects and productions. The webinar includes a Q&A period.

Featuring:

• Erin Bardua, Essential Opera
• Maureen Batt, Essential Opera
• Sky Cameron
• Robin Hahn, Opera Mariposa
• Stephanie Ko, Opera Mariposa
• Emma Yee

Access: On Zoom. Free. Run time approx. 90 minutes, including a break. In English, with automatic captioning and ASL interpretation, and visual descriptions of participants. Recorded for asynchronous participation. You can share access needs during registration; for accessibility questions, use the contact form.