Manitoba Underground Opera

There are three more days to donate to the creation of The Mansplaining Division opera! Remember, a generous donor has agreed to match up to $500 of donations meaning a wonderful $1000 of support if we reach our donation goal. We appreciate each and every one of you for liking and sharing our posts and donating towards this brand new, Manitoba-made opera... The countdown is on! Link to donate is below https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/38253... . . . . See more

If you’ve watched a Manitoba Underground Opera production, you’ll know we aren’t just about traditional opera and big ball gowns (although we do love a good gown when the opera suits ). We are committed to producing opera that speaks to modern-day experiences in innovative, impacting ways. Using unconventional venues around Manitoba, we love finding ways to bridge the gap between opera’s most compelling stories and how we understand them, today. We’re thrilled that this year..., our focus is on new opera being composed, written and eventually premiering right here in Manitoba! This is the final week to have your donation matched to create a ‘minute of music’ for The Mansplaining Division, a new original opera. Click the link below to donate and thank you for your support! https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/38253 . . . .

Guess what! A generous donor has joined The Mansplaining Division squad and has agreed to match up to $500 of donations. If we reach our goal of $500 of donations, this means an amazing $1000 goes towards The Mansplaining Division opera. No donation is too small! Every gift of $5, $10 or $20 adds up to that $500 and we are so appreciative of your support. The matching campaign will be available until May 24th so click the link below and join the squad . .... . . https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/38253

The Mansplaining Division isn’t the first opera we’ve featured with an epic journey to the Underworld! In 2016, Manitoba Underground Opera put on the frothy, can-canning Orpheus and the Underworld. In this photo, you’ll see a full line up of gods and goddesses ready to shine, including the ruler of the Underworld himself, Hades, on the far right. In The Mansplaining Division, the Three Furies are Agents of the Underworld, working on behalf of Hades through ‘outreach initiativ...es’ to stop the mansplaining and hopefully save a few souls from eternal damnation along the way Want to get in on the fun of creating a brand new opera? The link to donate is below and don’t forget to like and share this post! https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/38253 Paul Mckeen . . . . From left to right: Carmen Harris Lizzy Hoyt Nick Urquhart Marlise Ritchie Ashley Rees Emily Ready Jean van der Merwe Devan Ryner

We are so grateful to everyone who has donated to our opera commission and shared our posts and stories! We’re getting closer and closer to reaching our goal thanks to you. It’s time for a small sneak peak of our Three Furies of The Mansplaining Division jumping into action. Watch today’s video with music and text from composer @Laura Gow and @Karen Remoto, pianist @Kimberley-Ann Bartczak, and singers Janice Marple, Karen Santos and Carmen Harris We hope you enjoy this tease...r and remember: It’s not too late to be a part of this new opera commission! You can write a whole minute of music by making a gift of $144 or only $12 a month, the link to donate is below https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/38253 . . . .

What do opera, cats and dropping a sparta kick on mansplainers have to do with each other? Watch today’s video from Composer Laura Gow to find out her inspiration for The Mansplaining Division ;). Laura is one amazing half of the writing/composition team. Joined by talented writer Karen Remoto, they are creating The Mansplaining Division, a funny, timely journey into the Underworld with the Three Furies on a mission to cure the world from its ‘Mansplaining’ habits through ed...ucation and empathy. Donate today to make a gift to music! https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/38253 . . . .

The Mansplaining Division isn’t the first opera we’ve featured with an epic journey to the Underworld! In 2016, Manitoba Underground Opera put on the frothy, can-canning Orpheus and the Underworld. In this photo, you’ll see a full line up of gods and goddesses ready to shine, including the ruler of the Underworld himself, Hades, on the far right. In The Mansplaining Division, the Three Furies are Agents of the Underworld, working on behalf of Hades through ‘outreach initiativ...es’ to stop the mansplaining and hopefully save a few souls from eternal damnation along the way Want to get in on the fun of creating a brand new opera? The link to donate is below and don’t forget to like and share this post! https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/38253 Paul Mckeen . . . . From left to right: Carmen Harris Lizzy Hoyt Nick Urquhart Marlise Ritchie Ashley Rees Emily Ready Jean van der Merwe Devan Ryner

Are you as tired of hearing these phrases as we are? Then it’s time to toss your likes, shares and donations towards The Mansplaining Division project! We’re so thrilled to be commissioning this new opera and we appreciate every bit of support from you to make it happen. The link to donate is below and let’s stick it to the mansplainers once and for all https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/38253... . . . . See more

Have you heard? MUO is commissioning a brand new opera right here in Manitoba! And it’s not your typical opera... Called The Mansplaining Division, this show combines opera, ancient Greek mythology and 21st century comedy to skewer modern day sexism. We could not be more excited to have composer Laura Gow and writer Karen Remoto hard at work creating this unique show, but they can’t do it alone! That’s why we’re asking for your help to create this timely new opera. Watch Arti...stic Director Brenna Corner’s announcement of this exciting new project and please consider donating to support The Mansplaining Division! The link to donate is below and make sure you like and share this post to spread the word! https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/38253 . . . .

We’re making today Collaborative Pianist Day Whether you are preparing for a live-streamed university recital or recording a special studio concert for your friends and family, give some extra applause for the pianists who always have your back (even if you enter a little early). Just make sure you do it from a safe distance, unlike a certain Billy Goat in the picture ... Pictured: Megan Dufrat and John Anderson in The Billy Goats Gruff Paul Mckeen . . . .

We were thrilled to be included in this inspiring article by Michael Zarathus-Cook and CBC Music last week. Give it a read to learn about how independent opera companies all over Canada are embracing the art form in transformative ways, including us here at MUO!

MUO wants to recognize all those who have suffered and continue to suffer as a result of wars around the world. Here in Canada, there are so many rights and privileges that many of us take for granted: our right to vote, our right to marry the person we love, our right to cultural and religious freedom, and countless more. Today we express gratitude for the sacrifices our forebears made for us, while acknowledging that these fundamental freedoms are not yet equally available to everyone in Canada and around the world. To us, Remembrance Day is about commemorating all victims of war, and honouring their memory by promoting the rights of all people both at home and abroad.

MUO is thrilled to participate in #worldoperaday! Opera tells human stories in a heightened way, and can help us to grapple with the issues we are facing as a society. MUO believes that opera is for everyone, and we're working to make that a reality by creating work that is accessible and that reflects our community. Through our unique productions that tackle important social issues, our Opera for Children tour, free performances around the city, and more, we are working to c...reate #thefuturewewant. In these photos - Jon Stitt, Hailey Witt, Jane Bullied, Adam Sperry, Victoria Marshall, Meghan Symon, Ashley Boychuk, Rebecca McIntosh, Emily Diehl-Reader, Bradley Christensen, Lynlee Wolstencroft, Nikita Labdon, Janice Marple, Adam Kuiack, Jean van der Merwe, Emily Ready, John Anderson, Tony Bittar, Andrea Lett, Marlise Ritchie, Sawyer Craig, Carmen Harris, Sydney Clarke