Opéra Queens presents "Drama Queens"

Laurier’s renowned Faculty of Music is dedicated to fostering artistic and scholarly development of the highest calibre and to providing a creative environment for student success. Our students, faculty and outside artists present upwards of 100 concerts and events a year to the public.

Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music

The Faculty of Music and the Office of the Associate Vice President, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion invite you to join “Drama Queens”.

Theatre Auditorium

<h1>Event description:</h1><p>The Faculty of Music and the Office of the Associate Vice President, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion invite you to join “Drama Queens”, featuring Opéra Queens. This event features a performance by Opéra Queens followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A. Opéra Queens’ performance features epic and dramatic operatic tales from history, myth, and legend. After their performance, join Opéra Queens Founder, Executive and Artistic Director Mike Fan for a panel discussion on EDI, representation, and entrepreneurship in the arts and society.</p><p>Opera Queens’ mandate is to present classical music “in full colour,” reinventing classic works and presenting new commissions by LGBTQ+ and BIPOC+ artists and allies gender-bent, queerified, and in drag for folx still seeking an equal footing in the classical music industry.</p><h3>Concert Program</h3><p><a href="https://www.wlu.ca/academics/faculties/faculty-of-music/assets/concert-programs/2023/opera-queens-drama-queens.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CLICK HERE</a></p><h3>Schedule</h3><ul><li>Opera Queens Performance (12:00-12:50)</li><li>BREAK (12:50 – 12:55)</li><li>Panel discussion (12:55 – 1:35)</li><li>Audience Q&A (1:35 – 1:55)</li></ul>

<h3>Tickets</h3><p>To attend any Faculty of Music event, please reserve your tickets online through Eventbrite. If you need assistance reserving a ticket, please speak with Box Office staff upon arrival or email us at concerts@wlu.ca. </p><p>Tickets for this event are <strong>free</strong>.</p><p>To access our complete concert season schedule <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/wilfrid-laurier-university-faculty-of-music-16050537755">click here</a>.</p><h3>Accessibility</h3><p>If you require accessible seating, please, speak with our Student Ushers when arriving at our venue or let us know in advance at concerts@wlu.ca. We will do our best to ensure your comfort and enjoyment at our event!</p><h3>Parking</h3><p>For parking, please visit the Waterloo Campus Parking page (https://www.wlu.ca/about/campuses-and-locations/parking.html) or email parking@wlu.ca. We want to make your arrival as smooth as possible. </p><h3>FAQs</h3><ul><li>Please refrain from using any recording devices during the concert.</li><li>For facility rental inquiries, please email choosemusic@wlu.ca.</li><li>If you want to hire a student musician, please fill out <a href="https://wlu.ca/academics/faculties/faculty-of-music/assets/forms/student-musician-request-form.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">this form</a>.</li></ul>

<h2>Why donate to the Faculty of Music?</h2><p>Music is more than just a hobby or a pastime. It is a powerful force that improves physical, emotional, and cognitive health in countless, tangible ways. By donating to the Faculty of Music, you are supporting the research and education that helps us harness the benefits of music for ourselves, our community, and the world. Join us!</p><p><a href="https://give.wlu.ca/give/index.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Give today</a>.</p>

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