Opera Programs Berlin

FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 7, 2025 online

with a 60-day replay

For all artists who ask...

I want to produce a concert, an opera, or form an arts organization - how do I get the skill set needed to do so? We got you! We will:

- walk through a production process - how to, from conception to wrap-up

- teach you about marketing/venue search/publicizing (including digital)

- show you how to do programming and business and artistic planning

- unpack hiring and contracts

- get to comfortable writing biographies, program notes, and copy for events

- unpack funding and partnerships

- make you fall in love with budgeting and business plans

Hear from the people who are actually producing – in the trenches, so to speak – day in and day out. No vague inspiration, just real, current, lived expertise and experience.

In the end of the program, each participant will be asked to create a project proposal, including:

- Name and description

- Budget and financial planning

- Personnel

- Funding/partnerships

- Production plan and schedule

- Marketing strategy

Project proposal will be evaluated by Opera Programs Berlin and detailed written feedback provided. The goal of the successful proposal is to serve as a blueprint for future projects!

Participants will receive a course certificate upon successful completion of the project proposal.

SESSIONS:

Production & Administration Process

Company Founding & Business Plans

Be Your Own Producer: How to Create and Produce Your Own Show

Developing & Selling Your Program + Company Founding

Company Founding & Longevity + Tailoring to Different Markets

Full information and registration: https://www.operaprogramsberlin.com/selfproducting.html

Questions? Email us at info@operaprogramsberlin.com