OPrak in the Press

Smiling woman in red dress holding phone and food packages by a decorated window.

Oberon’s Grove

“Opera Praktikos: There Will Be Cake!”
by Lili Tobias
December 14, 2024

Portrait of two women; the left woman has gray hair, glasses, and a dark turtleneck, the right woman has blonde hair, large earrings, and is wearing a strappy top.

NEA Art Works Podcast

“Marianna Mott Newirth and Hailey McAvoy”
December 10, 2024

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Spectrum News NY1

“OPrak Making Opera Accesible to All”
by Ron Lee
December 13, 2024

A group of people smiling and mingling outdoors in a garden-like setting. One person is seated in a motorized wheelchair, holding flowers, and another is standing next to them, also smiling. The background includes string lights, a brick wall, and other people engaging in the scene.

WWFM

“Opera Company Seeks to Make Productions Accessible to All”
by Rachel Katz
October 24, 2024

Illustration of a book titled "There Will Be Cake" featuring a cake with cherries and a fork, set against a background with a pattern. It promotes an opera production by Opera Praktikos, including works by Lee Hoiby and Spicer Carr, with texts by Julia Child and libretto by Marianna Mott Newirth.

OperaWire

“Opera Praktikos to Present Matinee Performance Series”
by Afton Wooten
October 18, 2024

Three performers on stage in colorful costumes with an orchestra in the background, including a blue outfit, an orange feathered costume, and a brown robe.

HowlRound

“An Artist’s Take on Disability Creativity with David Salsbery Fry”
by Marianna Mott Newirth, Gregory Moomjy, & David Salsbery Fry
February 23, 2023

Two people smiling, one seated, wearing lanyards at a conference; standing woman has glasses and gray hair, seated man in wheelchair wearing a light shirt. Background includes a piano and conference setting.

HowlRound

“Disability Creativity in Opera”
by Marianna Mott Newirth & Gregory Moomjy
February 21, 2023

Group of actors posing on a theater stage in period costumes with a backdrop of red curtains and cityscape silhouettes.

Opera Wire

“Opera Praktikos to Offer Special Screening of ‘Imperfect’”
by David Salazar
November 23, 2022

Two people in colorful clothing embrace tenderly outdoors, surrounded by green plants and a wire fence.

Opera Wire

“Opera Praktikos Releases Video of Outdoor ‘Orlando’ Production”
by David Salazar
July 8, 2022

A person in a wheelchair and a standing person are outside in a garden, surrounded by various chairs and plants, with a building in the background.

Slipped Disc

“There’s a Handel Opera in my NY Community Garden”
by Norman Lebrecht
July 24, 2022