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Tenor Russell Thomas on diversity and blackface in opera

Uncategorized Posted: May 14, 2019 7:39 pm

“Right now, Thomas is starring in the Canadian Opera Company’s latest production of Otello in Toronto. In the past, the role has received criticism for casting white actors who have had their skin darkened to play the part. But as a black opera singer himself, Thomas says that outrage is misplaced. He joined host Tom Power in the q studio to share his perspective on why banning blackface won’t get at the root issues of the genre’s lack of diversity.” (audio) – CBC

Uncategorized Published: 05.14.19, sjm

Read the story in CBC Published: 05.14.19, sjm

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