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The New Orleans Opera Associations Jobs Off the Stage Career Day event returns from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 3at Ascension Parish Libraryin Gonzales.

Students in grades K-12 are invited tohear from artisans and technicians about the manybehind-the-scenesjobs requiredto successfully produce an opera.NOOA aims toinspire the next generationto explore the world of opera through student-centeredconcertsand free educational programming.

Opera requires so many skills and talents,andoftentimes, people dont know the communal effort it takes behind the scenes to make it happen, said NOOAs Director of Community Engagement and Education Dr. Tara Melvin.With events like these, New Orleans Opera can shine a light on the ways that everyone can put their skills to useand contribute to the art form, whether on the stage or off.

This partnership with NOOA is more than a chance to spotlight new career paths for our youth. The librarys commitment to literacy and lifelong learning is how we help with career development and community connection, said APLs Youth Services Librarian, Alicia Schwarzenbach. We dontwant people to think libraries are only for reading. We are a place where people of all ages can learn new skills and hobbies that can lead to a career path.

The New Orleans Opera is the largest arts employer in Louisiana during its production season employing more than 400 skilled laborers for each production. Jobs Off theStage highlights theseuncommonly known positionswith live talks and demonstrations by the technicians who hold these roles.These positions include stage management, scenery, sound production, makeup, and more.

Formore information, visitwww.neworleansopera.org.This event is free,and no RSVP is required.

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