Taking the Stage with Kristian & Quo
2 Seasons
The compelling TDO Network program, Taking the Stage with Kristian and Quo, presents opportunities to dig deep and explore collective solutions through meaningful conversations about topics including inclusion, the arts, education, equity, diversity, opera, and more.
Taking the Stage with Kristian and Quo™ is committed to exploring collective solutions through meaningful conversations that center healing and truth-telling. While the views of the guests may not reflect those of The Dallas Opera, we support and are grateful to our guests for sharing their thoughts and experiences with us.
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Taking the Stage Opus 1 Highlights
We are celebrating Taking the Stage with Kristian and Quo's Opus 1 Finale with some of the highlights from the show! As the longest running show to date on TDO Network, there are so many great memories to look back on!
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Taking the Stage Opus 1 Finale
Kristian and Quo reflect on the experiences, conversations, and lessons of Taking the Stage in this Opus 1 Finale.
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31:00Episode 64
Announcement from Kristian and Quo
Episode 64
Tune in for an announcement from Kristian and Quo!
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34:28Episode 63
Humanity at the Root
Episode 63
Opera tells stories about the human condition. Kristian and Quo have a live conversation about the ongoing challenge of keeping humanity at the root of our work.
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34:39Episode 62
Are You Trustworthy?
Episode 62
We make many promises in this field – to staff, to artists, and to our communities. Are you trustworthy? Kristian and Quo go live for a conversation about promises for change and greater accountability and the patterns that say otherwise.
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Equity Challenge: Check-In / How Are You Doing?
Episode 61
Kristian and Quo present an equity challenge centered on truth-telling, ownership of lived experiences, and breaking silence.
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11:36Episode 59
Equity Challenge: The Complete Narrative
Episode 59
Kristian and Quo provide tools and opportunities for practical application through an equity challenge inspired by Juneteenth. Take on the challenge and do the work, together.
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52:46Episode 58
Measuring Change
Episode 58
Kristian and Quo go live for a conversation about effective ways to measure and ensure meaningful change within our arts organizations.
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50:51Episode 57
Critical Human Facts
Episode 57
Kristian and Quo go live to discuss ways arts organizations can present holistic narratives to uplift truth, human connection, and accountability.
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10:07Episode 56
9 min 29 sec
Episode 56
A year since the murder of George Floyd. We all have a responsibility to feel the weight and harm of racism. We all have a responsibility to end racism.
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1:04:07Episode 55
Be Safe or Be Free with Stephanie Drenka
Episode 55
Stephanie Drenka joins Kristian and Quo for a heartfelt and honest conversation about identity, celebration, and following our own paths.
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42:07Episode 53
There Is No Going Back
Episode 53
Kristian and Quo go live for a conversation about how our industry can not go back to the way things were as we all begin to return to the offices and the physical stage.
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55:10Episode 52
A Year of Taking the Stage
Episode 52
Kristian and Quo go live to celebrate and reflect on a year of Taking the Stage with Kristian and Quo!
A big thank you to all of the guests from the past year! David Lomeli, Morris Robinson, Christian Haley & Devlin Decutler, Melissa Young of Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Emmanuel Villaume, Jerry ...
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45:38Episode 50
Keeping That Same Energy
Episode 50
Kristian and Quo have a discussion about radical change and equitable accountability as arts organizations and a community.
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06:33Episode 49
Good Laughs and Positive Notes
Episode 49
Kristian and Quo share some hilarious moments, bloopers, fun times, and positive notes from the Taking the Stage episodes.
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28:20Episode 48
Systemic and Systematic
Episode 48
Kristian and Quo take a deeper dive into systems to speak truth to the issues and consider how the industry can be intentional about moving forward in meaningful ways.
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57:22Episode 47
Say Her Name
Episode 47
Kristian and Quo have an honest and powerful conversation about intersectionality, violence against women, and facing the truth of our society.
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Uplift, Celebrate, and Expand with Black Men in Opera
Episode 46
Eric McKeever of Black Men in Opera join Kristian and Quo for a lively discussion about history, representation, and celebration.
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34:14Episode 45
Women’s Work
Episode 45
Kristian and Quo have a conversation to dismantle the assumptions around the work and capability of women in society and in the arts.
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56:50Episode 44
The Women Who Guide Us
Episode 44
Kristian and Quo go live to celebrate the women in their lives and uplift the irreplaceable power of women. Join the conversation!
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59:26Episode 43
Black History All Day, Every Day
Episode 43
Kristian and Quo go live to share about the importance of Black History Month and ways to truly honor and uplift communities. Bring your experiences and join the conversation!
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Commanding the Opera Narrative with Black Women in Opera
Episode 42
Kristian and Quo are joined by Renee Ombaba for an honest, refreshing, and uplifting conversation about creating paths, truth-telling, and Black Women in Opera.