Lead Teaching Artist - Main

The Opera in You
Overview
What’s your story?
Join San Francisco Opera and the San Francisco Public Library for a series of free writing and storytelling workshops, The Opera In You. Led by experienced teachers, workshops will explore the unique experiences within us all as participants build storytelling literacy skills in a creative and collaborative environment. Each 5-part workshop series culminates in free public events where participants are encouraged to share their story. Selected stories may even become songs showcased on stage at San Francisco Opera, where opera is for everyone.
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Past Workshop Dates & Library Locations
Online Workshops
All online workshops are held on Zoom and limited to a maximum of 12 participants per class.
Mondays, 10:00am - 12:00pm PT with F.T. Kola
February 13, 20, 27, March 6 and 13, 2023
Mondays, 6:00pm - 8:00pm PT with Patricia Cotter
February 13, 20, 27, March 6 and 13, 2023
Wednesdays, 5:30pm - 7:30pm PT with Sara Marinelli
February 15, 22, March 1, 8 and 15, 2023
Section 3:
Saturdays, 10:30am - 12:30pm
January 28, February 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2023
- Golden Gate Valley Branch Library with David Rodriguez
- Presidio Branch Library with Nicole Apostol Bruno
- Potrero Branch Library with Christian Wilburn
- Main Library, Sycip Meeting Room with Corey Rosen (Limited Capacity)
Section 2:
Saturdays, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
October 22, 29, November 19, December 3 and 10, 2022
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Chinatown Branch Library with F.T. Kola
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Noe Valley Branch Library with Patricia Cotter
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Ortega Branch Library with Christian Wilburn
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Richmond Branch Library with Sara Marinelli
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Visitacion Valley Library with Nicole Apostol Bruno
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Main Library, 5th Floor with Corey Rosen
Section 1:
Saturdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm
September 17, 24, October 1, 8, and 15, 2022
- Glen Park Branch Library with Christian Wilburn
- Western Addition Branch Library with F.T. Kola
- Bayview Branch Library with Nicole Apostol Bruno
- Anza Branch Library with David Rodriguez
- North Beach Branch Library with Sara Marinelli
- Main Library, 5th Floor with Corey Rosen
Our Teaching Artists
Our teaching artists are expert storytellers, writers, and performers. Learn more about your instructor.
Teaching Artist - Visitacion Valley
Nicole Apostol Bruno
Teaching Artist - Noe Valley
Patricia Cotter
Teaching Artist - Chinatown
F.T. Kola
Teaching Artist - Richmond
Sara Marinelli
Teaching Artist - Ortega
Christian Wilburn
Teaching Artist - Anza