In this episode, Alaina Viau, founder of Loose Tea Music Theatre, speaks with Maureen Batt, a soprano and producer, about paving their own way in the industry and living with ADHD.

They discuss the misconception that success in the opera world requires being in a major city, as well as the unique challenges and perspectives that come with ADHD. Join them as they dive into a candid and insightful conversation about breaking barriers and creating change in the opera community.

Timestamps:

[00:03:22] Learning languages as a singer.
[00:04:37] Saxophone players and connection.
[00:09:18] Stripped-down opera productions.
[00:13:37] Starting a company as artists.
[00:17:11] Art's relevance to changing world.
[00:19:00] Art as a dynamic process.
[00:23:10] Being true to oneself.
[00:26:23] Recording process without preparation.
[00:30:30] Deviation from classical music.
[00:36:46] Blazing your own artistic pathway.
[00:40:12] Competition in the arts.
[00:44:56] The competition in music.
[00:46:23] Being an artist in a capitalist hellscape.
[00:50:07] Sticky note productivity.
[00:54:36] ADHD diagnosis and affirmation.
[00:59:22] Productive procrastination and sticky notes.
[01:02:39] Emotional state in art making.
[01:06:02] Learning through movement.
[01:08:39] Motivation and deadline strategies.
[01:14:07] Resting is important, too.

Links:

Connect with Maureen Batt
https://maureenbatt.com/
https://www.instagram.com/maureenbattsoprano/

Connect with Alaina Viau
https://www.alainaviau.com/
https://www.instagram.com/alainaviau/

Connect with Loose Tea Music Theatre
https://looseteamusictheatre.com/
https://www.instagram.com/looseteatheatre/