Show notes
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 Batthttps://maureenbatt.com/https://www.instagram.com/maureenbattsoprano/Connect with Alaina Viauhttps://www.alainaviau.com/https://www.instagram.com/alainaviau/Connect with Loose Tea Music Theatrehttps://looseteamusictheatre.com/https://www.instagram.com/looseteatheatre/