Opera Plot Happy Hour
Opera Plot Happy Hour
Amanda Carlson and Tina Christensen
A podcast where Tina (a real live opera singer) tells Amanda (a real live human) about the plot of an opera…and they probably ruin it for everyone
Ep. 52 - Thank you, Sondheim
Amanda and Tina remember the late legend Stephen Sondheim and how his work has impacted their lives.
Dec 4, 2021
1 hr 14 min
Ep. 51 - Tannhäuser
The last installment for Nope-vember 2021. Wagner may think he dreamed up a really good redeption-through-love story, but all he did was invent the Manic Pixie Dream Girl. Needless to say, we’re not impressed.
Nov 23, 2021
1 hr 24 min
Ep. 50 - L’Italiana in Algeri
Join us as we once again chew on the bitter fruit that is Orientalism, and we ask ourselves if the rarity of a strong female lead makes this opera any more palate-able than other Orientalist comedies.
Nov 13, 2021
1 hr 15 min
Ep. 49 - Abduction from the Seraglio
Week one of Nope-vember, and we jumped into the deep end of the nope pool straight away.
Nov 6, 2021
45 min
Ep. 48 - Proving Up
This week, we flip the script (literally), and Amanda gives Tina a spooky plot synopsis that asks the question: What if WE were the monsters all along.
Oct 31, 2021
1 hr 17 min
Ep. 47 - Elizabeth Cree
Welcome to your new favorite serial killer podcast.
Oct 24, 2021
59 min
Ep. 46 - The Nose
Join us for a romp through the absurd, digressions, and tangents. Also, giant tap dancing noses.
Oct 16, 2021
58 min
Ep. 45 - Der Vampyr
Amanda and Tina learn about an old viral classic that found an early grave.
Oct 11, 2021
56 min
Ep. 44 - Lord of Cries
Dracula! The Bacche! By your powers combined, I am "Lord of Cries!"
Oct 2, 2021
59 min
Ep. 43 - La Cenerentola
#Amandigress and #TangentTina are in fine form this episode, as they discuss one of Tina's bread-and-butter roles and open many cans of worms along the way.
Aug 19, 2021
1 hr 11 min
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