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Published: 31 Mar 2023
Can a new anti-harassment policy make a difference behind the scenes?
This article was published in the Spring 2023 issue of Opera America Magazine.
In January, Plácido Domingo, one of opera’s most recognizable stars, once again made international headlines due to new accusations of sexual impropriety. These allegations come three years after his dismissal from LA Opera due to similar complaints. Then, an investigation by the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) found that testimony of his inappropriate behavior — provided by dozens of singers, staff members, and other artists — was credible. Domingo’s reputation and connections in the industry can make saying “no” to any sort of advance professionally damaging, and while he’s one of the highest-profile singers to come under scrutiny for such complaints, he’s far from alone.
This article was published in the Spring 2023 issue of Opera America Magazine.
Maggie Gilroy
Maggie Gilroy is a theater teacher and has written for American Theatre magazine, Irish Dancing Magazine, TodayTix, and several of the USA Today Network’s New York publications.
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