Submit your Lyric story
From artists to administrators, People of Lyric takes you behind the scenes and introduces you to the casts and characters who make up the Lyric family. Now, it’s your chance to take center stage!
Whether you’re a donor, subscriber, or newly-minted opera fan, we want to hear from you. Submit your Lyric story below for the opportunity to win tickets, gift certificates, swag and more.
People of Lyric
From artists to administrators, “People of Lyric” takes you behind the scenes and introduces you to the casts and characters who make up the Lyric family. Now, it’s your chance to take center stage!
People of Lyric: Madeline S.
Find out why Madeline's role in the Ryan Opera Center is so unique and learn more about what it means to be a collaborative pianist in this blog post on Lyric Lately: Madeline on the Move
People of Lyric: Margaret K.
See why Margaret believes arts accessibility is so important and how she's helping to bring opera to communities around Chicago.
People of Lyric: Sarah H.
Hear why Sarah believes the best compliment she or her department could get is that no one notices her work onstage.
People of Lyric: Will B.
Hear about Will's first trip to Lyric and why he is now the perfect person to sit next to during your own first opera.
People of Lyric: Maureen R.
With two RING cycles already under her stylish belt, find out which Wagner opera is Maureen’s favorite and hear why some of her favorite moments happen behind the scenes.
People of Lyric: Talia N.
See why Talia enjoys working in Lyric's Wardrobe Department and how her creativity spans far beyond her day job.
People of Lyric: Daniel D.
Find out Daniel's favorite way to bring some laughter to a long workday and what it's like working behind the scenes at Lyric.
People of Lyric: Mario R.
What happens on an average day in the Ryan Opera Center? Find out in this video and see what Mario wishes more people knew about the art form.
People of Lyric: Anthony F.
Find out who General Director Anthony Freud goes to the opera with and what he wishes more people knew about the art form.
People of Lyric: Amy T.
See the moment Amy first realized she’d “made it” as an arts professional, and the experience she will treasure for the rest of her life.
People of Lyric: Bridget R.
Hear about Bridget’s craziest moment backstage and which opera is “dramatic as all get out.” (Spoiler alert: it’s part of Lyric’s 2018/19 Season!)
People of Lyric: Stephen S.
Learn how Stephen went from knowing nothing about opera to understanding just how many people it takes to put together a Lyric production.
People of Lyric: Alejandra B.
See why Alejandra thinks she has one of the “coolest jobs” at Lyric and what she looks forward to sharing with her daughter.
People of Lyric: Kayleigh D.
Learn how a phone call changed Kayleigh’s life and see how that “thrilling and dramatic moment” inspires and humbles her as an artist.
People of Lyric: Roger P.
Hear about Roger’s elementary school opera adventures and why the arts are essential to his life.
People of Lyric: Linda I.
Learn how Linda, a triathlete, was introduced to the world of opera and why she believes the arts are perfectly positioned to raise awareness about mental health issues.
People of Lyric: Tom P.
Hear the valuable life lesson Tom thinks his son can learn from opera and the unexpected way he spends his weekends.
How to submit your Lyric story
You've seen our stories, now it's time to share yours. Here's how:
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Enter a few details about yourself in the form below
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Upload a video, photo, or written text that tells us your Lyric story (perhaps it's your favorite Lyric memory, a production you loved, or what you wish more people knew about opera)
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Click submit to be entered to win prizes! (You will be contacted via email)
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