Saturday, March 1, 2025 |2:00—3:00 pm | Don Giovanni to Today: Evolution of Class, Social Status, and Feminism 

Since the premiere of Mozart's Don Giovanni in 1787, there has been a notable evolution in attitudes towards class, with increased scrutiny of aristocratic privilege and social hierarchies. Join this conversation as panelists delve into the evolution of class, social status, and feminism. 

Panelists: Dr. Melissa Dunphy and Dr. Julia Doe

Moderator: Dr. Lily Kass, Scholar in Residence 

Saturday, April 5, 2025 |6:00—7:00 pm | Creative Team & Artists 

Join the artists and creative team behind Opera Philadelphia’s Don Giovanni. With an opera that highlight themes of power dynamics, betrayal, and the societal expectations placed upon women during Mozart's time, learn what motivates the creative team and artists to tell the story. 

Panelists: Alison Moritz (Director), Timothy Murray (Don Giovanni), Olivia Smith (Donna Anna), Elizabeth Reiter (Donna Elvira), and Amanda Sherriff (Zerlina)

Moderator: Veronica Chapman-Smith, VP of Community Initiatives